Riddles
science
Food
Geography
Politics
Music
Art/Literature
100
What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
A teapot
100
What planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
100
What is the primary ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
100
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
100
Which province in Canada has the largest population?
Ontario.
100
Which instrument did Glenn Miller, one of the most famous bandleaders of the 1940s, play?
Trombone.
100
What literary device refers to the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities or inanimate objects?
Personification
200
I am not alive, but I can grow. I don’t have lungs, but I need air. What am I?
Fire.
200
What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
200
What is deer meat called?
: Venison
200
Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
The Himalayas
200
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? Answer: Margaret Thatcher
What was her nickname ?
Iron Lady
200
Which famous composer wrote "The Magic Flute"?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
200
Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
300
I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released. What am I?
A pencil led
300
What is the process called by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
300
Pho, a flavorful noodle soup often served with herbs and meat, originates from which Southeast Asian country?
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Vietnam.
300
How many continents are there in total?
Seven
300
What movement, led by Martin Luther King Jr., aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
The Civil Rights Movement
300
Which 1956 Elvis Presley song started a dance craze and became a signature song?
"Hound Dog."
300
Which famous sculpture is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and represents Christ?
Christ the Redeemer.
400
I can be found in the sky, but I am not a bird. I can be seen at night, but I am not a star. What am I?
A cloud
400
Which scientist developed the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein.
400
Which French culinary technique involves lightly cooking food in simmering water or broth just below boiling point, and is often used for eggs?
Poaching.
400
What is the deepest point in the Earth's oceans?
The Mariana Trench
400
In 1994, what country held its first democratic elections in which Nelson Mandela became the first Black president?
South Africa
400
What is the term for a piece of music that features a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra?
A concerto
400
In which novel would you find the character of Elizabeth Bennet?
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
500
It’s shorter than the rest, but when you’re satisfied, you bring it up. What is it?
Your thumb.
500
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria.
500
The United States state of Georgia is famous for what fruit?
The Peach
500
Which country has the most time zones, including its overseas territories?
A. Russia
B. France
C. Denmark
France (12 time zones)
500
In 2024, which pivotal election will see over 4 billion people voting across 76 countries, and name three countries that have elections this year?
Canada
America
and?
500
Who was known as the "King of Swing" during the 1940s?
Benny Goodman
500
In what European city would you find the Rijksmuseum, which houses many works by Rembrandt?
Amsterdam
600
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
a deck of cards
600
What is the most common blood type in humans?
O positive.
600
What trendy dish from the 1970s was often served in restaurants and featured raw beef, seasoned with egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard?
Steak Tartare
600
What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Sicily
600
What is the term for the practice in Canada where the Prime Minister appoints senators to the Senate?
Patronage
600
Which 1957 Buddy Holly song became a major hit and remains one of his most famous tunes?
"That'll Be the Day."
600
The famous line “To be, or not to be” is from which Shakespearean play?
Hamlet
700
I'm the only bug you can play as a sport.
Cricket
700
Electrons are smaller than atoms.
True or False
True.
700
Which liquor is made from the blue agave plant?
Tequila
700
What is the name of the highest waterfall in the world?
Angel Falls (in Venezuela)
700
What year did Canada officially become a country, uniting four provinces under the British North America Act?
1867
700
Who composed the opera "Carmen"?
Georges Bizet
700
The Last Judgment is a famous fresco painted on the altar wall of which chapel?
The Sistine Chapel
800
My thunder comes before the lightning. My lightning comes before the clouds. My rain dries all the land it touches. What am I?
A volcano.
800
In tailoring, what is the term for the fabric that is sewn temporarily to hold pieces of a garment together before the final stitching?
Basting.
800
What is the origin of the Caesar cocktail, which consists of vodka, Clamato, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce?
A. Canada
B. USA
C. Italy
D. Germany
Canada
800
What geological process causes mountain ranges like the Rockies to form?
Tectonic plate collision (or convergent boundary movement)
800
What global agreement aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, signed by 196 countries in 2015?
The Paris Agreement.
800
Which girl group had a hit with "Be My Baby" in 1963?
The Ronettes.
800
Who is the author of the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey?
Homer
900
Sam is outside a shop. She can't read the signs, but she knows she needs to go in to make a purchase. What store is she at?
An eyeglass store.
900
What is Newton’s third law of motion?
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
900
Which vitamin is crucial for helping the body absorb calcium and is often fortified in milk?
A. Vitamin C
B. Biotin
C. Vitamin D
D. Calcium
Vitamin D.
900
What is the name of the tectonic plate that causes the San Andreas Fault in California?
The Pacific Plate
900
What major political event, occurring in 1989, led to the fall of communist regimes across Eastern Europe,?
Fall of the Berlin wall
900
What is the term for the first movement of a symphony, typically written in sonata form?
Exposition.
900
What is the name of the famous mural painted by Diego Rivera located in the Detroit Institute of Arts?
"Detroit Industry Murals."
1000
First, think of the color of the clouds. Next, think of the color of snow. Now, think of the color of a bright, full moon. Now, answer quickly: What do cows drink?
Water.
1000
In medical science, what does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
1000
What is the key difference between a chiffon cake and a traditional sponge cake?
Chiffon cake uses oil and egg whites to give it a lighter, fluffier texture, while sponge cake relies on whipped eggs for its airiness.
1000
Which river flows through ten countries, more than any other in the world?
The Danube River
1000
In 1967, Loving vs. Viriginia was overturned, what happened in this case?
Loving v. Virginia was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1967 that struck down laws banning interracial marriage, involving Richard Loving and Mildred Loving, who were arrested in Virginia for marrying. The Court ruled that such laws violated the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment, affirming that marriage is a fundamental civil right. This decision invalidated anti-miscegenation laws in 16 states and became a significant milestone in the civil rights movement.
1000
What hotel can you check out from at anytime, but never leave?
Hotel California
1000
In what year did the famous art heist occur at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, where 13 pieces of art were stolen?
1990