The ultimate test of your broad knowledge across every topic imaginable.
1. Which element has the chemical symbol "Au"?
💡 Au comes from the Latin word "aurum" meaning gold.
2. What is the capital city of Australia?
💡 Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
3. How many planets are in our solar system?
💡 There are 8 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.
4. What year did World War II end?
💡 World War II ended in 1945 — in Europe on May 8 (V-E Day) and in the Pacific on September 2 (V-J Day).
5. What is the smallest country in the world?
💡 Vatican City, with an area of about 44 hectares, is the smallest internationally recognized country.
6. What is the currency of Japan?
💡 The Japanese Yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan.
7. How many sides does a hexagon have?
💡 A hexagon has 6 sides. The prefix "hexa" means six in Greek.
8. Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
💡 Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been composed between 1594 and 1596.
9. What is the longest river in the world?
💡 The Nile River in Africa is traditionally considered the longest river at approximately 6,650 km.
10. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
💡 The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, believed to have been painted between 1503 and 1519.