Leaders of the Pack
Mythology and Theology
Art and their Artists
Historical Battles
Cryptozoology
100
In 334 B.C. this "Great" guy led 35,000 Greeks into Persia
Who is Alexander the Great
100
This Egyptian God of the Afterlife is often depicted with the body of a man and the head of a jackal.
Who is Anubis
100
In 1911, this famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris and was missing for over two years before being recovered.
What is the Mona Lisa
100
Considered a turning point in the American Civil War, this battle in Pennsylvania involved General Lee's Confederate Army and General Meade's Union Army.
What is Gettysburg
100
This legendary sea creature is often depicted as a giant octopus or squid, known for attacking ships and inspiring tales of sea monsters.
What is a Kraken
200
In 1911, Roald Amundsen led 4 men, 4 sleds and 52 dogs to this spot that's far south, but not warm.
What is the South Pole
200
"_____" was the name of this ship, which carried Jason and his crew on their quest to steal the Golden Fleece in this story of Greek Mythos.
What is The Argo
200
"Starry Night" is a renowned painting by which Dutch Post-Impressionist artist, known for his vivid and emotional use of color?
Who is Vincent Van Gogh
200
Occurring in then Soviet Russia, this brutal and pivotal conflict during World War II claimed the lives of 1.2 million people.
What is The Battle of Stalingrad
200
The legend of the Thunderbird, a cryptid from Native American folklore, describes it as a massive bird capable of creating storms in this North American region.
What is the Pacific Northwest
300
Edmund Hillary got the glory, but John Hunt was the leader of the 1953 expedition that conquered this.
What is Mount Everest
300
This Greek Poet, Musician and Prophet lost everything he had worked for when, cast in doubt, he turned to look at the soul of his dead wife in an attempt to bring her back from the underworld.
Who is Orpheus
300
The "Sistine Chapel Ceiling" features a series of frescoes by this Renaissance master.
Who is Michaelangelo
300
In 1942, this naval battle between the United States and Japan in the Northern Pacific is widely considered to be one of the most important victories of World War 2.
What is the Battle of Midway
300
_____ is the name of the American explorer and journalist who popularized the term "Abominable Snowman" in the Western world in the 1920s while on an expedition to Mount Everest.
Who is Henry H. (Harry) Harrer?
400
On June 25, 1876, he led 210 soldiers into an attack on an Indian Village, and probably wished he hadn't.
Who is George Armstrong Custer
400
Loki is the parent to this "world serpent", who circles the earth biting his own tale in this Norse legend.
Who is Jörmungandr
400
"The Persistence of Memory" is a famous abstract painting featuring melting clocks in a barren desert landscape, painted by this famous Spanish Surrealist.
Who is Salvador Dalí
400
This battle in 1815, a decisive conflict between Napoleon Bonaparte's forces and the Duke of Wellington's coalition army, marked the end of France's Napoleonic Era.
What is the Battle of Waterloo
400
The creature known as El Chupacabra is famous for its alleged attacks on livestock, but its name reveals a unique characteristic. What does it mean in Spanish?
What is "Goat Sucker"
500
This African King invented the "Horns of the Buffalo" formation, allowing his armies to swiftly surround and overwhelm opposing forces with minimal casualties on both sides.
Who is Shaka Zulu
500
These twin brothers were saved by a she-wolf, and nursed back to health in this Roman story telling of the founding of Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus
500
Edward Hopper, an American Realist, became famous for this oil painting which is now housed and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago.
What is Nighthawks
500
Although unconfirmed, it is widely believed that the Library of Alexandria was razed to the ground during this major battle, in 48 BCE due to Caesar's inability to defend the city.
What is the Siege of Alexandria
500
This specific animal is often associated with Skinwalkers in Navajo folklore, accounting for over 60% of reported sightings.
What is the Coyote