Science
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
-40
What Cape sits at the tip of Africa?
Cape of Good Hope
Who was the fourth president of the United States?
James Madison
Where would you find St. Peter’s Basilica?
Vatican City
In which country was the sport of curling invented?
Scotland
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid.
What is the capital of the American State of California?
Sacramento
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776
Which Hindu god was responsible for the creation of the world and all living things?
Brahma
How many gold medals does Michael Phelps have?
23
Does sound travel faster in the air or in water?
Water
Peking Duck is the national dish of what country?
China
In which century did the British start settling in Canada?
17th
Which patron saint is celebrated on Valentine’s Day?
St. Valentine of Rome
In which city are the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located?
Lausanne, Switzerland
What is the study of mushrooms called?
Mycology
What city is known as the Glass Capital of the World?
In the First World War a massive ammunitions explosion in a Canadian city killed 1,600, injured 9,000 and left thousands more homeless. Where did this occur?
Halifax
Which religion has the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?
Buddhism
Who is the all-time leading wicket-taker in men’s Test cricket?
Muttiah Muralitharan
What part of the brain deals with hearing and language?
Temporal lobe
What is the name of the largest airport in the United States of America?
Denver International Airport
Who was the first woman to make a million dollars in the United States?
Madam C.J. Walker
How many books are in the Bible?
66
Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single NHL season?
Wayne Gretzky