History
What was the capital city of the Ottoman Empire for most of its existence?
Istanbul
What is the powerhouse of a cell?
Mitochondria
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
An echo
What is the traditional filling of a classic Margherita pizza?
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Which Surah does not begin with a "Bismillah" in the Holy Quran?
Surah Tawbah
What year did the Titanic sink on its maiden voyage?
1912
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
What is the national dish of Japan?
Sushi
Which companion used to water the very tree that Imam Ali (as) told him he would be hung on due to his love for him.
Maysam e Tammar (as)
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
What is the world's fastest growing plant?
Bamboo
What has keys but can't open locks?
A piano
What is the Italian dish consisting of thin, flat pasta ribbons called?
Fettuccine
What was Ju'da bint al-Ash'as (la) promised as a reward to kill Imam Hassan (as)?
Marriage to Yazid (la)
Who wrote the "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What natural disaster are caused by the movement of tectonic plates?
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides, and Volcanic eruptions
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter "M"
What is the name of the spicy Korean fermented vegetable dish?
Kimchi
This surah is said to have been revealed twice, once in Makkah, once in Medina.
Surah Fatiha
Which ancient Indian emperor is known for his role in spreading Buddhism?
Emperor Ashoka
What is the largest living reptile?
Saltwater crocodile
I can be filled with letters, yet I'm not a purse. People often check me, but I'm not a watch. What am I?
Mailbox
What is the primary flavoring ingredient in the Indian spice blend garam masala?
A mixture of ground spices such as coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
Which eloquent dua talks about finding a balance between hope and fear, among other things?
Dua Abu Hamza Thumali