General Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
What planet is closest to the sun?
A
Mercury
2
Q
Who wrote the book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car?
A
Ian Fleming
3
Q
In which part of your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
A
Knee
4
Q
What is the most populated city in Australia?
A
Sydney
5
Q
What is the name of the main antagonist in the Shakespeare play Othello?
A
Iago
6
Q
When was the movie Titanic released?
A
1997
7
Q
What is the capital of Qatar?
A
Doha
8
Q
What element is denoted by the chemical symbol Sn in the periodic table?
A
Tin
9
Q
How many of Henry VIII’s wives were called Catherine?
A
3
10
Q
What was the most popular girls’ name in the UK in 2023?
A
Olivia
11
Q
What is the name of the 1976 film about the Watergate scandal
A
starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman?
12
Q
Which comedian was the second permanent host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks after Mark Lamarr?
A
Simon Amstell
13
Q
What is James Bond’s code name?
A
7
14
Q
What is the capital of Finland?
A
Helsinki
15
Q
Which popular video game franchise has released games with the subtitles World at War and Black Ops?
A
Call of Duty
16
Q
In what US state is the city Nashville?
A
Tennessee
17
Q
Which rock band was founded by Trent Reznor in 1988?
A
Nine Inch Nails
18
Q
What is the currency of Denmark?
A
Krone
19
Q
Which Tennis Grand Slam is played on a clay surface?
A
The French Open (Roland Garros)
20
Q
In which European country would you find the Rijksmuseum?
A
Netherlands
21
Q
How many films have Al Pacino and Robert De Niro appeared in together?
A
Four (The Godfather Part II, Heat, Righteous Kill, The Irishman)
22
Q
What was the old name for a Snickers bar before it changed in 1990?
A
Marathon
23
Q
Who was the head of state in Japan during the Second World War?
A
Emperor Hirohito
24
Q
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
A
Mercury
25
Who wrote the novels *Gone Girl* and *Sharp Objects*?
Gillian Flynn
26
Which legendary surrealist artist is famous for painting melting clocks?
Salvador Dalí
27
Which football club plays its home games at Loftus Road?
Queen's Park Rangers
28
Continental United States has four time zones
can you name them?
29
What is the northernmost country in Africa?
Tunisia
30
From which US city do the band The Killers originate?
Las Vegas
31
Name the coffee shop in US sitcom *Friends*.
Central Perk
32
How many human players are there on each side in a polo match?
Four
33
In what year did Tony Blair become British Prime Minister?
1997
34
How many times has England won the men's football World Cup?
Once (1966)
35
What is the common name for the larva of a housefly?
Maggot
36
Street artist Banksy is originally associated with which British city?
Bristol
37
From what grain is the Japanese spirit Sake made?
Rice
38
What was the Turkish city of Istanbul called before 1930?
Constantinople
39
How many legs does a spider have?
Eight
40
What band was Harry Styles in before his solo career?
One Direction
41
What kind of food is penne?
Pasta
42
Which Disney Princess called Gus and Jaq friends?
Cinderella
43
Who is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Sir Keir Starmer
44
What sport did David Beckham play?
Football
45
How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
26
46
How many brains does an octopus have?
9
47
How many permanent teeth does a dog have?
42
48
What is the most sold flavour of Walkers crisps?
Cheese and Onion
49
What is the only London Underground station with a 'z' in its name?
Belsize Park
50
What does the Latin word 'tempus' mean in English?
Time
51
Which *Looney Tunes* character has the middle name Ethelbert?
Wile E. Coyote
52
On average how far away is the moon from the Earth in miles?
238000
53
What is someone who believes in antidisestablishmentarianism opposed to the disestablishment of?
The Church of England
54
What’s longer a nautical mile or a mile?
Nautical mile (it’s 1.15 miles)
55
Which country in the world is believed to have the most miles of motorway?
China
56
How many spice options are there at Nandos?
"6 – Plain(ish), Passion Fruit and Mango, Lemon and Herb, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot"
57
Which soft drink is commonly associated with Scotland?
"Irn-Bru"
58
What are the two main ingredients of a Dark and Stormy cocktail?
"Dark rum Ginger Beer"
59
Name the 2021 winner of The Great British Bake Off?
"Giuseppe Dell'Anno"
60
Gouda is a popular cheese originating from which country?
"The Netherlands"
61
A screwdriver cocktail is orange juice ice and which spirit?
"Vodka"
62
According to McDonald's official website how many calories does a regular Big Mac contain?
"550"
63
Which southern Italian city is usually credited as the birthplace of the pizza?
"Naples"
64
What number is found in reference to their varieties on Heinz products?
"57"
65
Pret A Manger is a popular sandwich chain in the UK but what does the French name mean in English?
Ready to eat
66
How many days are there in July?
"31"
67
What temperature centigrade does water boil at?
"100 degrees centigrade"
68
What company is also the name of one of the longest rivers in the world?
"Amazon"
69
What in the animal kingdom is a doe?
"A female deer"
70
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
"Mount Everest"
71
How many centimetres are there in a metre?
"100"
72
What language is spoken in Norway?
"Norwegian"
73
What is the busiest airport in Britain called?
"London Heathrow"
74
Who is next in line to the British throne after King Charles III?
"Prince William"
75
What number is a baker's dozen?
