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This flashcard set covers a wide range of general knowledge topics at an advanced level. It delves into various subjects such as notable cities, historical events, influential figures, and significant achievements across different fields like science, arts, and sports. The set is particularly useful for trivia enthusiasts, students preparing for quizzes, or anyone looking to expand their general knowledge. It offers a comprehensive overview of diverse subjects, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to broaden their understanding of the world.
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Which teenage environmental activist made headlines in September 2019 after making an impassioned plea to the UN Climate Action Summit in New York? She was named by Time magazine as one of the '100 most influential people of 2019'.

Greta THUNBERG / Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman THUNBERG

Mogadishu is the capital and most populous city of which African country?

SOMALIA / Federal Repuublic of SOMALIA / Jamhuuriyadda Federaalkaa SOOMAALIYA / SOMALI REPUBLIC
German lawyer and former fencer Thomas Bach is the ninth and current president of which sporting organisation?

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE / IOC

Originating from the left ventricle of the heart and distributing oxygenated blood to the rest of the body through its thoracic and abdominal segments, which is the largest artery in the human body?

AORTA

"Come on Barbie, let's go party" is a line from a 1997 song by which Europop group?

AQUA

Name either the indigenous Iroquois tribe or Eastern Algonquian tribe of North America that share their names with a hairstyle in which the sides of the head are shaved leaving a strip of hair in the middle?

MOHAWK or MOHICAN
Launched in Austria in 1987 was which high selling energy drink, inspired by a similar drink called Krating Daeng that was developed in Thailand in the 1970s? According to its advertising slogan it "gives you wings"?

RED BULL

What does the letter 'R' stand for in the acronym UNHCR? It refers to a United Nations agency created in 1950 with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

REFUGEES / Acc. REFUGEE

Japanese auto manufacturer Nissan produces one of the world's best-selling, all-electrical cars. First released in December 2010, what is the four-letter name of its electrical model?

LEAF / RIFU

'La Braban‡onne' is the national anthem of which European country?

BELGIUM / Kingdom of BELGIUM / BELGIQUE / BELGIE / BELGIEN
The Cuban Missile Crisis, a tense 13-day confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union over the placement of Soviet ballistic missiles in Cuba, occurred in wich year?

1962

Which italian fashion designer was shot and killed in Miami, Florida in July 1997? Thecircumstances surrounding his death were the subject of the second season of the TV series 'American Crime Story'.

Gianni VERSACE / Giovanni Maria VERSACE

'Do You Hear the People Sing?' is a song from wich long-running musical?

LES MISERABLES

One of the noble gases, which element takes ist name from the Greek word for "strange" and has the chemical symbol Xe?

XENON
In Greek mythology, which daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and sister-wife of Zeus was the goddess of marriage, women and childbirth?

HERA / DNA Juno (Roman equiv:)

Which toy dog breed, descended from the larger 'Spitz' variety, is named for a region in northern Poland and Germany?

POMERANIAN

Which Canadian born actor became the oldest person to be nominated (at 88) for an acting Academy Award when he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 2018 for his portrayal of J. Paul Getty in the film 'All the Money in the World'?

Arthur "Christopher" PLUMMER

Which writing system associated with the ancient Sumerians and other Mesopotamian civilisations was produced by making wedge shaped markings on a clay tablet? In anatomy, the word also describes a three small bones in the foot.

CUNEIFORM
In reference to an online entertainment information site, what do the letters IMDb stand for?

INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE

The high-rating television series 'M.A.S.H' originally aired between 1972 and 1983, a longer period than the fighting in the war that the series was set in. Which war?

KOREAN War

Which French multinational hospitality group founded in 1967 by Paul Dubrule and Gerard Pelisson owns over 4'900 hotels around the world with brand names including Sofitel, Mercure and Novotel? It is the largest hospitality company in Europe.

ACCOR / ACCORHOTELS

Which iItalian term describes a person or a group singing vocals without instrumental accompaniment?

A CAPPELLA / ACAPPELLA
In which state or territory of Australia is Cape York, the most northerly point on the Australian mainland?

QUEENSLAND

Formed in Florida in 1973 by Harry Casey, which band's popular hits include 'That's The Way (I like it)', 'Please Don't Go' and 'Shake Shake Shake'?

KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND

Born Chalres Levine, which US television writer, producer and director is a creator behind many popular TV sitcoms including 'Two and a Half Men', 'The Big Bang Theory' and the Netflix series 'The Kominsky Method'?

Chuck LORRE

Which Mediterranean island was the birthplace of the French general and statesman Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769?

CORSICA

Native to every continent except Australia and Antarctica, which bird has species that include Lappet-faced, White-headed, Egyptian and Ruppell's?

VULTURE

In which card game might you be dealt 'Skip', 'Reverse' and 'Draw 2' cards?

UNO

US web developer Steve Huffman, co-foundet and is the current CEO of which news aggregation and discussion website?

REDDIT

The Nikola Tesla Museum, honouring and displaying the life and work of the famous scientist and invetor, is located in which European city?

BELGRADE / BEOGRAD

Which 2007 computer animated film directed by Brad Bird, is about a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a chef?

RATATOUILLE

Staged between March 2017 and August 2019, with over 8.9 million tickets sold, whose ö/DIVIDE Tour eclipsed the record held previously by U2 for total concerts attendance.

Ed SHEERAN

Located on a peninsula at the end of the Cook Inlet, which is the most populous city in the US state of Alaska?

Municipality of ANCHORAGE

Which actress, who died in October 2019, was the first ever African-American to win the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role? She played the title character in the TV seires 'Julia' from 1968 and later starred in 'Dynasty'.

Diahann CARROLL / born Carol Diahann Johnson

What name is common to a rebellion by Samurai against the new Imperial Government that took place in Japan in 1877, the name of a variety of mandarin citrus fruit?

SATSUMA

From the Greek words for "face" and "lack of knowledge", which medical condition beginning with 'P' is a severe impairment in the ability to recognise the faces of familiar people. It can be a congenital condition or result from a brain injury.

PROSOPAGNOSIA

Based in Japan where it was first established in 1931, which company is currently the largest road vehicle tyre manufacturer in the world?

BRIDGESTONE

A worldwide hit in 1990 for Irish singer Sin‚ad O'Connor, the song 'Nothing Compares 2 U' was originally written and composed by which highly succesful performer?

PRINCE / Prince Rogers NELSON / Artist Formerly Known as PRINCE

Peter the Great ruled Russia between 1682 and 1725. For the first 14 years of his reign he ruled jointly with his elder half-brother. Who was that brother? Name and regnal number please

IVAN V

which book, that has been published annually since 1955, was co-founded by British twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter?

GUINNES WORLD RECORDS / GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS

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