1. In the 1994 Disney film “The Lion King”, what is the name of Simba’s villainous uncle?

2. Which author created the character Matilda, a girl with magical powers who loves books and has horrible parents?

3. In the Disney-Pixar film “Finding Nemo”, what species of fish is Nemo?

4. In the beloved 1988 Studio Ghibli film “My Neighbour Totoro”, what kind of creature is Totoro?

5. What is the name of the cowboy toy who is the main character in the “Toy Story” films?

6. In J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, from which numbered platform at King’s Cross station does Harry board the Hogwarts Express?

7. In the Disney animated film “Frozen”, what are the names of the two royal sisters at the heart of the story?

8. Which much-loved children’s book character, created by A.A. Milne, lives in the Hundred Acre Wood and is very partial to a pot of honey?

9. How many legs does a spider have?

10. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

11. What is the collective noun for a group of lions living together?

12. A baby kangaroo is called a joey. Roughly how long does a joey spend developing in its mother’s pouch before it is ready to leave for good?

13. What is the tallest living animal in the world?

14. The blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever lived on Earth. Approximately how long can a blue whale grow: up to 10 metres, 30 metres, or 100 metres?

15. What gas do plants absorb from the air during photosynthesis to make their food?

16. Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?

17. Which British band, formed in Liverpool in the 1960s, is widely regarded as the most influential group in the history of popular music?

18. What was the name of the lead singer of Queen, famous for his extraordinary vocal range and legendary live performances?

19. Which American singer released the albums “Fearless”, “1989” and “Reputation”, and has broken numerous records for streaming and touring?

20. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen is one of the best-selling singles of all time. In which decade was it first released?

21. Which Irish rock band, fronted by the singer Bono, released the landmark albums “The Joshua Tree” and “Achtung Baby”?

22. Which singer, often called the “King of Pop”, released the best-selling album of all time, “Thriller”, in 1982?

23. “Someone Like You” and “Hello” are hits by which British singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and emotional ballads?

24. Which UK television singing competition, first broadcast in 2004, launched the careers of Leona Lewis, Little Mix and One Direction?

25. What is the capital city of Australia?

26. Which river is generally recognised as the longest in the world?

27. On which continent would you find the Amazon rainforest?

28. Which country has the largest population in the world, having overtaken China in 2023?

29. What is the name of the mountain range that contains Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth?

30. The Trans-Siberian Railway is the world’s longest railway line, running from Moscow to which city on Russia’s Pacific coast?

31. Which country is the largest in Africa by land area?

32. In which country would you find the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the ancient wonders of the world?

33. In football, how many players from each team are on the pitch at the same time during a match?

34. What is the main ingredient in the Mexican dip guacamole?

35. In which sport would a player perform a move called a “slam dunk”?

36. The ancient Olympic Games were first recorded in 776 BC. In which country were they held?

37. In football, what is the term for when one player scores three goals in a single match?

38. Which country has won the FIFA World Cup the most times, claiming the trophy on five occasions?

39. Pizza is now eaten all over the world, but in which country did it originate?

40. In tennis, what is the term used when the score in a game reaches 40-40?