Protestant Reformation
What was the name of the document that Martin Luther posted on church doors, sparking the Protestant Reformation?
95 Theses
Who is considered to be the best example of an absolute monarch, also known as the "Sun King?" What country did he rule?
King Louis XIV of France
Often regarded as the "richest man in history," this Malian king completed the Hajj to Mecca in 1324.
Mansa Musa
Name one actor that has played Spiderman in a live action film.
Toby Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland
Traditionally sold in a purple bag, this popular snack brand offers other flavors, including "Chili Lime" and "Blue Heat."
Takis
What was the name of the emergency meeting called by the Pope to plan the Counter Reformation and stop the spread of Protestant ideas?
Council of Trent
What were the main goals of Peter the Great as the Tsar of Russia?
To modernize and westernize Russia
Name one of the two classical empires in India. These empires had massive developments in math, science, and technology.
Maurya & Gupta Empires
Who is the starting point guard for the New York Knicks (2026)?
Jalen Brunson
What is the name of the fictional town where the hit television show "Stranger Things" (2016) takes place?
Hawkins, Indiana
Why did King Henry VIII of England leave Catholicism and create the Anglican Church?
The Pope refused to recognize Henry VIII's divorce of his wife
Who is considered to be the savior of France during the Hundred Years' War? What happened to this person?
Joan of Arc. She was eventually captured by the English and burned at the stake after leading France's armies to major victories.
Which ancient civilization was known as the "Mother Culture" to other Mesoamerican civilizations?
The Olmec
Which two city-states fought each other in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
This 2006 Pixar film features characters such as Doc Hudson and Strip Weathers
Cars
Which Protestant denomination, originating in Switzerland, believes in "predestination?"
Calvinism
What was the name of the "Lord Protector," who ruled as a military dictator in England after the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell
What was the name of the Mongol-controlled dynasty in China?
Yuan Dynasty
Ewan McGregor played this character in the 2005 film, "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"
Obi-Wan Kenobi
This wild animal is considered to be the deadliest non-human mammal in the world, killing an estimated 500 to 3,000 people per year in Africa.
Hippopotamus
The Thirty Years' War began in this estate of the Holy Roman Empire, which is located in the present-day Czech Republic.
Bohemia
What nation-state won its independence from Spain after the Eighty Years' War?
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
What is the name of the Aztec ruler who was held captive by Hernan Cortes during the Spanish Conquest of Mexico?
Moctezuma II
Dr. Pepper is famously crafted by blending how many flavors?
23
This artist's third studio album, titled "Teenage Dream" (2010) topped the charts in 6 countries, including the United States and United Kingdom.
Katy Perry