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This acronym in full means Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game, such as World of Warcraft.

What is an MMORPG?

200

This Potions teacher assumed the role of Hogwarts Headmaster after the untimely demise of Albus Dumbledore.

Who was Severus Snape?

200

This brilliant business magnate famous for his black sweaters was one of the two masterminds behind Apple.

Who was Steve Jobs?

200

This silversmith and Jack Black lookalike is often misquoted as saying "The British are coming!"

Who was Paul Revere?

200

This desert's true name translates to "desert", making its full name the "desert desert".

What is the Sahara?

400

In Japan, it was called the Famicom, but in the US it went by the acronym NES.

What is the Nintendo Entertainment System?

400

This king-in-hiding played a key part in assisting Frodo Baggins in his quest to destroy the One-Ring.

Who is Aragorn?

400

This bald wonder started out as a pro wrestler before lending his talents as an actor for films like Jumanji, Red Notice, and Moana.

Who is Dwayne Johnson?

400

This Mesoamerican empire had the misfortune of running into Hernán Cortés, who brought about their downfall.

Who were the Aztecs?

400

This mammal is unique in that it lays eggs and was featured on one of Disney's most beloved shows.

What is a platypus?

600

This game was crowned Game of the Year during the 2022 Game Awards last December.

What is Elden Ring?

600

This prolific author has been dubbed the "King of Horror" in honor of his masterworks including The Shining, Pet Semetary, and The Stand.

Who is Steven King?

600

This actor saw initial success in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure before becoming one of the internet's most loved celebrities due to his kind, wholesome nature.

Who is Keanu Reeves?

600

This cultural and political upheaval was initiated by Vladimir Lenin in his home country, ousting the ruling autocrats.

What was the Russian Revolution?

600

This massive restaurant chain had humble beginnings when it was founded in 1955 by Ray Kroc.

What is McDonald's?

800

This massively influential game by id Software is credited with starting the first-person shooter genre. (Two possible answers)

What is Wolfenstein 3D/Doom?

800

This legendary 1897 novel by Bram Stoker brought into the world the monster for which the book is named after.

What is Dracula?

800

This Golden State Warriors baller has sunk over 3,000 three-pointers in his illustrious career.

Who is Stephen Curry?

800

These military campaigns in Israel were endorsed by the Pope yet did not find any long-term success.

What were the Crusades?

800

This sport has the unique honor of being played by astronauts on the Moon.

What is golf?

1000

This 2011 game had the honor of being selected as the Ultimate Game of All Time by Golden Joystick via popular vote.

What is Dark Souls?

1000

This author with an alliterative name is credited with establishing the grandfather of tabletop RPGs, known in his time as Advanced Dungeons and Dragons.

Who was Gary Gygax?

1000

This Chilean-American actor has made a name for himself on television by acting as a surrogate dad for special orphans.

Who is Pedro Pascal?

1000

This country's original name translates to "middle kingdom" yet was named after the reigning dynasty by European merchants.

What is China?

1000

This explosive compound will mess up your day if you drop it yet is the principal component of dynamite.

What is nitroglycerin?

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