American History
Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
Which famous children's book features a young girl named Alice who falls into a fantastical world through a rabbit hole?
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll
Who painted the Mona Lisa during the Italian Renaissance?
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
What fundamental force of nature is responsible for the attraction between two objects with mass?
What is gravity?
In Mexican cuisine, what is the name for the spicy sauce made primarily from chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar?
What is salsa?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?
Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
Which event triggered World War I in 1914?
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
What is Au?
What is the Italian cheese often used in dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo and Caesar salad dressing?
What is Parmesan cheese?
Which U.S. state was the site of the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century?
Answer: California
What novel by George Orwell depicts a dystopian society under totalitarian rule and features the character Winston Smith?
"1984"
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who is Nikita Khrushchev?
What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element? Answer:
What is an atom?
What type of pasta, often used in Italian dishes, is shaped like small rice grains?
What is orzo?
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which classic novel tells the story of a shipwrecked man living on a deserted island with a companion named Friday?
"Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe
Who was the ancient Greek philosopher known for his dialogues and teachings on ethics and politics, and was a student of Socrates?
Who is Plato?
What is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus releases energy through the emission of particles or electromagnetic waves?
What is radioactive decay?
What is the primary ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
What is soybean paste (miso)?