13
76
Who played Gunther in Friends?
"James Michael Tyler"
77
In which year did the original UK version of The Office air?
"2001"
78
What was legendary comedy actor Oliver Hardy's real first name at birth?
"Norvell"
79
What was Sheldon Cooper's one-word catchphrase in The Big Bang Theory?
"Bazinga"
80
Complete the name of the classic British sitcom Steptoe and [blank]?
"Son"
81
Name the five ingredients demanded by one of Basil Fawlty's guests to make the infamous Waldorf Salad?
"Celery apple walnuts grapes mayonnaise"
82
Who played the Prime Minister Jim Hacker in Yes Prime Minister?
"Paul Eddington"
83
What was the name of Ronnie Barker's character in Open All Hours?
"Albert Arkwright usually known just as Arkwright"
84
Who plays comedy character Alan Partridge?
"Steve Coogan"
85
Name the characters played by David Mitchell and Robert Webb in Peep Show?
Mark Corrigan and Jeremy Usborne
86
Who is the Special in the Lego Movie?
"Emmet Brickowski"
87
What colour are most buses in London?
"Red"
88
What's the name of the talking snowman in Disney's Frozen?
"Olaf"
89
What do the wheels on the bus do in the song?
"Go round and round"
90
What is taller an elephant or a giraffe?
"A giraffe they are the tallest animal and can grow up to nearly six metres tall"
91
Who are Harry Potter's two best friends?
"Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger"
92
What’s the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?
"Woody"
93
How many planets are in our solar system?
"Eight"
94
How many players are in a football team?
"11 players"
95
How many zeros are there in one thousand?
"Three"
96
Gordon Sumner is the real name of what famous British musician?
"Sting"
97
How many keys are there on a piano?
"88"
98
Glossectomy is the removal of all of or part of which body part?
"The tongue"
99
What was the first single to be released by the band Oasis?
"Supersonic"
100
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
101
Where was Frida Kahlo born?
Mexico
102
Café Terrace at Night is an 1888 oil painting by which Dutch master?
Vincent Van Gogh
103
Where is the original Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh housed?
Museum of Modern Art, New York
104
In which century did Rembrandt live?
17th
105
In what decade was celebrated artist Tracy Emin born?
1960s
106
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
Sofia
107
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
108
Beirut is the capital of which country?
Lebanon
109
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
110
Hanoi is the capital of which country?
Vietnam
111
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aries
112
The capital of Iceland is?
Reykjavik
113
Slovakia's capital is?
Bratislava
114
What's the capital of Belgium?
Brussels
115
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
116
The capital of Libya is Benghazi. True or false?
False – it’s Tripoli
117
The Prime Minister of Great Britain has to be a sitting Member of Parliament. True or false?
True
118
Michael Caine's real name is Reginald Dwight. True or false?
False. That's Elton John. Michael Caine's real name is Maurice Micklewhite.
119
The Second World War started in 1935. True or false?
False. It started in 1939.
120
Netflix began as a DVD rental service. True or false?
True
121
What is the official name of the clock tower commonly referred to as Big Ben?
Elizabeth Tower
122
In 1952 Albert Einstein was offered the Presidency of which country?
Israel
123
What colour are the seats in the House of Commons?
Green
124
In what year did Britain join the EEC, now known as the European Union?
1973
125
In which state was former US President Barack Obama born?
Hawaii
126
O’Hare Airport serves which American city?
Chicago
127
Bohemian Switzerland National Park is in which country?
Czech Republic
128
Which lake is often described as the jewel of the Italian lakes?
Lake Como
129
In which country would you find the original Legoland?
Denmark
130
Which island group includes Ibiza, Menorca and Majorca?
The Balearics
131
Which actress plays Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown season 5, succeeding Olivia Colman?
Imelda Staunton
132
Where did the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visit in 1937, later causing controversy for the royal family?
Berlin
133
In which Welsh town did a young Prince Charles learn Welsh?
Aberystwyth
134
To the nearest day, how many days in total was Elizabeth’s uncle's reign as Edward VIII before he abdicated?
326
135
Who played Prime Minister Anthony Eden in The Crown?
Jeremy Northam
136
Spell the following words: a) Eisteddfod b) Drunkenness.
Eisteddfod, Drunkenness
137
What figure of speech is the phrase 'Autumn arrived in his coat of orange, red and gold'?
Personification
138
Name the author of the book 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' who died on February 19th 2016?
Harper Lee
139
What term is given to a figure of speech in which two successive words seemingly contradict one another as in 'wise fool'?
Oxymoron
140
What word in English is the only word that ends in the letters 'mt'?
Dreamt
141
What sentence in English uses all the letters of the English alphabet?
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
142
In which city or country would you find The Spanish Steps?
Rome/Italy
143
What is Turkey’s highest mountain?
Mount Ararat
144
In which war did Florence Nightingale nurse help the injured?
Crimean War
145
What are the capital cities of the following countries: a.) Qatar – b.) Indonesia –
Doha, Jakarta
146
Which tourist attraction in Zimbabwe is a result of chemical weathering?
Chinhoyi Caves
147
Tanzania is a portmanteau name (two-word combination) from which two states which united in 1964?
Tanganyika & Zanzibar
148
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
149
List Zimbabwe’s two natural sites listed on the World Heritage list?
