| Science |
200 |
Theories |
What is the chemical symbol for water? |
A) H2O |
| Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, giving it the chemical formula H2O. |
| Science |
400 |
Celestial Bodies |
Which planet is known as the Red Planet? |
C) Mars |
| Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface, giving it a reddish appearance. |
| Science |
600 |
Elements |
What is the atomic number of carbon? |
B) 6 |
| Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus. |
| Science |
800 |
Inventions |
Who developed the theory of general relativity? |
C) Albert Einstein |
| Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity in 1915, revolutionizing our understanding of gravity. |
| Science |
1000 |
Experiments |
What particle was discovered at CERN in 2012 that confirms the mechanism of mass? |
B) Higgs boson |
| The Higgs boson, predicted by Peter Higgs in 1964, was discovered at CERN's Large Hadron Collider in 2012. |
| Geography |
200 |
Capitals |
What is the capital of France? |
C) Paris |
| Paris has been the capital of France since the 12th century and is one of the most visited cities in the world. |
| Geography |
400 |
Mountains |
What is the tallest mountain in the world? |
C) Mount Everest |
| Mount Everest stands at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level, making it the highest mountain on Earth. |
| Geography |
600 |
Rivers |
Which river is the longest in the world? |
B) Nile River |
| The Nile River in Africa is approximately 6,650 km long, making it the longest river in the world. |
| Geography |
800 |
Oceans |
What is the deepest point in the world's oceans? |
C) Mariana Trench |
| The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean reaches a depth of about 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) at Challenger Deep. |
| Geography |
1000 |
Capitals |
What is the capital city of Scotland? |
B) Edinburgh |
| Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and home to the Scottish Parliament. It is famous for its historic and cultural attractions, including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. |
| Arts |
200 |
Artworks |
Who painted the Mona Lisa? |
B) Leonardo da Vinci |
| Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa in the early 16th century, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris. |
| Arts |
400 |
Musicians |
Which composer wrote the famous 'Moonlight Sonata'? |
C) Ludwig van Beethoven |
| Beethoven composed the Piano Sonata No. 14, commonly known as the 'Moonlight Sonata', in 1801. |
| Arts |
600 |
Musicians |
Which British composer wrote 'The Planets' suite? |
C) Gustav Holst |
| Gustav Holst composed 'The Planets' between 1914 and 1916. This seven-movement orchestral suite remains one of the most popular and frequently performed works in classical music, with 'Jupiter' being particularly beloved in Britain. |
| Arts |
800 |
Museums |
Which London museum houses the Rosetta Stone? |
C) British Museum |
| The British Museum has housed the Rosetta Stone since 1802. This ancient Egyptian artifact was key to deciphering hieroglyphics and remains one of the museum's most visited exhibits. |
| Arts |
1000 |
Styles |
Which British art movement, founded in 1848, sought to return to detailed observation of nature and rejected industrialization? |
A) The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood |
| The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded in 1848 by artists including Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais, and William Holman Hunt. They rejected the mechanistic approach of Mannerist artists and sought inspiration from medieval and early Renaissance art. |
| Literature |
200 |
Titles |
Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'? |
B) William Shakespeare |
| William Shakespeare wrote the tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet' in the 1590s, one of his most famous works. |
| Literature |
400 |
Characters |
In which novel does the character Sherlock Holmes first appear? |
B) A Study in Scarlet |
| Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'A Study in Scarlet', published in 1887. |
| Literature |
600 |
Titles |
Which Jane Austen novel features the Bennet family and Mr. Darcy? |
C) Pride and Prejudice |
| Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813, is Jane Austen's most famous novel. It follows Elizabeth Bennet and her relationship with the wealthy Mr. Darcy, exploring themes of class, marriage, and social expectations in Regency England. |
| Literature |
800 |
Characters |
What is the name of Sherlock Holmes's landlady at 221B Baker Street? |
B) Mrs. Hudson |
| Mrs. Hudson is the long-suffering landlady of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories. She appears throughout the series, tolerating Holmes's eccentric behaviour and irregular hours. |
| Literature |
1000 |
Publication |
In which year was George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984' first published? |
C) 1949 |
| George Orwell's '1984' was published on 8 June 1949. The novel, which depicts a totalitarian future society, has become one of the most influential works of the 20th century and introduced concepts like 'Big Brother' and 'thoughtcrime' into common usage. |
| Sports |
200 |
Championships |
How many players are on a soccer team on the field during a match? |
C) 11 |
| Each soccer team has 11 players on the field during a match, including the goalkeeper. |
| Sports |
400 |
Records |
In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk'? |
B) Basketball |
| A slam dunk is a basketball shot where a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop. |
| Sports |
600 |
Teams |
Which English football club is known as 'The Gunners'? |
B) Arsenal |
| Arsenal Football Club is nicknamed 'The Gunners' due to the club's origins as the workforce team of the Royal Arsenal armaments factory in Woolwich. The club was founded in 1886 and is one of England's most successful teams. |
| Sports |
800 |
Championships |
Which British tennis player won Wimbledon Men's Singles in 2013 and 2016? |
C) Andy Murray |
| Andy Murray won Wimbledon in 2013, ending Britain's 77-year wait for a male singles champion, and again in 2016. He is regarded as Britain's greatest tennis player of the modern era and was World No. 1 in 2016. |
| Sports |
1000 |
Venues |
Which famous cricket ground in London is known as 'The Home of Cricket'? |
B) Lord's |
| Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London, is known as 'The Home of Cricket'. Established in 1814, it is the home of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and hosts major matches including Test matches and the finals of domestic competitions. |