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Name a member of the European Union.27 accepted answers

Membership as of September 2026. Country names and common aliases count.

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MaltaMalta is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.96points
SloveniaSlovenia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.94points
LatviaLatvia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.92points
SlovakiaSlovakia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.91points
CyprusCyprus is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.89points
EstoniaEstonia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.87points
LithuaniaLithuania is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.86points
LuxembourgLuxembourg is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.84points
BulgariaBulgaria is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.73points
RomaniaRomania is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.71points
CzechiaCzechia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Czech Republic · Česko65points
HungaryHungary is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.64points
CroatiaCroatia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.62points
FinlandFinland is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.58points
AustriaAustria is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.45points
DenmarkDenmark is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.44points
PolandPoland is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.42points
PortugalPortugal is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.40points
BelgiumBelgium is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.38points
SwedenSweden is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.37points
IrelandIreland is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Republic of Ireland · Eire · Éire35points
NetherlandsNetherlands is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Holland · The Netherlands32points
GreeceGreece is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.31points
SpainSpain is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.20points
ItalyItaly is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.18points
GermanyGermany is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.15points
FranceFrance is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.12points

Source: European Union · Member countries · Reference version: 2026-09-13. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a founding member of the European Economic Community.6 accepted answers

One of the six countries that signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957.

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LuxembourgLuxembourg is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.84points
BelgiumBelgium is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.38points
NetherlandsNetherlands is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Holland · The Netherlands32points
ItalyItaly is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.18points
GermanyGermany is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.15points
FranceFrance is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.12points

Source: European Union · Member countries · Reference version: 2026-09-13. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country that joined the EU in 2004.10 accepted answers

The ten-country enlargement of 1 May 2004.

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MaltaMalta is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.96points
SloveniaSlovenia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.94points
LatviaLatvia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.92points
SlovakiaSlovakia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.91points
CyprusCyprus is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.89points
EstoniaEstonia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.87points
LithuaniaLithuania is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.86points
CzechiaCzechia is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Czech Republic · Česko65points
HungaryHungary is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.64points
PolandPoland is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.42points

Source: European Union · Member countries · Reference version: 2026-09-13. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of the 50 U.S. states.50 accepted answers

State names or two-letter postal abbreviations. No territories.

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Rhode IslandRhode Island is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: RI97points
New HampshireNew Hampshire is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NH96points
North DakotaNorth Dakota is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: ND95points
DelawareDelaware is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: DE94points
South DakotaSouth Dakota is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: SD93points
VermontVermont is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: VT92points
WyomingWyoming is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: WY91points
West VirginiaWest Virginia is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: WV89points
NebraskaNebraska is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NE88points
IowaIowa is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: IA86points
IdahoIdaho is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: ID82points
ArkansasArkansas is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: AR80points
MaineMaine is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: ME79points
New MexicoNew Mexico is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NM77points
ConnecticutConnecticut is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: CT76points
MontanaMontana is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: MT74points
MissouriMissouri is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: MO73points
MarylandMaryland is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: MD72points
UtahUtah is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: UT71points
MississippiMississippi is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: MS70points
KansasKansas is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: KS69points
IndianaIndiana is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: IN67points
OklahomaOklahoma is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: OK66points
WisconsinWisconsin is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: WI64points
South CarolinaSouth Carolina is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: SC63points
MassachusettsMassachusetts is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: MA62points
MinnesotaMinnesota is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: MN61points
North CarolinaNorth Carolina is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NC59points
KentuckyKentucky is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: KY57points
AlabamaAlabama is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: AL56points
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: PA55points
VirginiaVirginia is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: VA54points
LouisianaLouisiana is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: LA53points
TennesseeTennessee is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: TN52points
New JerseyNew Jersey is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NJ51points
IllinoisIllinois is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: IL49points
OregonOregon is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: OR47points
NevadaNevada is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NV46points
MichiganMichigan is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: MI45points
ArizonaArizona is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: AZ43points
GeorgiaGeorgia is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: GA41points
OhioOhio is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: OH37points
ColoradoColorado is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: CO36points
WashingtonWashington is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: WA · Washington State34points
AlaskaAlaska is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: AK25points
HawaiiHawaii is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: HI · Hawaiʻi23points
FloridaFlorida is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: FL18points
TexasTexas is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: TX16points
New YorkNew York is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NY15points
CaliforniaCalifornia is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: CA12points

