What musical group has filmed their music videos at Austin Studios and has performed at music festivals in Lawrence, Kansas?
ABlack Sabbath
BThe Beatles
CSonic Youth
DThe Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips are the musical group that has performed in Lawrence, Kansas, and had their music videos filmed at Austin Studios. This psychedelic rock band, known for their elaborate live shows, has a history of both touring and utilizing creative spaces for their visual projects.
Q2
Granada, Spain — Iquitos, Peru
Granada is known for its pork derivatives, including chorizo. Which other city is also known for serving chorizo?
AKolkata, India
BBratislava, Slovakia
CLagos, Nigeria
DIquitos, Peru
Iquitos is known for its chorizo, a fried sausage that makes for a savory combination. Granada, on the other hand, features chorizo as one of its many pork derivatives from the Sierra of Granada.
Q3
Nottingham, England — Seattle, Washington
Which place, like Nottingham, has a notable Ferris wheel as a popular attraction?
AMattoon, Illinois
BUozu, Toyama
CJacksonville, Illinois
DSeattle, Washington
Nottingham is home to a Ferris wheel that was erected in its Old Market Square in February 2008. This attraction offers a different kind of view compared to the Seattle Great Wheel, which opened in June 2012 on the waterfront.
Q4
Końskowola, Poland — Murowana Goślina, Poland
What famous Polish author is honored by a school in Murowana Goślina and mentioned in a historical novel set near Końskowola?
AOlga Tokarczuk
BWładysław Reymont
CEhud Olmert
DHenryk Sienkiewicz
A school in Murowana Goślina bears the name of a famous Polish author, celebrating his literary legacy. This same author penned a historical novel that includes a critical mention of Końskowola, placing the town within his significant literary works.
Q5
Gainesville, Florida — East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
What organization oversees collegiate sports for the Florida Gators and the East Stroudsburg University Warriors?
ANational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
BNew England Collegiate Baseball League
CPerfect Game Collegiate Baseball League
DNational Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association oversees collegiate sports for both the Florida Gators and the East Stroudsburg University Warriors. The Gators compete in Division I, while the Warriors participate in Division II of the association.
Q6
Shantiniketan — Kalighat
Rabindranath Tagore's family had significant ties to Shantiniketan. Which other location is connected to him through his grandfather's wealth?
AAmbikapur
BKalighat
CPune
DLahore
Rabindranath Tagore's grandfather, Dwarkanath Tagore, amassed considerable wealth in Kalighat, a district that flourished during the East India Company's prosperous trade era in Calcutta. This wealth provided a foundation for the family's influence, which later extended to Shantiniketan, a place Rabindranath Tagore himself expanded into a university town.
Q7
Malmö, Sweden — Kutaisi, Georgia
What sport has seen significant success for teams in both Malmö and Kutaisi?
ACurling
BDarts
CRugby union
DTeam handball
Rugby union has a strong presence in both Malmö and Kutaisi. Malmö RC, established in 1954, has claimed six national championships. RC AIA Kutaisi boasts multiple victories in the Soviet Championship and continues to win national championships and cups after independence.
Q8
Rewa, India — Kharkhoda, India
Which Haryana town did Narendra Modi, who became Prime Minister of India in 2014, visit to lay the foundation stone for a major manufacturing plant, similar to his inauguration of an airport in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh?
AKharkhoda
BTirupattur
CPunsari
DShravanabelagola
Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Maruti Suzuki's new manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana, on August 28, 2022. This visit mirrors his inauguration of the Rewa airport in Madhya Pradesh on October 20, 2024, highlighting his involvement in significant infrastructure and industrial projects in both locations.
Q9
Orhei, Moldova — Edineț, Moldova
Orhei, a part of Bessarabia, was taken by the Kingdom of Romania after World War I. Which other city in Bessarabia became part of the Kingdom of Romania?
AKraków
BZagreb
CEdineț
DSkopje
Edineț, like Orhei, became part of the Kingdom of Romania following World War I. In April 1918, Bessarabia, which included both Edineț and Orhei, proclaimed its union with Romania as a direct consequence of the war.
Q10
Osaka, Japan — Kobe, Japan
Which city shares Kansai International Airport with Osaka as the primary source for international flight service?
ASapporo
BTokyo
CNiigata
DKobe
Kansai International Airport serves both Osaka and Kobe. While Osaka relies on the airport for its international passenger and cargo flights, Kobe also utilizes Kansai International Airport for its international travel needs.
