Prelim 2A
No, we're not talking about Gen Alpha's overpriced drinkware, but this trophy of the same name which is given annually to the champions of the National Hockey League.
What is The Stanley Cup?
The Buckeyes might take offense to this Gen Alpha term, used to describe something cringy or low-quality.
What is Ohio?
This term describes precipitation with a pH level of 5.5 or lower.
What is Acid Rain?
In March 2025, he stepped down as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada after 10 years.
Who is Justin Trudeau?
The Montagues and Capulets become the Jets and Sharks in this musical interpretation of Romeo and Juliet.
What is West Side Story?
Hoping to be remembered for his positive contributions that benefitted society rather than his invention of dynamite, this man established the annual awards ceremony bearing his name that recognizes people whose work brought "the greatest to benefit humankind."
Whos is Alfred Nobel?
You like Uggs, fairy lights, pumpkin spice, and other mainstream interests? Well according to Gen Z, you're this word.
What is Basic?
The Lion King gave us a modern, kid-friendly interpretation of this Shakespearian play about family loyalty and revenge.
What is Hamlet?
During a 1972 visit to Beijing, US President Richard Nixon met with this leader in hopes of restoring economic and diplomatic relations.
Who is Mao Zedong?
Amanda Bynes pretends to be her twin brother to play soccer at Illyria High School in this 2006 comedy about love and mistaken identity based on Twelfth Night.
What is She's the Man?
Reality imitated art for this comedian, who starred in a TV comedy as the President of Ukraine fighting political corruption from 2015-2019 before he was elected to do the job for real in 2019.
Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
On the visible light spectrum, this has the shortest wavelength.
What is Violet?
Find this element, originally known as "Kalium" at number 19 on the Periodic Table.
What is Potassium?
After serving 27 years in prison for leading anti-segregation movements, in 1994 he was elected as the first black President of South Africa, bringing about social and racial unity to the country following the end of Apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
Although this team has won the Commissioner's Trophy 7 times (more than any other team), they have not won it since 2009.
Who are The New York Yankees?
Perhaps Millennials' obsession with form-fitting jeans comes from this word, which meant "cool" or "awesome."
What is Tight?
You don't need a prescription for one of these that Gen X recommends you take to calm down.
What is a Chill Pill?
The journals of this scientist and inventor are stored in lead-lined boxes, and you have to wear protective gear and sign a waiver if you want to view them.
Who is Marie Curie?
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney played antagonists-turned-lovers Ben and Beatrice in this 2023 adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, set in Australia.
After winning Best New Artist at the 7th annual Grammys in 1965, this band would be nominated each of the next 6 years, but not again until the 39th and 67th events.
Who are The Beatles?