Famous Events in History
In 1776, the American colonies declared independence from which country?
Great Britain
Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
What is the largest desert in the world?
Sahara Desert
Who won the 2020 Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Joker?
Joaquin Phoenix
In 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon during which mission?
Apollo 11
Who is the author of the 2005 novel The Hunger Games?
Suzanne Collins
What type of energy is stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules?
chemical energy
Which large, ancient stone structure in the UK is believed to have been constructed as early as 3000 BCE and is known for its mysterious purpose?
Stonehenge
Who won the 2021 Grammy for Album of the Year with Future Nostalgia?
Who is Dua Lipa?
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher
What is the title of the novel by George Orwell that explores a dystopian society controlled by "Big Brother"?
1984
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
photosynthesis
Which country is home to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What 2020 album by Taylor Swift was released unexpectedly and became one of the biggest albums of the year?
Folklore
In which year did World War I end?
1918
In which book series would you find a young wizard named Harry Potter?
Harry Potter
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
Which popular TV show is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, and features supernatural events?
Stranger Things
In which year did Canada officially become a country with the passage of the British North America Act?
1867
What 19th-century novel by Mary Shelley tells the story of a scientist who creates a living being from body parts?
Frankenstein
What is the name of the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division?
DNA replication
The famous landmark Christ the Redeemer statue is located in which city?
Rio de Janeiro
Which 2020 Netflix documentary series, centered on the life of a former zookeeper, became a viral sensation and sparked widespread discussion?
Tiger King