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100

In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial, calling for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States, known for its repeated phrase envisioning equality.

I Have A Dream

100

The smallest and shallowest of the world’s five oceans is this one.

The Arctic

100

This is the highest voice type in a choral ensemble.

Soprano

100

A garment worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair.

A Hijab

100

He is known as the national poet of Scotland, often celebrated on January 25th.

Robert Burns

200

After more than 150 years, he’s still the tallest president in U.S history.

Abraham Lincoln

200

It’s the only continent with no active volcanoes.

Australia

200

This stringed instrument comprises the largest portion of the orchestra.

The violin

200

This instrument is commonly associated with Scotland and often played at ceremonies.

Bagpipes

200

Which novel features the character Heathcliff?

Wuthering Heights

300

A 2012 poll by Britain’s National Army Museum voted this man, born in 1732, as the nation’s greatest military enemy.

George Washington

300

The King James Bible refers to it as the Salt Sea.

The Dead Sea

300

Formerly known as he Sony Centre and O'Keefe Centre, this is Canada's largest soft-seat venue and has been bringing the world to playfor over 60 years. The venue can seat 3,172 guests.

Meridian Hall

300

This continent is the most linguistically diverse in the world?

Africa - ranging from 800 to 1500 world languages

300

This epic poem by Homer is about the fall of Troy.

The Iliad

400

The last time there were no living former presidents was when this man was president.

Richard Nixon

400

Every little breeze seems to whisper this Alberta lake, so named to honor the daughter of Queen Victoria.

Lake Louise

400

This German composer is famous for his nine symphonies and “Moonlight Sonata.”

Ludwig van Beethoven

400

In this country, people often greet each other by bowing instead of shaking hands.

Japan

400

Which novel tells the story of Jean Valjean?

Les Miserables

500

Given by this U.S. President in 1961, the speech famously urges Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”

John F. Kennedy

500

This waterway is famous for finally opening a passage for ships to pass from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, thereby avoiding the treacherous trip around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa.

Suez Canal

500

A prolific Austrian composer and arguably the most sensational child prodigy in history, composing by age five and creating over 600 works. This composer’s works include “The Magic Flute” and “The Marriage of Figaro.”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

500

What language is considered the hardest for English speakers to learn?

Mandarin Chinese

500

In which play does the line “To be, or not to be” appear?

Hamlet

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