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100

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Jupiter

100

Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

100

What is the largest ocean in the world?

The Pacific Ocean

100

What is the name of the wizarding school in Harry Potter?

Hogwarts

100

How many days are there in a leap year?

366

200

What gas do humans need to breathe in order to survive?

Oxygen

200

Which famous ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912?

The Titanic

200

Which river flows through both Budapest and Vienna?

The Danube

200

Which film features the character Jack Sparrow?

Pirates of the Caribbean

200

How many players are there on a football team on the pitch at the start of a match?

11

300

What is the only mammal capable of true sustained flight?

The bat

300

Which ancient civilisation built the pyramids at Giza?

The ancient Egyptians

300

What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra

300

Who played Mr Bean?

Rowan Atkinson

300

What is the world's most widely spoken language by number of native speakers?

Mandarin Chinese

400

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Diamond

400

Who was the British Prime Minister for most of the Second World War?

Winston Churchill

400

What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

400

In Friends, what is the name of Ross's sister?

Monica

400

What is the name of the currency used in Japan?

The yen

500

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

Gravity
500

Which ancient city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?

Pompeii

500

Which country has the most islands in the world?

Sweden

500

Which 1997 film won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture? (Hint: It features a very big boat!)

Titanic

500

Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?

Jordan