Around the World
What’s the smallest country in the world?
a. Vatican City
b. Liechtenstein
c. Tuvalu
d. Monaco
A, Vatican City. The country is only 0.19 square miles.
In 2022, what was the most profitable company in the world?
a. Apple
b. Microsoft
c. Nestle
d. Amazon
A, Apple. Apple yielded just under $100 billion of net income in 2022.
What sea creatures have been used in wars?
a. Jellyfish
b. Sharks
c. Dolphins
d. Otters
C, Dolphins. Dolphins were trained to recover lost equipment, intercept port intruders, and detect sea mines.
How many colors are in the rainbow?
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
B, 7. The colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
What is the only food that never goes bad?
a. Honey
b. Corn
c. Pickles
d. Rice
A, Honey. Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egypt that was still edible!
Which continent has the largest freshwater resources?
a. Africa
b. Antarctica
c. Asia
d. Australia
B, Antarctica. Antarctica contains 70% of Earth’s freshwater and 90% of its ice.
What is the name of the largest technology company in South Korea?
a. Apple
b. Samsung
c. LG
d. Huawei
B, Samsung. In 2022, Samsung Electronics took in $245.7 billion in revenue.
How can you tell the age of a horse?
a. The length of its tail
b. The quality of its hooves
c. The clarity in its eyes
d. The lines on its teeth
D, the Lines on its Teeth. This is where the saying “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” comes from.
What beloved movie character was almost called ‘Lunar Larry’?
a. Wall-E
b. Optimus Prime
c. George Jetson
d. Buzz Lightyear
D, Buzz Lightyear.
What European country is said to have invented hot dogs?
a. Belgium
b. Spain
c. Germany
d. France
C, Germany. The people of Frankfurt claim to have invented hot dogs in 1487, though Vienna, Austria also claims to have invented it.
What two cities are found in the phonetic alphabet?
a. Delta and India
b. Lima and Quebec
c. Juliet and Zulu
d. Whiskey and Tango
B, Lima the capitol of Peru and Quebec one of the 13 provinces in Canada.
What are the Big Four accounting firms?
a. Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG
b. EY, Deloitte, JW Enterprises, KPMG
c. Arthur Anderson, EY, Deloitte, PwC
d. Coopers & Lybrand, Deloitte, JW Enterprises, EY
A, In order of revenue, Deloitte $67.2B, PwC $55.4B, EY $51.2B, and KPMG $38.4B
What animal is known to have the most powerful bite in the world?
a. Nile Crocodile
b. Hippopotamus
c. Hyena
d. Grizzly Bear
A, the Nile Crocodile. The Nile Crocodile’s bite is 30 times stronger than that of a human.
What is the name of the little dot seen above the ‘j’ and the ‘i’?
a. A Dot
b. A Tittle
c. A Jot
d. A Spot
B, a Tittle. The cross seen in ‘t’ is called a jot, so make sure to jot your t’s and tittle your i’s.
In the city of Gainesville, Georgia, what does the law prohibit being eaten with a fork?
a. Peach Cobbler
b. Mac and Cheese
c. Fried Chicken
d. Corn Bread
C, Fried Chicken. Gainesville made the law in 1961 as a way to promote the city as the ‘poultry capital of the world’.
Which of the seven natural wonders of the world is found in Africa?
a. Victoria Falls
b. The Serengeti
c. Mount Kilimanjaro
d. Red Sea Reef
A, Victoria Falls. The falls along the Zambezi River are also called Thundering Smoke and Boiling Water.
What is the top grossing revenue company in America is 2023?
a. Apple
b. Walmart
c. Amazon
d. United Health Group
B, Walmart, $611.3B, secured the first spot for 11 straight years.
What animal hibernates the longest?
a. Bears
b. Snail
c. Koala
d. Sloth
B, Snail. Snails can hibernate up to 3 years!
In which winter sport are the terms “stale fish” and “mule kick” used?
a. Ice Skating
b. Skiing
c. Luge
d. Snowboarding
D, Snowboarding.
What US state grows the most coffee beans?
a. Florida
b. California
c. New Mexico
d. Hawaii
D, Hawaii. The largest coffee farm in the United States is Hawaii’s Kauai Coffee Estate.
What is the oldest city in the world?
a. Jerusalem
b. Tel Aviv
c. Damascus
d. Athens
C, Damascus. Located in Syria, Damascus is thought to have been inhabited as early as 8,000 BC.
Walmart is #1 in retail sales at $533.96B, Amazon is #2 at 250.11B, what retailer is considered to be at #3 in retail sales in 2023?
a. Target
b. Walgreens
c. Costco Wholesale
d. Home Depot
C, Costco Wholesale at $175.39B
What country has a unicorn as its national animal?
a. New Zealand
b. Ireland
c. Scotland
d. Sweden
C, Scotland. In Celtic mythology, the unicorn symbolizes unity, purity, courage, and strength.
What type of race is Le Mans?
a. Running
b. Biking
c. Driving
d. Swimming
C, Driving. Taking place in Le Mans, France, the 24 Heures du Mans is an endurance racing event.
What is the Indian and Pakistani name for meat cooked in a clay oven over charcoal?
a. Tikka
b. Tandoori
c. Talna
d. Tarka
B, Tandoori. The name is derived from the clay oven or Tandoor.