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · State codes · Reference version: 2026-09-13. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a U.S. state whose name begins with N.8 accepted answers

Use the full state name or its postal abbreviation.

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New HampshireNew Hampshire is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NH96points
North DakotaNorth Dakota is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: ND95points
NebraskaNebraska is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NE88points
New MexicoNew Mexico is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NM77points
North CarolinaNorth Carolina is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NC59points
New JerseyNew Jersey is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NJ51points
NevadaNevada is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NV46points
New YorkNew York is one of the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. and territories are not states.Also accepted: NY15points

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · State codes · Reference version: 2026-09-13. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country that joined the EU in 1995.3 accepted answers

The three-country enlargement of 1 January 1995.

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FinlandFinland is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.58points
AustriaAustria is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.45points
SwedenSweden is one of the 27 European Union member states in the September 2026 reference set.37points

Source: European Union · Member countries · Reference version: 2026-09-13. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country in south america.12 accepted answers

UN M49 grouping, September 2026. Sovereign UN member states only; territories are excluded. Mexico counts as Central America in this grouping.

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SurinameSuriname is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.95points
GuyanaGuyana is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.90points
ParaguayParaguay is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.85points
BoliviaBolivia is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: Plurinational State of Bolivia75points
UruguayUruguay is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.70points
EcuadorEcuador is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.65points
VenezuelaVenezuela is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.60points
ChileChile is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.45points
ColombiaColombia is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.40points
PeruPeru is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.35points
ArgentinaArgentina is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.20points
BrazilBrazil is included in the south america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.10points

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · M49 regions · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country in central america.8 accepted answers

UN M49 grouping, September 2026. Sovereign UN member states only; territories are excluded. Mexico counts as Central America in this grouping.

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BelizeBelize is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.90points
NicaraguaNicaragua is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.85points
El SalvadorEl Salvador is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.80points
HondurasHonduras is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.75points
GuatemalaGuatemala is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.65points
Costa RicaCosta Rica is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.55points
PanamaPanama is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.45points
MexicoMexico is included in the central america country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.15points

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · M49 regions · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country in central asia.5 accepted answers

UN M49 grouping, September 2026. Sovereign UN member states only; territories are excluded. Mexico counts as Central America in this grouping.

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TurkmenistanTurkmenistan is included in the central asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.95points
TajikistanTajikistan is included in the central asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.90points
KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan is included in the central asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: Kyrgyz Republic85points
UzbekistanUzbekistan is included in the central asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.65points
KazakhstanKazakhstan is included in the central asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.35points

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · M49 regions · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country in southeast asia.11 accepted answers

UN M49 grouping, September 2026. Sovereign UN member states only; territories are excluded. Mexico counts as Central America in this grouping.

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Timor-LesteTimor-Leste is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: East Timor95points
BruneiBrunei is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: Brunei Darussalam90points
LaosLaos is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: Lao PDR · Lao People’s Democratic Republic85points
MyanmarMyanmar is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: Burma75points
CambodiaCambodia is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.65points
VietnamVietnam is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: Viet Nam45points
MalaysiaMalaysia is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.40points
PhilippinesPhilippines is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: The Philippines35points
SingaporeSingapore is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.30points
IndonesiaIndonesia is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.20points
ThailandThailand is included in the southeast asia country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.15points

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · M49 regions · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country in southern africa.5 accepted answers

UN M49 grouping, September 2026. Sovereign UN member states only; territories are excluded. Mexico counts as Central America in this grouping.

