Music 2023
This song by FIFTY FIFTY was named TikTok’s top song of 2023
What is Cupid by FIFTY FIFTY
Bowenbank, Starr. “FIFTY FIFTY’s “Cupid” Named TikTok’s Top Song of 2023.” Billboard, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023, www.billboard.com/music/music-news/fifty-fifty-cupid-tiktok-top-song-2023-1235544791/. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
This is the street the White House is on.
What is Pennsylvania Ave?
“Where Is the White House?” Clintonwhitehouse4.Archives.gov, clintonwhitehouse4.archives.gov/WH/kids/html/where.html.
This former NBA player has a shoe brand that is named after himself which is very successful which is owned by Nike.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Better, Adam. “The History of the Jordan Brand.” Shoe Palace, 11 June 2022, www.shoepalace.com/blogs/all/the-history-of-the-jordan-brand.
This is a big cat with a big pride
What is a lion?
"Lion." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 June. 2024. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Fschool.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Fhigh%2Farticle%2Flion%2F48425&ebboatid=9264862. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
This president was the oldest president to take office.
Who is Joe Biden?
Navarre, Brianna. “The 10 Oldest U.S. Presidents.” US News & World Report, U.S. News & World Report, 2024, www.usnews.com/news/slideshows/the-10-oldest-presidents.
This song caused an earthquake at Circus Maximus in Rome
What is Fein by Travis Scott?
Trapp, Malcolm. “Travis Scott Explains Why He Performed “FE!N” 10 Times in a Row.” Rap-Up, 2017, www.rap-up.com/article/2023/12/22/travis-scott-explains-why-he-performed-fein-10-times-in-a-row. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
Known for its unbique color, it is the most photographed bridge in the world
What is the Golden Gate Bridge?
"Golden Gate Bridge." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2020. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Fschool.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Fhigh%2Farticle%2FGolden-Gate-Bridge%2F37238&ebboatid=9265928. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
This NFL team was able to overcome the biggest points deficit to comeback and win in the Superbowl.
Who are the Patriots?
“RochesterFirst.” RochesterFirst, 21 Jan. 2025, www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/sports-illustrated/d82daa42/the-biggest-comebacks-in-super-bowl-history/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
This animal is the largest living primate.
What is a gorilla?
“Western Lowland Gorilla | Franklin Park Zoo.” Www.zoonewengland.org, www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/our-animals/mammals/primates/western-lowland-gorilla/.
Before his political career, this world leader was best known as a reality-show celebrity and real estate mogul. He was recognized for the casinos and skyscrapers that once bore his name and made him rich. In June 2015, this US president announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election.
Who is Donald Trump?
"Donald Trump." Newsmakers, Gale, 2024. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1618000623/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=dcd24798. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
This artist's real name is Jacques Webster Jr.
Who is Travis Scott?
“What Is Travis Scott’s Real Name?” Capital XTRA, 13 Nov. 2018, www.capitalxtra.com/features/lists/travis-scott-facts/real-name/.
This landmark is an isolated island 2,200 miles west of Chile in the Pacific Ocean with giant heads
What is Easter island?
“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=12. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
This is the center of the target in archery and darts.
What is a bullseye?
wikiHow. “235 Sports Trivia Questions and Answers (for Kids & Adults!).” WikiHow, 18 Nov. 2024, www.wikihow.com/Sports-Trivia-Questions. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
This animal is the largest living species of shark
What is a whale shark?
“What Is the Biggest Shark? A Chart Shows the Diversity of Shark Sizes.” Smithsonian Ocean, 18 May 2018, ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/what-biggest-shark-chart-shows-diversity-shark-sizes.
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 song was the 2nd ranked popular song in 2023 by Miley Cyrus
What is “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus?
“The 10 Biggest Songs in the U.S. In 2023.” Forbes, 10 Jan. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/01/10/these-were-the-10-biggest-songs-in-the-us-in-2023/.
This is the tallest building in America
What is the One World Trade Center?
“List of Tallest Buildings in the United States.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Nov. 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_the_United_States.
This difficult run is 26.2 miles long.
What is the marathon?
Austin, Daryl. “How Long Does It Take the Average Person to Run a Marathon? Experts Break It Down.” Yahoo Sports, 11 Sept. 2024, sports.yahoo.com/long-does-average-runner-complete-025956996.html?guccounter=1. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
This is when the whales leap from the water before landing with a tremendous splash.
What is a breach?
“Humpback Whale Facts! - National Geographic Kids.” National Geographic Kids, 5 Sept. 2024, www.natgeokids.com/ie/discover/animals/sea-life/humpback-song/. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
This world leader is a Russian politician who has served as president of Russia since 2012. Formerly an agent of the Soviet intelligence agency the KGB during the Cold War era.
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 24 Jan. 2025.
This music streaming service is the most used and popular by far.
What is Spotify?
