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100

I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?

What is an echo?

100

What is the main ingredient in the popular Middle Eastern dish, hummus?

What are chickpeas (garbanzo beans)?

100

What Shakespearean tragedy features the characters Romeo and Juliet?

What is  "Romeo and Juliet"?

100

What ancient civilization is known for building the Great Pyramids of Giza?

Who were the Egyptians?

100

Who has a very shiny nose?

Rudolph

200

 I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go inside. What am I?

What is a keyboard?

200

In Mexican cuisine, what is the name for the spicy sauce made primarily from fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, fresh chiles, lime juice, and salt?

Salsa
200

 Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?

 Who is J.K. Rowling

200

Who is the Italian explorer credited with discovering America in 1492?

 Who is Christopher Columbus?

200

Who has a corn cob pipe, a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal?

Frosty the Snow Man

300

I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?

 What is a candle?

300

What is the Italian cheese often used in dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo and Caesar salad dressing?

What is Parmesan cheese?

300

Which famous children's book features a young girl named Alice who falls into a fantastical world through a rabbit hole?

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (or Alice in Wonderland) by Lewis Carroll

300

Who painted the Mona Lisa during the Italian Renaissance?

Who is Leonardo da Vinci?

300

This magical household figure, moves around from room to room, and each night reports to Santa, to make sure kids are being good.

Elf on the shelf

400

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

What is the letter 'M'?

400

This spice is known for its distinctive yellow color, is derived from the dried roots of a plant, and is often used in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine.

 What is Turmeric ?

400

Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

Harper Lee

400

Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from Great Britain?

What is the Declaration of Independence?

400

This Christmas movie depicts the adventures of "Kevin" after his family leaves him behind.

Home Alone

500

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

 What is footsteps?

500

What type of pasta, often used in Italian dishes, is shaped like small rice grains?

 What is orzo?

500

Who wrote the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the TV series "Game of Thrones"?

George R.R. Martin

500

What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?

What is the Mongol Empire?

500

This wealthy elderly man is visited by three ghosts who show him his Christmas past, present, and future.

Ebenezer Scrooge

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