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EswatiniEswatini is included in the southern africa country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.Also accepted: Swaziland95points
LesothoLesotho is included in the southern africa country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.90points
NamibiaNamibia is included in the southern africa country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.70points
BotswanaBotswana is included in the southern africa country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.65points
South AfricaSouth Africa is included in the southern africa country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.15points

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · M49 regions · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a Nordic country.5 accepted answers

The five sovereign Nordic countries. Autonomous territories do not count.

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IcelandIceland is included in the nordic country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.75points
FinlandFinland is included in the nordic country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.55points
DenmarkDenmark is included in the nordic country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.45points
NorwayNorway is included in the nordic country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.35points
SwedenSweden is included in the nordic country group used by this question. Territories and dependencies are excluded.25points

Source: Nordic Council · The Nordic countries · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of a G7 country.7 accepted answers

September 2026 names. Enter a capital city, not a country. Territories are excluded.

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OttawaOttawa is the capital of Canada in this September 2026 reference set.85points
Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C. is the capital of United States in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Washington · Washington DC · DC55points
BerlinBerlin is the capital of Germany in this September 2026 reference set.40points
RomeRome is the capital of Italy in this September 2026 reference set.35points
TokyoTokyo is the capital of Japan in this September 2026 reference set.25points
LondonLondon is the capital of United Kingdom in this September 2026 reference set.20points
ParisParis is the capital of France in this September 2026 reference set.15points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of a Nordic country.5 accepted answers

September 2026 names. Enter a capital city, not a country. Territories are excluded.

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ReykjavikReykjavik is the capital of Iceland in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Reykjavík95points
HelsinkiHelsinki is the capital of Finland in this September 2026 reference set.75points
OsloOslo is the capital of Norway in this September 2026 reference set.55points
CopenhagenCopenhagen is the capital of Denmark in this September 2026 reference set.45points
StockholmStockholm is the capital of Sweden in this September 2026 reference set.35points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of a country in central asia.5 accepted answers

September 2026 names. Enter a capital city, not a country. Territories are excluded.

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AshgabatAshgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Ashkhabad95points
DushanbeDushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan in this September 2026 reference set.90points
BishkekBishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan in this September 2026 reference set.85points
AstanaAstana is the capital of Kazakhstan in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Nur-Sultan · Nur Sultan65points
TashkentTashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan in this September 2026 reference set.60points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of a country in south america.12 accepted answers

September 2026 names. Use constitutional capitals: Sucre counts for Bolivia; La Paz is its seat of government.

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ParamariboParamaribo is the capital of Suriname in this September 2026 reference set.95points
GeorgetownGeorgetown is the capital of Guyana in this September 2026 reference set.90points
SucreSucre is the capital of Bolivia in this September 2026 reference set.85points
AsuncionAsuncion is the capital of Paraguay in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Asunción85points
MontevideoMontevideo is the capital of Uruguay in this September 2026 reference set.75points
QuitoQuito is the capital of Ecuador in this September 2026 reference set.65points
BogotaBogota is the capital of Colombia in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Bogotá55points
CaracasCaracas is the capital of Venezuela in this September 2026 reference set.50points
BrasiliaBrasilia is the capital of Brazil in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Brasília40points
SantiagoSantiago is the capital of Chile in this September 2026 reference set.35points
LimaLima is the capital of Peru in this September 2026 reference set.30points
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires is the capital of Argentina in this September 2026 reference set.25points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of a country in central america.8 accepted answers

September 2026 names. UN M49 grouping includes Mexico. Enter the capital city.

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BelmopanBelmopan is the capital of Belize in this September 2026 reference set.95points
TegucigalpaTegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras in this September 2026 reference set.90points
ManaguaManagua is the capital of Nicaragua in this September 2026 reference set.80points
San SalvadorSan Salvador is the capital of El Salvador in this September 2026 reference set.70points
Guatemala CityGuatemala City is the capital of Guatemala in this September 2026 reference set.65points
San JoseSan Jose is the capital of Costa Rica in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: San José60points
Panama CityPanama City is the capital of Panama in this September 2026 reference set.45points
Mexico CityMexico City is the capital of Mexico in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Ciudad de Mexico · Ciudad de México20points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of a country in east asia.5 accepted answers

September 2026 names. UN member states in Eastern Asia only. Territories are excluded.

