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Thomas Jefferson was influenced by this philosopher when he wrote "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness".

Who is John Locke?

100

This director is known for his work on Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Schindler's List, making him one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Who is Steven Spielberg?

100

This rapper, known for his debut album Astroworld and hits like "SICKO MODE," is also the founder of the music festival Astroworld.

Who is Travis Scott?

100

This founding father and inventor, known for flying a kite in a storm, lived in Philadelphia during his time in the Continental Congress.

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

100

In this novel by George Orwell, the government is led by Big Brother and uses surveillance, propaganda, and psychological manipulation to maintain control.

What is 1984?

200

This man was the first emperor of Rome.

Who is Augustus?

200

Known for his signature suspenseful filmmaking style, this director's works include Psycho, Rear Window, and The Birds.

Who is Alfred Hitchcock?

200

This artist’s 2020 album Future Nostalgia featured hit singles like "Don’t Start Now" and "Levitating," blending disco and pop sounds.

Who is Dua Lipa?

200

This actor was "born and raised" in West Philadelphia.

Who is Will Smith?

200

This concept describes the rate of change of a function’s output with respect to its input and is symbolized by f′(x).

What is the derivative?

300

This transcendentalist writer and philosopher believed in self-reliance, living in the present moment, and trusting ones' self to guide them. 

Who is Ralph Waldo Emerson?

300

This actor, known for black and white films, donned a mustache and bowler hat.

Who is Charlie Chapin?

300

This British rock band, led by Mick Jagger, is one of the best-selling musical artists in history, known for hits like "Start Me Up" and "Paint It Black."

Who are The Rolling Stones?

300

One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. this graduate of Roman Catholic High School set numerous records for the Indianapolis Colts.

Who is Marvin Harrison?

300

This principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

What is the first law of thermodynamics?

400

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless.

What is Nihilism?

400

This actor, who was on the original cast of SNL, starred in classic films such as Fletch and Caddy Shack.

Who is Chevy (Cornelius) Chase?

400

Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jarobi White were members of this American hip hop group. 

Who are A Tribe Called Quest?

400

This food is a fried meat and cornmeal breakfast loaf, brought to Philadelphia by German and Amish immigrants.

What is scrapple?
400

She was the first American woman in space.

Who is Sally Ride?

500

The muckrakers were writers who exposed corruption in business and government. This agency was created as a result of The Jungle.

What is the FDA? 

500

In this 1996 film, this actor says the famous line, “You can’t handle the truth!” during a courtroom scene.

Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men.

500

Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie, and these other two names are members of The Jackson 5.

Who are Tito and Michael?

500

This is the direction that the William Penn statue faces.

What is Northeast?

500

This produces the majority of the breathable air on earth.

What is the ocean?

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