Walfish, Gregory. “The Best Music Streaming Platforms Right Now.” Xposuremusic.com, 2024, info.xposuremusic.com/article/the-best-music-streaming-platforms-right-now
This landmark is nicknamed the Smoke that thunders and is in Africa
What is Victoria Falls?
“The 32 Most Famous Landmarks in the World.” 2024. US News & World Report. 2024. https://travel.usnews.com/gallery/the-most-famous-landmarks-in-the-world?slide=17.
This was the 1st tier team in La Liga in 2023-2024.
What is Real Madrid?
“Real Madrid Stats, La Liga.” FBref.com, fbref.com/en/squads/53a2f082/Real-Madrid-Stats.
This animal is a mix of zebra and deer
What is a okapi?
“Britannica School.” School.eb.com, "Okapi." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 22 Nov. 2024. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Fschool.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Fhigh%2Farticle%2Fokapi%2F56902&ebboatid=9264862. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
This world leader was the oldest child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip and was the heir apparent to the British throne for decades while his mother was entrenched in her position.
Who is King Charles lll?
"Charles III, King of the United Kingdom." Newsmakers, Gale, 2024. Gale In Context: Biography, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1618000397/BIC?u=mlin_m_linprk&sid=bookmark-BIC&xid=141a7a4e. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
This was Central Cee’s best song in 2023, and was the #2 Streamed songs on spotify
What is Sprinter, featuring DAVE?
Nast, Condé. “In 2023, “Sprinter” Was the UK’s Biggest and Best Export.” British GQ, 19 Dec. 2023, www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best-song-of-2023-sprinter-dave-central-cee
This landmark stretches 277 miles and is 1 mile deep.
What is the Grand Canyon?
“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=32. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
This sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock to play.
What is badminton?
wikiHow. “235 Sports Trivia Questions and Answers (for Kids & Adults!).” WikiHow, 18 Nov. 2024, www.wikihow.com/Sports-Trivia-Questions. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
Did you know that when this bird is born, it isn’t pink at all? In fact it’s a dull grey colour. The familiar pink colour comes from their diet.
What is a flamingo?
“Flamingo – Fun Facts & Information for Kids.” Folly Farm, www.folly-farm.co.uk/zoo/meet-the-zoo-animals/chilean-flamingo/.
This was the second ruler of North Korea from the Kim Joung family.
Who is Kim Jong-Il?
Hoban, Brennan. “Kim Jong-Un’s Mysterious Family Tree.” Brookings, 26 Feb. 2018, www.brookings.edu/articles/kim-jong-uns-mysterious-family-tree/.
This song was the first African artist-produced song to reach over one billion streams on spotify.
What is Calm Down?
“Calm Down.” Spotify, 10 Feb. 2022, open.spotify.com/track/6hgoYQDUcPyCz7LcTUHKxa. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025
This building was built by the fifth Mughal emperor to hold his wife's tomb.
What is the Taj Mahal?
“Taj Mahal Facts for Kids.” 7 December 2024.Kids.kiddle.co, kids.kiddle.co/Taj_Mahal.
This player has the most career touchdowns in the nfl.
Who is Jerry Rice?
“NFL All-Time Touchdowns Leaders - National Football League - ESPN.” ESPN.com, www.espn.com/nfl/history/leaders.
This animals 6-foot-long neck weighs about 600 pounds. The legs of it are also 6 feet long.
What is a giraffe?
“Giraffe.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers, 2025, sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/giraffe?keys=giraffe%5C. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
This world leader was the first Roman emperor. He followed the republic, which had been finally destroyed by the dictatorship of Julius Caesar, his great-uncle and adoptive father.
What is Augustus?
Grant, Michael. "Augustus". Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Jan. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Augustus-Roman-emperor. Accessed 31 January 2025.
In 2023 this artist was sentenced to 10 years in prison after shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Who is Tory Lanez?
Tsioulcas, Anastasia, and Chloe Veltman. “Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years for Megan Thee Stallion Shooting.” NPR, 8 Aug. 2023, www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1181702809/tory-lanez-megan-thee-stallion.
At 1,053 feet tall, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world. It was built to resemble the billowing sail of a dhow, a type of Arabian boat, and is located on an artificial island.
What is the Burj al Arab?
"Burj al-ʿArab." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 13 Oct. 2023. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Fschool.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Fhigh%2Farticle%2FBurj-al-%25CA%25BFArab%2F638545&ebboatid=9264862. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
The diameter of a basketball rim in inches
What is 18?
Marangi, Martina. “Rim Height and Court Dimensions in the NBA.” Dunkest.com, Dunkest, 27 Nov. 2024, www.dunkest.com/en/nba/news/58065/rim-height-and-court-dimensions-nba.
This animal is known as “Hydrochoerus” , otherwise water hog.
What is a capybara?
“Capybara.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers, sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/capybara.
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.