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UlaanbaatarUlaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Ulan Bator95points
PyongyangPyongyang is the capital of North Korea in this September 2026 reference set.85points
SeoulSeoul is the capital of South Korea in this September 2026 reference set.45points
BeijingBeijing is the capital of China in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Peking20points
TokyoTokyo is the capital of Japan in this September 2026 reference set.15points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of Earth’s five named oceans.5 accepted answers

Use NOAA’s five-basin convention. Southern Ocean and Antarctic Ocean are accepted names for the fifth.

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SouthernSouthern is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Southern Ocean · Antarctic Ocean95points
ArcticArctic is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Arctic Ocean85points
IndianIndian is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Indian Ocean55points
AtlanticAtlantic is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Atlantic Ocean25points
PacificPacific is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Pacific Ocean15points

Source: NOAA · Five ocean basins · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of North America’s five Great Lakes.5 accepted answers

Enter a lake name. Lake St. Clair is outside the five-lake set.

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HuronLake Huron is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Huron85points
ErieLake Erie is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Erie70points
OntarioLake Ontario is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Ontario55points
MichiganLake Michigan is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Michigan45points
SuperiorLake Superior is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Superior25points

Source: US EPA · Great Lakes facts · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a Great Lake shared by Canada and the United States.4 accepted answers

The five North American Great Lakes; exclude a lake wholly within one country.

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HuronLake Huron is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Huron85points
ErieLake Erie is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Erie70points
OntarioLake Ontario is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Ontario55points
SuperiorLake Superior is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Superior25points

Source: US EPA · Great Lakes facts · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country touched by the Danube’s main channel.10 accepted answers

Countries the river flows through or along as a border. Other drainage-basin countries do not count.

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MoldovaThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Moldova.Also accepted: Republic of Moldova95points
UkraineThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Ukraine.85points
SlovakiaThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Slovakia.80points
CroatiaThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Croatia.75points
BulgariaThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Bulgaria.70points
SerbiaThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Serbia.65points
RomaniaThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Romania.55points
HungaryThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Hungary.45points
AustriaThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Austria.35points
GermanyThe Danube's main channel passes through or forms part of the border of Germany.25points

Source: ICPDR · Danube River · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country with a shore on Lake Victoria.3 accepted answers

The lake’s shoreline, not the wider drainage basin.

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UgandaUganda borders Lake Victoria in East Africa.85points
TanzaniaTanzania borders Lake Victoria in East Africa.65points
KenyaKenya borders Lake Victoria in East Africa.35points

Source: Lake Victoria Basin Commission · Lake Victoria · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a national capital on the Danube.4 accepted answers

Current capital cities directly on the main river, in the September 2026 reference set.

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BratislavaBratislava is a national capital on the Danube River.90points
BelgradeBelgrade is a national capital on the Danube River.Also accepted: Beograd75points
BudapestBudapest is a national capital on the Danube River.40points
ViennaVienna is a national capital on the Danube River.Also accepted: Wien25points

Source: ICPDR · Danube River · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a winner of the New7Wonders of the World vote in 2007.7 accepted answers

The seven modern winners. Ancient wonders and honorary candidates are excluded.

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PetraPetra, in Jordan, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.85points
Chichen ItzaChichen Itza, in Mexico, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Chichén Itzá80points
Christ the RedeemerChrist the Redeemer, in Brazil, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Cristo Redentor60points
ColosseumColosseum, in Italy, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: The Colosseum · Coliseum40points
Machu PicchuMachu Picchu, in Peru, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.35points
Taj MahalTaj Mahal, in India, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.25points
Great Wall of ChinaGreat Wall of China, in China, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Great Wall20points

Source: New7Wonders · The seven winners of 2007 · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country containing a 2007 New7Wonders winner.7 accepted answers

Countries containing one of the seven modern winners; honorary candidates are excluded.

