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Questions

1) What is the name of the famous Austrian composer who wrote works such as Symphony No. 9 and Ode to Joy?

 

2) What is the name of the largest canyon in the world, located in the United States?

 

3) What is the name of the largest island in the Caribbean, which is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture?

 

4) What is the name of the famous American author who wrote the novel Moby-Dick?

 

5) What is the name of the largest river in South America, which flows through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia?

 

6) What is the name of the famous American painter who created works such as American Gothic and Nighthawks?

 

7) What is the name of the famous American boxer who changed his name and is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time?

 

8) What is the name of the famous American singer who was known as the "Queen of Soul"?

 

9) What is the name of the largest waterfall in North America, located on the border between the United States and Canada?

 

10) What is the name of the famous American actor who portrayed characters such as Indiana Jones and Han Solo in several films?

 

Answers

1) What is the name of the famous Austrian composer who wrote works such as Symphony No. 9 and Ode to Joy?

Ludwig van Beethoven

 

2) What is the name of the largest canyon in the world, located in the United States?

Grand Canyon

 

3) What is the name of the largest island in the Caribbean, which is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture?

Cuba

 

4) What is the name of the famous American author who wrote the novel Moby-Dick?

Herman Melville​

 

5) What is the name of the largest river in South America, which flows through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia?

Amazon River

 

6) What is the name of the famous American painter who created works such as American Gothic and Nighthawks?

Edward Hopper

 

7) What is the name of the famous American boxer who changed his name and is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time?

Muhammad Ali​

 

8) What is the name of the famous American singer who was known as the "Queen of Soul"?

Aretha Franklin​

 

9) What is the name of the largest waterfall in North America, located on the border between the United States and Canada?

Niagara Falls

 

10) What is the name of the famous American actor who portrayed characters such as Indiana Jones and Han Solo in several films?

Harrison Ford