Victoria Falls, Mana Pools
150
In which country is the Skeleton Coast National Park found?
Namibia
151
Name the two languages commonly spoken in Africa, which are not of European origin?
Arabic & Swahili
152
Name the African city named after a US President, and what was his full name?
Monrovia, James Monroe
153
Liberated American slaves formed their own country in Africa, name this country?
Liberia
154
What are numbers 6, 28 and 496 examples of?
Perfect Numbers (they are equal to sum of all their factors)
155
If, during a mathematical conversion, you multiplied by 5 and divided by 8, what would you be converting?
Miles to kilometres
156
What do the letters LASER stand for?
Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation
157
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
158
What virtual digital currency, divided into 100 million units called satoshis, was created by developer Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008?
Bitcoin
159
In computing ADSL stands for what?
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
160
What date has been set for the 2023 Zimbabwe elections?
Wednesday 23 August 2023
161
Which member of the K-Pop band, ASTRO died on 19 April 2023? How old was he?
Moon Bin, 25
162
Who were the finalists of the Champions League 2023?
Manchester City and Inter Milan
163
Which bird is the International symbol for happiness?
Bluebird
164
What color is the blood of an octopus?
Blue
165
Who is the new Nigerian President?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
166
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
167
What is the capital of Malta?
Valetta
168
Which country is the newest in the world to be recognised by the UN?
South Sudan (2011)
169
In which UK city would you find the river Clyde?
Glasgow
170
What is the oldest recorded town in the UK?
Colchester
171
If you travelled to the city of Volgograd, which country would you be in?
Russia
172
What is the name of the largest river to flow through Paris?
The Seine
173
What did Ceylon change its name to in 1972?
Sri Lanka
174
What is the most populous city in the US state of Illinois?
Chicago
175
What is the highest mountain in Britain?
Ben Nevis
176
The world's first national park was established in 1872 in which country? A bonus point for the name of the park…
USA, Yellowstone
177
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima
178
Mount Vesuvius casts a shadow over which modern Italian city?
Naples
179
There are three US states with just four letters in their name: can you name them?
Utah, Iowa, Ohio
180
What is the currency of Sweden?
Swedish Krona
181
To which country do the Canary Islands belong?
Spain
182
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
183
How many states are there in Australia?
Six – New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia
184
Which African country has the largest population?
Nigeria (more than 211 million)
185
Constantinople and Byzantium are former names of which major city?
Istanbul
186
What is the longest river in the UK?
River Severn
187
How many boroughs are there in New York City?
Five – The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island
188
In which city would you find La Sagrada Familia?
Barcelona
189
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
190
What is the highest peak in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
191
In which US state would you find Fort Knox?
Kentucky
192
The Strait of Gibraltar separates the Iberian Peninsula from which African country?
Morocco
193
Which London Underground line is represented as green on the tube map?
The District Line
194
In which European city would you find Manneken Pis – a statue of a small boy urinating into a fountain?
Brussels
195
How many countries still have the shilling as currency?
Four - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia
196
What is the name of the microstate located between Spain and France?
Andorra
197
On the London Tube network, which is the only station to begin with the letter 'I'?
Ickenham
198
To the nearest billion, how large is the world's population?
8 billion (We are believed to have reached this point in November)
199
Dracula famously lived in the historical region of Transylvania - but in what country would you now find his castle?
Romania
200
Which planet is considered to be Earth's closest neighbour?
Mercury
201
Which country has the most castles in the world?
Germany
202
What is the biggest island in the world?
Greenland
203
What is the capital of Estonia?
Tallinn
204
In which country would you find Machu Picchu?
Peru
205
Which animal appears on the flag of Sri Lanka?
Lion
206
Which European country uses .es at the end of their internet addresses?
Spain
207
Which city currently has the highest population in the world?
Tokyo
208
Which three countries does Mexico share a land border with?
USA, Belize and Guatemala
209
Astana is the capital city of which country?
Kazakhstan
210
What percentage of the River Nile is located in Egypt?
22 per cent
211
Which continent is in all four hemispheres?
Africa
212
Which country has the most pyramids in the world?
Sudan
213
How many large islands make up Hawaii?
Eight
214
In which US state would you find Harvard University?
Massachusetts
215
Which river flows through Glasgow?
River Clyde
216
How long have the Grammys been going on for?
since 1958, first ceremony was on 4 May 1959
217
What does DNA stand for?
"Deoxyribonucleic acid"
218
How many bones are in the human body?
"206"
219
The concept of gravity was discovered by which famous physicist?
"Sir Isaac Newton"
220
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
"Diamond"
221
Which is the main gas that makes up the Earth's atmosphere?
"Nitrogen"
222
Humans and chimpanzees share roughly how much DNA?
"98 per cent"
223
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
"Nitrogen"
224
Which famous British physicist wrote A Brief History of Time?
"Stephen Hawking"
225
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
"-40"
226
What modern-day country was Marie Curie born in?
"Poland"
227
What is the biggest planet in our solar system?
"Jupiter"
228
What name is given for the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom?
"Atomic number"
229
How many vertebrae does the average human possess?
"33"
230
What was the name of the first man-made satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?
"Sputnik 1"
231
Which oath of ethics taken by doctors is named after an Ancient Greek physician?
"Hippocratic Oath"
232
What is a material that will not carry an electrical charge called?