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JordanPetra, in Jordan, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.85points
MexicoChichen Itza, in Mexico, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.80points
BrazilChrist the Redeemer, in Brazil, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.60points
ItalyColosseum, in Italy, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.40points
PeruMachu Picchu, in Peru, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.35points
IndiaTaj Mahal, in India, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.25points
ChinaGreat Wall of China, in China, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.20points

Source: New7Wonders · The seven winners of 2007 · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a 2007 New7Wonders winner in Asia.3 accepted answers

Enter the monument or site, not the country. Only the seven modern winners count.

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PetraPetra, in Jordan, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.85points
Taj MahalTaj Mahal, in India, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.25points
Great Wall of ChinaGreat Wall of China, in China, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Great Wall20points

Source: New7Wonders · The seven winners of 2007 · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a 2007 New7Wonders winner in South America.2 accepted answers

Enter the monument or site. Mexico is outside South America.

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Christ the RedeemerChrist the Redeemer, in Brazil, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Cristo Redentor60points
Machu PicchuMachu Picchu, in Peru, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.35points

Source: New7Wonders · The seven winners of 2007 · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of Japan’s four largest islands.4 accepted answers

The four large islands in the Japanese foreign ministry’s description. Smaller islands, including Okinawa, are outside this set.

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ShikokuShikoku is one of Japan's four largest islands.95points
KyushuKyushu is one of Japan's four largest islands.Also accepted: Kyūshū70points
HokkaidoHokkaido is one of Japan's four largest islands.Also accepted: Hokkaidō45points
HonshuHonshu is one of Japan's four largest islands.Also accepted: Honshū30points

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Four large islands · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a mountain in the Seven Summits challenge.7 accepted answers

Use the Carstensz (Messner) version: Puncak Jaya represents Oceania. Kosciuszko belongs to the alternate Bass list and does not count here.

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Puncak JayaPuncak Jaya is a continental high point in the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.Also accepted: Carstensz Pyramid95points
VinsonVinson is a continental high point in the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.Also accepted: Mount Vinson · Vinson Massif90points
ElbrusElbrus is a continental high point in the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.Also accepted: Mount Elbrus85points
AconcaguaAconcagua is a continental high point in the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.Also accepted: Mount Aconcagua70points
DenaliDenali is a continental high point in the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.Also accepted: Mount McKinley · McKinley60points
KilimanjaroKilimanjaro is a continental high point in the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.Also accepted: Mount Kilimanjaro35points
EverestEverest is a continental high point in the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.Also accepted: Mount Everest · Sagarmatha · Chomolungma15points

Source: 7summits · The Carstensz version of the Seven Summits · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a founding member of ASEAN in 1967.5 accepted answers

The five countries that signed the Bangkok Declaration on 8 August 1967. Later members do not count.

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PhilippinesNarciso Ramos signed the founding declaration for the Philippines.Also accepted: The Philippines75points
SingaporeS. Rajaratnam signed for Singapore when ASEAN was established in Bangkok.65points
MalaysiaMalaysia was represented at the founding by Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak.60points
IndonesiaIndonesia signed the 1967 declaration through Foreign Minister Adam Malik.45points
ThailandThailand hosted the founding meeting; Thanat Khoman signed its declaration.40points

Source: ASEAN · The founding of ASEAN · Reference version: 2026-10-21. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a founding state of MERCOSUR.4 accepted answers

The four signatories of the 1991 Treaty of Asunción. Use the country, not a later accession or an associate member.

