American History
Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
What is the name of the fictional coffee shop in Friends?
Central Park
When did The Holocaust, one of the most terrible events in history happen?
WW2
What song by The Weeknd became a massive hit in 2020, spending several weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?
What is "Blinding Lights"?
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
What is the largest land animal?
African Elephant
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 played the character Jack in Titanic?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Julius Caesar was born in which city?
Rome
What 17-year old musical artist's 2019 debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" made her the first artist born in the 2000s to have a number-one album in the United States?
Billi Eilish
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?
What type of animal is a Komodo dragon?
A lizard
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.
What is the highest-grossing movie of all time as of 2024?
Avatar
What country is the Great Pyramids in?
Egypt
Which artist released the album "Evermore" in 2020, a follow-up to her critically acclaimed album "Folklore"?
Who is Taylor Swift?
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 bird is known for its distinctive laugh-like call?
Kookaburra
How many holes are played in an average round of golf?
18
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which artist released the album 1989?
Taylor Swift
What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?
What is the Mongol Empire?
Formed in 2005, Nick, Joe, and Kevin form what family pop rock band that rose to popularity on the Disney Channel? Their songs include “X”, “Leave Before You Love Me”, and “Sucker.”
Jonas Brothers
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?
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
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.
What is the name of the Marvel superhero played by Chadwick Boseman?
Black Panther
Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from Great Britain?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Which artist won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021 for their album "folklore"?
Who is Taylor Swift?
What is the name of Andy’s neighbor in Toy Story?
Sid
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?
Which mammal is known to lay eggs?
Platypus
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.
Which Netflix series follows a chess prodigy named Beth Harmon?
The Queens Gambit
Which event triggered World War I in 1914?
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This South Korean boy band released their English-language single "Dynamite" in 2020, which became a global sensation.
Who is BTS?
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?
For what food is the Scoville scale used to measure spiciness?
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
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 is the name of the main character in The Legend of Zelda?
Link
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
A 28-year-old British man's "Divide" tour in 2019 set the all-time record for highest-grossing tour. Who is this singer?
Ed Sheeren
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?
Which is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
Retired in the 21st century, "it's finger lickin' good" had been the slogan for over 50 years for what restaurant chain? The slogan had been conceived by a franchise owner rather than an ad agency.
KFC
Which animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
Lion
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
What TV series is known for the phrase, “Winter is coming”?
Game of Thrones
Where does Babylon remain located?
Iraq
What 2013 Miley Cyrus song claims she came in like the titular construction item, and swings on the same item in the music video?
Wrecking Ball
How many brothers does Prince Hans of the Southern Isles have in Frozen?
12
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?
Dramatically different from today's sweet fruit associated with summertime, what large fruit was cultivated for hundreds of years simply for hydration purposes rather than food?
Watermelon
What is the only species of penguin found north of the equator?
galapagos penguin
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
Turkey
Who assassinated President John F. Kennedy in 1963?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Who performed the halftime show at the 2023 Super Bowl?
Rihanna
Who explored the NEW WORLD
Christopher Columbus
Which artist released the album "Positions" in 2020, featuring hit songs like "Positions" and "34+35"?
Who is Ariana Grande?
Who is Mufasa’s trusted advisor in The Lion King?
Zazu
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 considered the first human discovery?
Fire
What type of food is produced by the fermentation of milk with lactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium?
What is yogurt?
What is the name of the process where snakes shed their skin?
molting
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins which three races?
The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
What was the significance of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission?
It landed the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the Moon.
What is the name of the movie that featured Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga performing Shallow?
A star is Born
WHat is the oldest dynasty that is still ruling?
Japan
What artist, with nicknames including “His Royal Badness” and “The High Priest of Pop,” passed away in 2016?
PRINCE
What is the name of the toy store in Toy Story 2?
Al's Toy Barn
I start with M, end with X, and I have any number of letters in me. What am I?
Mailbox
What is the name of the tallest grass on earth?
Bamboo
What is the term for the traditional Japanese method of grilling small skewers of meat or vegetables over charcoal?
What is yakitori?
What is the term for animals that are active during the night?
nocturnal
What was Muhammed Ali's original name?
Cassius Clay