World Cup
This country hosted (and won) the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930
Uruguay
Name the artist and title of the official 2010 World Cup song hosted in South Africa.
Waka Waka - Shakira
This famous ship carried English Pilgrims to North America in 1620.
What is the Mayflower?
This iconic rice dish originated in Spain’s Valencian Community (think Valencia).
What is paella
The “Big Four” Fashion Weeks are hosted in these four cities: New York, London, Milan, and _____.
What is Paris?
Which country has won the most world cups?
Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
This British singer’s album “21” was the best‑selling album in the world for both 2011 and 2012.
Who is Adele?
This ancient Greek city‑state is credited with developing one of the earliest forms of democracy.
What is Athens?
This noodle soup—with broth, rice noodles, and herbs—originated in Vietnam (especially the north).
What is phở (pho)?
Founded in 1921 in Florence, this luxury house started with leather goods and luggage.
What is Gucci?
Nicknamed “The Hand of God,” this player scored the infamous 1986 quarter-final opener vs England.
Diego Maradona (Argentina)
At the 2024 GRAMMYs, Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for this 2022 album.
What is Midnights?
This famous Roman engineering system carried fresh water into cities using gravity.
What are aqueducts?
This Middle Eastern street food is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, formed into balls and deep-fried, often served in pita.
What is falafel?
This luxury brand is known for its iconic logo featuring two interlocking “C” letters.
What is Chanel?
Who is the all-time highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history?
Miroslav Klose (Germany - 16)
This South Korean group became the first all–South Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100, when “Dynamite” debuted at No. 1.
Who is BTS?
Signed in 1919, this treaty is best known for formally ending World War I’s peace settlement with Germany.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
Tacos al pastor trace back to Lebanese immigrants adapting shawarma; they’re widely credited as being created in the 1930s in this Mexican state/city/region.
What is Puebla (Mexico)?
Originally designed for British Army officers in World War I, this coat later became a fashion staple famously associated with brands like Burberry.
What is a trench coat?
Who scored the only goal in World Cup history that went on to win the FIFA Puskás Award?
James Rodriguez (Colombia vs. Uruguay 2014 round of 16)
Before global chart domination, Drake first got famous playing this character on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Who is Jimmy Brooks?
This Berlin Wall—symbol of Cold War division—“fell” in this year.
What is 1989?
Though strongly associated with Japan, this crispy dish of battered, deep‑fried seafood or vegetables actually traces its roots to 16th‑century Portuguese cooking techniques.
What is tempura?
This Japanese label—founded in 1969 by Rei Kawakubo—shook Paris Fashion Week with avant-garde deconstruction.
What is Comme des Garçons?