The Year 2022
On January 18, Activision Blizzard was purchased by which American tech company for 68.7 billion dollars?
Microsoft
Sodium chloride
Table salt
Which spicy band released "Stadium Arcadium" in 2006?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Which two teams squared off in the NBA Finals in 2011?
Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat
Amaranth
Red/pink
From February 4th to the 20th, the 2022 Winter Olympics were held where?
Beijing, China
Dihydrogen monoxide
Water
This virtual band was created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett.
Gorillaz
Who is the only player in NBA history to win Finals MVP despite being on the losing team?
Jerry West
Celadon
Green
On this day in February, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
February 24
Nitrous oxide
Laughing gas
"19" was the debut album for which British singer?
Adele
Who was the first WNBA player to dunk in a playoff game?
Brittney Griner
Glaucous
Blue
In soccer, on May 28, the UEFA Champions League final will be played between which two teams?
Liverpool and Real Madrid
Sodium flouride
Toothpaste
Singer, songwriter, and actress Stefani Germanotta is better-known by what name?
Lady Gaga
Who is the NBA Championship trophy named after?
Larry O'Brien
Chartreuse
Yellow/green
Another soccer question - this year, the FIFA World Cup will be played in November-December instead of during the summer. In which country is the World Cup taking place for the first time?
Qatar
Silicon dioxide
Sand
"All-Star" by Smashmouth was re-released for which animated film in 2001?
Shrek
Which NBA team won 8 consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966?
Boston Celtics
Vantablack
Black