This is the tallest mountain in the world above sea level.
What is Mt. Everest
How many Michelin starred restaurants does Chicago have?
22-25
Who was the US Mens Hockey team seen partying with after their Olympic gold medal win that caused headlines?
Kash Patel
Before Lunar New Year, families traditionally clean their homes to sweep away what?
Bad Luck
In Brazil, millions gather on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro each year to celebrate this festival, famous for samba parades and colorful costumes.
Carnival
This U.S. city has the nickname “The Mile High City” because its elevation is approximately 5,280 feet.
What is Denver
Chicago’s nickname, “The Second City,” originally referred to what?
A) Its population ranking
B) Rebuilding after the Great Fire
C) Its theater scene
D) Being second to New York
B) Rebuilding after the Great Fire
Which media company recently made the second bid to purchase Warner Bros?
Paramount
Name three countries that widely celebrate Lunar New Year.
China, Vietnam, South Korea
(Also accept: Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mongolia.)
The phrase “Let them eat cake” is often (incorrectly) attributed to this queen at parties during a famous French revolution.
Marie Antoinette
This musical symbol tells performers to gradually increase volume — literally meaning “growing.”
What is Crescendo
How many members does Illinois have in the U.S. House of Representatives?
What is 17
Which former President was questioned this week in Congress for Epstein
Bill Clinton
In South Korea, it is traditional to bow deeply to elders during Lunar New Year in a ceremony known as what?
Sebae
In Germany, it’s traditional to celebrate the New Year by smashing this small clay figure for good luck.
Bleigießen (or lead pouring)
This financial term refers to a market that is climbing.
Bull Market
Legend says the Great Chicago Fire began because of an animal in a barn. What animal was it?
The Cow
Who did Kamala Harris recently endorse in an upcoming Senate race?
Jasmine Crockett
In many Lunar New Year celebrations, dumplings symbolize what?
Wealth
Holi celebrates the victory of this devotee of Vishnu over the demoness Holika.
Phalguna
This animal can jump up to 10 times its own height.
What is a Flea
What year did Chicago reverse the flow of its river?
1900
What artificial intelligence company did Trump order all federal agencies to stop using?
Anthropic
Lunar New Year typically begins on the second new moon after what seasonal event?
The winter solstice
The largest crowd ever gathered in Chicago was over 1.5 million people. What was it for?
The Chicago Bulls championship parade for winning the NBA Finals in 1996