Christmas
British/American Culture
Food and Drink
Science
Geography
100

What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer that leads Santa's sleigh?

Rudolph

100

What do Americans call the season that the British call “autumn”?

Fall

100

What dairy product is used to make cheese?

Milk

100

What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?

Mars

100

What is the capital of France?

Paris

200

What is the name of the plant people traditionally kiss under at Christmas?

Mistletoe

200

What color are traditional British phone booths?

red

200

What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

Avocado

200

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Diamond

200

Which continent is home to the Amazon Rainforest?

South America

300

Which famous ballet is often performed during the Christmas season?

The Nutcracker

300

What holiday is celebrated in America on the fourth Thursday of November?

Thanksgiving

300

Which country is known for inventing sushi?  

Japan

300

What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

300

What is the longest river in the world?

Nile

400

In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

Germany

400

Which iconic British playwright wrote Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet?

William Shakespeare

400

What is the name of the Spanish dish made with rice, seafood, and saffron?

Paella

400

Who developed the theory of relativity?

Einstein

400

What country has the most natural lakes in the world?

Canada

500

What Christmas song begins with “You better watch out, you better not cry”?

Santa Claus is coming to Town

500

What American state is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?

Minnesota

500

What is the name of the world’s hottest chili pepper?

Carolina Reaper

500

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Au

500

What is the name of the mountain range that separates Europe and Asia?

Ural mountains