American History
Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
What Shakespearean tragedy features the characters Romeo and Juliet?
"Romeo and Juliet"
Julius Caesar was assassinated on 15 March 44 BC, a date now often known by what term?
Ides of March
In Disney's "The Little Mermaid," what is the name of Ariel's father, the ruler of the underwater kingdom?
Who is King Triton?
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
What is an echo?
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
What is Mercury?
What is the main ingredient in the popular Middle Eastern dish, hummus?
Chickpeas
Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a birdie?
Badminton
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?
Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?
J.K. Rowling
By what nickname is Edward Teach better known?
Blackbeard
What 1996 Disney animated film features a character named Quasimodo who lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral?
What is "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"?
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go inside. What am I?
What is a keyboard?
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?
Who is the only player in NFL history to win five Super Bowl MVP awards as of 2021?
Who is Tom Brady?
What was the outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln?
Answer: It declared that all enslaved people in Confederate states were to be set free.
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Which queen had the shortest reign of Henry VIII’s six wives?
Anne of Cleves
In Disney's "Aladdin," what does the Genie turn into when Aladdin wishes to set him free?
What is a human?
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
What is a candle?
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 country won the Rugby World Cup in 2019?
South Africa
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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
What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?
What is the Mongol Empire?
In the Disney-Pixar film "Up," what type of bird does Carl Fredricksen and Russell encounter on their adventure?
What is a Kevin?
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
What is the letter 'M'?
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
What is photosynthesis?
What is the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking it, as seen in ceviche?
What is marination?
This country has won the most World Cup titles (5).
Brazil
What was the significance of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It granted women the right to vote.
Who wrote the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the TV series "Game of Thrones"?
George R.R. Martin
Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from Great Britain?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Who provided the voice for the character Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" and its sequel "Frozen II"?
Who is Idina Menzel?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
What is footsteps?
In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur?
What is the troposphere?
What type of pasta, often used in Italian dishes, is shaped like small rice grains?
What is orzo?
What is the only sport to have been played on the moon?
Golf
Which civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What novel by George Orwell depicts a dystopian society under totalitarian rule and features the character Winston Smith?
"1984"
Which event triggered World War I in 1914?
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
In the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast," what is the name of the villainous hunter who seeks to marry Belle?
Who is Gaston?
I have keys but can't open locks. I have a space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go inside. What am I?
What is a computer's desktop?
What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element? Answer:
What is an atom?
What is the primary ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
What is soybean paste (miso)?
Where will the 2024 Olympics be held?
Paris
What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad during the 19th century?
It helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North.
What epic poem, attributed to Homer, tells the story of the Trojan War?
"The Iliad"
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who is Nikita Khrushchev?
What Disney animated film features a character named Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama?
What is "The Emperor's New Groove"?
I am taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost every person. What am I?
What is a pencil lead/graphite?
What is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus releases energy through the emission of particles or electromagnetic waves?
What is radioactive decay?
In French cuisine, what is the term for a sauce made from melted butter and lemon juice?
What is beurre blanc?
Which English football team has won the most Champions Leagues?
Liverpool
Which U.S. state was the site of the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century?
Answer: California
Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream in the 1920s?
"The Great Gatsby"
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?
In the TV series "DuckTales," what is the name of Scrooge McDuck's pilot and adventurer niece?
Who is Launchpad McQuack?
I'm not alive, but I can grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. What am I?
What is a fire?
What is the term for the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and natural resources?
What is geography?
Which spice, known for its distinctive yellow color, is derived from the dried roots of a plant and is often used in Indian cuisine?
What is turmeric?
How many countries did cyclists go through in the 2022 Tour de France?
4 - France, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium
Who assassinated President John F. Kennedy in 1963?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
Which medieval English king is famous for signing the Magna Carta in 1215, limiting the power of the monarchy?
Who is King John (John Lackland)?
What 2001 Disney animated film tells the story of a young girl named Lilo and her alien friend named Stitch?
What is "Lilo & Stitch"?
I'm not alive, but I can die. I don't have lungs, but I need air. What am I?
What is a candle flame?
What is the scientific name for the "voice box" in humans responsible for sound production?
What is the larynx
What type of food is produced by the fermentation of milk with lactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium?
What is yogurt?
How many MMA fights has UFC star Conor McGregor lost during his career?
6
What was the significance of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission?
It landed the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the Moon.
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
In which battle, considered one of the turning points of World War II, did the Soviet Union defeat the German army in 1942-1943?
What is the Battle of Stalingrad?
Who directed the 2016 live-action adaptation of "The Jungle Book" for Disney, blending CGI and live-action elements?
Who is Jon Favreau?
I start with M, end with X, and I have any number of letters in me. What am I?
Mailbox
What is the phenomenon where an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced?
What is Archimedes' principle?
What is the term for the traditional Japanese method of grilling small skewers of meat or vegetables over charcoal?
What is yakitori?
What was Muhammed Ali's original name?
Cassius Clay