Music 2023
The number 1 song made by SZA on the album SOS.
What is Kill Bill?
SZA. “SZA - Kill Bill (Official Video).” Www.youtube.com, 10 Jan. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSRcC626prw.
This soccer player is famous for playing for the Argentinean National team and Inter Miami.
Who is Lionel Messi?
"Lionel Messi." Gale Biography Online Collection, Gale, 2023. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1650007812/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=2ffeebec. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
It's the most visited monument in the world and its located in Paris
What is the Eiffel Tower?
"The 32 Most Famous Landmarks in the World.” US News & World Report, 2024, travel.usnews.com/gallery/the-most-famous-landmarks-in-the-world?slide=2. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
This animals unique orange, black, and white stripe pattern helps them blend into the forests and grassy areas where they live and hunt.
What is a tiger?
“Tiger.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers, sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/tiger. Accessed 16 jan 2025
He was the first president of the United States and helped lead the fight in the American Revolution.
Who is George Washington?
"George Washington." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 2022. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1631006852/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=07cb90ab. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
The song was made by Central Cee and Dave in 2023 and it was also a top hit of UK rap.
What Is Sprinter ?
“Who Produced “Sprinter” by Dave & Central Cee?” Genius, 2025, genius.com/Dave-and-central-cee-sprinter-lyrics/q/producer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
This sport was invented by a Springfield college instructor in 1891.
What is Basketball?
Cooper, Mary-Beth. “Where Basketball Was Invented: The History of Basketball | Springfield College.” Springfield.edu, 2024, springfield.edu/about/birthplace-of-basketball.
This famous Chinese landmark has four separate walls rather than one long wall.
What is the Great Wall of China?
"The Great Wall of China." Science and Its Times, edited by Neil Schlager and Josh Lauer, vol. 1, Gale, 2001. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CV2643450045/GPS?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=7c988ff3. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
This animal resembles a raccoon because of its ringed tail and mask-like face. It's named for the soft, dense red fur that covers even the soles of its feet, keeping it warm in the forests of its Himalayan habitat.
What is a red panda?
“Red Panda | Franklin Park Zoo.” Www.zoonewengland.org, www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/our-animals/mammals/red-panda/. Accessed 16 jan 2025
He is the current president of Russia.
Who is Vladimir Putin
"Vladimir Putin." Newsmakers, Gale, 2023. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1618002986/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=7560966c. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
This artist wrote the popular song “Get Him Back!” and has only made two albums.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
Rania Aniftos. “Best Songs of 2023.” Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023, www.billboard.com/lists/best-songs-2023/peggy-gou-it-goes-like-nanana/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
This is America’s most popular sport and when they play there are 22 players on the field.
What is Football?
“What Are the 5 Most Popular Sports in the USA? | STATSCORE.” Statscore, www.statscore.com/market-research/what-are-the-5-most-popular-sports-in-the-usa/.
Since 1886 this landmark has been a symbol of New York Harbor. It was given as a gift from the people of France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
"Statue of Liberty National Monument." The World Almanac and Book of Facts, World Almanac Books, 2002, p. 1332. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A84250077/GPS?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=09286ba4. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
This animal is known to have nine lives
This Nobel winner is one of the most well known nuns in the world.
Who is Mother Teresa?
"Mother Teresa." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1631006438/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=7d6db3e4. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
This artist made a song from a breakup claiming to be able to make herself happy without anyone's help. Creating this verse in the song “I can buy myself flowers”
Who is Miley Cyrus?
Rania Aniftos. “Best Songs of 2023.” Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023, www.billboard.com/lists/best-songs-2023/doja-cat-agora-hills/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
This famous soccer player plays for France and Real Madrid. He was born on Dec 20, 1998.
Who is Kylian Mbappe?
“Kylian Mbappé Stats | FBref.com.” FBref.com, 2000, fbref.com/en/players/42fd9c7f/Kylian-Mbappe.Accessed Jan 16, 2025
This landmark was the greatest Roman amphitheater of ancient times. Located in Rome, it became a symbol of Roman power, grandeur, and violence.
What is the Colosseum?
"Colosseum." Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students, edited by Carroll Moulton, vol. 1, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998, pp. 158-159. Gale In Context: World History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX2897200112/WHIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-WHIC&xid=e7d40812. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
This animal has special glands in their tongues that can get rid of excess salt. That allows them to live in saltwater habitats, like mangrove swamps. This animal is also the only species of crocodile standing at only 5 feet long.
What is an african dwarf crocodile?
African Dwarf Crocodile.” San Diego Zoo Kids, sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/african-dwarf-crocodile. Accessed 16 jan 2025
The queen of France during the start of the French Revolution, who was famous for her quote “Let them eat cake”
Who was Marie Antoinette?
"Marie-Antoinette." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 22 Aug. 2024. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Fschool.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Fhigh%2Farticle%2FMarie-Antoinette%2F50913&ebboatid=9264862. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
This 2023 song is a collaboration by Shakira and Karol G
What is TQG?
Lopez, Julyssa. “Shakira and Karol G Combine Their Star Power on “TQG.”” Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2023, www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/shakira-and-karol-g-tqm-collaboration-1234685759/. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
This la liga soccer team has many famous players such as Vinicius Jr, Bellingham, and Modrich.
Who is Real Madrid?
