General Knowledge Flashcards
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Who wrote the book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car?
Ian Fleming
In which part of your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
Knee
What is the most populated city in Australia?
Sydney
What is the name of the main antagonist in the Shakespeare play Othello?
Iago
When was the movie Titanic released?
1997
What is the capital of Qatar?
Doha
What element is denoted by the chemical symbol Sn in the periodic table?
Tin
How many of Henry VIII’s wives were called Catherine?
3
What was the most popular girls’ name in the UK in 2023?
Olivia
What is the name of the 1976 film about the Watergate scandal
starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman?
Which comedian was the second permanent host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks after Mark Lamarr?
Simon Amstell
What is James Bond’s code name?
7
What is the capital of Finland?
Helsinki
Which popular video game franchise has released games with the subtitles World at War and Black Ops?
Call of Duty
In what US state is the city Nashville?
Tennessee
Which rock band was founded by Trent Reznor in 1988?
Nine Inch Nails
What is the currency of Denmark?
Krone
Which Tennis Grand Slam is played on a clay surface?
The French Open (Roland Garros)
In which European country would you find the Rijksmuseum?
Netherlands
How many films have Al Pacino and Robert De Niro appeared in together?
Four (The Godfather Part II, Heat, Righteous Kill, The Irishman)
What was the old name for a Snickers bar before it changed in 1990?
Marathon
Who was the head of state in Japan during the Second World War?
Emperor Hirohito
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
Who wrote the novels Gone Girl and Sharp Objects?
Gillian Flynn
Which legendary surrealist artist is famous for painting melting clocks?
Salvador Dalí
Which football club plays its home games at Loftus Road?
Queen’s Park Rangers
Continental United States has four time zones
can you name them?
What is the northernmost country in Africa?
Tunisia
From which US city do the band The Killers originate?
Las Vegas
Name the coffee shop in US sitcom Friends.
Central Perk
How many human players are there on each side in a polo match?
Four
In what year did Tony Blair become British Prime Minister?
1997
How many times has England won the men’s football World Cup?
Once (1966)
What is the common name for the larva of a housefly?
Maggot
Street artist Banksy is originally associated with which British city?
Bristol
From what grain is the Japanese spirit Sake made?
Rice
What was the Turkish city of Istanbul called before 1930?
Constantinople
How many legs does a spider have?
Eight
What band was Harry Styles in before his solo career?
One Direction
What kind of food is penne?
Pasta
Which Disney Princess called Gus and Jaq friends?
Cinderella
Who is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Sir Keir Starmer
What sport did David Beckham play?
Football
How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
26
How many brains does an octopus have?
9
How many permanent teeth does a dog have?
42
What is the most sold flavour of Walkers crisps?
Cheese and Onion
What is the only London Underground station with a ‘z’ in its name?
Belsize Park
What does the Latin word ‘tempus’ mean in English?
Time
Which Looney Tunes character has the middle name Ethelbert?
Wile E. Coyote
On average how far away is the moon from the Earth in miles?
238000
What is someone who believes in antidisestablishmentarianism opposed to the disestablishment of?
The Church of England
What’s longer a nautical mile or a mile?
Nautical mile (it’s 1.15 miles)
Which country in the world is believed to have the most miles of motorway?
China
How many spice options are there at Nandos?
“6 – Plain(ish), Passion Fruit and Mango, Lemon and Herb, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot”
Which soft drink is commonly associated with Scotland?
“Irn-Bru”
What are the two main ingredients of a Dark and Stormy cocktail?
“Dark rum Ginger Beer”
Name the 2021 winner of The Great British Bake Off?
“Giuseppe Dell’Anno”
Gouda is a popular cheese originating from which country?
“The Netherlands”
A screwdriver cocktail is orange juice ice and which spirit?
“Vodka”
According to McDonald’s official website how many calories does a regular Big Mac contain?
“550”
Which southern Italian city is usually credited as the birthplace of the pizza?
“Naples”
What number is found in reference to their varieties on Heinz products?
“57”
Pret A Manger is a popular sandwich chain in the UK but what does the French name mean in English?
Ready to eat
How many days are there in July?
“31”
What temperature centigrade does water boil at?
“100 degrees centigrade”
What company is also the name of one of the longest rivers in the world?
“Amazon”
What in the animal kingdom is a doe?
“A female deer”
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
“Mount Everest”
How many centimetres are there in a metre?
“100”
What language is spoken in Norway?
“Norwegian”
What is the busiest airport in Britain called?
“London Heathrow”
Who is next in line to the British throne after King Charles III?
“Prince William”
What number is a baker’s dozen?
13
Who played Gunther in Friends?
“James Michael Tyler”
In which year did the original UK version of The Office air?
“2001”
What was legendary comedy actor Oliver Hardy’s real first name at birth?
“Norvell”
What was Sheldon Cooper’s one-word catchphrase in The Big Bang Theory?
“Bazinga”
Complete the name of the classic British sitcom Steptoe and [blank]?
