TASK DEFINITION: Given a factoid/trivia type question, generate the topic of the question. The topic is the entity the question talks about.
PROBLEM: What is the smallest country in Central America Costa Rica, Venezuela or El Salvador?

SOLUTION: central america

PROBLEM: July 1938 saw the first ascent of the North Face of which Alpine mountain?

SOLUTION: alps

PROBLEM: Which actor became the 38th Governor of California, USA in 2003?

SOLUTION:
governor of california