Japan
This famous global video game company was established in Kyoto, Japan, on September 23, 1889, by Fusajiro Yamauchi.
Nintendo
*** Triple Threat Question ***
For 300 points:
Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
John Adams
Guess the British English word for:
- Zucchini = Courgette
- Cookie = Biscuits
- Elevator = ?
Lift
What is the Spanish phrase for "You're welcome!"?
De nada
This country is home to one of the 7 Wonders of the World. What is it?
Taj Mahal
How old is a South Korean child born October 9th, 2024?
2 years old
South Koreans use a unique "Korean age" system where babies are considered one year old at birth.
This Samoan American former professional football player spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
Troy Polamalu
Rum capital of the world
(Hint: Birthplace of the piña colada)
Puerto Rico
The wedding tradition of spraying money on a bride until she smiles occurs in what country?
Nigeria
Name Japan's highest peak.
Mount Fuji
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is known as the "City of..."
Brotherly Love
Belfast, Ireland was the birthplace of this famous ship.
The Titanic
When is Mexico's Independence Day celebrated?
September 16th
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For 400 points:
What animal holds a sacred status in India?
Cow
What number do Koreans consider "unlucky"?
4
The number four is considered a bad luck charm because the Korean words for "death" and "four" sound similar, leading many buildings to skip the fourth floor or label it with the letter "F".
To preserve its natural beauty, this is the only U.S. state where billboards are illegal.
Hawaii
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For 600 points:
The United States has five permanently inhabited territories. What are they?
1. American Samoa
2. Guam
3. the Northern Mariana Islands
4. the Virgin Islands
5. Puerto Rico
How many countries are in Africa?
54
What are apprentice geishas known as in Kyoto?
Maikos
True or False:
Arizona has a state law citing that it is illegal to let donkeys sleep in bathtubs.
True
The official national animal of Scotland is the...
Unicorn
Modern-day Mexico City was once known as...
Tenochtitlan
The "Festival of Lights" in known as...
Diwali
What is an American custom that is seen as rude in Korea?
Tipping
This New Zealand traditional Māori ceremonial dance performed by groups with powerful movements, vocalizations, and expressions to express collective purpose like welcoming, challenging, celebrating, or mourning is called...
Haka
The ocean surrounding the Northern Mariana Islands has more than how many underwater volcanoes?
60
Koshary is the national dish of what country?
Egypt
Who is the current emperor of Japan?
Emperor Naruhito
This American actor once worked as a lion tamer in the circus.
Christopher Walkin
How long did Queen Elizabeth II rule for?
70 years
What are some the main ingredients in menudo?
Name at least 3.
The main ingredients in menudo are beef tripe, hominy, and a red chili pepper broth seasoned with ingredients like garlic, onion, cumin, and Mexican oregano
True or False: Pakistan is part of India.
False.
No, Pakistan is not in India; they are two separate, independent countries that were created in 1947 when British India was partitioned into the Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan. Pakistan is located in South Asia and shares a border with India to its east.
This popular Korean side is a fermented vegetable, like Napa cabbage, served at nearly every meal.
Kimchi
Indonesian exotic foods include dishes like pagit, a soup made from partially digested vegetation and...
...stomach liquid from a water buffalo.
These small, dime-sized frogs are famous for their unique song. Only the ones in Puerto Rico can sing.
Coquí Frogs
This country is known as "the Pearl of Africa" for its stunning landscapes, which include Lake Victoria (Africa's largest lake) and Murchison Falls, the most powerful waterfall in the world. It's a prime location for wildlife, boasting half of the world's mountain gorilla population and the highest concentration of primates in Africa.
Uganda
Japanese anime trivia:
Who was the first Straw Hat to be shown in the anime?
Nami
Name at least 5 of the 13 Original Colonies.
1. Georgia
2. South Carolina
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. Maryland
6. Delaware
7. New Jersey
8. New York
9. Connecticut
10. Rhode Island
11. Massachusetts
12. New Hampshire
13. Maine
Name at least 3 of King Henry VIII's 6 wives.
1. Catherine of Aragon
2. Anne Boleyn
3. Jane Seymour
4. Anne of Cleves
5. Catherine Howard
6. Catherine Parr
From 1939 until his death, this famous singer acted in over 60 films (30 of them with his brother Ángel) and recorded over 350 songs. His 1952 ranchera album Cuando sale la luna was rated No. 56 in a 2024 ranking of the 600 greatest Latin music albums of all time.
Pedro Infante
How many languages does India officially recognize?
22
Adren Cho stars as "Rumi" in this popular 2025 animated musical.
KPop Demon Hunters
Peter Gene Hernandez is a famous singer known as...
Bruno Mars
Where is the world's largest Kmart?
Guam
This South African choral group became known internationally after singing with American Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo