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Question: Nicknamed “The Black Mamba,” this Lakers star won five NBA championships in his 20-year career. He was known for his scoring ability and played alongside Shaquille O’Neal in the early 2000s. Name him.
Kobe Bryant
Question: In many mythologies around the world, these creatures are depicted as powerful, serpent-like beings, often associated with fire, wisdom, and chaos. In European traditions, they are portrayed as evil beasts to be slain by heroes, while in East Asian cultures, they symbolize luck, power, and control over water. What is the term for these legendary creatures?
Dragon
This military leader rose to power during the French Revolution, declaring himself Emperor of France in 1804. Known for his military campaigns across Europe and his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, he also introduced reforms through the Napoleonic Code. Name this leader.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which planet in the solar system is the furthest from the sun?
Neptune
This South Korean boy band, formed by Big Hit Entertainment in 2013, rose to global fame with its blend of hip-hop, pop, and socially conscious lyrics. The group became the first Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit single “Dynamite.” Name this band.
BTS
This French forward scored in the 2018 World Cup final at 19 and netted a hat-trick in the 2022 final. He plays for Paris Saint-Germain and is known for his speed. Name him.
Kylian Mbappé
Before this president's inauguration, his life was threatened in the Baltimore Plot. This man won the presidency by defeating john Breckinridge, the southern Democrats' nominee, and his old Illinois rival Strphen Douglass. What 16th president led the Union in the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
This French king was executed in 1793 during the French Revolution. Name him.
Louis XVI
What is the scientific term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy, and what is this process?
photosynthesis
This streaming platform, originally known for mailing DVDs, revolutionized the entertainment industry by introducing binge-watching with original series like Stranger Things and The Crown. It is now one of the most popular services globally. Name this platform.
Netflix
This Liverpool right-back is known for his crossing, set-piece skills, and playmaking. He helped win the 2019 Champions League and the club’s first Premier League in 30 years. His initials are TAA. Name him.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
This large country is the only one that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. Its capital is Moscow, and it is the biggest country in the world by land area. Name this country.
Russia
This ancient trade route connected China with the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of silk, spices, and other valuable goods as well as ideas and cultures. It spanned thousands of miles across Asia and was revived in various forms over the centuries. Name this historic network of trade routes
Silk Road
An Italian scientist best known for his discovery of the 4 most massive moons of Jupiter in 1610, the "Medicean Star.” He was under house arrest by the Roman Catholic Church in 1633, for supporting the idea that the earth is not the centre of the universe, and instead the sun is.
Galileo Galilei
This blockbuster movie series follows a young boy who discovers he is a wizard and attends a magical school called Hogwarts. He faces off against the dark wizard Voldemort with the help of his friends Ron and Hermione. Name this book and movie series.
Question: This American swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals, winning 23 in four Games. He dominated freestyle, butterfly, and medley events in the 2000s and 2010s. Name him.
Michael Phelps
This ancient marine creature has been around for more than 300 million years, and is often called a "living fossil.” It has a spiked tail used for flipping itself upright and a hard domed exoskeleton. Its blue blood plays a critical role in medical science by detecting bacterial toxins. Despite its name, it is more closely related to spiders and scorpions than to actual crabs.
The horseshoe crab
This Macedonian king, who ascended the throne at age 20, created one of the largest empires in history by conquering territories from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India. Known for never losing a battle, he spread Greek culture and founded cities, including one that became a center of learning in Egypt. He died in 323 BCE under mysterious circumstances. Name this legendary military leader.
Alexander the Great
This astronomical event occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon’s surface, which may appear darker or red.It can happen 1-3 times a year, visible from any part of the world. Name this phenomenon.
lunar eclipse
This actor is best known for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has played characters in films like Sherlock Holmes and Chaplin. Name this actor.
Robert Downey Jr
This Dutch driver became the youngest to start a Formula 1 race at 17 and won his first world title in 2021. He drives for Red Bull and is known for his aggressive racing style. Name him.
Max Verstappen
This political and economic ideology advocates for a classless society in which the means of production are collectively owned and wealth is distributed based on need. First detailed in The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, it inspired revolutions in countries like Russia in 1917 and China in 1949. Name this ideology, which often contrasts with capitalism.
Communism
Known as the “Sun King,” this French monarch reigned for 72 years, making him one of the longest-ruling sovereigns in European history. He consolidated power by weakening the influence of nobles, revoked the Edict of Nantes, and built the lavish Palace of Versailles as a symbol of absolute monarchy. Name this king, whose reign ended shortly before the French Revolution began to brew.
Louis XIV/ Louis the 14th
Which scientific law states that for every action, there is an equal opposite reaction.
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
This annual international tournament, hosted by Riot Games, is the most prestigious competition in League of Legends, where teams compete for the Summoner’s Cup. Past winners include iconic teams like T1, DAMWON, and Invictus Gaming. What is the name of this tournament, often simply referred to as “Worlds”?
League of Legends World Championships