"Insulator"
233
Which Apollo moon mission was the first to carry a lunar rover?
"Apollo 15"
234
How many teeth does an adult human have?
"32"
235
What is the study of mushrooms called?
"Mycology"
236
How many brains and how many hearts does an octopus have?
"9 brains, 3 hearts"
237
What is the only letter not to appear on the periodic table?
"J"
238
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
"Cheetah"
239
What is the only even prime number?
"2"
240
What do the letters in the word laser stand for?
"Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation"
241
What is the perimeter of a circle called?
"The circumference"
242
Sound travels faster in air than in water:
"False"
243
Which of the world's oceans is the deepest?
"The Pacific"
244
What was the name of the first artificial satellite to enter space?
"Sputnik 1"
245
Who is credited with the creation of the World Wide Web?
"Tim Berners-Lee"
246
Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun:
"True"
247
Where in the human body can the smallest bone be found?
"The ear"
248
How many bones do sharks have?
"Zero"
249
What is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia the scientific term for?
"Brain freeze"
250
What does USB stand for?
"Universal Serial Bus"
251
What is the largest desert on Earth?
"Antarctica"
252
In which year were the first collisions achieved in the Large Hadron Collider?
"2010"
253
What is the heaviest organ in the human body?
"The liver"
254
What is the rarest blood type in humans?
"AB Negative"
255
In which year was Pluto reclassified as a Dwarf Planet?
"2006"
256
What is the biggest animal in the world?
"The Antarctic blue whale"
257
What is the only active volcano on mainland Europe called?
"Mount Vesuvius"
258
What is desquamation the scientific term for?
"Peeling skin"
259
How many days on Earth does it take for Venus to rotate once on its axis?
"243"
260
How many states of matter are there?
"4 - solid, liquid, gas and plasma"
261
What does a Geiger Counter measure?
"Radiation"
262
What are natural satellites colloquially known as?
"Moons"
263
In which year did the Apollo 13 space mission take place?
"1970"
264
What metal is the best conductor of electricity?
"Silver"
265
What was the first vaccine to be developed against a contagious disease?
The smallpox vaccine
266
The current richest man in the world Jeff Bezos is CEO and President of which online retailer?
Amazon
267
Which social media app only lets you view pictures and messages for a limited time?
Snapchat
268
What does a Geiger Counter measure?
Radiation
269
Which prestigious university did Microsoft founder Bill Gates drop out of?
Harvard
270
What year did the first Apple iPhone launch?
2007
271
What unit of length is equal to around 5.8 trillion miles?
Light Year
272
What does CPU stand for?
"Central Processing Unit"
273
Created in 1990 what was the name of the first internet search engine?
Archie by Alan Emtage
274
In which decade was the Sony Walkman launched?
1970s
275
When was Nintendo founded and by who
September 23, 1889 in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi.
276
What is the name of Elon Musk's aerospace company?
SpaceX
277
Which duo invented the aeroplane?
"The Wright Brothers - Orville and Wilbur Wright"
278
What is the name of the classic 1972 arcade game based on table tennis?
Pong
279
What does the term LASER stand for?
"Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation"
280
What does LG stand for in LG Electronics?
Lucky-Goldstar
281
Solar power generates electricity from what source?
The Sun
282
What is the name of the British computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989?
Tim Berners-Lee
283
Originally Amazon only sold which product?
Books
284
In what year was the first transatlantic radio broadcast?
1901
285
What is the collective name for a group of crows?
"A murder"
286
What type of creature is a barracuda?
"Fish"
287
Delphinus delphis is the Latin name for which creature?
"Dolphin"
288
What breed of dog used to be sacred in China and could only be owned by members of the Chinese Imperial Palace?
The pekingese
289
How many wings does a bee have?
"Four"
290
In 1971 what happened in the Atacama Desert for the first time in 400 years?
It rained
291
What is the scientific name for a turkey's wishbone?
"Furcula"
292
In which continent would you find Ayer's Rock?
"Australia"
293
Lemurs are only native to which country?
"Madagascar"
294
True or false: a donkey can see all four of its feet?
"True"
295
Which gender of mosquitoes bite people?
"Female"
296
How tall is a baby giraffe at birth?
"6 feet"
297
What is the heaviest insect?
"Beetle"
298
What does an anemometer measure?
"Wind Speed"
299
Which layer protects the Earth from the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation?
"Ozone Layer"
300
What does a nidologist study?
"Birds' nests"
301
A cloche can help protect plants from what?
"Frost"
302
Which reddish-brown colour gets its name from a pigment extracted from cuttlefish?
"Sepia"
303
What type of creature is a Pacific Sea Wasp?
"Jellyfish"
304
The kakapo is the only flightless species of which type of bird?
Parrot
305
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
"Hong Kong"
306
What is the most common surname in the United States?
"Smith"
307
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
"Apollo"
308
How many minutes are in a full week?
"10,080"
309
Aureolin is a shade of what color?
"Yellow"
310
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
"12"
311
What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
"Delta"
312
What company was initially known as 'Blue Ribbon Sports'?
"Nike"
313
What art form is described as 'decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering'?
"Calligraphy"
314
What software company is headquartered in Redmond Washington?
Microsoft
315
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
"42"
316
What is acrophobia a fear of?