“Son”
Name the five ingredients demanded by one of Basil Fawlty’s guests to make the infamous Waldorf Salad?
“Celery apple walnuts grapes mayonnaise”
Who played the Prime Minister Jim Hacker in Yes Prime Minister?
“Paul Eddington”
What was the name of Ronnie Barker’s character in Open All Hours?
“Albert Arkwright usually known just as Arkwright”
Who plays comedy character Alan Partridge?
“Steve Coogan”
Name the characters played by David Mitchell and Robert Webb in Peep Show?
Mark Corrigan and Jeremy Usborne
Who is the Special in the Lego Movie?
“Emmet Brickowski”
What colour are most buses in London?
“Red”
What’s the name of the talking snowman in Disney’s Frozen?
“Olaf”
What do the wheels on the bus do in the song?
“Go round and round”
What is taller an elephant or a giraffe?
“A giraffe they are the tallest animal and can grow up to nearly six metres tall”
Who are Harry Potter’s two best friends?
“Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger”
What’s the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?
“Woody”
How many planets are in our solar system?
“Eight”
How many players are in a football team?
“11 players”
How many zeros are there in one thousand?
“Three”
Gordon Sumner is the real name of what famous British musician?
“Sting”
How many keys are there on a piano?
“88”
Glossectomy is the removal of all of or part of which body part?
“The tongue”
What was the first single to be released by the band Oasis?
“Supersonic”
Geoff Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in England’s 4-2 win over West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final Who scored the other goal for England?
Martin Peters
Where was Frida Kahlo born?
Mexico
Café Terrace at Night is an 1888 oil painting by which Dutch master?
Vincent Van Gogh
Where is the original Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh housed?
Museum of Modern Art, New York
In which century did Rembrandt live?
17th
In what decade was celebrated artist Tracy Emin born?
1960s
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
Sofia
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
Beirut is the capital of which country?
Lebanon
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Hanoi is the capital of which country?
Vietnam
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aries
The capital of Iceland is?
Reykjavik
Slovakia’s capital is?
Bratislava
What’s the capital of Belgium?
Brussels
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
The capital of Libya is Benghazi. True or false?
False – it’s Tripoli
The Prime Minister of Great Britain has to be a sitting Member of Parliament. True or false?
True
Michael Caine’s real name is Reginald Dwight. True or false?
False. That’s Elton John. Michael Caine’s real name is Maurice Micklewhite.
The Second World War started in 1935. True or false?
False. It started in 1939.
Netflix began as a DVD rental service. True or false?
True
What is the official name of the clock tower commonly referred to as Big Ben?
Elizabeth Tower
In 1952 Albert Einstein was offered the Presidency of which country?
Israel
What colour are the seats in the House of Commons?
Green
In what year did Britain join the EEC, now known as the European Union?
1973
In which state was former US President Barack Obama born?
Hawaii
O’Hare Airport serves which American city?
Chicago
Bohemian Switzerland National Park is in which country?
Czech Republic
Which lake is often described as the jewel of the Italian lakes?
Lake Como
In which country would you find the original Legoland?
Denmark
Which island group includes Ibiza, Menorca and Majorca?
The Balearics
Which actress plays Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown season 5, succeeding Olivia Colman?
Imelda Staunton
Where did the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visit in 1937, later causing controversy for the royal family?
Berlin
In which Welsh town did a young Prince Charles learn Welsh?
Aberystwyth
To the nearest day, how many days in total was Elizabeth’s uncle’s reign as Edward VIII before he abdicated?
326
Who played Prime Minister Anthony Eden in The Crown?
Jeremy Northam
Spell the following words: a) Eisteddfod b) Drunkenness.
Eisteddfod, Drunkenness
What figure of speech is the phrase ‘Autumn arrived in his coat of orange, red and gold’?
Personification
Name the author of the book ‘To Kill A Mockingbird,’ who died on February 19th 2016?
Harper Lee
What term is given to a figure of speech in which two successive words seemingly contradict one another as in ‘wise fool’?
Oxymoron
What word in English is the only word that ends in the letters ‘mt’?
Dreamt
What sentence in English uses all the letters of the English alphabet?
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
In which city or country would you find The Spanish Steps?
Rome/Italy
What is Turkey’s highest mountain?
Mount Ararat
In which war did Florence Nightingale nurse help the injured?
Crimean War
What are the capital cities of the following countries: a.) Qatar – b.) Indonesia –
Doha, Jakarta
Which tourist attraction in Zimbabwe is a result of chemical weathering?
Chinhoyi Caves
Tanzania is a portmanteau name (two-word combination) from which two states which united in 1964?
Tanganyika & Zanzibar
The Multinational Joint Task Force is a combined army aimed at destroying Boko Haram in Nigeria, besides Nigeria, name the other two countries involved?
Chad & Niger, Benin & Cameroon
List Zimbabwe’s two natural sites listed on the World Heritage list?
