Music
New Year's
2022
Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: The Geopolitical Evolution of England from the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest
dog
100

This artist was the very first American Idol winner.

Who is Kelly Clarkson?

100

This legume is believed to bring good luck on New Year's.

What are black-eyed peas?

100

This country won its first World Cup since 1986 this year.

What is Argentina?
100

When the Viking invaders began to arrive in England in the late 8th century AD, they sailed over from these three modern day northern European countries. 

What are Norway, Denmark, and Sweden?

100

This breed is famous for having a black tongue.

What is Chow Chow?

200

This classical composer was deaf af.

Who is Ludwig von Beethoven?

200

This song is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year's.

What is "Auld Lang Syne"?

200
The amount of time Will Smith was banned from the Oscars for slapping Chris Rock.

What is 10 years?

200

The primary language spoken by the Anglo-Saxon people from approx 500-1100 AD.

What is Old English? (also called Anglo-Saxon)

200

This group was responsible for the smash 2000s crossover masterpiece entitled "Who Let the Dogs Out?"

What is the Baha Men?

300

This Rolling Stones song title is also a popular restaurant chain.

What is "Ruby Tuesday"?

300
This famous country music icon passed away on January 1st, 1953.

Who is Hank Williams?

300

This was the highest grossing film of the year (as of 12/21).

What is "Top Gun: Maverick"?

300

This modern day European country was home to the Anglo-Saxon people before their invasion of England.

What is Germany?

300

Recognized as the experts on dog breeds in the United States, this organization is commonly known by the abbreviation AKC.

What is the American Kennel Club?

400

The only country artist to have a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six straight decades.

Who is Dolly Parton?

400

This Carribean country gained its independence from France on January 1, 1803.

What is Haiti?
400

The number of Prime Ministers the UK has had since the start of the year.

What is three?

400

During the Viking age, these four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were the largest and most influential in England.

What are Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria, and East Anglia?

400

In Greek Mythology, Cerberus (the three-headed dog belonging to Hades) was tasked with guarding this.

What are the Gates of the Underworld?

500

Before Phil Collins, he was the singer of the band Genesis.

Who is Peter Gabriel?

500

The only two years since 1907 in which the famous Times Square Ball has not dropped.  (Hint: two consecutive years)

What is 1942 and 1943?

500

This online game went viral in January 2022 and was later purchased by the New York Times.

What is Wordle?

500

This famous battle on October 14, 1066 effectively ended Anglo-Saxon control of England, and established the Normans as the rulers of England.

What is the Battle of Hastings?

500

Do you like a dog?

What is "Yes!"?

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