Science & Technology
This fundamental particle has a negative charge and orbits the nucleus of an atom.
Electron
In "1984" by George Orwell, what is the slogan of the Party that is prominently displayed throughout the novel?
"Big Brother is watching you"
In what film does Leonardo DiCaprio's character say, "I'm the king of the world!"?
Titanic
What is the largest country by land area in the world?
Russia
In 1492, who sailed the ocean blue and discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
Named after a scientist, this law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when temperature is held constant.
Boyle's Law
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Who directed the 1975 thriller "Jaws," often considered the first summer blockbuster?
Steven Spielberg
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
What ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza?
Ancient Egyptian civilization
This famous equation, E=mc^2, relates energy (E) to mass (m) and the speed of light (c). Who formulated it?
Albert Einstein
This American author wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird," a novel set in the Southern United States during the 1930s.
Harper Lee
This animated movie features a lion cub named Simba who becomes king of the Pride Lands.
The Lion King
This African river is the longest in the world, flowing northward through multiple countries.
Nile River
This 19th-century British monarch reigned for over 63 years, making her the longest-reigning British monarch until Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her.
Queen Victoria
What term describes a hypothetical point in space-time where gravitational forces cause matter to be infinitely dense, such as at the center of a black hole?
Singularity
Which epic poem, attributed to Homer, recounts the adventures of Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War?
Odyssey
hich sci-fi film series features characters named Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Princess Leia?
Star Wars
What is the highest mountain peak in the world, located in the Himalayas?
Mount Everest
Which European city was divided by a famous wall from 1961 to 1989?
Berlin
This branch of mathematics studies the relationships between side lengths and angles of triangles.
Trigonometry
This Russian novelist wrote "Crime and Punishment," a psychological novel that explores the moral dilemmas of a young man in St. Petersburg.
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Who directed the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction," known for its nonlinear storyline and eclectic dialogue?
Quentin Tarantino
Which U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
Florida
What event in 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille