United States History
Sports and Games
Pop Culture ABC's
Miscellaneous Music
Quotable Movies and TV Shows
100
Issued on January 1, 1863, this famous US Presidential decree declared that all slaves within the Confederate states "shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free."
Emancipation Proclamation
100
Won by Brazil five times, the most of any nation, this global football tournament has been held every four years since 1930 (except during WWII).
The World Cup
100
A classical trickster character who boasts a Brooklyn accent and a flippant attitude, this rabbit has appeared in more films and cartoons than any other animated character in history.
Bugs Bunny
100
With historical roots in West Africa, this pluckable string instrument became a staple of Appalachian folk music and country-music genres, like bluegrass.
Banjo
100
In this movie, Don Vito Corleone uttered the veiled threat, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
The Godfather
200
On December 16, 1773, in defiance of the recently passed Tea Act, American patriots dumped 342 chests of tea into a Massachusetts Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
200
Originating in New Orleans some time between 1810 and 1825, this card game derived from another popular bluffing game called Brag.
Poker
200
With conceptual reboots such as Wednesday (2022), this titular family made their debut in 1964-66 in a TV show that popularized their iconic theme song and finger snap.
The Addams Family
200
Though a talented singer and songwriter, Louis Armstrong predominantly played this instrument.
Bonus points if you can name his second instrument!
Trumpet
Cornet
200
"Keep absolutely still. Its vision is based on movement," an incorrect evaluation of a T-Rex's vision capabilities.
Jurassic Park
300
With the catchy phrase "I like Ike," this decorated war veteran, who served as supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, was elected President in 1952.
Extra 100 points if you can name his Vice-President, who was later elected president in 1968.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
300
Standing 7 feet 1 inch tall, this NBA legend holds 72 records, including a 50.4 points per game average in the 1961-62 season, grabbing 55 rebounds in a single game, and scoring 100 points against the New York Knicks in 1962.
Wilt Chamberlain
300
Founded in 1972, this consumer video game company pioneered the home console industry with its first commercial success, Pong.
Atari
300
Held at the famous Wembley Stadium in London on July 13, 1985, this landmark benefit concert was organized to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia and was headlined by music legends like Queen, U2, David Bowie, and The Who.
Live Aid
300
"I'M READY, I'M READY, I'M READY, I'M READY..." echoed across the ocean floor.
SpongeBob SquarePants
400
Pioneering the business strategy known as vertical integration, this industrialist established a vast monopoly over the steel industry in the 1890s, which made him the richest person in the world, before donating 90% of his wealth to charitable causes.
Andrew Carnegie
400
The game known as Jeu De Paume, first played in 13th-Century France, is a direct ancestor to this modern sport.
Tennis
400
Originally a Founding Father and Revolutionary War hero who advocated for a decentralized system of government (a la Anti-Federalism), this national icon has been revamped in recent pop culture in the musical Hamilton.
Aaron Burr
400
Our modern musical scales and modes chiefly descend from this ancient civilization.
Extra 100 points if you can name the person who discovered and popularized the concept known as the perfect fifth (hint: a 3:2 ratio).
Greece
Pythagoras
400
This character is the first to utter the famous line, "Winter is Coming," in the series premier of the hit TV show, Game of Thrones.
Extra 100 points if you can provide the actress' (or actor's) name.
Eddard (Ned) Stark
Sean Bean
500
Appearing across the Super Mario Video Game Universe since 1988, this in-game mini boss acts like a guard dog that lunges if you get too close.
Chain Chomp