Sudden-Death Trivia: Nearly Impossible to Beat

Sudden-Death Trivia: Nearly Impossible to Beat

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Question 1 of 15

In 1978, which country became the first—after the U.S. and the USSR—to send a person into space on a Soviet spacecraft?

Question 2 of 15

In Australia, what number do you dial to reach emergency services?

Question 3 of 15

Puncak Jaya—Oceania’s highest mountain—is located on which island?

Question 4 of 15

The word SONAR comes from “sound navigation and” what final word?

Question 5 of 15

Malcolm X was associated with which religious movement earlier in his life?

Question 6 of 15

Pine Valley, the famed and notoriously exclusive golf club, is found in which U.S. state?

Question 7 of 15

Which well-known nightlife resort town is located on the Greek island of Rhodes?

Question 8 of 15

How old was Eva Perón when she died of cancer in 1952?

Question 9 of 15

Around what year did enslaved people from Africa first arrive in Brazil?

Question 10 of 15

Brazil’s BR-116 highway generally runs in which direction?

Question 11 of 15

Which explorer is credited with finding the sea route from Portugal to the East (India)?

Question 12 of 15

At the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the Jacobites suffered a crushing defeat against King George II’s forces. Who commanded the Jacobite army on the field?

Question 13 of 15

In the United States, Panama City is located in which state?

Question 14 of 15

Jazeera Airways has its headquarters in which country?

Question 15 of 15

In 1992, Joan Miró’s former studio was converted into what?

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