Victoria Falls, Mana Pools
In which country is the Skeleton Coast National Park found?
Namibia
Name the two languages commonly spoken in Africa, which are not of European origin?
Arabic & Swahili
Name the African city named after a US President, and what was his full name?
Monrovia, James Monroe
Liberated American slaves formed their own country in Africa, name this country?
Liberia
What are numbers 6, 28 and 496 examples of?
Perfect Numbers (they are equal to sum of all their factors)
If, during a mathematical conversion, you multiplied by 5 and divided by 8, what would you be converting?
Miles to kilometres
What do the letters LASER stand for?
Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation
If it takes 5 men to dig 5 holes in 5 hours, how many men does it take to dig 100 holes in 100 hours?
20 men - each man digs 1 hole in 5 hours
What virtual digital currency, divided into 100 million units called satoshis, was created by developer Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008?
Bitcoin
In computing ADSL stands for what?
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
What date has been set for the 2023 Zimbabwe elections?
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Which member of the K-Pop band, ASTRO died on 19 April 2023? How old was he?
Moon Bin, 25
Who were the finalists of the Champions League 2023?
Manchester City and Inter Milan
Which bird is the International symbol for happiness?
Bluebird
What color is the blood of an octopus?
Blue
Who is the new Nigerian President?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
What is the capital of Malta?
Valetta
Which country is the newest in the world to be recognised by the UN?
South Sudan (2011)
In which UK city would you find the river Clyde?
Glasgow
What is the oldest recorded town in the UK?
Colchester
If you travelled to the city of Volgograd, which country would you be in?
Russia
What is the name of the largest river to flow through Paris?
The Seine
What did Ceylon change its name to in 1972?
Sri Lanka
What is the most populous city in the US state of Illinois?
Chicago
What is the highest mountain in Britain?
Ben Nevis
The world’s first national park was established in 1872 in which country? A bonus point for the name of the park…
USA, Yellowstone
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima
Mount Vesuvius casts a shadow over which modern Italian city?
Naples
There are three US states with just four letters in their name: can you name them?
Utah, Iowa, Ohio
What is the currency of Sweden?
Swedish Krona
To which country do the Canary Islands belong?
Spain
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
How many states are there in Australia?
Six – New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia
Which African country has the largest population?
Nigeria (more than 211 million)
Constantinople and Byzantium are former names of which major city?
Istanbul
What is the longest river in the UK?
River Severn
How many boroughs are there in New York City?
Five – The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island
In which city would you find La Sagrada Familia?
Barcelona
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
What is the highest peak in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
In which US state would you find Fort Knox?
Kentucky
The Strait of Gibraltar separates the Iberian Peninsula from which African country?
Morocco
Which London Underground line is represented as green on the tube map?
The District Line
In which European city would you find Manneken Pis – a statue of a small boy urinating into a fountain?
Brussels
How many countries still have the shilling as currency?
Four - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia
What is the name of the microstate located between Spain and France?
Andorra
On the London Tube network, which is the only station to begin with the letter ‘I’?
Ickenham
To the nearest billion, how large is the world’s population?
8 billion (We are believed to have reached this point in November)
Dracula famously lived in the historical region of Transylvania - but in what country would you now find his castle?
Romania
Which planet is considered to be Earth’s closest neighbour?
Mercury
Which country has the most castles in the world?
Germany
What is the biggest island in the world?
Greenland
What is the capital of Estonia?
Tallinn
In which country would you find Machu Picchu?
Peru
Which animal appears on the flag of Sri Lanka?
Lion
Which European country uses .es at the end of their internet addresses?
Spain
Which city currently has the highest population in the world?
Tokyo
Which three countries does Mexico share a land border with?
USA, Belize and Guatemala
Astana is the capital city of which country?
Kazakhstan
What percentage of the River Nile is located in Egypt?
22 per cent
Which continent is in all four hemispheres?
Africa
Which country has the most pyramids in the world?
Sudan
How many large islands make up Hawaii?
Eight
In which US state would you find Harvard University?
Massachusetts
Which river flows through Glasgow?
River Clyde
How long have the Grammys been going on for?
since 1958, first ceremony was on 4 May 1959
What does DNA stand for?
“Deoxyribonucleic acid”
How many bones are in the human body?
“206”
The concept of gravity was discovered by which famous physicist?
“Sir Isaac Newton”
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
“Diamond”
Which is the main gas that makes up the Earth’s atmosphere?
“Nitrogen”
Humans and chimpanzees share roughly how much DNA?
“98 per cent”
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere?
“Nitrogen”
Which famous British physicist wrote A Brief History of Time?
“Stephen Hawking”
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
“-40”
What modern-day country was Marie Curie born in?
“Poland”
What is the biggest planet in our solar system?
“Jupiter”
What name is given for the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom?
“Atomic number”
How many vertebrae does the average human possess?
“33”
What was the name of the first man-made satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?
“Sputnik 1”
Which oath of ethics taken by doctors is named after an Ancient Greek physician?
