General Knowledge Mega Quiz | ✨ Special Edition

This paragraph introduces a special edition quiz featuring 150 intriguing questions from the year's quizzes. The first question revolves around the classification of our star, the Sun, as a yellow dwarf. The segment also welcomes new viewers and provides a correct answer segment for each posed question. Historical discoveries, such as Howard Carter's find in the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun's tomb), ancient civilizations and their contributions (Sumerians and cuneiform writing), and pop culture references (Candle in the Wind and Marilyn Monroe) are interwoven with trivia on various topics, including the source of linseed oil, notable firsts in aviation history (Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier), and geographical facts about the world's tallest trees (California's Redwoods). The paragraph ends with a question about historical figures and their relationships, specifically Cleopatra and her Roman suitors, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

This paragraph delves into various historical and mythological topics, starting with a question about the Colossus of Rhodes statue and the god it represented (Helios). It then moves on to the Bido warrior code and the samurai, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, and the necessity for certain marine creatures to surface for air (the sea turtle). The paragraph continues with a highly flammable gas that filled the Hindenburg airship (hydrogen), the origin of the flamenco dance (Spain), and intriguing facts about snakes. The segment concludes with a question about the Greek goddess of victory (Nike) and a trivia point about the largest country in Africa by land area (Algeria).

This paragraph covers a mix of pop culture references and natural phenomena. It begins with the identification of the first mortal woman in Greek mythology (Pandora) and the origin of the word 'gymnasium'. The discussion then shifts to the material used for candelabras (plant-derived wax), a historical figure who ruled Spain as a dictator (Franco), and biblical stories (Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt). The paragraph also explores the first cloned mammal (Dolly the sheep), the origin of the phrase 'a long time ago in a galaxy far far away' (Star Wars), and the origin of reggae music (Jamaica). It concludes with a question about the type of whale that Moby Dick was (sperm whale) and a fact about an animal with three hearts and blue blood (the octopus).

This paragraph focuses on iconic speeches, legendary figures, and their contributions. It starts with a question about who said the famous 'we shall fight them on the beaches' speech (Churchill) and moves on to discuss the fashion designer who created the little black dress (Coco Chanel). The paragraph also touches on the introduction of the contraceptive pill, the first metal used for tools (copper), and the location of the Serengeti National Park (Tanzania). It concludes with a question about the universally recognized species of wolves (gray and red wolves) and the famous quote from the film Casablanca ('Here's looking at you, kid').

This paragraph encompasses exploration, cultural landmarks, and influential figures. It begins with the Apollo 11 Lunar module's name (Eagle) and the origin of the term 'juice' in tennis (a score of 40-40). The paragraph continues with the question about the location of Axel Foley in the movie Beverly Hills Cop (Detroit), the first synthetic plastic invented in 1907 (Bakelite), and the countries where mountain gorillas can be found (Rwanda). It also includes the theme song for the film Dirty Dancing, the term for an ant farm (formicarium), and the location of the famous Marley Empire (Mali). The paragraph concludes with a discussion on Zeppelins (rigid airships) and the two universally recognized species of wolves (gray and red wolves).

This paragraph is a blend of music, movies, and mythical creatures. It starts with a question about who played the lead role of Maria in The Sound of Music (Julie Andrews) and the purpose of the Taj Mahal (a mausoleum). The paragraph then covers the addition of subtitles to the original Star Wars movie (Episode IV: A New Hope), the location of Shay Gavara's capture and execution (Bolivia), and the wild descendants of horses (Mustangs from Spain). It also touches on the meaning of 'Acropolis' in Greek (high city), the location of Robin Island (South Africa), and the famous quote from the film Casablanca ('Here's looking at you, kid'). The paragraph concludes with a question about the location of the string of volcanoes known as The Ring of Fire (around the Pacific Ocean) and the month when Earth is closest to the Sun (January).

This paragraph delves into ancient history, modern discoveries, and famous personalities. It begins with a question about the son of Macedonian King Philip II (Alexander the Great) and the division of the island of Hispanola between two countries (Dominican Republic and Haiti). The paragraph continues with a fact about hippos (they can't swim), the type of rock the Great Sphinx of Giza is made of (limestone), and the discovery of penicillin (by Alexander Fleming in 1928). It also includes the first year Coca Cola was served (1886), the ancient Egyptian god of the Nile (Hapi), and the famous line from the TV series Star Trek ('Live long and prosper'). The paragraph concludes with a question about the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (Marie Curie) and the first full-length animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Studios (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs).

This paragraph explores geographical wonders, cultural icons, and historical events. It starts with the location of the Victoria Falls (on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe) and the cells that are part of the immune system (T-cells). The paragraph then discusses the famous gladiator Spartacus, the 16th-century order for the construction of St. Basil's Cathedral (by Ivan the Terrible), and the musical that includes the songs 'Sherry' and 'Walk Like a Man' (Jersey Boys). It also covers the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (Marie Curie), the first full-length animated feature film by Walt Disney Studios (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), and the location of narwhals (Arctic Ocean). The paragraph concludes with a question about the first country to soft-land a spacecraft on the moon (the Soviet Union with Luna 9) and the kingdom of Kush situated along the Nile River.