Beyond the answers - interesting background to this quiz

The lake that feeds a continent

Lake Victoria, the answer to the first question, is Africa's largest lake by surface area and the primary source of the White Nile. It is shared by three countries: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. The Nile itself then flows north through Uganda and Sudan before continuing into Egypt, making it one of the longest river systems in the world. Its basin has supported agriculture and settlement for thousands of years.

A studio born in the silent-film era

The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923, which places its origins firmly in the era of silent cinema. Brothers Walt and Roy Disney started the business in California, and the company grew from short animated films into one of the largest entertainment corporations in the world. Its theme parks, film studios and streaming services now reach audiences on every continent.

Two capitals named Santiago

Santiago is the capital of Chile, a country that stretches over 4,000 km along South America's western edge. The city sits in a valley framed by the Andes, and its metropolitan area is home to roughly a third of Chile's population. A common confusion arises with Santiago de Compostela in Spain, an entirely different city with a famous pilgrimage tradition.

What "the real" actually means

Brazil's currency, the real, was introduced in 1994 as part of a broader economic stabilisation plan. The name means "royal" or "real" in Portuguese, echoing the country's colonial past. Its plural, reais, is used in everyday speech, and the currency has become one of the most traded in Latin America.

Boeing and Tesla: two sides of American industry

Boeing is an American company, founded in Seattle in 1916, and remains one of the world's largest aerospace manufacturers. Tesla is also American, though its factories now operate far beyond the United States, including in Germany and China. Both firms illustrate how deeply the U.S. has shaped global transport, from aviation to electric cars.