“Hippocratic Oath”
What is a material that will not carry an electrical charge called?
“Insulator”
Which Apollo moon mission was the first to carry a lunar rover?
“Apollo 15”
How many teeth does an adult human have?
“32”
What is the study of mushrooms called?
“Mycology”
How many brains and how many hearts does an octopus have?
“9 brains, 3 hearts”
What is the only letter not to appear on the periodic table?
“J”
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
“Cheetah”
What is the only even prime number?
“2”
What do the letters in the word laser stand for?
“Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”
What is the perimeter of a circle called?
“The circumference”
Sound travels faster in air than in water:
“False”
Which of the world’s oceans is the deepest?
“The Pacific”
What was the name of the first artificial satellite to enter space?
“Sputnik 1”
Who is credited with the creation of the World Wide Web?
“Tim Berners-Lee”
Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun:
“True”
Where in the human body can the smallest bone be found?
“The ear”
How many bones do sharks have?
“Zero”
What is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia the scientific term for?
“Brain freeze”
What does USB stand for?
“Universal Serial Bus”
What is the largest desert on Earth?
“Antarctica”
In which year were the first collisions achieved in the Large Hadron Collider?
“2010”
What is the heaviest organ in the human body?
“The liver”
What is the rarest blood type in humans?
“AB Negative”
In which year was Pluto reclassified as a Dwarf Planet?
“2006”
What is the biggest animal in the world?
“The Antarctic blue whale”
What is the only active volcano on mainland Europe called?
“Mount Vesuvius”
What is desquamation the scientific term for?
“Peeling skin”
How many days on Earth does it take for Venus to rotate once on its axis?
“243”
How many states of matter are there?
“4 - solid, liquid, gas and plasma”
What does a Geiger Counter measure?
“Radiation”
What are natural satellites colloquially known as?
“Moons”
In which year did the Apollo 13 space mission take place?
“1970”
What metal is the best conductor of electricity?
“Silver”
What was the first vaccine to be developed against a contagious disease?
The smallpox vaccine
The current richest man in the world Jeff Bezos is CEO and President of which online retailer?
Amazon
Which social media app only lets you view pictures and messages for a limited time?
Snapchat
What does a Geiger Counter measure?
Radiation
Which prestigious university did Microsoft founder Bill Gates drop out of?
Harvard
What year did the first Apple iPhone launch?
2007
What unit of length is equal to around 5.8 trillion miles?
Light Year
What does CPU stand for?
“Central Processing Unit”
Created in 1990 what was the name of the first internet search engine?
Archie by Alan Emtage
In which decade was the Sony Walkman launched?
1970s
When was Nintendo founded and by who
September 23, 1889 in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi.
What is the name of Elon Musk’s aerospace company?
SpaceX
Which duo invented the aeroplane?
“The Wright Brothers - Orville and Wilbur Wright”
What is the name of the classic 1972 arcade game based on table tennis?
Pong
What does the term LASER stand for?
“Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”
What does LG stand for in LG Electronics?
Lucky-Goldstar
Solar power generates electricity from what source?
The Sun
What is the name of the British computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989?
Tim Berners-Lee
Originally Amazon only sold which product?
Books
In what year was the first transatlantic radio broadcast?
1901
What is the collective name for a group of crows?
“A murder”
What type of creature is a barracuda?
“Fish”
Delphinus delphis is the Latin name for which creature?
“Dolphin”
What breed of dog used to be sacred in China and could only be owned by members of the Chinese Imperial Palace?
The pekingese
How many wings does a bee have?
“Four”
In 1971 what happened in the Atacama Desert for the first time in 400 years?
It rained
What is the scientific name for a turkey’s wishbone?
“Furcula”
In which continent would you find Ayer’s Rock?
“Australia”
Lemurs are only native to which country?
“Madagascar”
True or false: a donkey can see all four of its feet?
“True”
Which gender of mosquitoes bite people?
“Female”
How tall is a baby giraffe at birth?
“6 feet”
What is the heaviest insect?
“Beetle”
What does an anemometer measure?
“Wind Speed”
Which layer protects the Earth from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation?
“Ozone Layer”
What does a nidologist study?
“Birds’ nests”
A cloche can help protect plants from what?
“Frost”
Which reddish-brown colour gets its name from a pigment extracted from cuttlefish?
“Sepia”
What type of creature is a Pacific Sea Wasp?
“Jellyfish”
The kakapo is the only flightless species of which type of bird?
Parrot
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
“Hong Kong”
What is the most common surname in the United States?
“Smith”
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
“Apollo”
How many minutes are in a full week?
“10,080”
Aureolin is a shade of what color?
“Yellow”
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
“12”
What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
“Delta”
What company was initially known as ‘Blue Ribbon Sports’?
“Nike”
What art form is described as ‘decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering’?
“Calligraphy”
What software company is headquartered in Redmond Washington?
Microsoft
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
“42”
What is acrophobia a fear of?
