World History
What were the 7 wonders of the Ancient World (Points for each correct answer)
Colossus of Rhodes, Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and Lighthouse of Alexandria
How many countries are there in the UK? (3X points for naming all)
4 (England, Scotland, Whales, Northern Ireland)
What woman holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era?
Serena Williams
Joaquin Phoenix received his first Oscar nomination for playing Roman emperor Commodus in what Oscar-winning epic?
Gladiator
What famous rock band was Mick Jagger the front man for?
The Rolling Stones
What was the largest contiguous land empire in history?
The Mongol Empire
Which country is the largest by land mass? (Bonus points for answering 2nd largest)
Russia / Canada (Bonus)
What is the national sport of Canada? (Two answers - Summer Sport =3x points)
Hockey (Winter) / Lacrosse (Summer)
What is the highest grossing movie of all time? (Adjusted for inflation)
Gone with the Wind
What is the best-selling album of all time?
Michael Jackson's Thriller
How many U.S. presidents have been assassinated? (3X points for naming all)
4 (Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, JFK)
What is the world's smallest ocean?
The Arctic
Which famous footballer won the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award? (2 answers - Double Points)
Diego Maradona / Pele
In the Matrix, does Neo take the blue pill or the red pill?
Red
Which classical composer was deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Who is known as the richest man in recorded history?
Mansa Musa (King of Mali)
What is the name of the driest continent on Earth?
Antarctica
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins which 3 races?
The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes
Who is the only actor to receive an Oscar nomination for acting in a Lord of the Rings movie?
Sir Ian Mckellen
What is the name of Destiny's Child's debut album?
Destiny's Child
Who is credited with brinigng Mardi Gras to North America?
Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville
Which Asian country is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon"?
Bhutan
What is the nickname for the player who is selected last in the NFL draft?
Mr. Irrelevant
What is the highest grossing R Rated movie of all time?
The Joker
What Was Freddie Mercury's real name? (2X Points)
Farrokh Bulsara