Leaders in History
Famous Musicians
Legendary Sports Feuds
Kids Movies
Famous Characters
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Perhaps no writer has affected literature more than this person. Between 1590 and 1613, Shakespeare wrote 38 plays and many poems, changing the English language along the way. He wrote plays such as: Hamlet, Othelo, and The War of the Roses.
What is William Shakespeare
100
Helped popularize rock 'n' roll music in America. He also won three Grammy Awards for his gospel recordings. A major musical force, he had 18 No. 1 singles, including "Don't Be Cruel," "Good Luck Charm" and "Suspicious Minds," as well as countless gold and platinum albums. He was one of the first performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986).
What is Elvis Presley
100
The fifth-oldest rivalry game in the books is one that few fans outside the Pacific Northwest knew much about until recently, but it has been an important part of college football in the region. The two schools are separated by roughly 50 miles, and there have been a number of fights on and off the field over the years that have shown how tense things are. Being labeled the "Civil War" only adds to the lore of this rivalry.
What is Oregon/Oregon State
100
An arrogant young prince and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle enters the Beast's castle after he imprisons her father Maurice. With the help of his enchanted servants, including the matronly Mrs. Potts, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.
What is Beauty and the Beast
100
The rebellious boy, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, he turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion.
What is Spartacus
200
Was an influential Chinese philosopher, whose disciples wrote down his teachings in a book, The Analects. His ideas about government, order in society, and relationships between people were the basis of Chinese life and culture until the twentieth century. They are still a major influence throughout East Asia, in areas influenced by Chinese culture.
What is Confucius
200
"King of the Blues" he began as a disc jockey in Memphis before finding fame as a blues and R&B guitarist, with hits like "The Thrill Is Gone." One of music's best-regarded performers, he picked up the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2006 for his duets album 80, having won the award multiple times over the decades.
What is BB King
200
Known as the Red River Rivalry, set at the historic Cotton Bowl in the middle of the Texas State Fair. The crowd is split down the middle at the 50-yard line, and one side often has had plenty to cheer for after a victory considering how frequently national-championship-game bids and conference titles have been on the line.
What is Oklahoma-Texas
200
A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter and Judy Shepherd. While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish, who's been stuck in the game's inner world for decades.
What is Jumanji
200
Once a heroic Jedi Knight, seduced by the dark side of the Force, became a Sith Lord, and led the Empire’s eradication of the Jedi Order.
What is Darth Vader
300
Served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for more than a decade. As the first elected female leader of a Western nation, she restructured her nation’s economy. Led a foreign policy that both asserted Britain’s independence and its ability to work effectively with other nations. Though many of her policies generated controversy, some political scientists credit her actions with creating a stronger and more assertive Britain after years of decline.
What is Margaret Thatcher
300
Country singer, he has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. His music successfully crossed over onto the Billboard pop charts. His most recent album, Man Against Machine, came out in November 2014.
What is Garth Brooks
300
The battle between these Midwestern behemoths has been annual viewing for many college football fans. Much of the lore stems from the battles of the "Ten Year War" between Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes back in the 1970s, but famous games dot the landscape from the beginning to the present. With Jim Harbaugh now there & Urban Meyer fresh off a national title, it shouldn't be too long before this is back at No. 1.
What is Michigan-Ohio State
300
Down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant gets hired by cartoon producer R.K. Maroon to investigate an adultery scandal involving Jessica Rabbit, the sultry wife of Maroon's biggest star. But when Marvin Acme, Jessica's alleged paramour and the owner of Toontown, is found murdered, the villainous Judge Doom vows to catch and destroy Roger.
What is Who Framed Roger Rabbit
300
Youngest son of Don Vito Corleone. He is the youngest brother of Sonny and Fredo, and the older brother of Connie.
What is Michael Corleone
400
He conquered Gaul and served in a variety of political and religious positions. Following the Gallic Wars and the death of Crassus, he refused to surrender his command and used his army to take control of Rome. His reign marked the end of the Roman republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
What is Julius Caesar
400
Rose to fame in the 1960s by singing and performing with then-husband Ike Turner, and later enjoyed a highly successful solo career. Following a slow start to her solo career, she achieved massive success with her 1984 album, Private Dancer. She went on to deliver more chart-topping albums, and was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
What is Tina Turner
400
It's not the oldest rivalry, but it's the most heated in the country given how much it means to the states residents and how high tensions run before, during and after the Iron Bowl. The winner from the past six contests in the series has had a shot at the national title, and there have been some legendary recruiting battles between the two schools that add to the layers of a historic rivalry.
What is Alabama-Auburn
400
The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas
400
Smuggler. Scoundrel. Hero. Captain of the Millennium Falcon, was one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance.
What is Hans Solo
500
Was able to assert supreme power as czarina in Russia even though she was not born into the Russian blood line. Once securing control, she attempted several reforms to support education, disband serfdom, and extend political rights of the common people. Although she was not able to complete all her goals, she made Russia a significant force in European politics and expanded the Russian territory.
What is Catherine the Great
500
Was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. She had a thriving career for many years before she lost her battle with addiction. Her autobiography was made into the 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues. In 2000, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What is Billie Holiday
500
Probably known as one of the greatest rivalries in college basketball. The intensity of the rivalry is augmented by the proximity of the two universities, located only ten miles apart roughly along U.S. Highway 15–501 (aka Tobacco Road) – eight miles apart in straight-line distance in North Carolina.
What is Duke-Carolina
500
A selfish 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King.
What is Labyrinth
500
Fictional character in author Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird. A lawyer and resident of the fictional Maycomb County, Alabama, and the father of Jeremy "Jem" Finch and Jean Louise "Scout" Finch. American Film Institutes greatest movie hero of all time.
What is Atticus Finch
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