“Heights”
December 26 is known by what names in Ireland?
“Saint Stephen’s Day”
What phone company produced the 3310?
“Nokia”
What is the world’s largest retailer?
“Walmart”
Which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?
“Friday”
What is a word
phrase
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
“Hong Kong”
What is the most common surname in the United States?
“Smith”
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
“Apollo”
How many minutes are in a full week?
“10,080”
Aureolin is a shade of what color?
“Yellow”
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
“12”
What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
“Delta”
What company was initially known as ‘Blue Ribbon Sports’?
“Nike”
What art form is described as ‘decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering’?
“Calligraphy”
What software company is headquartered in Redmond
Washington?
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
“42”
What is acrophobia a fear of?
“Heights”
December 26 is known by what names in Ireland?
“Saint Stephen’s Day”
What phone company produced the 3310?
“Nokia”
What is the world’s largest retailer?
“Walmart”
Which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?
“Friday”
What is a word
phrase
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
“Hong Kong”
What is the most common surname in the United States?
“Smith”
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
“Apollo”
How many minutes are in a full week?
“10,080”
Aureolin is a shade of what color?
“Yellow”
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
“12”
What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
“Delta”
What company was initially known as ‘Blue Ribbon Sports’?
“Nike”
What art form is described as ‘decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering’?
“Calligraphy”
What software company is headquartered in Redmond
Washington?
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
“42”
What is acrophobia a fear of?
“Heights”
December 26 is known by what names in Ireland?
“Saint Stephen’s Day”
What phone company produced the 3310?
“Nokia”
What is the world’s largest retailer?
“Walmart”
Which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?
“Friday”
What is a word
phrase
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?
“Rome”
What city is known as ‘The Eternal City’?
“Rome”
In which country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?
“Tanzania”
True or false: Halloween originated as an ancient Irish festival?
“True”
What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world?
“Mexico City”
Which country has the most islands?
“Sweden (270,000)”
In Australia
what is commonly known as a bottle-o?
In which U.S. state is the country’s busiest airport located?
“Georgia (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)”
Which is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
“Africa”
Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
“Colorado River”
Where is Angel Falls
the world’s largest waterfall
What is the state capital of New York?
“Albany”
On which continent would you find the world’s largest desert?
“Antarctica”
What is the capital of Ireland?
“Dublin”
What is the smallest U.S. state by area?
“Rhode Island”
What is the tallest type of tree?
“Redwood”
True or false: Holland is a region in The Netherlands?
“True”
What are the five Great Lakes?
“Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario”
How many European capitals does the Danube flow through?
“4”
Fill in the blanks: The capital of Bulgaria is ofi.
“Sofia”
What is the capital of Canada?
“Ottawa”
In what capital would you find The Little Mermaid statue?
“Copenhagen”
On which continent would you find the city of Baku?
“Asia”
What is the only flag that does not have four sides?
“Nepal”
How many stars are on the Chinese flag?
“5”
How many colors are used in the South African flag?
“6”
What colors is the flag of the United Nations?
“Blue and white”
What country features a shipwreck on its national flag?
“Bermuda”
In what country is the Chernobyl nuclear plant located?
“Ukraine”
Which is the only sea without any coastlines?
“The Sargasso Sea”
What mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
How many elements are in the periodic table?
“118”
Which planet in the Milky Way is the hottest?
“Venus”
Who discovered that the Earth revolves around the sun?
“Nicolaus Copernicus”
Which planet has the most moons?
“Saturn”
Which planet is closest to the sun?
“Mercury”
Where is the strongest human muscle located?
“Jaw”
Which is the only body part that is fully grown from birth?
“Eyes”
How many bones do we have in an ear?
“3”
What scientific theory proposed that Earth revolves around the sun?
“Heliocentrism”
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight to energy?
“Photosynthesis”
What is the scientific theory that explains the origin of the universe?
“The Big Bang Theory”
What is the name of the world’s first artificial satellite?
“Sputnik 1”
What is the chemical element with the symbol Fe?
“Iron”
What is the smallest unit of matter?
“Atom”
What is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere called?
“Exosphere”
What is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas?
Evaporation
What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit?
“Al Capone”
What year was the United Nations established?
“1945”
What Renaissance artist is buried in Rome’s Pantheon?
“Raphael”
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
“Nicholas II”
Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole but where was he from?
Norway, Borge
Who famously crossed the Alps with elephants on the way to war with the Romans?
“Hannibal”
The Parthenon Marbles are controversially located in what museum?
“The British Museum”
In what year did World War II end?
“1945”
Which famous historical document begins with the words “We hold these truths to be self-evident”?
“The Declaration of Independence”
What event marked the end of the Roman Empire in the West?
“The Fall of Rome”
Which ancient Chinese dynasty is often considered the “golden age” of Chinese civilization?
“Han Dynasty”
What Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
“Michelangelo”
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
“Marie Curie”
What was the name of the German military strategy of rapid
overwhelming attacks?