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ParaguayParaguay was a founder; its capital, Asunción, gives the treaty its name.85points
UruguayUruguay is one of the four original states named in the Treaty of Asunción.75points
ArgentinaArgentina signed the 1991 founding treaty alongside Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.35points
BrazilBrazil was a founding signatory in 1991, rather than a later accession.Also accepted: Brasil30points

Source: MERCOSUR · Countries · Reference version: 2026-10-21. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country that founded OPEC in 1960.5 accepted answers

The five founder members at the Baghdad Conference, 10–14 September 1960. Current membership is not the rule.

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KuwaitAhmed Sayed Omar represented Kuwait at OPEC’s founding.85points
VenezuelaJuan Pablo Pérez Alfonzo represented Venezuela, the only founder from the Americas.80points
IranIran was represented at the founding conference by Fuad Rouhani.60points
IraqIraq hosted the Baghdad Conference and was represented by Tala’at al-Shaibani.55points
Saudi ArabiaAbdullah Al-Tariki represented Saudi Arabia among the five founders.Also accepted: Saudi30points

Source: OPEC · Founding anniversary · Reference version: 2026-10-21. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country sharing a land border with Switzerland.5 accepted answers

Five neighbouring sovereign states. A nearby country without a shared border does not count.

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LiechtensteinLiechtenstein is a separate sovereign neighbour on Switzerland’s eastern side.95points
AustriaAustria shares a border with eastern Switzerland.75points
ItalyItaly borders Switzerland to the south.45points
GermanyGermany shares Switzerland’s northern border.40points
FranceFrance borders Switzerland on its western side.35points

Source: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs · Geography · Reference version: 2026-10-21. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country with a site on the first World Heritage List in 1978.7 accepted answers

The 12 initial inscriptions span seven countries. Germany includes the Federal Republic of Germany.

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SenegalThe Island of Gorée was Senegal’s entry on the initial list.95points
EthiopiaSimien National Park and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela represented Ethiopia.90points
PolandKraków’s historic centre and Wieliczka Salt Mine were initial Polish inscriptions.80points
EcuadorThe Galápagos Islands and City of Quito were Ecuador’s first-list sites.75points
GermanyAachen Cathedral was inscribed for the Federal Republic of Germany.Also accepted: West Germany · Federal Republic of Germany65points
CanadaL’Anse aux Meadows and Nahanni were inscribed for Canada in 1978.45points
United StatesMesa Verde and Yellowstone were the United States’ two first-list sites.Also accepted: USA · US · United States of America35points

Source: UNESCO · Decision 2 COM VIII.38 · Reference version: 2026-10-21. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of South Africa’s three capital cities.3 accepted answers

Use the government’s administrative, legislative or judicial capital. Johannesburg is not one of these three.

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BloemfonteinBloemfontein is the judicial capital and home of the Supreme Court of Appeal.90points
Cape TownCape Town is the legislative capital, where Parliament is based.55points
PretoriaPretoria is the administrative capital and location of the Union Buildings.40points

Source: South African Government · South Africa at a glance · Reference version: 2026-10-21. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of the two seas connected by the Suez Canal.2 accepted answers

Name a sea at either end of the canal, not a lake within it or an ocean reached through another waterway.

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Red SeaThe canal reaches the Red Sea through the Gulf of Suez at its southern end. The gulf is part of the sea.Also accepted: Red55points
Mediterranean SeaThe canal meets the Mediterranean Sea at Port Said, its northern end.Also accepted: Mediterranean40points

Source: Suez Canal Authority · About Suez Canal · Reference version: 2026-10-22. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of Canada’s three territories.3 accepted answers

Territories, not provinces. Full names and the postal abbreviations YT, NT and NU count.

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NunavutNunavut became a territory in 1999. It is not one of Canada’s ten provinces.Also accepted: NU75points
Northwest TerritoriesThe Northwest Territories is one territory, despite its plural name, and has been a territory since 1870.Also accepted: NWT · N.W.T. · NT55points
YukonYukon has been a territory since 1898; it is separate from the Northwest Territories.Also accepted: The Yukon · Yukon Territory · YT40points

Source: Government of Canada · Provinces and territories · Reference version: 2026-10-22. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country on the island of Hispaniola.2 accepted answers

The two sovereign countries sharing Hispaniola, also called La Española. Dominica is a different island and country.

