Classical Composers
One of the most famous institutions of musical education in the world, the Moscow Conservatory is officially named after what composer of "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker?"
Tchaikovsky
What novel by Harper Lee features the character of Atticus Finch?
To Kill a Mockingbird
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Who holds the record for the most home runs in Major League Baseball history?
Barry Bonds
What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
A string quarter is traditionally composed of one cello, one viola, and two of which instrument?
violin
Who wrote the poem "The Waste Land"?
T.S. Eliot
Which river is the longest in Africa?
The Nile
What is the name of the tennis tournament that takes place in England and is known for its grass courts and white uniforms?
Wimbledon
Which musical instrument is also known as a fiddle?
Violin
What four-letter classical music term is Italian for "high?"
Alto
Which Russian author wrote "War and Peace"?
Leo Tolstoy
What is the name of the mountain range that spans the entire length of South America?
Andes
Which country has won the most World Cup titles in soccer?
Brazil
Who played the character of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name?
Tom Hanks
What pear-shaped stringed instrument from the lute family typically consists between 8-12 strings and whose types include bowl backs and bluegrass?
Mandolin
What novel by Jane Austen features the character of Mr. Darcy?
Pride and Prejudice
Which European country is divided into 26 cantons, each with its own government?
Switzerland
What is the name of the American football team that plays its home games in Green Bay, Wisconsin?
Green Bay Packers
What is the name of the body of water that separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe?
The English Channel
What Italian word refers to an instrumental piece meant to be played "between" two other musical or dramatic entities, though they can sometimes be played independently?
Intermezzo
Which African-American poet wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
Maya Angelou
What country has pyramids older than Egypt
Sudan
Who is the all-time leading scorer in the National Basketball Association (NBA)?
LeBron James
Which country is the largest in terms of land area?
Russia