Question 1: Which of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Question 2: What is the title of the first novel in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997, is the first novel in the Harry Potter series that introduces the young wizard Harry Potter and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. The book was published in the United States under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Question 3: Who was the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor?
In 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Lilies of the Field. He paved the way for future generations of Black actors in Hollywood.
Question 4: What is the main ingredient in the traditional Spanish dish paella?
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in Valencia. Its main ingredient is rice, which is combined with various meats, seafood, and vegetables, and flavored with saffron and other spices.
Question 5: Which city is home to the famous Sagrada Familia church, designed by Antoni Gaudí?
The Sagrada Familia is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 6: In the movie "The Godfather," what was the name of Michael Corleone's first wife?
In the film "The Godfather," Michael Corleone marries a young Sicilian woman named Apollonia while in Italy hiding from the rival Tattaglia family. Tragically, Apollonia is later killed by a car bomb intended for Michael.
Question 7: What is the only country that borders both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Panama is the only country that has coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) and the Pacific Ocean. The Panama Canal, an artificial waterway, cuts through the country to connect the two oceans for maritime trade.
Question 8: Why was the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci considered revolutionary for its time?
The Mona Lisa was groundbreaking for its masterful use of the sfumato technique, which involves blending colors and tones so subtly that there are no visible transitions. This creates a soft, hazy effect that was unique for portraits at the time and added to the enigmatic quality of Mona Lisa's expression.
Question 9: Which multinational corporation is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue?
As of 2021, McDonald's is the largest restaurant chain in the world by revenue, with over 38,000 locations in more than 100 countries. The company was founded in 1940 and has since become a global icon in the fast-food industry.
Question 10: When did the original Star Wars movie come out?
The original Star Wars film, later subtitled Episode IV - A New Hope, premiered in theaters on May 25, 1977. It was a groundbreaking sci-fi epic that launched one of the most successful film franchises in history.
While charity (Zakat) is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the other pillars are the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salah), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). The Five Pillars are the foundation of Muslim life and are mandatory acts of worship.