general knowledge
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Which famous British queen ruled the country for more than 60 years during the 19th century?
Queen Victoria
In the Harry Potter films, what is the name of Harry’s owl?
Hedwig
If someone says “I’m down,” what do they mean?
I’m interested / I agree / I’m in
Which river flows through London before reaching the North Sea?
The River Thames
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
Which English king had six wives?
Henry VIII
In Friends, what is Ross’s job?
Paleontologist
What does the phrase “snitches get stitches” mean?
People who tell secrets or inform on others may face negative consequences.
Which US state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Who was the American civil rights leader who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
In The Devil Wears Prada, what is the name of the fashion magazine where Andy starts working?
Runway
In British English, if someone says “That’s a bit dodgy”, what do they mean?
Suspicious
Which country has territory in both Europe and Asia, with one city lying on both continents?
Turkey
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Which British Prime Minister was famous for leading Britain during most of World War II and for his powerful wartime speeches?
Winston Churchill
In Stranger Things, what is Eleven’s favourite food?
Waffles
If an American says “He really threw me under the bus”, what does it mean?
He blamed or betrayed me in order to protect himself.
Which US state is made up entirely of islands?
Hawaii
Which ancient civilisation invented the first known form of democracy?
The Greek
Which US city was the first capital of the United States under the Constitution?
New York City
In Wednesday, what is the name of Wednesday Addams’ school?
Nevermore Academy
In British slang, what does “to grass someone up” mean?
To report someone’s wrongdoing or betray them by telling the authorities or another person.
Which is the only continent through which all lines of longitude pass?
Antarctica