"Heights"
317
December 26 is known by what names in Ireland?
"Saint Stephen's Day"
318
What phone company produced the 3310?
"Nokia"
319
What is the world’s largest retailer?
"Walmart"
320
Which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?
"Friday"
321
What is a word
phrase
322
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
323
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
"Hong Kong"
324
What is the most common surname in the United States?
"Smith"
325
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
"Apollo"
326
How many minutes are in a full week?
"10,080"
327
Aureolin is a shade of what color?
"Yellow"
328
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
"12"
329
What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
"Delta"
330
What company was initially known as 'Blue Ribbon Sports'?
"Nike"
331
What art form is described as 'decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering'?
"Calligraphy"
332
What software company is headquartered in Redmond
Washington?
333
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
"42"
334
What is acrophobia a fear of?
"Heights"
335
December 26 is known by what names in Ireland?
"Saint Stephen's Day"
336
What phone company produced the 3310?
"Nokia"
337
What is the world’s largest retailer?
"Walmart"
338
Which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?
"Friday"
339
What is a word
phrase
340
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
341
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
"Hong Kong"
342
What is the most common surname in the United States?
"Smith"
343
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
"Apollo"
344
How many minutes are in a full week?
"10,080"
345
Aureolin is a shade of what color?
"Yellow"
346
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
"12"
347
What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
"Delta"
348
What company was initially known as 'Blue Ribbon Sports'?
"Nike"
349
What art form is described as 'decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering'?
"Calligraphy"
350
What software company is headquartered in Redmond
Washington?
351
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
"42"
352
What is acrophobia a fear of?
"Heights"
353
December 26 is known by what names in Ireland?
"Saint Stephen's Day"
354
What phone company produced the 3310?
"Nokia"
355
What is the world’s largest retailer?
"Walmart"
356
Which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?
"Friday"
357
What is a word
phrase
358
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
359
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?
"Rome"
360
What city is known as 'The Eternal City'?
"Rome"
361
In which country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?
"Tanzania"
362
True or false: Halloween originated as an ancient Irish festival?
"True"
363
What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world?
"Mexico City"
364
Which country has the most islands?
"Sweden (270,000)"
365
In Australia
what is commonly known as a bottle-o?
366
In which U.S. state is the country's busiest airport located?
"Georgia (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)"
367
Which is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
"Africa"
368
Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
"Colorado River"
369
Where is Angel Falls
the world’s largest waterfall
370
What is the state capital of New York?
"Albany"
371
On which continent would you find the world’s largest desert?
"Antarctica"
372
What is the capital of Ireland?
"Dublin"
373
What is the smallest U.S. state by area?
"Rhode Island"
374
What is the tallest type of tree?
"Redwood"
375
True or false: Holland is a region in The Netherlands?
"True"
376
What are the five Great Lakes?
"Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario"
377
How many European capitals does the Danube flow through?
"4"
378
Fill in the blanks: The capital of Bulgaria is _ofi_.
"Sofia"
379
What is the capital of Canada?
"Ottawa"
380
In what capital would you find The Little Mermaid statue?
"Copenhagen"
381
On which continent would you find the city of Baku?
"Asia"
382
What is the only flag that does not have four sides?
"Nepal"
383
How many stars are on the Chinese flag?
"5"
384
How many colors are used in the South African flag?
"6"
385
What colors is the flag of the United Nations?
"Blue and white"
386
What country features a shipwreck on its national flag?
"Bermuda"
387
In what country is the Chernobyl nuclear plant located?
"Ukraine"
388
Which is the only sea without any coastlines?
"The Sargasso Sea"
389
What mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
390
How many elements are in the periodic table?
"118"
391
Which planet in the Milky Way is the hottest?
"Venus"
392
Who discovered that the Earth revolves around the sun?
"Nicolaus Copernicus"
393
Which planet has the most moons?
"Saturn"
394
Which planet is closest to the sun?
"Mercury"
395
Where is the strongest human muscle located?
"Jaw"
396
Which is the only body part that is fully grown from birth?
"Eyes"
397
How many bones do we have in an ear?
"3"
398
What scientific theory proposed that Earth revolves around the sun?
"Heliocentrism"
399
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight to energy?
"Photosynthesis"
400
What is the scientific theory that explains the origin of the universe?
"The Big Bang Theory"
401
What is the name of the world's first artificial satellite?
"Sputnik 1"
402
What is the chemical element with the symbol Fe?
"Iron"
403
What is the smallest unit of matter?
"Atom"
404
What is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere called?
"Exosphere"
405
What is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas?
Evaporation
406
What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit?
"Al Capone"
407
What year was the United Nations established?
"1945"
408
What Renaissance artist is buried in Rome's Pantheon?
"Raphael"
409
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
"Nicholas II"
410
Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole but where was he from?
Norway, Borge
411
Who famously crossed the Alps with elephants on the way to war with the Romans?
"Hannibal"
412
The Parthenon Marbles are controversially located in what museum?
"The British Museum"
413
In what year did World War II end?
"1945"
414
Which famous historical document begins with the words "We hold these truths to be self-evident"?
"The Declaration of Independence"
415
What event marked the end of the Roman Empire in the West?
"The Fall of Rome"
416
Which ancient Chinese dynasty is often considered the "golden age" of Chinese civilization?
