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1
How big was the British Empire at its peak (1921)?
It controlled 15% of the world's population
It controlled 67% of the world's population
It controlled 23% of the world's population
It controlled 9% of the world's population
2
What is the hottest ever recorded temperature in the world?
56,7°C
86,4°C
43,6°C
48,9°C
3
Which country is the most visited in the whole world?
The USA
Spain
France
Italy
4
What is the best-selling video game franchise?
Call of Duty
Mario
Tetris
Grand Theft Auto
5
The Eiffel Tower grows about 15 cm during the summer months
False
True
6
What is the original title of Jane Austen's
Pride and Prejudice
?
First Impressions
Proud and Prejudiced
Free and Proud
Darcy and Elizabeth
7
Which U.S. Constitution amendment provides for freedom of speech, religion and the press?
The Fourth Amendment
The Second Amendment
The First Amendment
The Third Amendment
8
Santa Claus with a red outfit and white beard is due to...
Holiday Coca-Cola ads that began in 1931
The red nose of Rudolph the reindeer
The red colour of holly (Christmas plant = le houx)
It was the spitting image of French king, Charlemagne
9
What is the smallest country in the world
Liechtenstein
The Vatican
Monaco
Andorra
10
Which popular condiment was once sold as a medicinal cure for diarrhea?
Mustard
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
BBQ sauce
11
Which language has the most words (according to dictionary entries)?
Spanish
English
Russian
French
12
How high is
One World Trade Center
, aka
Freedom Tower
(in NYC)?
2,977 ft (907 m)
2001 ft (610 m)
1,776 ft (541 m)
911 ft (278 m)
13
What letter is NOT in any US state's name?
R
J
Z
Q
14
What is the world's most populated city?
New York City (USA)
Fougères (France)
Delhi (India)
Tokyo (Japan)
15
What is the largest desert in the world?
Great Australian Desert
Colorado Plateau
Antarctica
Sahara
16
Which country has the most pyramids?
Sudan
Guatemala
Cambodia
Egypt
17
"There’s a snake in my boot!” is a famously quote from which film?
Toy Story (1995)
Cow-Boys and Aliens (2011)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
Wild Wild West (1999)
18
It's impossible to hum while holding your nose.
True
False
19
What is the coldest ever recorded temperature in the world?
- 155,1°C
- 45,7°
- 64,2°C
- 89,2°C
20
Which writer holds the Guinness World Record for the most translated works?
William Shakespeare
JK Rowling
Agatha Christie
Jules Verne
