Riddles
STEM
Sports
Geography/Culture
Islamic Trivia
100
It’s shorter than the rest, but when you’re satisfied, you bring it up. What is it?
Your thumb
100
What is the function of the auricles of the heart?
allows for more expansion of the heart, increases the capacity of the atrium
100
Who were the two boxers competing in the "Thrilla in Manila"? Bonus 100 points if you know who won and in which round
Mohamed Ali and Joe Frazier, Mohamed Ali won in the break between the 14th and 15th round
100
What is the currency of Iran?
Rial OR Toman
100
Imam Jawad (a.s.) was the youngest Imam to become Imam. How old was he
7-9, 9 is the most accurate source
200
What has ten letters and starts with gas?
An automobile
200
Earth is the densest planet in the solar system. Which planet is the least dense?
Saturn
200
Which team won the 1992 cricket World Cup AND who was the team’s captain?
Pakistan, Imran Khan
200
In which country did the renaissance period originate?
Italy
200
When performing ghusl mayyit, what substance is involved in the second wash?
Water mixed with camphour
300
I'm full of holes but strong as steel? What am I?
A chain
300
What greek letter is used to represent density?
a lowercase rho (ρ)
300
What is the name of the sports announcer who made the famous call in game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals:
“…back to Iguodala, OH BLOCKED BY JAMES!!!!!”
Mike Breen
300
The Songkran Water Festival is a new year celebration that takes plane mid April. It features people engaging in huge and grand water fights in the middle of the city. Which country is this celebration from?
thailand
300
Imam Ali (a.s.) famously laid in the bed of the Prophet (pbuh) during the assassination attempt on the night of Hijra. How old was Imam Ali (a.s.) at the time?
21 or 22 years old
400
What is that when given one, you'll have either two or none?
A choice
400
What does "Laser" stand for?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
400
here are 4 teams in the NFL which have never made it to a Super Bowl. Name at least 3 of these teams
Any 3/4 of Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars
400
The Hoover Dam was built over which river?
Colorado River
400
In Hajj, one walks back and forth between Sara and Marwa 7 times. How must distance does one cover throughout these trips?
3.6 km OR 2.2 miles
500
I am higher without a head. What am I?
a pillow
500
What is the scientific term for peeling skin?
Desquamation
500
In which year’s World Cup were yellow and red cards first introduced?
1970
500
What's the capital of North Macedonia?
Skopje
500
The Kabah has 4 corners. Name the 2 corners where the black stone (Hajar ul Aswad) and crack left from Fatima Bint Asad leaving the Kabah after the birth of Imam Ali (a.s.) are located
bonus 200 points if you can name all 4 corners
Black stone: Rukun Al Aswad (EASTERN DIRECTION)
Crack: Rukun Al Yamani (SOUTHERN DIRECTION)
All 4 corners names: Rukun Al Aswad, Rukun al Yamani, Rukun Ashami, Rukun Al Iraqi