Pop Culture
This artist is known for being the best-selling female recording artist of all time.
Madonna
How old is the passport program
2 years old
This famous sculptor, known for works like "David" and "The Sistine Chapel's ceiling," was a key figure of the Renaissance.
Michelangelo
What was the first country to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand
This Chicago skyscraper held the title of the tallest building in the world from 1973 to 1998.
The Willis Tower
This author wrote the 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird, which addresses issues of race and justice in the American South.
Harper Lee
In 1928, this scientist discovered penicillin, revolutionizing medicine and the treatment of bacterial infections.
Alexander Fleming
Which country has the world’s oldest flag?
Denmark
Fact: Denmark has the world’s oldest flag. It is believed to date back to the 13th century.
This Chicago street, often referred to as the “Magnificent Mile,” is known for its high-end shopping and historic architecture.
Michigan Avenue
This dystopian novel, published in 1949, features the totalitarian regime of Big Brother.
1984 by George Orwell
What was the second passport event in the 24/25 school year?
Chicago's Art Institute
This American singer, known for her powerful voice and hits like "Respect" and "Think," was called the "Queen of Soul.
Aretha Franklin
What is the world’s largest city by population?
Tokyo, Japan
This Chicago landmark is the home of the city's professional football team, the Chicago Bears
Soldier Field
This Swedish group was one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
ABBA
What was the highest attended passport event of the year?
123
Barani, Rudolph, and Randolph are all techniques used in which sport?
Trampolining
This South African leader was imprisoned for 27 years and later became the country’s first Black president in 1994.
Nelson Mandela
This Chicago-based sports team, founded in 1917, is known for its "Original Six" status in the NHL and has won multiple Stanley Cup championships
Chicago Blackhawks
This author created the world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, which are among the most popular fantasy novels of all time.
J.R.R. Tolkien
What soccer league is the Chicago Fire Soccer team play in?
The MLS
In Greek mythology, this hero is known for completing the Twelve Labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion
Hercules
What is the world’s largest island?
Greenland
This river is painted green as a part of Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The Chicago River