The Arts
No “I” in “TEAM”
General Knowledge
Film Study
On the Count of Three
100
Which famous artist famously cut off part of his own left ear after an argument with fellow painter Paul Gauguin?
Vincent van Gogh
100
If I am a vegetarian, I don’t eat this.
Meat
100
What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957?
Sputnik 1
100
In The Karate Kid (1984), what chore does Mr. Miyagi first make Daniel do to teach him how to block punches?
Wax the cars ("Wax on, wax off")
100
The third planet from the Sun.
Earth
200
Which Mexican painter is famous for her raw, colorful self-portraits, often featuring her signature unibrow and traditional Mexican dresses?
Frida Kahlo
200
This is a genre of rock music defined by loud, heavily distorted electric guitars, emphatic rhythms, and an intense, aggressive attitude.
Metal
200
Which pop star famously wore a dress made entirely of raw meat to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Lady Gaga
200
In the 1993 classic Jurassic Park, what kind of real-life animal sounds were mixed together to create the terrifying noises made by the Velociraptors?
Tortoises mating
200
This country has the third highest population in the world at 350 million.
United States
300
The famous painting Girl with a Pearl Earring was created by which 17th-century Dutch Golden Age master?
Johannes Vermeer
300
This 5-letter pirate term of endearment is what a swashbuckler might call a close friend or shipmate
Matey
300
What was the name of the ancient trade network established during the Han Dynasty that connected China and the Mediterranean world for centuries?
Silk Road
300
Which actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Black Swan, despite a highly publicized controversy regarding how much of the film's dancing she actually performed?
Natalie Portman
300
This is the third most spoken language in the world.
Hindi
400
What Italian term describes the intense contrast between light and dark in a painting, famously used by Caravaggio and Rembrandt?
Chiaroscuro
400
A lack of equivalence or balance between parts
Asymmetry
400
In 1932, the military of Australia fought a literal, official war against a massive population of what large, flightless native birds? (Spoiler alert: The birds won).
The Emu (The Great Emu War)
400
In Back to the Future (1985), what speed does the DeLorean need to reach in order to achieve time travel?
88 mph
400
Third most followed person on Instagram. (Not including Instagram’s official account)
Selena Gomez
500
Though commonly called "The Diner Picture," this moody 1942 Edward Hopper masterpiece actually gets its title from an old-fashioned term for people who stay up late at night.
Nighthawks
500
To spread throughout something; pervade
Permeate
500
Somali pirates off the coast of East Africa are reportedly so deterred by Western pop music that the British Merchant Navy blasts the discography of what American pop princess to keep them away?
Britney Spears
500
In The Parent Trap (1998), what specific snack combination do Hallie and Annie realize they both love, proving they are actually twins?
Oreos and peanut butter
500
The third tallest mountain, Kangchenjunga, lies within these two countries. (Just need one)
Nepal and India