Beyond the answers - interesting background to this quiz

The cheetah's short, spectacular burst

The cheetah is built for acceleration rather than endurance. Its flexible spine, long legs and non-retractable claws give it extraordinary grip and stride length, and it can reach top speeds of roughly 100 km/h. That sprint, however, lasts only a few hundred metres, which is why cheetahs rely on stalking prey closely before launching their attack.

Finlandia and a nation's identity

Jean Sibelius composed "Finlandia" in 1899, during a period when Finland was part of the Russian Empire and its cultural identity was under pressure. The tone poem became a powerful symbol of Finnish national feeling, and its soaring hymn-like section was later adapted into a hymn. Sibelius remains Finland's most celebrated composer, and his music is still tied to the country's sense of self.

The Alhambra: a palace of layers

The Alhambra in Granada, southern Spain, is a fortress and palace complex built largely under the Nasrid dynasty in the 13th and 14th centuries. Its name comes from the Arabic "al-hamra", meaning "the red one", likely referring to the colour of its walls. After the Christian conquest of Granada in 1492, parts of the complex were altered, but its intricate tilework, carved stucco and reflecting pools remain among the finest surviving examples of Islamic architecture in Europe.

A declaration born from war

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, in the aftermath of the Second World War and the atrocities committed during it. Drafted by a committee that included Eleanor Roosevelt, it set out, for the first time, fundamental rights to be protected for all people everywhere. Though not a legally binding treaty, it has inspired countless constitutions, laws and international agreements since.