Ancient Greece
This city-state was known for its strong military and emphasis on discipline.
What is Sparta?
This emperor declared himself "dictator for life" before being assassinated in 44 BCE.
Who was Julius Caesar?
This MLB player broke the single-season home run record with 73 in 2001.
Who is Barry Bonds?
This actor is known for playing Jack Dawson in Titanic.
Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?
This 2019 hit by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus set the record for longest time at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What is "Old Town Road"?
This philosopher, who taught Plato, was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock.
Who was Socrates?
This structure, capable of holding up to 50,000 spectators, was used for gladiatorial games and public spectacles.
What is the Colosseum?
In 1992, this basketball team was the first to feature NBA players at the Olympics.
What is the Dream Team?
She starred as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
Who is Emma Watson?
In 2023, this artist became the first woman to have four albums simultaneously in the Billboard Top 10.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This battle in 490 BCE was a key victory for Athens during the Persian Wars.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
The common people of Rome were known by this term.
Who are the plebeians?
This NFL quarterback holds the record for the most career passing touchdowns as of 2024.
Who is Tom Brady?
Known for his roles in Top Gun and Mission: Impossible, this actor is one of Hollywood's biggest stars
Who is Tom Cruise?
This rapper’s 2018 song "Sicko Mode" became a cultural phenomenon and earned him Grammy nominations.
Who is Travis Scott?
This Macedonian leader spread Greek culture across Asia during his conquests.
Who was Alexander the Great?
This volcanic eruption in 79 CE destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii.
What is Mount Vesuvius?
This tennis player won the most Grand Slam singles titles of any man in history as of 2024.
Who is Novak Djokovic?
This actress starred in The Hunger Games series as Katniss Everdeen.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
This artist released the global smash hit "Shape of You" in 2017, which became one of the best-selling digital singles ever.
Who is Ed Sheeran?
This epic poem by Homer recounts the Trojan War and the hero Achilles.
What is the Iliad?
The Roman road network included this famous road, which connected Rome to Brindisi.
What is the Appian Way?
This country has won the FIFA Women’s World Cup the most times, with a total of four championships as of 2024.
What is the United States?
Winning multiple Academy Awards, this actor played Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln and starred in There Will Be Blood.
Who is Daniel Day-Lewis?
This singer’s 2020 album After Hours featured the chart-topping single "Blinding Lights."
Who is The Weeknd?