In what decade was the internet created?
“1960s”
What was the primary cause of the Great Irish Famine?
“Potato blight”
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended World War I?
“Treaty of Versailles”
What was the name of the first computer virus?
“Creeper”
What was the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god?
“Ra”
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy?
“Operation Overlord”
Which powerful Mongol ruler conquered a vast empire stretching from Asia to Europe?
Genghis Khan
Which country drinks the most coffee per capita?
“Finland”
How many measures of Gordon’s Gin are in a Vesper (James Bond) martini?
“3”
Cacio e pepe is a staple of what Italian city’s cuisine?
“Rome”
Where did sushi originate?
“Japan”
What is a Beaujolais?
“A type of red wine”
Which of the following sauces is NOT traditionally vegan: hoisin
Worcestershire
What is the world’s best-selling stout beer?
“Guinness”
What meat is used in a shepherd’s pie?
“Lamb”
What is the difference between brandy and cognac?
“Cognac must come from the Cognac region of France”
Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are types of what fruit?
“Apples”
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
“Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)”
What is the rarest and most expensive spice in the world by weight?
“Saffron”
What cheese is traditionally made from the milk of a donkey?
“Pule”
What is the primary ingredient in the alcoholic beverage absinthe?
“Grand wormwood”
What is the process of adding yeast to dough to create carbon dioxide bubbles?
“Fermentation”
Which country is credited with inventing ice cream?
“China”
What is the primary ingredient in the Italian dessert tiramisu?
“Mascarpone cheese”
What is the name of the Japanese art of preparing and presenting food?
Moritsuke
Who has won the most total Academy Awards?
“Walt Disney”
What artist has the most streams on Spotify?
“Drake”
What company was originally called “Cadabra”?
“Amazon”
Queen guitarist Brian May is also an expert in what scientific field?
“Astrophysics”
How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game?
“4”
What shoe brand makes the “Mexico 66”?
“Onitsuka Tiger”
What game studio makes the Red Dead Redemption series?
“Rockstar Games”
What character have both Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch played?
“Sherlock Holmes”
What is the highest-rated film on IMDb as of January 1
2024?
Complete the following lyrics: “I should have changed that stupid lock…..”
“I should have made you leave your key”
What was the name of the record label founded by Dr. Dre
Jimmy Iovine
Kratos is the main character of what video game series?
“God of War”
What Netflix show had the most streaming views in 2021?
“Squid Game”
In which country was Elon Musk born?
“South Africa”
Who performs the voice of Homer Simpson?
“Dan Castellaneta”
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
“Avatar”
What is the longest-running Broadway musical?
“The Phantom of the Opera”
What luxury brand is known for its iconic interlocking “C” logo?
“Chanel”
What year was the first iPhone released?
“2007”
Who is the director of the critically acclaimed film “Parasite”?
“Bong Joon-ho”
Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez are the two main characters in what 2006 Disney movie?
“High School Musical”
The 2002 movie “8 Mile” is a semi-biographical story of what rapper?
“Eminem”
What does FIFA stand for in English?
“International Federation of Association Football”
Which country has won the most World Cups?
“Brazil”
Who was the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2023?
“Cristiano Ronaldo”
In what city is the NFL Hall of Fame located?
“Canton, Ohio”
Simone Biles is famous for her skill in what sport?
“Gymnastics”
Where does the Tour de France finish each year?
“Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris”
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
“Turkey”
What was the first name of Argentinian soccer star Maradona?
“Diego”
What height is a regulation NBA basket?
“10 feet / 3.02 meters”
What is the national sport of Japan?
“Sumo wrestling”
What sporting event has a strict dress code of all white?
Wimbledon
What is the world’s fastest bird?
“Peregrine falcon”
What is a group of crows called?
“A murder”
How many hearts does an octopus have?
“Three”
What is a group of pandas known as?
“An embarrassment”
What is the loudest animal on Earth?
“Sperm whale”
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
“Bat”
What animal has the largest brain relative to body size?
“Dolphin”
What animal has the longest lifespan?
“Ocean quahog clam”
What is the term for the study of birds?
“Ornithology”
What is the process by which some animals produce light called?
“Bioluminescence”
What animal has the most powerful bite in the world?
“Nile crocodile”
What animal has the longest tongue?
Giraffe
Where is Disney’s European theme park located?
“Paris, France”
Which Disney movie has had the most sequels?
“Toy Story (4)”
“I’ll Make a Man Out of You” is a song from which movie?
“Mulan”
What character have both Glenn Close and Emma Stone played?
“Cruella de Vil”
Who was the first Disney princess?
“Snow White”
What color are Mickey Mouse’s shoes?
“Yellow”
Scuttle stars in which movie?
“The Little Mermaid”
What year was Cinderella released?
“1950”
Mickey Mouse was originally named what?
“Mortimer Mouse”
How many Academy Awards for Best Original Song has Disney won?
14
Which of the following is one of Santa’s reindeer?
