Famous Writers
In this tragedy, a Danish prince ponders "To be, or not to be" while seeking to avenge his father’s murder.
What is Hamlet?
This synchronized stadium celebration in Mexico, where fans rise in succession, gained worldwide fame during the 1986 tournament, giving it its international name.
What is the Mexican Wave (or La Ola)?
In this movie, Spielberg uses a visual motif involving a little girl wearing a coat of this color.
What is Schindler’s List?
This "European-style" city is known as the "Paris of the South" and it is Argentina's capital
Where is Buenos Aires?
Stretching for 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles) this body of water is the longest river on earth
What is River Nile?
Set in a dystopian future, this novel introduced the concepts of "Big Brother" and "Thought Police."
What is 1984?
At the 1986 quarterfinals in Mexico City, Diego Maradona scored a controversial goal against England that he famously attributed to this "divine" body part.
What is the Hand of God?
Marlon Brando famously refused his Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of this character.
Who is Vito Corleone?
Built in the 1950s to be the new capital, this city is shaped like an airplane from above, and its the Capital of Brazil
Where is Brasília?
The heart of the Amazon rainforest. It is the largest river in the World.
What is Amazon River?
This 1937 novel serves as the "prequel" to the Lord of the Rings and follows Bilbo Baggins on a quest for gold.
What is The Hobbit?
The 1970 World Cup in Mexico was the first to use these two colorful tools for referees to discipline players without a language barrier.
What are Yellow and Red cards?
This 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart won Best Picture and features the line, "Here's looking at you, kid."
What is Casablanca?
This historic port city is the largest in the Caribbean and famous for its vintage cars. Its the Capital of Cuba.
Where is the Havana?
Lies in the heart of Africa, it is the deepest river on earth, it crosses equator twice on its course towards the Atlantic Ocean.
What the Congo River?
This massive 1869 novel follows five Russian aristocratic families during the Napoleonic Wars.
What is War and Peace?
Mexico was selected to host the 1986 World Cup as a replacement after this South American country, the original host, withdrew due to economic problems.
Where is Colombia?
Hattie McDaniel made history as the first African American to win an Oscar for her role in this Civil War drama.
What is Gone with the Wind?
This city was founded by the Spanish during the 18th century to serve as a military stronghold against Portuguese and indigenous threats. Capital of Uruguay.
Where is Montevideo?
The river gets its name due to the high silt content of its waters, which give it a muddy, yellow color. Beginning in the Bayankala Mountains of western China
What is the Yellow River?
Because it was considered improper for women to be authors in the 1800s, she published her first novels under this simple pseudonym.
What is "By a Lady"?
Following their 1970 victory at the Estadio Azteca, this team was allowed to keep the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently for winning their third title.
What is the Brazilian team?
This massive palace complex in Beijing served as the primary setting for the film.
What is the Forbidden City? (The Last Emperor 1987)
At over 2,800 meters, this is the second-highest official capital city in the world. Capital of Ecuador.
Where is Quito?
Originally called "Mar Dulce" this body of water inspired the name of the country it borders. It was renamed by Spanish explorers like Sebastián Caboto, who believed it led to a legendary mountain of precious metal.
What is Río de la Plata?