West Coast
2Pac was born with the name Lesane Parish Crooks but was later renamed after a famous historical figure. What is his full stage name?
Tupac Amaru Shakur
In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the sun, often depicted with a falcon head and a sun disk?
Ra
Secret societies like the Freemasons believe in the hidden meanings behind what ancient texts?
Religious scriptures (e.g., the Bible)
1.
travel overseas
What is the term used for a star that has exploded in a violent burst of energy, often outshining an entire galaxy for a short time?
A supernova
Eminem’s semi-autobiographical movie, released in 2002, showcased his rise in the rap world. What is the name of the movie?
8 Mile
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for which pharaoh?
Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops)
Early civilizations viewed history and the cosmos through what kind of lens, blending science, philosophy, and spirituality?
A mystical or esoteric lens
2.
unfinished business
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What rapper is known as the "Father of G-Funk" and released the classic album The Chronic?
Dr. Dre
Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. What was the process called that preserved bodies for the afterlife?
Mummification
The ancient Egyptians used their spiritual practices to influence the world through which mental faculty?
The imagination
3.
blow up
In cosmology, the term "dark matter" refers to a mysterious substance that cannot be seen directly. What percentage of the universe is believed to be composed of dark matter? (+/-3)
27%
Snoop Dogg’s debut single, which became a West Coast anthem, was featured on The Chronic. What is the name of this song?
"Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
Who was the boy pharaoh whose nearly intact tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922?
King Tutankhamun (King Tut)
There's a secret spiritual war that influences human history. Which two opposing forces are central to this conflict?
Light and darkness (or good and evil)
4.
Neon Lights
In Hinduism, what cosmic being is believed to be the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe, often depicted as having many forms?
Brahman (with manifestations as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva)
In 1991, this West Coast rapper released O.G. Original Gangster, a groundbreaking album that helped define the genre of gangsta rap. Who is he?
Ice-T
What is the name of the Ancient Egyptian city that served as a major center of learning and religion and is known today as Luxor?
Thebes
The rise of Christianity was part of a larger spiritual plan. Which Gnostic text, often referenced in esoteric circles, offers an alternative view of Christ and the material world?
The Gospel of Thomas
5.
amazing grace
According to the "cosmological argument" for the existence of God, proposed by Thomas Aquinas, what is the essential cause behind the existence of the universe?
The existence of a First Cause (God), who is uncaused