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Dominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic occupies the eastern part of Hispaniola. It is distinct from Dominica.Also accepted: The Dominican Republic · Republica Dominicana · República Dominicana · DR55points
HaitiHaiti occupies the western part of Hispaniola; it shares the island with the Dominican Republic.Also accepted: Republic of Haiti · Haïti45points

Source: Dominican Republic Ministry of Energy and Mines · About the country · Reference version: 2026-10-22. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name one of Australia’s six states.6 accepted answers

States, not territories. Full names or the abbreviations NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA and TAS count; ACT and NT do not.

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TasmaniaTasmania is a state, despite being separated from mainland Australia by Bass Strait.Also accepted: TAS80points
South AustraliaSouth Australia is a state in its own right; “South” is part of its official name.Also accepted: SA70points
Western AustraliaWestern Australia joined the federation as a state in 1901; WA identifies that state.Also accepted: WA60points
VictoriaVictoria became a state in 1901; the name here refers to the Australian state, not Lake Victoria.Also accepted: VIC40points
QueenslandQueensland is one of the six states, with QLD accepted as its abbreviation.Also accepted: QLD35points
New South WalesNew South Wales was one of the six colonies that became states at Federation in 1901.Also accepted: NSW30points

Source: Australian Parliament · Why Australia has six states · Reference version: 2026-10-22. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a city hosting one of the UN’s four main headquarters duty stations.4 accepted answers

Use the headquarters in New York or the main offices in Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi. Other UN agency locations are outside this four-city set.

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NairobiNairobi hosts UNON, the only one of these four headquarters duty stations in Africa.85points
ViennaVienna hosts the United Nations Office at Vienna, abbreviated UNOV.Also accepted: Wien70points
GenevaGeneva hosts the United Nations Office at Geneva, abbreviated UNOG.Also accepted: Geneve · Genève · Genf45points
New YorkNew York hosts the main UN headquarters, rather than one of the three offices away from headquarters.Also accepted: New York City · NYC20points

Source: United Nations Office at Nairobi · Who we are · Reference version: 2026-10-22. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a country sharing a land border with Mexico.3 accepted answers

Three sovereign neighbours, including borders following rivers. Maritime neighbours and countries farther south do not count.

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BelizeBelize is Mexico’s other southern neighbour. Its boundary includes the Río Hondo.Also accepted: Belice85points
GuatemalaGuatemala shares Mexico’s southern border; Honduras lies farther south and is not a direct neighbour.65points
United StatesThe United States borders Mexico to the north; Canada does not share a Mexican border.Also accepted: US · USA · United States of America20points

Source: Mexican Embassy in Ireland · Mexico’s general information · Reference version: 2026-10-22. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of a European G7 country.4 accepted answers

The four European G7 member countries in September 2026. Enter a city.

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BerlinBerlin is the capital of Germany in this September 2026 reference set.40points
RomeRome is the capital of Italy in this September 2026 reference set.35points
LondonLondon is the capital of United Kingdom in this September 2026 reference set.20points
ParisParis is the capital of France in this September 2026 reference set.15points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a landlocked country in South America.2 accepted answers

Sovereign countries with no sea coast. Enter a country, not a capital.

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ParaguayParaguay is one of South America's two landlocked countries.90points
BoliviaBolivia is one of South America's two landlocked countries.Also accepted: Plurinational State of Bolivia55points

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · M49 regions · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a 2007 New7Wonders winner in the Americas.3 accepted answers

North and South America. Enter the site, not its country.

