Famous Literature
In the classic series by J.K. Rowling, what is the name of the "Boy Who Lived" who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
Harry Potter
What is the "Powerhouse of the cell" that responsible for creating energy?
(Hint: It starts with an M!)
Mitochondria
Which "King of Pop" released the best-selling album of all time, Thriller, and was known for his iconic moonwalk?
Michael Jackson
Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramids of Giza and used a system of writing called hieroglyphics?
Ancient Egypt
Long before the MCU dominated the world, which 2002 film starring Tobey Maguire proved that superhero movies could be massive box-office hits?
Which William Shakespeare play features the famous line, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Romeo and Juliet
The Ozone Layer in our atmosphere is crucial because it protects life on Earth from what kind of harmful radiation from the sun?
UV rays (ultraviolet)
In 2023 and 2024, which global superstar broke records with her "Eras Tour," a journey through all of her musical "eras"?
Taylor Swift
Who was the famous French queen who was famously (though perhaps inaccurately) quoted as saying "Let them eat cake" during the French Revolution?
Marie Antoinette
The name of what song by Lady Gaga is based on a casino game?
Poker Face
In the classic fairy tale, what kind of slippers does Cinderella wear to the royal ball?
Glass slippers
In the periodic table, what is the chemical symbol for Gold?
(Hint: It’s not "Gd" or "Go")
Au
Which British band, led by Chris Martin, is famous for hits like "Yellow," "The Scientist," and "Viva la Vida"?
Coldplay
The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the West (Europe) with which major Eastern country?
China
In 2001, Apple released a device that promised "1,000 songs in your pocket." What was it called?
iPod
In the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, what is the name of the magical land that the children enter through the back of a closet?
Narnia
Humans have 23 pairs of these thread-like structures in the nucleus of their cells, which carry our genetic information (DNA). what are they called?
Chromosomes
Before she became a solo powerhouse with hits like "Flowers" and "Wrecking Ball," Miley Cyrus starred as which fictional pop star on the Disney Channel?
Hannah Montana
In 1215, King John of England was forced to sign a famous document that limited the power of the king. What was this document called?
What is the movie with stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt which is all about fashion?
The Devil Wears Prada
In the Dr. Seuss classic, who is the grumpy, green creature who tries to "steal" Christmas from the Whos in Whoville?
The Grinch
Plants take in carbon dioxide and water to create food and oxygen through Photosynthesis. Can you name the green pigment in their leaves that absorbs the sunlight to make this happen?
Chlorophyll
Which legendary rock band’s logo features a "tongue and lips," originally inspired by the Hindu goddess Kali?
The Rolling Stones
Which famous explorer’s crew completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth in 1522, even though the explorer himself died during the voyage in the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which 2001 movie won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature?
Shrek