general knowledge
What is the capital city of Spain?
Madrid
Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
Parrot
What is the name of the fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle?
Sherlock Holmes
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
How many players are there on a standard soccer (football) team?
11
In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
Africa
What type of animal is a Komodo dragon?
Lizard
Who wrote the fantasy novel "The Hobbit"?
J. R. R. Tolkien
In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of love and beauty?
Venus
Who is considered the greatest basketball player of all time, often referred to as "MJ"?
Michael Jordan
In which year did the first manned moon landing take place?
1999
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
What is the title of the first book in The lord of the Rings trilogy?
The Fellowship of the Ring
In Greek mythology, who was cursed to turn everything she touched into stone?
Medusa
In tennis, what is term for a score of 40-40?
Deuce
Which element is represented by the symbol "Na" on the periodic table?
Sodium
What is the fastest bird in the world?
(Peregrine) Falcon
Who wrote the epic poem "The Odyssey"?
Homer
In Greek Mythology, who is the hero that completed the Twelve Labors?
Hercules
Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
What is the currency in Japan?
Yen
What type of animal is the largest living species of primate?
Gorilla
In George Orwells "1984", what is the name of the totalitarian government that controls Oceania?
The Party
In Greek mythology, which bird is associated with the goddess Athena?
Owl
Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament?
Just Fontaine (13 goals in 1958)