World Religions
Born in 5th century BC India, Prince Siddhārtha Gautama renounced his noble life and founded this religion.
What is Buddhism?
This hero of the classic video game "Castlevania" does not make an appearance in the Netflix series of the same name.
Who is Simon Belmont?
They hold the record for consecutive losses by an NFL team, 26 straight in the late 1970's.
Who are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
This magnificent palace in Agra, India, is actually a tomb for the beloved wide of Emperor Shah Jahan.
What is the Taj Mahal?
Venetian Doge Enrico Dandolo was blinded by the Byzantines. 30 years later, he lead the Fourth Crusade to sack this city, their capital.
What is Constantinople?
The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is the oldest text of this tradition, named after an ancient Chinese philosopher.
What is Confucianism?
This clear cola soft drink, manufactured from 1992-1994, is widely considered to be a marketing failure, although nostalgia remains.
What is Crystal Pepsi?
This basketball great's 100 point game, on March 2, 1962, is widely considered one of sports' unbeatable records.
Who is Wilt Chamberlain?
Construction of this Parisian tourist attraction, from 1887-1889, was so controversial that there were reportedly fist fights on the Champs Elysees.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
After being captured by pirates, this future Roman general swore he would return and crucify his captors. He did.
Who is Julius Caesar?
Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform are major denominations of this religion, whose second-largest population is in the United States.
What is Judaism?
Everyone wants money, but you may have a special yearning for this Japanese currency.
What is the yen?
The 200 points in a single season mark has only been reached four times in the history of the NHL—and it was this Oilers legend all four times.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
According to one legend, the famous hanging gardens of this city were built by King Nebuchadnezzar.
What is Babylon?
Don't mess with the "Kahn of Kahns"! After the Khwarezmia Empire mistreated his emissaries, this ruler invaded and destroyed them utterly.
Who is Genghis Kahn?
All Muslims with sufficient means are expected to make the Hajj, the ritual pilgrimage to this city, at least once in their lifetime.
What is Mecca?
For most of London's history, taking a boat on this river was one of the fastest ways of getting around the city.
What is the Thames?
He held the MLB single season home run record for 37 years, 3 more years than his predecessor Babe Ruth.
Who is Roger Maris?
This statue in Rio de Janeiro was constructed shortly after World War One, in response to a feared tide of godlessness.
What is Christ the Redeemer?
After their Daimyo was killed by an imperial official, these 47 ex-samurai tracked him down and beheaded him.
Who are the 47 ronin?
The three largest branches of Christianity are the Catholic Church, Protestantism, and this denomination, with over 230 million followers worldwide.
What is Eastern Orthodox?
He was boxing's world heavyweight champion from 1952 through 1956, and was the only heavyweight champ to go untied and undefeated throughout his career.
Who is Rocky Marciano?
He pitched 749 complete games, equivalent to an average of 40 complete games for 19 consecutive seasons - well worth the one award he could never receive.
Who is Cy Young?
This collosal statute, one of the wonders of the ancient world, reportedly stood with one leg on each side of the city harbor.
What is the Colossus of Rhodes?
What a heel! During the Trojan War, this Greek hero killed the Trojan prince Hector, in revenge for Hector's killing of his friend Patroclus.
Who is Achilles?