History
Which ancient empire built the city of Persepolis?
The Persian Empire
In chess, which piece can move only diagonally?
The bishop
Who composed the “Fifth Symphony,” instantly recognisable by its “da-da-da-dum” opening?
Beethoven
Kimchi is a famous fermented dish from which country?
South Korea
What is the only even prime number?
2
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
The game Go originated in which country more than 2,500 years ago?
China
Bob Marley is most closely associated with which music genre?
Reggae
What alcoholic spirit is primarily produced in Scotland and Ireland?
Whisky
Which company became the world’s first to reach a $1 trillion market capitalisation (2018)?
Apple
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher
Which African nation became the first from the continent to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final?
Morocco (2022)
What is the national instrument of Scotland, often played at ceremonies?
The bagpipes
Which French dish involves snails cooked in garlic butter?
Escargot
According to classical economics, who is often referred to as the “father of modern economics”?
Adam Smith
Which treaty ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers?
Treaty of Versailles
What is the only Major League Baseball team never to play in a World Series?
Seattle Mariners
Which singer won the 2025 Grammy for Album of the Year?
Beyonce (Cowboy Carter)
What fruit is known as “the king of fruits” in Southeast Asia, famous for its pungent smell?
Durian
In 2021, which cryptocurrency became legal tender in El Salvador?
Bitcoin
Which empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, one of the richest men in history?
The Mali Empire
Which company developed the video game Minecraft?
Mojang (Sweden)
Fela Kuti pioneered which Nigerian music style blending jazz, funk, and African rhythms?
Afrobeat
What is the difference between fruits and vegetables?
Fruits: Grow in trees, sweet, sour
Vegetables: Grow on plants/in ground
Which mathematician solved the problem of “Fermat’s Last Theorem” in 1994?
Andrew Wiles