Geography/Landmarks
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What force keeps us firmly planted on the ground?
Gravity
What is a noun?
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Which film tells the story of a princess with magical, long hair who escapes a tower?
Tangled
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What major conflict was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the U.S.?
The Civil War
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Who wrote the famous play “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare
Which popular video game lets players build and explore vast blocky worlds?
Minecraft
What landmark stands as a symbol of freedom in the US?
The statue of Liberty
Which ancient Roman city was famously buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Pompeii
What is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
What do we call words that have opposite meanings?
Antonyms
Which music genre did Taylor Swift originally rise to fame in before transitioning to pop?
Country
What is the name of the ancient amphitheater located in the heart of Rome?
The Colosseum
Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the American Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Who is credited with inventing the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
What term describes the main character in a story?
Protagonist
Who is widely known as the “King of Pop” for his groundbreaking music and dance moves?
Michael Jackson
Which country is known as "Land of the rising sun"
Japan
Which famous document, largely drafted by Thomas Jefferson, declared the American colonies’ independence?
The Declaration of Independence
What invention allowed messages to be sent over long distances almost instantly before phones were a thing?
The telegraph
Who is the famous author of the “Harry Potter” series?
J.K. Rowling
What long-running animated series features a yellow family with a donut-loving dad?
The Simpsons