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Questions

1) Which city is known as the "Eternal City" because of its rich history and cultural heritage?

 

2) Which animal has the longest lifespan of any mammal on earth?

 

3) What is the largest island in the world by land area?

 

4) The world's oldest university that is still in operation is located in which country?

 

5) What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

 

6) What is the highest mountain range in North America?

 

7) What is the name of the first satellite ever launched into space?

 

8) What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

 

9) What is the largest desert in the world?

 

10) Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

 

 

Answers

1) Which city is known as the "Eternal City" because of its rich history and cultural heritage?

Rome, Italy

 

2) Which animal has the longest lifespan of any mammal on earth?

The Bowhead Whale

 

3) What is the largest island in the world by land area?

Greenland

 

4) The world's oldest university that is still in operation is located in which country?

Morocco - The University of Karueein was founded in 859 AD in the city of Fez and is recognised by UNESCO as the oldest degree-granting institution in the world.

 

5) What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

Vatican City

 

6) What is the highest mountain range in North America?

The Rocky Mountains

 

7) What is the name of the first satellite ever launched into space?

Sputnik 1

 

8) What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

Mercury

 

9) What is the largest desert in the world?

The Sahara

 

10) Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

Marie Curie