Pop Powerhouses
Taylor Swift famously wrote and recorded the song "Love Story," based on which classic English play?
What is Romeo and Juliet?
The signing of this document in 1215 by King John of England is considered a foundational moment in the development of constitutional governance.
What is the Magna Carta?
This spread, made from mashed avocados, lime juice, and salt, is a popular topping for sandwiches and toast.
What is guacamole?
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
Hannah Montana
The Burj Khalifa in this city is the tallest building in the world, standing at a staggering 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall. It has 163 floors.
What is Dubai?
This was Britney Spears' debut single released in 1998, which launched her into pop stardom.
What is "..Baby One More Time"?
The assassination of this Austrian politician in 1914 is often cited as the immediate cause of World War I.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This soft fluffy confection is often roasted over a campfire and eaten with graham crackers and chocolate.
What are marshmallows?
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Forrest Gump
This is the second smallest country in the world and has the highest population density. It’s so small that you can walk from one end to the other in about 30 minutes.
What is Monaco?
What is Glen Powell's serenity song in the movie "Anyone But You"?
The first successful English settlement in the Americas, founded in 1607, is located in this present-day state.
What is Virginia?
This French dessert, consisting of meringue-based cookies typically filled with ganache or buttercream, is named after an Australian city.
What are macaroons?
"I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse."
Don Corleone in The Godfather
This is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with a population of over 37 million people.
What is Tokyo?
This 2010 film, directed by David Fincher, is based on a book by Aaron Sorkin and chronicles the creation and early controversies of Facebook.
What is "The Social Network"?
The Rosetta Stone, which helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs, was discovered in this country.
What is Egypt?
This Italian antipasto consists of toasted bread slices topped with a mixture of tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
What is bruschetta?
"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads."
Doc in Back to the Future
This is the only country in the world that does not have a rectangular flag. Its flag is a combination of two single pennons, symbolizing the Himalayas and the two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is Nepal?
Who is Peter Gene Hernandez more commonly known as?
This ancient city-state, known for its strategic location and maritime power, was a major rival to Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
What is Sparta
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, this classic Italian dessert gained popularity on social media as people experimented with making it using ingredients they had at home.
What is an affogato?
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
This is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by a European power. It maintained its sovereignty by skillfully navigating diplomatic relations.
What is Thailand?