Singers/Musicians
This singer sailed to commercial success in the mid-1970s singing wholesome songs about simple country living. He is most known for his sweet voice and singing about beautiful places, like mountains and rivers. His songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Rocky Mountain High" have become anthems for nature lovers and have brought awareness to environment and our planet.
John Denver.
Name the presidents that are on Mount Rushmore.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Name the 5 Great Lakes.
Superior
Michigan
Huron
Erie
Ontario
This 1964 film features a magical nanny.
Mary Poppins.
This is the world's largest ancient amphitheater that could seat approximately 50,000 spectators who would come to watch events like gladiatorial combats.
Colosseum of Ancient Rome.
This singer was born in New Jersey and was the only child of Italian immigrants. After his time with the Rat Pack, he became a solo act, and starred in numerous films. He had three children and was married four times. By the end of his life, he became one of the most famous and influential musical artists of the 20th century.
Frank Sinatra.
How many U.S. presidents have been assassinated? Name them.
4.
Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, John F. Kennedy
Name the country that is the largest producer of coffee.
Brazil.
Who won an Academy Award for a lead role in the movie Roman Holiday?
Audrey Hepburn.
Work on this famous landmark started on January 5, 1933. The distinct color is called "International Orange", chosen because it fits the natural landscape and stays visible in the heavy fog.
The Golden Gate Bridge.
This singer was born in Liverpool and taught himself to play the piano, trumpet, and guitar by ear rather than taking strict lessons. In the 60s, he became a part of a four person band that became the most popular in the world causing a craze called "Beatlemania". Their song "Yesterday", is recognized as the most covered song in history.
Paul McCartney.
This person was South Africa's first democratically elected president, serving from 1994 to 1999. He spent 27 years in prison for anti-apartheid activism.
Nelson Mandela.
This country is shaped like a boot and is at the heart of the Catholic church. Throughout history, this country's art, architecture, and culture have had an influence around the world. Its famed painters include Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Italy.
This movie features a rivalry between the Sharks and the Jets.
West Side Story.
This is a famous 15th-century Inca citadel perched on a high mountain ridge in the Andes of Peru.
Machu Picchu.
This singer was an iconic American singer, actor, and civil rights activist. He popularized Caribbean folk music globally, and became television's first Black producer, winning an Emmy Award. He starred in major films and was well known for his humanitarian work. He is also known as the "King of Calypso".
Harry Belafonte.
This famous female scientist discovered the elements radium and polonium, winning Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry.
Marie Curie.
This U.S. state has rich soil that is considered one of its most important natural resources, producing sugarcane, pineapples, coffee, macadamia nuts, and flowers. Tourism is considered to be the leading source of income. The 44th president of the United States was born here.
Hawaii.
He was the first African-American to win an Academy Award in 1964.
Sidney Poitier.
This landmark is one of the most-photographed buildings in the world due to the unique roof which looks like gleaming white sails. In 1954 it got approval to be used as a music facility and hosts symphony concerts, choir performances, and popular music shows.
The Sydney Opera House.
This singer was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised primarily in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was the first non-British artist signed to the Beatles' label, Apple Records, releasing his self-titled debut album in 1968. He has sold more than 100 million albums world wide and is credited with helping shape the modern acoustic folk-pop genre and influencing generations of musicians.
James Taylor.
This historic event happened on July 20, 1969.
Apollo 11 landing and Neil Armstrong walking on the moon.
This country is made up of over 7,000 islands. During the colonial era, these islands endured over 300 years of Spanish rule and a period under U.S. administration before achieving full independence in 1946. The capital city is Manila and the currency of this country is the peso.
Philippines.
This film used toxic snow made of industrial-grade asbestos, and a lion suit that weighed over 50 pounds and was made from real lion pelts. The main actress was known for her ruby red slippers, and only earned $500 a week while male co-stars and animals made significantly more. Name the film and the year it premiered in the theater.
The Wizard of Oz; 1939.
This landmark has an observation deck that provides 360 degree panoramic views of the city, the bay, and the surrounding bridges. It was built using a financial gift from Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who was a wealthy eccentric that loved San Francisco and had a deep passion for the city's volunteer firefighters.
Coit Tower.