Trivia

1. In 2014, Thailand banned a threefinger salute that protesters had borrowed from what best-selling book and blockbuster movie? 2 points 2. Which tiny mountain country declared war on Germany in 1914, even though its army consisted of just 10 part-time soldiers? 1 point 3. The word “evolution” does not appear in the original text of what 1859 masterpiece of science? 2 points

4. What Mongolian conqueror’s final resting place is unknown, even though over 28,000 volunteers scoured satellite images for signs of his tomb? 1 point 5. Which country’s Northern Territory actually contains its geographic centre? 1 point

6. What thundering Norse god rode in a chariot pulled by magic goats? 1 point 7. This stomachchurning disease is deadly and

contagious, yet most cases can be cured with oral rehydration salts. What is it? 2 points

8. Which African nation lost its coastline when Eritrea gained independence in 1993? 2 points

9. Who’s the most valuable actress of all time, as measured by adding up the box-office earnings of all the movies in which she’s appeared? 1 point

10. In 1812, Napoleon invaded which country, only to be turned back by winter weather? 1 point

11. Which country called the 2014 film The Interview “an act of war”? 1 point

12. In which year did Singapore become a member of the United Nations? 2 points

13. Which country has the highest proportion of solo 1 point households? 2 points 14. In which country did Indiana Jones find the lost Ark of the Covenant?