General
Which ancient civilisation worshipped cats?
The Egyptians.
What fruit is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
Which distinct sport uses a piece of equipment traditionally called a shuttlecock?
Badminton
How many strings are on a standard, traditional bass guitar?
4
Which Renaissance artist famously painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
What is the only letter in the alphabet which doesn't appear on the periodic table?
J
Which country consumes the most coffee per person every year?
Finland
Which country is the traditional birthplace of the martial art known as Taekwondo?
South Korea
Which country is the historical birthplace of the opera genre?
Italy
What is the name of the largest island in the world?
Greenland
Which country contains the highest number of natural islands? The amount is over 267,000
Sweden
What is the national dish of Scotland, traditionally consisting of sheep's offal mixed with suet, oats, and spices, encased in an animal's stomach?
Haggis
What is the exact length of a standard Olympic-sized swimming pool in metres?
50 metres
Which iconic English rock band released the legendary 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon?
Pink Floyd
Which historical empire was ruled by leaders officially known as Tsars
The Russian Empire
Who was the lead vocalist of the rock band "Queen"?
Freddie Mercury
What French cutting technique involves finely shredding or ribboning leafy vegetables or herbs?
Chiffonade
What specific city hosted the very first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Athens, Greece
Which famous artist became the youngest person in history to win all four major Grammy categories (Album, Record, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist) in a single night?
Billie Eilish
What is the rarest primary human blood type in the world?
AB negative
In tennis, what specific term is used to describe a score of 40-40?
Deuce.
What is the traditional national rice dish of Spain?
Paella
What is the only Olympic sport where men and women compete directly against each other on completely equal terms in every discipline?
Equestrian
Which American country music icon was the proud godmother of pop singer Miley Cyrus?
Dolly Parton
What is the name of the first human-made object to successfully leave our solar system and enter interstellar space?
Voyager 1