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Chichen ItzaChichen Itza, in Mexico, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Chichén Itzá80points
Christ the RedeemerChrist the Redeemer, in Brazil, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Cristo Redentor60points
Machu PicchuMachu Picchu, in Peru, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.35points

Source: New7Wonders · The seven winners of 2007 · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a 2007 New7Wonders winner outside Asia.4 accepted answers

Only the seven modern winners. Enter the site, not a country.

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Chichen ItzaChichen Itza, in Mexico, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Chichén Itzá80points
Christ the RedeemerChrist the Redeemer, in Brazil, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: Cristo Redentor60points
ColosseumColosseum, in Italy, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.Also accepted: The Colosseum · Coliseum40points
Machu PicchuMachu Picchu, in Peru, was named one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.35points

Source: New7Wonders · The seven winners of 2007 · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a Great Lake whose English name starts with H, O or M.3 accepted answers

Use the lake’s name without the word Lake. The five North American Great Lakes only.

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HuronLake Huron is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Huron85points
OntarioLake Ontario is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Ontario55points
MichiganLake Michigan is one of the five North American Great Lakes.Also accepted: Lake Michigan45points

Source: US EPA · Great Lakes facts · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name an ocean whose English name ends in “ic”.3 accepted answers

Use NOAA’s five ocean names without the word Ocean.

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ArcticArctic is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Arctic Ocean85points
AtlanticAtlantic is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Atlantic Ocean25points
PacificPacific is one of NOAA's five named ocean basins.Also accepted: Pacific Ocean15points

Source: NOAA · Five ocean basins · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name the capital of Denmark or Iceland.2 accepted answers

Enter one of the two capital cities in the September 2026 reference set.

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ReykjavikReykjavik is the capital of Iceland in this September 2026 reference set.Also accepted: Reykjavík95points
CopenhagenCopenhagen is the capital of Denmark in this September 2026 reference set.45points

Source: United Nations · Country profiles · Reference version: 2026-09-19. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a member country of the Benelux Union.3 accepted answers

The three member countries in the October 2026 reference set. Enter a country, not a capital.

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LuxembourgLuxembourg is one of the three countries cooperating in the Benelux Union.90points
BelgiumBelgium is one of the three countries cooperating in the Benelux Union.45points
NetherlandsNetherlands is one of the three countries cooperating in the Benelux Union.Also accepted: The Netherlands35points

Source: Benelux Union · About us · Reference version: 2026-10-02. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a Gulf Cooperation Council member country.6 accepted answers

The six GCC members in the October 2026 reference set. Enter a sovereign country, not a city or emirate.

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BahrainBahrain is listed by the GCC Secretariat as one of its six member states.Also accepted: Kingdom of Bahrain90points
OmanOman is listed by the GCC Secretariat as one of its six member states.Also accepted: Sultanate of Oman85points
KuwaitKuwait is listed by the GCC Secretariat as one of its six member states.Also accepted: State of Kuwait70points
QatarQatar is listed by the GCC Secretariat as one of its six member states.Also accepted: State of Qatar55points
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates is listed by the GCC Secretariat as one of its six member states.Also accepted: UAE · U.A.E.40points
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is listed by the GCC Secretariat as one of its six member states.Also accepted: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia30points

Source: GCC Secretariat · Member countries (Arabic) · Reference version: 2026-10-02. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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Name a permanent member of the UN Security Council.5 accepted answers

The five permanent members in the October 2026 reference set. Elected two-year members do not qualify.

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FranceFrance holds one of the five permanent seats on the UN Security Council.85points
United KingdomUnited Kingdom holds one of the five permanent seats on the UN Security Council.Also accepted: UK · U.K.75points
RussiaRussia holds one of the five permanent seats on the UN Security Council.Also accepted: Russian Federation50points
ChinaChina holds one of the five permanent seats on the UN Security Council.Also accepted: People's Republic of China · PRC35points
United StatesUnited States holds one of the five permanent seats on the UN Security Council.Also accepted: US · USA · United States of America25points

Source: United Nations · Security Council members · Reference version: 2026-10-02. Scores are fixed knowledge ratings.

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