| 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 of the state of California? |
C) Sacramento |
| Sacramento has been the capital of California since 1854, located in the northern part of the state. |
| 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 American singer is known as the 'King of Pop'? |
B) Michael Jackson |
| Michael Jackson earned the title 'King of Pop' for his revolutionary contributions to music, dance, and entertainment. |
| Arts |
800 |
Museums |
In which American city is the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) located? |
C) New York City |
| The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) was founded in 1929 and is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. |
| Arts |
1000 |
Styles |
Which American artist was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement and famous for his Campbell's Soup Cans? |
B) Andy Warhol |
| Andy Warhol became an icon of Pop Art in the 1960s, using commercial imagery like Campbell's Soup Cans in his work. |
| 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 |
Who wrote 'The Great Gatsby'? |
B) F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| F. Scott Fitzgerald published 'The Great Gatsby' in 1925, a classic novel about the American Dream in the Jazz Age. |
| Literature |
800 |
Characters |
What is the name of the whale in Herman Melville's famous novel? |
C) Moby Dick |
| Moby Dick is the white whale in Herman Melville's 1851 novel, pursued by Captain Ahab aboard the Pequod. |
| Literature |
1000 |
Publication |
Which American poet wrote 'Leaves of Grass', first published in 1855? |
C) Walt Whitman |
| Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' is a landmark collection of poetry celebrating democracy, nature, and the human spirit. |
| 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 NBA team has won the most championships? |
C) Boston Celtics |
| The Boston Celtics have won 17 NBA championships, tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in NBA history. |
| Sports |
800 |
Championships |
Which American football team has won the most Super Bowl titles? |
B) New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers |
| The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with 6 Super Bowl wins each as of recent records. |
| Sports |
1000 |
Athletes |
Which pitcher was the first in MLB history to throw a no-hitter in both the American League and National League? |
D) Jim Bunning |
| Jim Bunning became the first pitcher in MLB history to throw a no-hitter in both leagues:
First no-hitter: 1958 with the Detroit Tigers (American League)
Second no-hitter (perfect game): 1964 with the Philadelphia Phillies (National League) |