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Which revolution took place in France in 1789?
The French Revolution
What does the idiom "Break a leg" mean?
Answer: Good luck (often used before a performance or event).
Which football (soccer) player has won the most Ballon d’Or awards?
Answer: Lionel Messi (8 times).
Who played Iron Man in the Marvel movie series?
Answer: Robert Downey Jr.
Who performs the song "Shape of You"?
Answer: Ed Sheeran
Which famous general led his army across the Alps to attack Rome?
Hannibal
What does "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Which boxer is known as "The Greatest" and famously said, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"?
Answer: Muhammad Ali.
What movie does the phrase "I'll be back" sound like?
Response: The Terminator
What genre of music does Eminem perform in?
Answer: Hip-hop/rap
Which treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles (1919)
If someone "has a chip on their shoulder" what does it mean?
They are easily offended or always ready to argue.
Which NBA player holds the record for the most points scored in a single game?
Answer: Wilt Chamberlain (100 points in 1962)
Which movie won the Oscar for Best Film in 1997?
Answer: Titanic
Who was the "king of pop"?
Answer: Michael Jackson
Which dynasty ruled China during its Golden Age (7th-10th century)?
The Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD)
What does "Burning the midnight oil" mean?
Working late into the night.
Which country hosted the first-ever modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Answer: Greece (Athens).
Who directed the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
Answer: Peter Jackson
Which musical instrument is considered the "king" of the orchestra?
Response: The violin
Which 1453 event is considered the end of the Middle Ages?
The Fall of Constantinople
What does "Jumping on the bandwagon" mean?
Following a trend or doing something because it’s popular.
Which football club has never been relegated from its country’s top division since its founding?
Answer: Real Madrid
What is the name of Keanu Reeves' character in the movie "The Matrix"?
Answer: Neo
Name the German composer, the author of the Moonlight Sonata.
Answer: Ludwig van Beethoven