"Han Dynasty"
417
What Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
"Michelangelo"
418
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
"Marie Curie"
419
What was the name of the German military strategy of rapid
overwhelming attacks?
420
In what decade was the internet created?
"1960s"
421
What was the primary cause of the Great Irish Famine?
"Potato blight"
422
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended World War I?
"Treaty of Versailles"
423
What was the name of the first computer virus?
"Creeper"
424
What was the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god?
"Ra"
425
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy?
"Operation Overlord"
426
Which powerful Mongol ruler conquered a vast empire stretching from Asia to Europe?
Genghis Khan
427
Which country drinks the most coffee per capita?
"Finland"
428
How many measures of Gordon’s Gin are in a Vesper (James Bond) martini?
"3"
429
Cacio e pepe is a staple of what Italian city’s cuisine?
"Rome"
430
Where did sushi originate?
"Japan"
431
What is a Beaujolais?
"A type of red wine"
432
Which of the following sauces is NOT traditionally vegan: hoisin
Worcestershire
433
What is the world’s best-selling stout beer?
"Guinness"
434
What meat is used in a shepherd's pie?
"Lamb"
435
What is the difference between brandy and cognac?
"Cognac must come from the Cognac region of France"
436
Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are types of what fruit?
"Apples"
437
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
"Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)"
438
What is the rarest and most expensive spice in the world by weight?
"Saffron"
439
What cheese is traditionally made from the milk of a donkey?
"Pule"
440
What is the primary ingredient in the alcoholic beverage absinthe?
"Grand wormwood"
441
What is the process of adding yeast to dough to create carbon dioxide bubbles?
"Fermentation"
442
Which country is credited with inventing ice cream?
"China"
443
What is the primary ingredient in the Italian dessert tiramisu?
"Mascarpone cheese"
444
What is the name of the Japanese art of preparing and presenting food?
Moritsuke
445
Who has won the most total Academy Awards?
"Walt Disney"
446
What artist has the most streams on Spotify?
"Drake"
447
What company was originally called "Cadabra"?
"Amazon"
448
Queen guitarist Brian May is also an expert in what scientific field?
"Astrophysics"
449
How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game?
"4"
450
What shoe brand makes the "Mexico 66"?
"Onitsuka Tiger"
451
What game studio makes the Red Dead Redemption series?
"Rockstar Games"
452
What character have both Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch played?
"Sherlock Holmes"
453
What is the highest-rated film on IMDb as of January 1
2024?
454
Complete the following lyrics: "I should have changed that stupid lock....."
"I should have made you leave your key"
455
What was the name of the record label founded by Dr. Dre
Jimmy Iovine
456
Kratos is the main character of what video game series?
"God of War"
457
What Netflix show had the most streaming views in 2021?
"Squid Game"
458
In which country was Elon Musk born?
"South Africa"
459
Who performs the voice of Homer Simpson?
"Dan Castellaneta"
460
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
"Avatar"
461
What is the longest-running Broadway musical?
"The Phantom of the Opera"
462
What luxury brand is known for its iconic interlocking “C” logo?
"Chanel"
463
What year was the first iPhone released?
"2007"
464
Who is the director of the critically acclaimed film “Parasite”?
"Bong Joon-ho"
465
Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez are the two main characters in what 2006 Disney movie?
"High School Musical"
466
The 2002 movie “8 Mile” is a semi-biographical story of what rapper?
"Eminem"
467
What does FIFA stand for in English?
"International Federation of Association Football"
468
Which country has won the most World Cups?
"Brazil"
469
Who was the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2023?
"Cristiano Ronaldo"
470
In what city is the NFL Hall of Fame located?
"Canton, Ohio"
471
Simone Biles is famous for her skill in what sport?
"Gymnastics"
472
Where does the Tour de France finish each year?
"Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris"
473
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
"Turkey"
474
What was the first name of Argentinian soccer star Maradona?
"Diego"
475
What height is a regulation NBA basket?
"10 feet / 3.02 meters"
476
What is the national sport of Japan?
"Sumo wrestling"
477
What sporting event has a strict dress code of all white?
Wimbledon
478
What is the world's fastest bird?
"Peregrine falcon"
479
What is a group of crows called?
"A murder"
480
How many hearts does an octopus have?
"Three"
481
What is a group of pandas known as?
"An embarrassment"
482
What is the loudest animal on Earth?
"Sperm whale"
483
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
"Bat"
484
What animal has the largest brain relative to body size?
"Dolphin"
485
What animal has the longest lifespan?
"Ocean quahog clam"
486
What is the term for the study of birds?
"Ornithology"
487
What is the process by which some animals produce light called?
"Bioluminescence"
488
What animal has the most powerful bite in the world?
"Nile crocodile"
489
What animal has the longest tongue?
Giraffe
490
Where is Disney's European theme park located?
"Paris, France"
491
Which Disney movie has had the most sequels?
"Toy Story (4)"
492
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" is a song from which movie?
"Mulan"
493
What character have both Glenn Close and Emma Stone played?
"Cruella de Vil"
494
Who was the first Disney princess?
"Snow White"
495
What color are Mickey Mouse's shoes?
"Yellow"
496
Scuttle stars in which movie?
"The Little Mermaid"
497
What year was Cinderella released?
"1950"
498
Mickey Mouse was originally named what?
