World Events
In January, major fires scorched areas of which U.S. city, killing dozens of people, destroying homes and businesses, and prompting tens of thousands to evacuate?
a) Seattle b) San Diego c) Los Angeles d) Phoenix
c) Los Angeles
What single piece of snack food sold for $90,000 in March because it was shaped like a fire-breathing Pokemon?
a) Cheeto b) Pretzel c) Goldfish d) Taki
a) Cheeto
Who won Super Bowl LIX?
Philadelphia Eagles
What phrase created absolute pandemonium at showings of “A Minecraft Movie,” turning the film into a viral phenomenon in addition to a box office smash?
Chicken Jockey!
Who won best new artist at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in February, cementing her rocket-ship ascent as one of pop's biggest rising stars?
a) Chappell Roan b) Doechii c) Sabrina Carpenter
a) Chappell Roan
Robert Francis Prevost was elected on May 8 to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, making him the first pope from where?
a) Italy b) Latin America c) United States
c) United States
What is the name of Topmart's famous furry doll with sharp teeth?
Labubu
The W.N.B.A.’s popularity continued to grow in 2025. What was the average number of fans per league game?
a) 3000 b) 11,000 c) 20,000
b) 11,000 (double what it was 3 years ago)
Which movie was a surprise megahit on Netflix this summer, with eight of its songs landing on the Billboard Top 100 chart, including the No. 1 song, “Golden”?
KPop Demon Hunters
Which artist won the coveted Album of the Year Grammy at this year's Grammys?
a) Billie Eilish b) Beyonce c) Taylor Swift
b) Beyonce
This year, Gen Z protests raged against political establishments across the world, including in Madagascar and Nepal. What anime-inspired symbol kept appearing at demonstrations?
a) A raised fist. b) A grinning skull and bones wearing a straw hat c) A thumbs down emoji
b) A grinning skull and bones wearing a straw hat
Which popular social media app was temporarily unavailable in the United States in mid-January?
TikTok
Which team defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a dramatic, 11-inning Game 7 to capture the World Series?
a) LA Dodgers b) NY Yankees c) Seattle Mariners d) Boston Red Sox
a) LA Dodgers
Jonathan Bailey is a popular actor who starred in two blockbuster movies. Which ones?
a) Wicked and Jurassic World: Rebirth b) Minecraft and Superman c) Zootopia 2 and Lilo & Stitch
a) Wicked & Jurassic World: Rebirth
Who did Kendrick Lamar NOT bring out as a special guest during his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance?
a) Rihanna b) Serena Williams c) Samuel L Jackson d) Sza
a) Rihanna
Thieves robbed the Louvre Museum in Paris in daylight. What did they steal?
a) a painting b) a statue c) jewels d) an ancient map
c) jewels
What did Kendrick Lamar wear to perform at the Super Bowl that went viral?
Bootcut jeans
Who won the Men's Singles at Wimbledon in 2025?
a) Carlos Alcaraz b) Jannik Sinner c) Alexander Zverev d) Novak Djokovic
b) Jannik Sinner
What is the highest grossing movie of 2025?
a) Lilo & Stitch b) Zootopia 2 c) Ne Zha 2 d) Avatar Fire & Ash
c) Ne Zha 2
Katseye went viral with their "Better in Denim" Gap campaign, which featured hypnotic choreography set to which iconic '00s song?
a) Toxic by Britney Spears b) Milkshake by Kelis c) Bootylicious by Destiny's Child d) Waiting for Tonight by J Lo
b) Milkshake by Kelis
Many important artists, innovators and thinkers died in 2025. Of those we lost, one person gained worldwide fame studying chimpanzees, while another helped invent heavy metal music.
Who are they?
Jane Goodall and Ozzy Osborne
What did the Oxford University Press name as their word of the year?
a) rizz b) 6-7 c) doomscrolling d) rage bait
d) rage bait
Who won the Women’s Rugby World Cup?
a) England b) New Zealand. c) Canada. d) France
a) England
Which junior Earth ambassador is the title character of Pixar’s latest sci-fi adventure?
Elio
Which pop star made a cameo and created a song for Wednesday Season 2?
a) Charli xcx b) Chappell Roan c) Lady Gaga. d) Tate McRae
c) Lady Gaga