Sample Questions
Check out some of our sample questions to get a feel for the type of knowledge we’ll be quizzing your team on! Samples are broken down by target audience demographics.
BY AGE
KIDS
This dinosaur had two very tiny arms, but is still known as the “King of the Dinosaurs.” What is the name of this sharp-toothed beast? Tyrannosaurus Rex
All Pokemon have a type. The type of a Pokemon determines its abilities and special attacks. What type of Pokemon is Pikachu? Electric
In the movie 'The Jungle Book,’ all the animals in the jungle are afraid of Shere Khan. What type of animal is Shere Khan? A tiger
PRETEEN
Correctly spell the name of the in-game currency in the popular video game, Roblox. Robux
What is the standard height of a basketball hoop in feet? 10 feet
What monocle-wearing Batman villain’s real name is Oswald Cobblepot? The Penguin
TEENS
The first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in what country? Greece
What popular anime series takes place at a high school with staff members named All Might, Hound Dog, and Eraser Head? My Hero Academia
Which is taller: the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower
COLLEGE
The popular social networking service TikTok was developed by ByteDance, a company based in what country? China
The official logo of what Major League Baseball team features a silhouette of a bell? Philadelphia Phillies
What character is played by Oscar-winner Gary Oldman in the Harry Potter movie series? Sirius Black
ADULT
What is the geographical term used to describe a chain, cluster, or collection of islands? Archipelago
Michael Schumacher is recognized as one of the greatest drivers of all time in what class of auto racing? Formula One
What Judd Apatow-produced TV series premiered in 1999 and helped to launch the careers of such stars like Seth Rogen and James Franco? Freaks and Geeks
BOOMER
Which classic game show, hosted by Monty Hall, required contestants to choose prizes hidden behind three different doors? Let’s Make a Deal
Which number takes the longest to dial on most rotary telephones? Zero
TRUE OR FALSE: The original Mr. Potato Head toy consisted of plastic pieces that were intended to be pushed into a real potato. TRUE
BY LOCATION
CANADA
The first Tim Hortons location opened in Hamilton, Ontario in what decade? The 1960s (1964)
What famous Canadian was the first person in history to win Primetime Emmy Awards for producing, writing, directing, and acting, all in the same year? Dan Levy (for ‘Schitt’s Creek’)
Founded in Montreal in 1786, what is the oldest brewery in North America? Molson Brewery
UK
First published in 1791, what British publication is recognized as the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper? The Observer
Who played James Bond in the 1981 film, “For Your Eyes Only”? Roger Moore
'When the Whistle Blows' is the name of the "sitcom-within-a-sitcom" on which Ricky Gervais TV series? ‘Extras’
Australia
What Australian company is known for the slogan, ‘It’s How We Connect’? Telstra
What 1906 Australian bushranger film is recognized as the world’s very first full-length narrative feature film? ‘The Story of the Kelly Gang’
Who is the creator of the mockumentary TV sitcom, ‘Summer Heights High’? Chris Lilley
INTERNATIONAL
Which of Earth’s continents is home to the most countries? Africa
In order for a compound to be considered an “organic” compound, it must contain which element? Carbon
The Soviet Union and seven other countries signed which mutual assistance treaty in 1955? The Warsaw Pact
BY DIFFICULTY
EASY
In 1968, what musician known as "The Man in Black" recorded a live album at California's Folsom State Prison? Johnny Cash
The popular sitcom ‘Friends’ is set in what city? New York City
The famous poet and playwright William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, in what country? England
Standard
In ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,’ Clark Griswold is planning to spend his Christmas bonus on WHAT? A swimming pool
What 1843 short story begins, "True!--nervous --very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad?" ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’
What is the primary occupation of Ted Mosby, the main character from the sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother’? Architect
Hard
Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie co-created which computer operating system at Bell Labs in the 1970s? Unix
A diurnal animal is active during the day. A nocturnal animal is active at night. What c-word describes an animal that is active primarily at dusk? Crepuscular
What geothermal Icelandic site has the same name as a 1980 movie based on a 1908 novel? The Blue Lagoon
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