"Mortimer Mouse"
499
How many Academy Awards for Best Original Song has Disney won?
14
500
Which of the following is one of Santa’s reindeer?
"Comet"
501
What is Jack Frost doing in The Christmas Song?
"Nipping at your nose"
502
The 25th of December was originally a Roman holiday to what God?
"The Sun"
503
In the 12 days of Christmas what does my love give me on the 9th day?
Nine ladies dancing
504
When is Christmas celebrated in Russia?
"7th of January"
505
Which of the following was one of the Wise Men?
"Balthazar"
506
Children in what country refer to Santa Claus as Babbo Natale?
"Italy"
507
In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin?
"Germany"
508
Which of the following is NOT a name for the 26th of December?
"Little Christmas"
509
Donald Trump appears in which Home Alone Movie?
"Home Alone 2"
510
What magical item brought Frosty the Snowman to life?
"An old (silk) hat"
511
Which famous singer was the star of the 1954 film White Christmas?
"Bing Crosby"
512
How would you say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Hawaiian?
"Mele Kalikimaka"
513
What band had the hit single ‘Last Christmas’?
"Wham!"
514
The tradition of Secret Santa is also known by what name?
"Kris Kindle / Kris Kringle / Kris Kringel"
515
What company is said to have given Santa his traditional red and white clothing?
"Coca-Cola"
516
Who is the inspiration of Santa Claus
Byzantine, St Nicholas, from modern day Turkey
517
Which was the first US state to classify Christmas as a public holiday?
"Alabama"
518
True or False: Norway sends a Christmas tree to London every year.
"True"
519
If children want to write a letter to Santa what address do they need to use
Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888
520
What was the first foreign language film to win the Academy Award for Best film?
"Parasite"
521
Who directed the 2000 hit film Gladiator?
"Ridley Scott"
522
What studio produced the original 3 Star Wars movies?
"20th Century Fox"
523
Who played the title role in 1982’s Blade Runner?
"Harrison Ford"
524
Who was the first actress to appear on a US postage stamp in 1993?
"Grace Kelly"
525
Who was the first female director to win an Oscar for best director?
"Katheryn Bigelow"
526
What is the name of the theme song from The Sopranos?
"Woke Up This Morning"
527
What is Bart Simpson’s full name?
"Bartholomew Jojo Simpson"
528
In what country is the detective series Wallander set?
"Sweden"
529
Michelle Fairley who plays Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones is from what country?
"Northern Ireland"
530
What was the title of Oasis’ debut album?
"Definitely Maybe"
531
Gwen Stefani was the lead singer of what band?
"No Doubt"
532
Who originally recorded the song ‘Hallelujah’ made famous by Jeff Buckely?
"Leonard Cohen"
533
What band undertook the 360° Tour from 2009-11?
"U2"
534
Who recorded the song ‘A horse with no name’?
"America"
535
What song did famed opera singer Luciano Pavarotti perform at the close of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics?
"Nessun Dorma"
536
Who is the youngest person to win Album of the Year at the Grammys?
"Billie Eilish"
537
Who sang the James Bond theme song ‘Diamonds are Forever’?
"Shirley Bassey"
538
A Bodhrán is a drum that comes from what country?
"Ireland"
539
Where is the music festival Glastonbury held?
"England"
540
In what year did cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin reach space?
"1961"
541
What year did the US officially pull out of Vietnam?
"1973"
542
Who was the 3rd US President?
"Thomas Jefferson"
543
The Battle of Waterloo was fought in what country?
"Belgium"
544
Edward Teach was the nickname of what famed pirate?
"Blackbeard"
545
What famous cathedral was designed by Antoni Gaudí?
"La Sagrada Familia"
546
Who was the Greek God of War?
"Ares"
547
Who was the final Tsar to rule Russia?
"Nicholas II"
548
Who was known as the ‘The Maid of Orléans’?
"Joan of Arc / Jeanne d’Arc"
549
Who attempted to blow up Parliament of the United Kingdom during the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
"Guy Fawkes"
550
Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics take place?
"Paris"
551
Hurling is a national sport played in what European country?
"Ireland"
552
Michael Johnson won gold in what 2 events at the 1996 Olympic Games?
"400m and 200m"
553
What football team did Cristiano Ronaldo return to in 2021?
"Manchester United"
554
What is the name of the Netflix Documentary about Michael Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls?
"The Last Dance"
555
What colours does Tiger Woods traditionally wear during the final round of golf tournaments?
"Red and Black"
556
What country has won the most Women’s World Cups?
"USA"
557
What disgraced cyclist rode the American Postal Service team?
"Lance Armstrong"
558
What is the maximum score in a game of snooker?
"147"
559
How long is a marathon in miles (to 1 decimal point)?
"26.2"
560
What does IPA stand for?
"Indian Pale Ale"
561
What are the 2 main ingredients in a meringue?
"Egg Whites & Sugar"
562
Baklava comes from what former empire?
"Ottoman"
563
What type of beer is Guinness?
"Stout"
564
What famous TV chef is noted for his use of swear words?
"Gordon Ramsay"
565
What Italian city does cacio e pepe come from?
"Rome"
566
What meat is used to make a cottage pie?
"Beef"
567
A Manhattan contains sweet vermouth
bitters and what?
568
Who famously said ‘Let them eat cake’?
