American History
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What Shakespearean tragedy features the characters Romeo and Juliet?
"Romeo and Juliet"
What ancient civilization is known for building the Great Pyramids of Giza?
the Egyptians
What song by The Weeknd became a massive hit in 2020, spending several weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Blinding Lights"
In the Disney-Pixar film "Up," what type of bird does Carl Fredricksen and Russell encounter on their adventure?
a Kevin
What was the outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln?
It declared that all enslaved people in Confederate states were to be set free.
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?
J.K. Rowling
Who is the Italian explorer credited with discovering America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Which artist released the album "Evermore" in 2020, a follow-up to her critically acclaimed album "Folklore"?
Taylor Swift
In Disney's "Aladdin," what does the Genie turn into when Aladdin wishes to set him free?
a human
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who wrote the play "A Midsummer Nights Dream"?
William Shakespeare
Who painted the Mona Lisa during the Italian Renaissance?
Leonardo da Vinci
This South Korean boy band released their English-language single "Dynamite" in 2020, which became a global sensation.
BTS
What 1996 Disney animated film features a character named Quasimodo who lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral?
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
What was the significance of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It granted women the right to vote.
Which famous children's book features a young girl named Alice who falls into a fantastical world through a rabbit hole?
book + author
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll
Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from Great Britain?
the Declaration of Independence
In 2021, this rapper and singer teamed up with Cardi B for the chart-topping hit "Up."
Fat Joe
In Disney's "The Little Mermaid," what is the name of Ariel's father, the ruler of the underwater kingdom?
King Triton
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who wrote the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the TV series "Game of Thrones"?
George R.R. Martin
What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?
the Mongol Empire
This British singer-songwriter released her debut album "Collapsed in Sunbeams" in 2021 and won the Mercury Prize.
Arlo Parks
Who provided the voice for the character Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" and its sequel "Frozen II"?
Idina Menzel