“Comet”
What is Jack Frost doing in The Christmas Song?
“Nipping at your nose”
The 25th of December was originally a Roman holiday to what God?
“The Sun”
In the 12 days of Christmas what does my love give me on the 9th day?
Nine ladies dancing
When is Christmas celebrated in Russia?
“7th of January”
Which of the following was one of the Wise Men?
“Balthazar”
Children in what country refer to Santa Claus as Babbo Natale?
“Italy”
In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin?
“Germany”
Which of the following is NOT a name for the 26th of December?
“Little Christmas”
Donald Trump appears in which Home Alone Movie?
“Home Alone 2”
What magical item brought Frosty the Snowman to life?
“An old (silk) hat”
Which famous singer was the star of the 1954 film White Christmas?
“Bing Crosby”
How would you say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Hawaiian?
“Mele Kalikimaka”
What band had the hit single ‘Last Christmas’?
“Wham!”
The tradition of Secret Santa is also known by what name?
“Kris Kindle / Kris Kringle / Kris Kringel”
What company is said to have given Santa his traditional red and white clothing?
“Coca-Cola”
Who is the inspiration of Santa Claus
Byzantine, St Nicholas, from modern day Turkey
Which was the first US state to classify Christmas as a public holiday?
“Alabama”
True or False: Norway sends a Christmas tree to London every year.
“True”
If children want to write a letter to Santa what address do they need to use
Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888
What was the first foreign language film to win the Academy Award for Best film?
“Parasite”
Who directed the 2000 hit film Gladiator?
“Ridley Scott”
What studio produced the original 3 Star Wars movies?
“20th Century Fox”
Who played the title role in 1982’s Blade Runner?
“Harrison Ford”
Who was the first actress to appear on a US postage stamp in 1993?
“Grace Kelly”
Who was the first female director to win an Oscar for best director?
“Katheryn Bigelow”
What is the name of the theme song from The Sopranos?
“Woke Up This Morning”
What is Bart Simpson’s full name?
“Bartholomew Jojo Simpson”
In what country is the detective series Wallander set?
“Sweden”
Michelle Fairley who plays Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones is from what country?
“Northern Ireland”
What was the title of Oasis’ debut album?
“Definitely Maybe”
Gwen Stefani was the lead singer of what band?
“No Doubt”
Who originally recorded the song ‘Hallelujah’ made famous by Jeff Buckely?
“Leonard Cohen”
What band undertook the 360° Tour from 2009-11?
“U2”
Who recorded the song ‘A horse with no name’?
“America”
What song did famed opera singer Luciano Pavarotti perform at the close of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics?
“Nessun Dorma”
Who is the youngest person to win Album of the Year at the Grammys?
“Billie Eilish”
Who sang the James Bond theme song ‘Diamonds are Forever’?
“Shirley Bassey”
A Bodhrán is a drum that comes from what country?
“Ireland”
Where is the music festival Glastonbury held?
“England”
In what year did cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin reach space?
“1961”
What year did the US officially pull out of Vietnam?
“1973”
Who was the 3rd US President?
“Thomas Jefferson”
The Battle of Waterloo was fought in what country?
“Belgium”
Edward Teach was the nickname of what famed pirate?
“Blackbeard”
What famous cathedral was designed by Antoni Gaudí?
“La Sagrada Familia”
Who was the Greek God of War?
“Ares”
Who was the final Tsar to rule Russia?
“Nicholas II”
Who was known as the ‘The Maid of Orléans’?
“Joan of Arc / Jeanne d’Arc”
Who attempted to blow up Parliament of the United Kingdom during the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
“Guy Fawkes”
Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics take place?
“Paris”
Hurling is a national sport played in what European country?
“Ireland”
Michael Johnson won gold in what 2 events at the 1996 Olympic Games?
“400m and 200m”
What football team did Cristiano Ronaldo return to in 2021?
“Manchester United”
What is the name of the Netflix Documentary about Michael Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls?
“The Last Dance”
What colours does Tiger Woods traditionally wear during the final round of golf tournaments?
“Red and Black”
What country has won the most Women’s World Cups?
“USA”
What disgraced cyclist rode the American Postal Service team?
“Lance Armstrong”
What is the maximum score in a game of snooker?
“147”
How long is a marathon in miles (to 1 decimal point)?
“26.2”
What does IPA stand for?
“Indian Pale Ale”
What are the 2 main ingredients in a meringue?
“Egg Whites & Sugar”
Baklava comes from what former empire?
“Ottoman”
What type of beer is Guinness?
“Stout”
What famous TV chef is noted for his use of swear words?
“Gordon Ramsay”
What Italian city does cacio e pepe come from?
“Rome”
What meat is used to make a cottage pie?
“Beef”
A Manhattan contains sweet vermouth
bitters and what?
Who famously said ‘Let them eat cake’?
“Marie Antoinette”
What country is the largest exporter of bananas in the world?