"Marie Antoinette"
569
What country is the largest exporter of bananas in the world?
"Ecuador"
570
The Kingdom of Eswatini is commonly known as what?
"Swaziland"
571
Prague is the capital of which country?
"Czech Republic"
572
Where was The Rosetta Stone found?
"Egypt"
573
If you were walking along Great Ocean Road
where would you be?
574
What ocean is the hottest at its peak?
"The Pacific"
575
What is the highest city in the world?
"La Paz"
576
Antarctica is technically the world’s largest what?
"Desert"
577
In which European city would be able to walk on the Spanish Steps?
"Rome"
578
What are the 4 national languages of Switzerland?
"German, French, Italian, & Romansh"
579
The city of Tatooine in Star Wars was filmed in what country?
"Tunisia"
580
True or False: Giant Pandas only live in China.
"True"
581
True or False: The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
"False"
582
True or False: The left brain handles reading
writing
583
True or False: Bulls get enraged by the color red.
"False"
584
True or False: Sean Connery was not the first James Bond.
"True"
585
True or False: New York has 36 different subway lines.
"True"
586
True or False: Lionesses do all of the hunting for a lion pack.
"True"
587
True or False: The Apple logo was inspired by Alan Turing.
"False"
588
True or False: New Sweden was a colony in the United States.
"True"
589
True or False: Bears can actually smell fear.
False
590
How many points is a try worth in rugby?
5
591
True or False: Dressage is a horse riding event?
True
592
What is the max score a judge can give in gymnastics?
10
593
In tennis, what is ‘Deuce’?
40-40
594
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo wrestling
595
Gaelic Football is the national sport of what country?
Ireland
596
What is Tiger Woods’ first name?
Eldrick
597
Center Court at the US tennis open is named after who?
Arthur Ashe
598
What sport would you be playing if you received a penalty corner?
Field hockey
599
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
600
What are the South African rugby team commonly referred to?
The Springboks
601
A ground rule double occurs in what sport?
Baseball
602
Florence Joyner, commonly known as Flo Jo, still holds the record in what event?
100 metres
603
What is the fewest amount of darts needed to win a match?
9
604
How many players make up a handball team?
6
605
‘Shinty’ is a stick and ball sport that comes from what European country?
Scotland
606
What team is often referred to as ‘The Toffees’?
Everton Football Club
607
Who is second to Wayne Gretzky in total NHL goals scored?
Gordie Howe
608
Who won the 2021 Tour de France?
Tadej Pogačar
609
Where was the 1st Winter Olympics held?
Chamonix
610
Ronda Rousey competed at what weight division in the UFC?
Bantamweight
611
What snooker player is known as ‘The Whirlwind’?
Jimmy White
612
Who was the first non-American player to win the NBA MVP award?
Hakeem Olajuwon
613
What footballing legend is known to his hometown crowd as Il Re di Roma and Il Gladiatore?
Franceso Totti
614
American superstar boxer Clarissa Shields is known by what nickname?
T-Rex
615
Who played Ron Weasely?
Rupert Grint
616
What are Harry’s parents' names?
Lily and James
617
What is Harry’s Patronus?
A stag
618
What is the name of the curse that killed Harry’s parents?
Avada Kedavra
619
Who guards the entrance to the Gryffindor common room?
The Fat Lady
620
Who is the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's / Sorcerer's Stone?
Professor Quirrell
621
Where do Hogwarts students buy their wands?
Olivanders
622
What is Lord Voldemort’s real name?
Tom (Marvolo) Riddle
623
Name all of the Deathly Hallows
Cloak of Invisibility
624
Hagrid’s pet spider was known by what name?
Aragog
625
What house does Luna Lovegood belong to?
Ravenclaw
626
How many points do players get for catching the Golden Snitch?
150
627
What color was the sock Harry gave to Dobby?
Grey
628
What chess pieces did Harry, Ron and Hermione fill in for?
Harry is a Bishop
629
What dragon does Harry fight during the Triwizard Tournament?
The Hungarian Horntail
630
Who is Grawp?
Hagrid’s half-brother
631
True or False: JK Rowling and Hermione share a birthday
False: Harry and JK share a birthday - July 31st
632
What injury was caused by apparitioning incorrectly?
Splinching
633
What does S.P.E.W. stand for?
Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare
634
What flavor of Bertie Bott's Beans does Dumbledore get when he visits Harry in the hospital wing?
Earwax
635
Who originally published the Harry Potter books?
Bloomsbury
636
Who is the only Harry Potter actor to have won an Academy Award?
Gary Oldman (Sirius Black)
637
Where is Azkaban located?
North Sea
638
What is Dumbledore’s full name?
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
639
Whose identity does Harry adopt to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
Albert Runcorn
640
What spell does Professor McGonagal use to summon the Guardians of Hogwarts?
Piertotum Locomotor
641
Which father and son duo portrayed Bill Weasley & Mad Eye Moody?
Domhnall and Brendan Gleeson
642
What potion does Harry brew in order to win the vial of Liquid Luck from Slughorn?
Draught of Living Death
643
What coins are used in the wizarding world?
Galleon
644
Who is the eldest - Harry, Ron or Hermione?
Hermione
645
Who refereed the Quidditch World Cup Final in 1994 between Bulgaria and Ireland?
Hassan Mostafa
