2023 Year In Review

Pop Culture

100

What was the name of Prince Harry's memoir published in January?

Spare

200

Which iconic artist performed at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game?

Dolly Parton

300

According to Spotify, which was the most globally streamed song of 2023?

Flowers - Miley Cyrus

400

Twitter was officially rebranded as X in which month?

April

500

What became the fastest-growing app in history by gaining over 100 million users in less than one week in 2023?

Threads

Sports

100

Which team won the 2023 NBA finals?

Denver Nuggets 

200

In the NFL, Super Bowl LVII saw the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona. What was the final score?

Chiefs 38 - 35 Eagles

300

Who won the NHL's Stanley Cup in 2023?

Vegas Golden Knights

400

Oklahoma's softball team won its third consecutive national title, finishing 61-1 and extending the longest winning streak in Division I history. How many straight games did the Sooners win?

53

500

Another big year of sport lies ahead with Euro 2024 in Germany and the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. Which new event will make its debut at the 2024 Olympics?

Breakdancing or "breaking"

Current Events

100

The search for a lost submersible watercraft with five people on board captured the world’s attention in June. The vessel was carrying the group to see the wreckage of which ship?

Titanic 

200

December 16, 2023, marked the 250th anniversary of which historic event?

The Boston Tea Party 

300

In 2023, which country overtook China as the country with the largest population in the world? 

India 

400

In April which country became the 31st country to join NATO?

Finland 

500

In February 2023, which two countries were hit by devastating earthquakes leaving more than 50,000 people dead?

Turkey & Syria 

TV & Movies

100

Which actor from the sitcom 'Friends' passed away on October 28, 2023?

Matthew Perry 

200

What was the highest grossing movie at the 2023 box office? 

Barbie

300

Which actor stars as Donkey Kong in The Super Marios Bros Movie? 

Seth Rogen

400

What was 2023's most-watched Netflix series?

The Night Agent 

500

Who played Ariel in the 2023 live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid'?

Halle Bailey

State Softball 2023

100

North Linn defeated Martensdale-St. Mary's in the Class 1A Championship. This was North Linn's _____ title in 5 years. 

3rd 

200

Which two Van Meter players scored for the Bulldogs in the Class 2A Championship game? 

Finley Netten & Beef Button 

300

Williamsburg only let up 1 run during their state tournament showcase. Which team was able to score against the Raiders? 

Albia 

400

Class 4A was the only class that did not have the #1 seed playing in the championship game. Which 2 seeds battled it out on Kruger Field during the Class 4A Championship? 

#7 Winterset vs #8 North Scott

500

Who was the captain of the 2023 5A All-Tournament Team? 

Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial