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Geography (10 Questions)
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What is the capital of Australia?
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Canberra - Many people assume Sydney or Melbourne, but Canberra was purpose-built as the capital in 1913.
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Which country has the most natural lakes?
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Canada - With over 800,000 lakes, Canada contains more lakes than the rest of the world combined.
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What is the longest river in the world?
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The Nile River - Stretching approximately 6,650 km (4,130 miles) through northeastern Africa.
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How many continents are there on Earth?
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Seven - Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
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What is the smallest country in the world by area?
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Vatican City - At just 0.44 km² (0.17 sq mi), it's smaller than many city parks.
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Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
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The Sahara Desert - Covering approximately 9.2 million km² across North Africa.
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What is the capital of Japan?
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Tokyo - The most populous metropolitan area in the world with over 37 million residents.
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Which ocean is the largest?
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The Pacific Ocean - It covers more area than all the land on Earth combined.
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What is the largest island in the world?
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Greenland - At 2.17 million km², though it's technically an autonomous territory of Denmark.
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In which country would you find Machu Picchu?
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Peru - This 15th-century Inca citadel sits at 2,430 meters in the Andes Mountains.
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Science (10 Questions)
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What planet is known as the Red Planet?
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Mars - Its reddish appearance is caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
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What is the chemical symbol for gold?
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Au - From the Latin word "aurum" meaning gold.
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How many bones are in the adult human body?
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206 - Babies are born with about 270 bones, many of which fuse together as they grow.
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What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) - Plants use it during photosynthesis to produce oxygen and glucose.
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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
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Approximately 299,792 km/s (186,282 miles per second) - Nothing in the universe can travel faster.
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What is the largest organ in the human body?
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The skin - It covers about 20 square feet in adults and weighs about 8 pounds.
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What is the powerhouse of the cell?
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The mitochondria - They generate most of the cell's supply of ATP, used as energy.
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What is the chemical formula for water?
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H₂O - Two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.
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What planet is closest to the Sun?
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Mercury - Despite being closest, Venus is actually hotter due to its thick atmosphere.
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What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
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100°C (212°F) - At standard atmospheric pressure at sea level.
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History (10 Questions)
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In what year did World War II end?
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1945 - Japan surrendered on September 2, 1945, following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Who was the first President of the United States?
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George Washington - He served from 1789 to 1797 and is often called the "Father of His Country."
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What ancient wonder was located in Giza, Egypt?
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The Great Pyramid of Giza - Built around 2560 BC, it's the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson - He drafted it in June 1776 at age 33, with contributions from Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
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What year did the Titanic sink?
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1912 - The "unsinkable" ship sank on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage.
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Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
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Neil Armstrong - On July 20, 1969, he stepped onto the lunar surface and said, "That's one small step for man."
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What empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
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The Mongol Empire - It became the largest contiguous land empire in history, spanning from Korea to Eastern Europe.
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In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
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1989 - On November 9, the East German government opened the borders, and crowds began demolishing the wall.
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What was the Renaissance?
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A cultural movement from the 14th-17th centuries that began in Italy, emphasizing art, science, and humanism.
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Who invented the printing press?
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Johannes Gutenberg - Around 1440, his invention revolutionized the spread of knowledge across Europe.
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Sports (10 Questions)
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How many players are on a soccer team?
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11 players - Including one goalkeeper and ten outfield players.
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What sport is played at Wimbledon?
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Tennis - The Championships, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, held since 1877.
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In which sport would you perform a slam dunk?
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Basketball - A slam dunk is when a player jumps and forces the ball through the hoop.
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How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
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Five rings - Representing the five continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania.
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What is the national sport of Japan?
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Sumo wrestling - While baseball is more popular, sumo is considered the national sport.
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How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
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18 holes - Though some courses have 9 holes, a standard round is 18.
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What country hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics?
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Japan (Tokyo) - Held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but officially called "Tokyo 2020."
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What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
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18 inches - The standard NBA and NCAA rim diameter is exactly 18 inches.
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What is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on clay?
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The French Open (Roland Garros) - Held annually in Paris since 1891.
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How long is an Olympic swimming pool in meters?
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50 meters - Also known as a "long course" pool. Short course pools are 25 meters.
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Pop Culture (10 Questions)
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What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
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Avatar (2009) - It grossed over $2.9 billion worldwide, surpassing Avengers: Endgame.
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Who painted the Mona Lisa?
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Leonardo da Vinci - Painted between 1503-1519, it hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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What band was John Lennon a member of?
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The Beatles - One of the most influential bands in history, active from 1960-1970.
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What is the best-selling video game of all time?
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Minecraft - With over 300 million copies sold across all platforms since 2011.
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What TV show features a character named Walter White?
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Breaking Bad - The critically acclaimed AMC series ran from 2008-2013.
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What is the name of the fictional wizarding school in Harry Potter?
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - Founded in the 10th century by four wizards.
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What year was the first iPhone released?
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2007 - Steve Jobs unveiled it on January 9, and it went on sale June 29.
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Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
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Michael Jackson - His album Thriller is the best-selling album of all time with 70 million copies.
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What streaming platform produced "Stranger Things"?
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Netflix - The sci-fi horror series debuted in 2016 and became one of its most-watched shows.
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What is the name of the fictional country in Black Panther?
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Wakanda - A technologically advanced African nation rich in vibranium.
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