GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
This symbol “€” represents this currency
What is the Euro
Memorial Day was originally known by this name, referring to decorating soldiers’ graves.
What is Decoration Day?
This 1994 film features a box of chocolates quote and follows Forrest’s life through major American events.
What is Forrest Gump?
This emperor of France crowned himself in 1804, symbolizing that his authority came from himself, not the Church.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte
Before launching his solo career, this artist was the drummer for the band Genesis.
Who is Phil Collins
The bones in your fingers are called this
What are phalanges?
This war, fought from 1861–1865, led to the origin of Memorial Day.
What is the Civil War?
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 1993 film tells the story of a businessman who saves Jews during the Holocaust.
What is Schindler’s List?
This civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains before being conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century.
Who are the Inca
This classical composer, born in Salzburg in 1756, wrote over 600 works before dying at age 35.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
ou see me once in June, twice in November, but not at all in May. What am I?
LETTER-- E
At 3:00 p.m. local time, Americans are encouraged to observe this moment on Memorial Day
What is the National Moment of Remembrance?
This 2010 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio involves dreams within dreams and was directed by Christopher Nolan.
What is Inception?
This city, divided during the Cold War, was separated by a wall from 1961 until its fall in 1989.
What is Berlin?
This singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Who is Lady Gaga?
A man pushes his car to a hotel and tells the owner he’s bankrupt. What game is he playing?
MONOPOLY,
This flower, inspired by a World War I poem, is commonly worn to honor fallen soldiers.
What is a poppy?
This 1999 film introduced the red pill/blue pill concept and starred Keanu Reeves as Neo.
What is The Matrix?
This global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involved most of the world’s nations.
What is World War II
This band’s 1991 album Nevermind helped bring grunge into the mainstream, led by frontman Kurt Cobain.
Who is Nirvana
This deep-sea creature has three hearts, blue blood, and can taste with its arms.
octopus
What is the real name of the rapper Drake?
Aubrey Drake Graham (I will accept the first name)
This 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick is set in the haunted Overlook Hotel.
What is The Shining?
This U.S. purchase in 1803 from France doubled the nation’s size and opened the door for westward expansion.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This 1967 Beatles album is often considered one of the first concept albums and features a fictional band leading the songs.
What is Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band?