Geography
Which explorer claimed the Mississippi River for France on May 18, 1682?
René‑Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
Which painter's Blue Period preceded his Rose Period?
Pablo Picasso
Which Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with war elephants during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal Barca
Which scientist proposed the three laws of planetary motion?
Johannes Kepler
In which sport would you perform a Fosbury Flop?
High jump
What volcano erupted catastrophically on May 18, 1980?
Mount St. Helens
Which artist pioneered drip painting?
Jackson Pollock
Who wrote the Ninety-Five Theses that sparked the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Which layer of Earth's interior lies between the crust and the core?
The mantle
Which NFL team completed the only perfect season in the Super Bowl era?
Miami Dolphins (1972 season)
What major U.S. event began on May 25, 1961, when President Kennedy announced a national goal?
The mission to land humans on the Moon.
Which actor portrayed Vito Corleone in The Godfather?
Marlon Brando
What was the code of laws established by the Babylonian king Hammurabi called?
Code of Hammurabi
Which scientist is credited with discovering penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
Which golfer achieved the "Tiger Slam" by holding all four major championships simultaneously?
Tiger Woods
Which explorer reached Newfoundland before Columbus, according to Norse sagas?
Leif Erikson
Which composer wrote the opera Carmen?
Georges Bizet
Which battle in 480 BCE is famous for the stand of 300 Spartans?
Battle of Thermopylae
What is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust?
Aluminum
Which boxer was the first to defeat Mike Tyson professionally?
James Douglas (Buster Douglas)
Which explorer discovered the sea route around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope?
Bartolomeu Dias
Which playwright wrote The Cherry Orchard?
Anton Chekhov
Which ancient wonder of the world stood at the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes?
Colossus of Rhodes
What is the strongest known natural biological material by weight?
Spider silk
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games (Summer + Winter combined)?
United States