Hamilton Wasn't President and Neither Was I
Where in the World Did this Happen?
Literary History
Compose Yourself
State of Mind
100

This founding father is known for his many scientific discoveries and inventions such as the lightning rod and bifocals.  

Benjamin Franklin

100

Neil Armstrong took the historical first steps here

The moon

100

"Little Women" was published in 1869.  What war is the backdrop of the first part of this novel?

The Civil War

100

This Italian baroque composer is most well known for this "seasonal" composition

The Four Seasons "Spring" 1st mvt by Vivaldi

100

Name all of Georgia's historical capitals (and current capital)

Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, & Atlanta

200

Known as America's greatest inventor, this man is credited with developing devices in the fields of electric power, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures.  

Thomas Edison

200

The Titanic sank (as the crow flies) 1246 miles from this city, it's  scheduled final destination

New York City

200

"War and Peace" chronicles the invasion of Russia by what country?

France

200

The audience traditionally stands up when this oratorio is performed

Hallelujah Chorus by George Frideric Handel

200

The Northern Cardinal is the most popular state bird.  Name 3 of the 7 states that calls the cardinal its state bird.

Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, & West Virginia

300

This guy WAS president...of the Confederate States

Jefferson Davis

300

Featured in the film Hocus Pocus, this town is known for the witch trials of 1692 and 1693

Salem, MA

300

 The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak, tells the story of Liesel and her adopted family as they hide this in Nazi Germany.

A Jewish man

300

One of this composer's most famous pieces wasn't published until 40 years after his death

Beethoven's Fur Elise

300

The Oregon Trail isn't just a game that millenials get nostalgic about. Name 4 of the 6 states the trail ran through, including where it began and where it ended.

Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, & Oregon

400

Although he was known as "The King" he only ever ruled the airwaves of the 1950s and 60s

Elvis Presley

400

Ending World War I, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in this city

Paris, France

400

The original French title of this novel translates to "Our Lady of Paris."  The English title refers to a different character and the famous building he lives in.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

400

If they didn't play this during the wedding ceremony did it even really happen?

Pachelbel's Canon in D Major

400

Five states have hosted Olympic games.  Name 3 of the 5 states to do so.

Missouri, New York, California, Georgia, & Utah

500

In 1948, this man was declared the winner of the election by the Chicago Daily Tribune. Of course, Harry S. Truman was the actual winner.

Thomas Dewey

500

The United States Air Force dropped an atomic bomb on this city, making it the first to be targeted by a nuclear weapon

Hiroshima, Japan

500

Appearing in a novel shortly after the reunification of Italy, this character isn't always known for telling the truth, but the nose knows.

Pinocchio

500

This Russian composition is an American Independence Day staple, cannons and all.

Pyotir Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture

500

In 2016, this state overtook California as the state location with the most feature films produced

Georgia

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