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100

This actor, known for "Pirates of the Caribbean," often plays Captain Jack Sparrow.  Who is it?

It's Johnny Depp.

100

What is one of Mariah Carey's most popular songs?   

Hint: reindeer

"All I want for Christmas is you" is one of her most popular Christmas songs.

100

Who was the first black president of the United States?

The first black president was Barack Obama.

100

What is the capital of Australia?

The capital of Australia is Canberra.

100

Who is the most famous and oldest basketball player in the NBA?

It's LeBron James.

200

Name the actress famous for her role as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" films.

Her name is Jennifer Lawrence.

200

Name any three songs by Bruno Mars.

Some of his most famous songs are: 

Uptown Funk!” , “Just the Way You Are” ,

That’s What I Like” , “When I Was Your Man” ,

Locked Out of Heaven”....

200

Who was the first president of the United States?

The first president of the U.S. was George Washington.

200

Name three famous monuments or sites in England.

Possible answers:  The Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Saint Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, the Roman baths, Hadrian's Wall, ...

200

In the year 2000, where were the Olympic Games held?  Name the country AND the city.

The Olympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia.

300

Who played the role of Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" movies?

It was Emma Watson.

300

Who won the most Grammy Awards in 2025?

Kendrick Lamar won the most Grammy Awards.

300

Who was the prime minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War?

It was Winston Churchill.

300

How many states are there in the U.S.?

There are 50 states in the United States.

300

Name the most successful American swimmer in Olympic history?

The most successful American swimmer in Olympic history is Michael Phelps.

400

Who won an Oscar for playing a famous boxer in the movie "Rocky" ?

It was Sylvester Stallone.

400

Complete the lyrics:

"Billy Jean  ______   ______   ______   ______."

Billy Jean is not my lover.

400

In the United States, what famous pastor was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s?

The famous civil rights leader was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

400

This sea lies between the United Kingdom and continental Europe. What is it called?  

It's called the English Channel.

400

What is the most popular state in the continental U.S for surfing?

Surfing is most popular in the state of California.

500

In what film did Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) have his first acting role?

His first acting role was in "The Mummy Returns."

500

Who sang the song "Surfin' USA."

The Beach Boys sang "Surfin' USA."

500

What year did the American Civil War end?  In...

a. 1492       b.  1552       c. 1620      d. 1776

e.   1865     f.   1921      g.  1939      h. 1945

The American Civil War ended in 1865.  Answer: E.
500

This river is the longest in the United States and runs through cities like New Orleans and St. Louis.  What is it called?

It's the Mississippi River.

500

In 2024, about how many total Olympic medals did the United States win in Paris? 

a.  60 - 70     b.  70 - 80      c.  80-90      d.  90-100

e.  100-110   f.  110-120      g. 120-130   h.  130-140 

The United States won 126 total medals. Therefore, the answer is G.  

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