GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE
QUIZ PART 5

Between Brazil and which other South American country are the
waterfalls of Iguaçu located?
Argentina
What’s the name of the continent where organ-utans are found in wild
life?
Asia
Which country produces the most apples world-wide?
China
What kind of pet is a saluki?
a dog
What’s the name of the only golf tournament that’s always taking place
at the same spot?
US Masters (in Georgia)

What did Nokia produce before getting started with mobile phones?
wellies
Who was the formula 1 driver who ended his career 2016 after becoming
world champion?
Nico Rosberg
What spice can you get from a plant whose Latin name is ‘Laurus
nobilis’?
bayleaf
Which two countries of Great Britain voted for the Brexit?
England and Wales
In which direction does the bird of the Twitter logo fly?
right

What did Singapore forbid in 1992 ?
chewing gum
Can you see the Chinese Wall from the moon? Yes or no?
no
In which children’s book can you find Wendy, John and Michael?
Peter Pan
What’s the highest mountain in Africa?
Kilimanjaro
In what sport do the contestants have to use a map and a compass?
orienteering

What’s the currency of Poland?
zloty
What colour is the hat of Papa Smurf?
red
What did the ancient Greek hide in a wooden horse in the Trojan war?
soldiers
Where does the sport sumo originate?
Japan
In which country do people eat guinea pigs?
Peru

Who was the first South American Pope?
Pope Francis
What’s the name of the musical where the actors where rollerskates?
Starlight Express
The Merlin Award is given to talented people who do what?
do magic
How many rings does the Olympic sign have?
five
Which artist painted the painting ‘the scream’?
Edvard Munch

Which European country has the shape of a boot?
Italy
What spice is traditionally the main ingredient for pesto?
basil
Which is the biggest island in Europe?
Great Britain
What’s the sum of the eyes on the opposite sides of a die?
7
Where can you find the Crown Jewels?
in the Tower of London

Which city in Germany has the most bridges?
Hamburg
What do the Latin words ‘mea culpa’ mean?
my fault
In what sport did the brothers Wladimir and Vitali compete against each
other?
boxing
Where do IKEA and Volvo originate from?
Sweden
Which novel character is the strongest girl in the world?
Pippi Longstocking