For the first time in history Russia played host to the FIFA World Cup in summer 2018. What country did France defeat in the final to claim its second World Cup title?
Croatia
The Pulitzer Prize, one of the most coveted literary awards in the world, raised a few eyebrows in 2018 when the prize for music was awarded to …?
Kendrick Lamar
Canada became the second country in the world to legalize cannabis for recreational use in October 2018. What country was the first?
Uruguay
The flamboyant Israeli singer Netta won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with a song inspired by the #MeToo campaign. What song?
Toy
The far-right presidential candidate, who won the 2018 Brazilian election, became known as ‘Tropical Trump’ for his tough stance on law and order, and politically incorrect remarks. What’s his real name?
Jair Bolsonaro
What pop icon received rave reviews after making a screen debut opposite Bradley Cooper in the musical film A Star is Born?
Lady Gaga
What island chain was on high alert after one of its active volcanos erupted in May 2018 spewing lava into residential areas?
The Hawaiian Islands
In October 2018, the UN report said that almost 14 million people were on the brink of the world’s worst famine in 100 years due to ongoing civil strife. In what country?
Yemen
Hundreds of historical artifacts and cultural relics went up in flames in September 2018 when a 200-year old national museum they were housed in caught fire. In what country is the museum?
Brazil
Despite freezing temperatures, athletes representing a record 92 countries were in high spirits as the 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off on February 9. Athletes from which two warring nations marched under one flag?
North Korea & South Korea
What country launched its first commercial movie theatre in April 2018 after more than a 30-year ban on cinemas was lifted?
Saudi Arabia
A prominent British scientist passed away in March 2018 at the age of 76. Defying the odds, he outlived the doctors’ predictions by more than 50 years. What’s his name?
Stephen Hawking
Serena Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd at the 2018 Wimbledon tournament despite falling short of her 24th Grand Slam title? Who beat Serena to win her first Wimbledon title?
Angelique Kerber
As the Queen of Pop Madonna was living it up for her 60th birthday on 16 August 2018, a music legend dubbed the Queen of Soul passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. What’s her name?
Aretha Franklin
France faced its worst civil unrest in 50 years as thousands of protesters in yellow safety vests took to the streets in urban and rural communities throughout the country. What triggered the protests?
A rise in fuel prices
Amid deteriorating relations between Russia and the West more than 20 countries expelled Russian diplomats in March 2018. These measures were taken in retaliation for…?
An alleged nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy