Challenge yourself with medium-level questions about world cultures, customs and iconic destinations!
1. What is the traditional Peruvian festival Inti Raymi celebrating?
💡 Inti Raymi is a Peruvian festival honouring Inti, the Inca Sun God — held every June 24 in Cusco with colourful processions and ancient rituals.
2. Which Scandinavian capital is built across 14 islands?
💡 Stockholm, Sweden's capital, is built across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea — often called the "Venice of the North".
3. Which city is famous for its colourful Cinque Terre villages?
💡 Cinque Terre (Five Lands) is a string of five colourful cliff-side villages on the Italian Riviera — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
4. The ancient spice trade route was known by what name?
💡 The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean — used for over 1,500 years to trade silk, spices, and ideas.
5. Which country is famous for its Carnival festival in Rio de Janeiro?
💡 Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is the world's largest — held before Lent with samba parades, elaborate costumes, and over 2 million street revellers daily.
6. Which country is home to both the Atacama Desert and Easter Island?
💡 Chile governs Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in the Pacific Ocean and contains the Atacama Desert — the driest non-polar desert on Earth in its north.
7. What is the name of Japan's iconic high-speed train?
💡 The Shinkansen (bullet train) has operated since 1964 — connecting Japanese cities at speeds up to 320 km/h with an exceptional safety record.
8. In which country would you find the Serengeti National Park?
💡 The Serengeti is in northern Tanzania — famous for the Great Migration where over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra roam the plains annually.
9. The Trans-Siberian Railway connects Moscow to which city?
💡 The Trans-Siberian Railway stretches 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok — the world's longest railway, crossing 8 time zones.
10. Which country is home to the Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound?
💡 Milford Sound is in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island — carved by glaciers and famous for dramatic fjords and waterfalls.
11. Which city has the world's busiest international airport by passenger traffic?
💡 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport consistently ranks as the world's busiest airport by total passengers, handling over 100 million annually.
12. Which city is known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic"?
💡 Dubrovnik, Croatia is called the "Pearl of the Adriatic" — famous for its magnificent medieval Old City walls and crystal-clear sea.
13. What is the name of the famous coastal walk between Sydney's Bondi and Coogee beaches?
💡 The Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk is a 6 km scenic path along Sydney's coast — passing sea cliffs, rock pools, parks, and six stunning beaches.
14. Which European city is known for its Oktoberfest beer festival?
💡 Oktoberfest is held annually in Munich, Germany — the world's largest beer festival, attracting over 6 million visitors each year since 1810.
15. What is the capital city of New Zealand?
💡 Wellington is New Zealand's capital — located at the southern tip of the North Island, known for its vibrant arts scene and strong winds.