Geography

With an average of less than a person per square mile, what nation is the least densely populated?
CORRECTION: The original question/answer (Australia) was incorrect.

Greenland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_and_dependent_territories_by_population_density

Physics

Because the Eiffel Tower is made of iron, it expands during the hotter summer months. How many centimeters taller is the tower during summer?

17cm
http://www.wisegeek.com/does-the-height-of-the-eiffel-tower-change.htm

Foreign Languages

What language refers to the United States of America using words that, when literally translated back to English, mean "beautiful country"?

Chinese
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcription_into_Chinese_characters

Music History

The 1812 Overture was written by Tchaikovsky in 1880 to commemorate what historical war event?

The Russian defense against Napoleon's invasion of 1812
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1812_Overture

World History

Across the bay from Hong Kong, you will find the city Macau. Like Hong Kong, it was also returned to China in 1999. What European country controlled Macau from the 1500s until that year?

Portugal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macau

World History

Arabic Numerals did not actually originate in the Arab world. What country did the Arabs get them from before passing them on to Europeans?

India
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_numerals

Geography

The tallest dam in the United States is the earthfill embankment Oroville Dam. In what state will you find it?

California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oroville_Dam

World History

In what culture were cats were so highly regarded that when they died, family members would often shave off their eyebrows in mourning?

Ancient Egypt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_in_ancient_Egypt

World History

King Henry VIII of England instituted a Beard Tax in 1535. What other nation instituted a beard tax in 1705 to look more like the rest of Europe?

Russia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beard_tax

Geography

What country ranks 5th in the world for both population and size?

Brazil
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil

Geography

Antarctica is divided up between many nations for scientific purposes. 7 countries currently claim territory on the mainland. Which nations are they?

United Kingdom, Australia, France, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Norway
http://en.rian.ru/infographics/20100127/157693301.html

World Records

The world record for most children born to one woman is held by a Mrs. Vassilyeva of Russia who lived in the 1700s. How many children did she give birth to?

69, including 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets and 4 sets of quadruplets in a total of 27 births
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feodor_Vassilyev

World History

In London stands a memorial to the Gurkha soldiers who fought with the British, known for their military prowess and fearlessness in battle. What Asian nation do Gurkhas hail from?

Nepal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurkha

Geography

The farthest point on Earth from its center is not Mount Everest. In what country will you be the furthest from the center of the earth?

Ecuador - At the summit of Mount Chimborazo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimborazo_(volcano)

Geography

The deepest part in the Atlantic Ocean is 76 miles north of Puerto Rico (27,493 feet). What Wisconsin city shares a name with this spot?

Milwaukee
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Deep

Biology

The largest and heaviest plant organism known on Earth is found in Utah. What kind of plant is it?

Aspen - Found near Fishlake
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pando_(tree)

Geography

In 2012, Russian scientists drilled 13,100 ft down to reach the liquid in Lake Vostok, Antarctica. How many feet below sea level is the surface of this lake?

1,600 ft
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Vostok

Astronomy

The planet Alpha Centauri Bb, discovered in 2012, shares what unique feature with the fictional Star Wars home of Luke Skywalker?

A Binary Star System
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Centauri_Bb