American History
What was the name of the first American colony?
Jamestown
Joaquin Phoenix received his first Oscar nomination for playing Roman emperor Commodus in what 2000 Oscar-winning epic?
The Gladiator
Which city has long served as the heart of the U.S. auto industry?
Detroit
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
In 2010 Cam Newton became this university's third Heisman Trophy winner:
Auburn
What year was America discovered?
1492
Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for writing what 2010 drama about the creation of Facebook?
The Social Network
Which city is home to Disneyland?
LA
Who has won more tennis grand slam titles, Venus Williams or Serena Williams?
Serena Williams
This university in Indiana is administered by the Congregation of Holy Cross:
Notre Dame
What year did Texas become a state?
1845
What flavor of pop tart does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti?
Chocolate
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
What sport is best known as the ‘king of sports’?
Soccer
There's this University in Oxford, Ohio as well as the University of this in Coral Gables, Florida:
Miami (University of Miami & Miami of Ohio)
Between which years were the Civil War fought?
1861-1865
A head of what animal is front-and-center in an infamous scene in the Godfather?
A Horse
This Silicon Valley city is home to many of the world's biggest tech companies?
San Jose
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins which three races?
The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes
This university currently boasts the highest tuition fee in the nation:
Columbia
What was the first cash crop of America?
Tobacco
What is the first movie ever to be rated PG-13?
Red Dawn (1984)
Florida may be home to rocket launches, but mission control is located in this city.
Houston
Which golf tournament did Tiger Woods win by 12 strokes cementing his first-ever major championship win?
The Masters
James Madison breezed through this school in 2 years when it was still called the College of New Jersey
Princeton