“Real Madrid Stats, La Liga.” FBref.com, fbref.com/en/squads/53a2f082/Real-Madrid-Stats.Accessed Jan 16, 2025
This ancient temple is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
What is Angkor wat?
“The 32 Most Famous Landmarks in the World.” US News & World Report, 2024, travel.usnews.com/gallery/the-most-famous-landmarks-in-the-world?slide=2. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
This animal can grow up to 30 feet in length and weigh up to 550 lbs. This animal holds the record for the heaviest snake in the world. This animal is also an excellent swimmer and since their eyes and nostrils are on top of their head they can keep their body hidden when waiting for prey.
What is an anaconda?
“Anaconda.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers, sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/anaconda. Date accessed 30 jan 2025
the leader of France from 1804 to 1814 and is regarded as one of the best generals in history
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
"Napoleon I." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 8 Jan. 2025. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Fschool.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Fhigh%2Farticle%2FNapoleon-I%2F108752&ebboatid=9264862. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
Billie Eilish created this song for the barbie movie, singing ”and I don't know how to feel”
What is "What was I made for?"
Rania Aniftos. “Best Songs of 2023.” Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023, www.billboard.com/lists/best-songs-2023/doja-cat-agora-hills/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
This basketball team has 28 Playoff appearances, they have won 3 ABA championships, and they are located in Indianapolis.
Who are the Indiana Pacers?
“Indiana Pacers Historical Statistics and All-Time Top Leaders.” Basketball-Reference.com, www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/.Accessed Jan 16, 2025
The plan to build this Australian landmark started in the late 1940s. It was designed by Architect Jorn Utzon who later left Australia and the project in the year 1966. He never returned to see the finished building.
What is the Sydney Opera House?
Staples, David. "Significant Modern Theatres: Sydney Opera House: The result of a design competition, the most iconic venue in the world required an extra 10 years and 29 times its original budget with its architect leaving the country well before the building's completion." TD&T [Theatre Design & Technology], vol. 55, no. 1, winter 2019, pp. 22+. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A583693853/GPS?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=8d90d752. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
This woodland bird with a 9 foot wingspan eats rotten meat. And is native to North America. This bird is nicknamed the thunderbird.
What is the California condor?
“California Condor.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers, sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/california-condor. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
This British prime minister only lasted 44 days before announcing her resignation, becoming the record-holder for shortest amount of time in office
Who is Liz Truss?
Sands, Leo, and Adela Suliman. "Why Liz Truss resigned as U.K. prime minister: A guide to the chaos." Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A723446729/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=2e6ef54f. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
Gaining her perspective on life, Miley Cyrus wrote this song about her youth.
What is “Used To Be Young”?
Rania Aniftos. “Best Songs of 2023.” Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023, www.billboard.com/lists/best-songs-2023/peggy-gou-it-goes-like-nanana/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
This sport was banned in Scotland in 1457.
What is golf?
Khan, Hassan Ullah. “45+ Interesting Facts about Sports That You Never Would’ve Known | Leverage Edu.” Leverage Edu, Aug. 2024, leverageedu.com/discover/general-knowledge/interesting-facts-about-sports/
This landmark is located in northern India and was built between 1631 and 1653 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahanas as a tomb for his wife.
What is the Taj Mahal?
"Taj Mahal Facade Carving Detail with Chips." Environmental Issues: Essential Primary Sources, edited by Brenda Wilmoth Lerner and K. Lee Lerner, Gale, 2006, pp. 402-404. Gale In Context: World History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3456400149/WHIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-WHIC&xid=0d673184. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
This beautiful insect can taste with its feet.
What are a butterflies?
Hadley,Debbie. “10 Fascinating Facts about Butterflies.” ThoughtCo, 2018, www.thoughtco.com/fascinating-facts-about-butterflies-1968171.
The current Supreme Leader of North Korea, this man is the son of Kim Jong-Il.
Who is Kim Jong-un?
"Kim Jong-un." Gale Biography Online Collection, Gale, 2024. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1650006532/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=8f0d0b40. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
This K-pop group sings a popular song, “Cupid”.
Who are Fifty Fifty?
Rania Aniftos. “Best Songs of 2023.” Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023, www.billboard.com/lists/best-songs-2023/peggy-gou-it-goes-like-nanana/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
This baseball player plays centerfield for the Los Angeles Angels, and was born on August 7th 1991.
Who is Mike Trout?
Baseball Reference. “Mike Trout Stats | Baseball-Reference.com.” Baseball-Reference.com, 2009, www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/troutmi01.shtml.Accessed Jan 16, 2025
This landmark was built for the ninth ruler of the Incas, Parachuti. This landmark was probably occupied between 1420 and 1530.
What is Maccu Picchu?
"How old is Machu Picchu? The dead whisper a hint." Nature, vol. 596, no. 7871, 12 Aug. 2021, p. 167. Gale In Context: Science, dx.doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-02126-0. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
A group of these animals is called a raft in the water but on land there a waddle.
What is a penguin?
“10 Cool Facts about Penguins.” City of Albuquerque, www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/news/10-cool-facts-about-penguins.
This Ukrainian president was a sitcom actor who, with no political background, became president of his country in 2019.
Who is Volodymyr Zelensky?
"Volodymyr Zelenskyy." Newsmakers, Gale, 2024. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1618007034/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=3e2ff67d. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.