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Question 1 of 15

In what movie does Vangelis's synth music play as runners train on a beach in the opening shot?

Chariots of Fire Jesse Owens Story Personal Best Breaking Away

Question 2 of 15

In the 1600s, Chef Francois Pierre de La Varenne likely founded what country's haute cuisine, as court chef to Louis XIV?

France Russia Greece Italy

Question 3 of 15

What was the title of the 1965 #1 hit by Roger Miller?

The Sign Bump N' Grind The Power of Love King of the Road

Question 4 of 15

What are the Russian 19th and 20th century jeweller Peter Faberge's most famous creations shaped like?

Eggs Cups Birds Wheels

Question 5 of 15

Which word do we get for the Italian for "broken banker's lenders' table"?

Bankrupt Interest Check Loan

Question 6 of 15

Which international honor was first awarded in 1901?

Nobel Prize Pulitzer Prize Caldecott Medal Grammy Award

Question 7 of 15

What future president probably told a lie or two, and definitely did not chop down any cherry tree, no matter what you heard as a kid?

Paul Revere Benjamin Franklin Sam Adams George Washington

Question 8 of 15

What Saint is celebrated on 17 March?

St. Andrew St. Patrick St. Helena St. George

Question 9 of 15

If you want to enjoy Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro, which continent should you visit?

South America Africa Asia North America

Question 10 of 15

Who became the new Pope in 2013?

Marcus Francis Ellis Lucius

Question 11 of 15

What is the currency of Argentina, Chile and Mexico?

Peso Dinar Schilling Lira

Question 12 of 15

Which garment did the Romans usually use on official occasions?

Sagum Toga Tunic Pallium

Question 13 of 15

Which best describes the Parthenon?

A Ruin Lying Atop The Acropolis Of Athens River Is Ice-Free All Year 843 Acres In The Center Of The City Battle Ground From U.S. Civil War

Question 14 of 15

The Netherlands is famous for which of these?

Mosques Windmills Castles Skyscrapers

Question 15 of 15

What is the colorful common name for the river known locally as the Huang He?

White Yellow Blue Red

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