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What major event took place on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas?
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Name the actor who portrayed the character James Bond in the 1960s movie “Goldfinger.”
Sean Connery
The composer of "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker?"
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1975 marked the end of what war?
The Vietnam War
Who was the talented artist known for his unique style and iconic works such as “Campbell’s Soup Cans”?
Andy Warhol
Can you guess the band with members Brian, Mike, Al, Carl, and Dennis?
The Beach Boys
Who played the role of James Bond in the 1970s movie “The Spy Who Loved Me”?
Roger Moore
A string quartet is traditionally composed for one cello, one viola, and two of which instrument?
Violin
What British ruler’s long reign did Queen Elizabeth II surpass in September 2015?
Queen Victoria (she ruled for 63 years until her death in 1901)
Who is the celebrated American poet and author known for works such as “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
Edgar Allan Poe
What is the world’s rarest eye color?
Green. While 8% to 10% of the globe’s inhabitants have blue eyes, only 2% of people have green eyes.
Who portrayed James Bond in the 1969 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”?
George Lazenby
Johannes Brahms' composition "Wiegenlied," which begins, "Good evening, good night," is typically known as Brahms' what?
Lullaby
What year marked the end of apartheid in South Africa and the election of Nelson Mandela as president?
1994
Name the famous French painter who is considered one of the founders of Impressionism, best known for works of art such as “Woman with a Parasol” and “Poppies”
Claude Monet
Lamborghini, the well-known automotive brand, began by making what types of vehicles?
Tractors
Name the actor who played James Bond in the 1987 film “The Living Daylights.”
Timothy Dalton
What pear-shaped stringed instrument from the lute family typically consists of between eight-12 strings, and has types like bowl backs and bluegrass?
Mandolin
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Who was the influential author known for her novels “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Go Set a Watchman”?
Harper Lee
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
What was the first “James Bond” film called?
“Dr. No” (1962)
What 18th-century Italian composer is probably best known for his “Four Seasons?”
Antonio Vivaldi
In 1947, which country gained its independence from British rule?
India
Who is the influential artist known for his unique style and works such as “The Persistence of Memory”?
Salvador Dalí