“Ecuador”
The Kingdom of Eswatini is commonly known as what?
“Swaziland”
Prague is the capital of which country?
“Czech Republic”
Where was The Rosetta Stone found?
“Egypt”
If you were walking along Great Ocean Road
where would you be?
What ocean is the hottest at its peak?
“The Pacific”
What is the highest city in the world?
“La Paz”
Antarctica is technically the world’s largest what?
“Desert”
In which European city would be able to walk on the Spanish Steps?
“Rome”
What are the 4 national languages of Switzerland?
“German, French, Italian, & Romansh”
The city of Tatooine in Star Wars was filmed in what country?
“Tunisia”
True or False: Giant Pandas only live in China.
“True”
True or False: The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
“False”
True or False: The left brain handles reading
writing
True or False: Bulls get enraged by the color red.
“False”
True or False: Sean Connery was not the first James Bond.
“True”
True or False: New York has 36 different subway lines.
“True”
True or False: Lionesses do all of the hunting for a lion pack.
“True”
True or False: The Apple logo was inspired by Alan Turing.
“False”
True or False: New Sweden was a colony in the United States.
“True”
True or False: Bears can actually smell fear.
False
How many points is a try worth in rugby?
5
True or False: Dressage is a horse riding event?
True
What is the max score a judge can give in gymnastics?
10
In tennis, what is ‘Deuce’?
40-40
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo wrestling
Gaelic Football is the national sport of what country?
Ireland
What is Tiger Woods’ first name?
Eldrick
Center Court at the US tennis open is named after who?
Arthur Ashe
What sport would you be playing if you received a penalty corner?
Field hockey
Serena Williams is the most accomplished tennis player of all time, but has she won 17, 20, or 23 titles in her career?
23… and counting
What are the South African rugby team commonly referred to?
The Springboks
A ground rule double occurs in what sport?
Baseball
Florence Joyner, commonly known as Flo Jo, still holds the record in what event?
100 metres
What is the fewest amount of darts needed to win a match?
9
How many players make up a handball team?
6
‘Shinty’ is a stick and ball sport that comes from what European country?
Scotland
What team is often referred to as ‘The Toffees’?
Everton Football Club
Who is second to Wayne Gretzky in total NHL goals scored?
Gordie Howe
Who won the 2021 Tour de France?
Tadej Pogačar
Where was the 1st Winter Olympics held?
Chamonix
Ronda Rousey competed at what weight division in the UFC?
Bantamweight
What snooker player is known as ‘The Whirlwind’?
Jimmy White
Who was the first non-American player to win the NBA MVP award?
Hakeem Olajuwon
What footballing legend is known to his hometown crowd as Il Re di Roma and Il Gladiatore?
Franceso Totti
American superstar boxer Clarissa Shields is known by what nickname?
T-Rex
Who played Ron Weasely?
Rupert Grint
What are Harry’s parents’ names?
Lily and James
What is Harry’s Patronus?
A stag
What is the name of the curse that killed Harry’s parents?
Avada Kedavra
Who guards the entrance to the Gryffindor common room?
The Fat Lady
Who is the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s / Sorcerer’s Stone?
Professor Quirrell
Where do Hogwarts students buy their wands?
Olivanders
What is Lord Voldemort’s real name?
Tom (Marvolo) Riddle
Name all of the Deathly Hallows
Cloak of Invisibility
Hagrid’s pet spider was known by what name?
Aragog
What house does Luna Lovegood belong to?
Ravenclaw
How many points do players get for catching the Golden Snitch?
150
What color was the sock Harry gave to Dobby?
Grey
What chess pieces did Harry, Ron and Hermione fill in for?
Harry is a Bishop
What dragon does Harry fight during the Triwizard Tournament?
The Hungarian Horntail
Who is Grawp?
Hagrid’s half-brother
True or False: JK Rowling and Hermione share a birthday
False: Harry and JK share a birthday - July 31st
What injury was caused by apparitioning incorrectly?
Splinching
What does S.P.E.W. stand for?
Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare
What flavor of Bertie Bott’s Beans does Dumbledore get when he visits Harry in the hospital wing?
Earwax
Who originally published the Harry Potter books?
Bloomsbury
Who is the only Harry Potter actor to have won an Academy Award?
Gary Oldman (Sirius Black)
Where is Azkaban located?
North Sea
What is Dumbledore’s full name?
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Whose identity does Harry adopt to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
Albert Runcorn
What spell does Professor McGonagal use to summon the Guardians of Hogwarts?
Piertotum Locomotor
Which father and son duo portrayed Bill Weasley & Mad Eye Moody?
Domhnall and Brendan Gleeson
What potion does Harry brew in order to win the vial of Liquid Luck from Slughorn?
Draught of Living Death
What coins are used in the wizarding world?
Galleon
Who is the eldest - Harry, Ron or Hermione?
Hermione
Who refereed the Quidditch World Cup Final in 1994 between Bulgaria and Ireland?
Hassan Mostafa
