Human Body
Geography
Animals
America
Food
100
This is the strongest muscle in the human body.
The gluteus maximus.
100
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of which country?
Australia
100
The national animal of Scotland, this mythical creature is said to fly.
What is a unicorn?
100
Mount Rushmore features the faces of four US presidents. Name TWO of them.
Accept two out of any of the four presidents on the monument: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
100
Though often enjoyed with ketchup, these red fruits are technically a berry.
200
What percentage of the body's total energy does the brain use?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer The brain uses about 20% of the body's total energy.
200
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world above sea level, is located on the border of which two countries?
Nepal and China
200
These social insects are known for their complex societies and productivity. They also do the "wiggle dance" in order to communicate.
Bees
200
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge located in which Californian city?
San Francsico
200
This fermented cabbage dish, a staple in Korean cuisine, is known for its spicy and tangy flavor.
Kimchi
300
About how many taste buds do adults have?
A) 200
B) 2,000
C) 20,000
D) 375
Answer: Somewhere around 2,000 - give or take a few hundred!
300
The Dead Sea, known for its high salt content, is located at the lowest point on Earth. In which part of the world can it be found?
What is the Middle East? (Dead Sea is located on the border of Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank)
300
The largest living lizard species, this monitor lizard can grow up to 10 feet long.
Komodo dragon
300
Name the two brothers that are the first to fly in an airplane.
Orville Wright or Wilbur Wright
300
This flaky pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients is a popular breakfast food in many cultures.
crois·sant
A French crescent-shaped roll made of sweet flaky pastry, often eaten for breakfast.
400
The human body contains trillions of these tiny structures, the basic unit of life.
cells
400
The Panama Canal connects which two bodies of water?
the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
400
These flightless birds native to New Zealand are known for their loud calls and powerful legs.
What are kiwis?
400
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is located on what famous street in Los Angeles?
What is Hollywood Boulevard?
400
This fruit, native to Southeast Asia, is nicknamed the "king of fruits" due to its large size and impressive weight. It smells VERY bad!
Durian
500
What is the main function of the liver, the largest organ in the human body?
Filtering toxins from the blood? (Other functions accepted)
500
Bordered by 14 countries, this tiny European nation is completely landlocked.
Liechtenstein
500
The only egg-laying mammal with a beak.
platypus
500
The Liberty Bell is famously cracked. What year did the crack appear?
1846
500
Hummus is a delicious dip made from this legume.
chickpea
A round yellowish seed, used widely as food.