GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (VOL 1)

Science

100

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Au

200

What is the name of the largest desert in the world

Antarctic Polar Desert

300

Which planet is known as the "red planet"?

Mars

400

• What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy 

Photosynthesis 

500

• What is the smallest unit of matter? 

An atom

History/culture

100

• In what year did World War II end? 

1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945

200

• Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo da Vinci 

300

• What is the capital of France?

Paris

400

What is the name of the longest river  

Nile river

500

Who wrote "Hamlet"

Shakespeare

sport

100

What does FIFA stands for in English ? 

International Federation of Association Football

200

Which country has won the most World Cups?

Brazil 

300

Who was the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2023?

The goat,Cristiano Ronaldo 

400

In what city is the NFL Hall of Fame located?

Canton, Ohio

500

What height is a regulation NBA basket?

10 feet

Food and Drink

100

Which country drinks the most coffee per capita?

FInland 

200

Cacio e pepe is a staple of what Italian city’s cuisine?

Rome

300

What meat is used in a shepherd's pie?

Lamb

400

What is the difference between brandy and cognac?

 Cognac must come from the Cognac region of France

500

Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are types of what fruit?

Apples