History&Geography
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
This language is the official language of Brazil.
Portuguese
This Swedish environmental activist was recently arrested in 2024 for protesting against fossil fuel projects.
Greta Thunberg
This genre of music, popularized by artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century.
Jazz
What gives human hair, skin, and nails their color?
Melanin
This ancient civilization built Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains. Who were they?
The Incas
Smog ← smoke + fog is an example of blending. Give another example.
_________
In 2025, this country announced that it would no longer participate in the Paris Climate Agreement, citing economic challenges.
The USA
In Music, what does 'forte' mean?
strong/loud
What color is the polar bear’s skin?
Black. Their skin helps them absorb heat from the sun so they stay warm.
What is the name of the world’s largest island?
Greenland
In what language was Don Quixote originally written?
Spanish
This British rock band canceled their Istanbul concert after the concert promoter criticized the protests over the arrest of Istanbul's mayor.
Muse
Emerging in the 1970s in the South Bronx, this genre of music was born as a response to social and economic struggles, using rhythmic speech and beats to express resistance, identity, and community pride.
Rap music
How long does a day on Mercury last?
59 Earth days
Which Asian country is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon"?
Bhutan
What does the Latin phrase "exempli gratia" mean in English?
For example (e.g.)
In 2025, this country, known for its vast natural resources, announced a major economic shift towards clean energy, aiming to reduce its reliance on oil exports by 50% in the next decade.
Saudi Arabia
Van Gogh’s art life was as turbulent as his hair, but how many paintings did he manage to sell in his lifetime?
Only 1 - The Red Vineyard
Which scientist is credited with introducing the concept of "survival of the fittest"?
Charles Robert Darwin
Who was the first female astronaut to fly in space?
Valentina Tereshkova
Which hotel in Istanbul did Agatha Christie stay while writing a part of her novel "Murder on the Orient Express"?
Pera Palace Hotel
Some fast fashion brands claim to be environmentally friendly but continue harmful practices. This misleading marketing strategy is known as ________.
Greenwashing
This early 20th-century art movement, led by artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, emphasized fragmented and abstracted forms, breaking away from traditional perspectives.
Cubism
This Turkish physicist, known for his work in quantum optics and quantum information, has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of photons and quantum computing. He is a professor at the University of Cambridge.
Mete Atatüre