Holiday
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
this eight-day festival commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian army in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", what is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
This English playwright wrote Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet.
William Shakespeare
This honey-loving bear lives in the Hundred Acre Wood and is a best friend of Christopher Robin's.
Winnie the Pooh
What is the Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls called?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What is the Japanese word, meaning “pleasant savory taste,” and is considered the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
umami
In this movie, the main character realizes he’s living in a simulated world controlled by machines.
The Matrix
What disease was also called "the Black Death"?
The bubonic plague
This fictional detective uses keen observation and deductive reasoning to solve mysteries in Victorian London.
Sherlock Holmes
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
What green vegetable is called a courgette in France?
Zucchini
In "Home Alone," what are the names of the two burglars trying to break into Kevin McCallister's house?
Harry and Marv
This cultural movement from the 14th to 17th centuries saw a rebirth of art, science, and classical learning in Europe.
the Renaissance
This eccentric pirate captain is known for his rum-loving swagger and questionable decision-making that somehow always works out.
Captain Jack Sparrow
What does the Muslim festival “Eid al-Fitr” mean?
"festival of breaking the fast"
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting during Ramadan.
What is the Italian dish, sometimes called a “pasta pie,” layers pasta, meat, cheese, and sauce inside a baked crust.
Timpano
This filmmaker, known for his dark, gothic style, created movies such as Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and produced The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Tim Burton
These inventors are credited with the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered aircraft.
the Wright brothers
This Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, and warfare lent her name to the city of Athens.
Athena
What is the week-long holiday honoring African culture and traditions, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day to promote unity, family, community, and cultural pride.
Kwanzaa
Which food and drink company helped popularise the image of Santa Claus’ red and white outfit?
Coca-Cola
In the movie "Spider-Man" which character famously tells Spider-man, “With great power comes great responsibility.”
Uncle Ben
This famous English document from 1215 limited the king’s power and helped lay the foundation for constitutional government in which laws limit rulers.
the Magna Carta
This towering Wookiee from Star Wars is known for his loyalty to Han Solo and his unmistakable roaring growl.
Chewbacca