General studies bits

• Which country is known as the Land of Rising Sun ?

  Japan

• What is the smallest continent by land area ?

  Australia

• Who painted the Mona Lisa ?

  Leonardo da Vinci

• What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup ?

  Miso paste

• What is the national animal of Australia ?

  Kangaroo

• What is the name of the first artificial satellite sent into space ?

  Sputnik 1

• Who is the author of the Harry Potter series ?

  J.K. Rowling

• What is the chemical symbol for gold ?

  Au

• Who was the first President of the United States ?

  George Washinton

• What is the name of the largest rainforest in the world ?

  Amazon Rainforest