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100

What famous ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912?

The Titanic

100
What instrument is often played by strumming o plucking strings and comes in acoustic and electric varieties?

Guitar

100

What mouse is a popular Disney character with a girlfriend named Minnie?

Mickey Mouse

100

The 1985 film directed by Robert Zemeckis, follows Marty McFly as he travels back in time using a DeLorean Car.

What is "Back to the Future."

100

What instrument has keys, pedals, and strings?

Piano

200

What event occured on December 7, 1941 that led the united states to enter world war 2?

Pearl Harbor - many people don’t realize is that on the morning of December 7th, 1941, the Wickes-class destroyer USS Ward attacked and sank a Ko-hyoteki-class submarine near the entrance to the harbor, making it not only the first shot fired on that day, but the first official American shots in the War. The minesweeper Condor spotted the Japanese sub’s periscope above the water, which alerted the crew of the Ward, who opened fire on the intruder. Unfortunately, the reports from the Ward were discounted and disbelieved by Navy brass. Something they’d pay dearly for. The ship’s crew didn’t get confirmation that they’d sunk the submarine for over 60 years. In 2002 they found it

200

This woodwind instrument, often used in elementary music classes known for its simple construction and distinct sound.

What is a recorder.

200

What famous cartoon cat is known for chasing Jerry the mouse?

Tom

200

In which movie did Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet star as Jack and Rose. 

Titanic

200

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest

300

Who was the first President of the U.S. to be impeached?

Andrew Johnson

300

This instrument is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and pressing valves or keys to change notes.

What is a trumpet

300

What bear loves honey and lives in the Hundred Acre woods

Winnie the Pooh

300

What movie series feature characters name Harry, Hermione, and Ron.

Harry Potter

300

Who painted the famous artwork "Starry Night."

Vincent Van Gogh

400

Who was the longest reigning monarch in British history?

Queen Victoria

400

This instrument is part of the percussion family and is played by striking it with sticks or hands.

Drums

400

What dog is known as the "Peanuts" character's best friend.

Snoopy

400

Which movie features a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind by his family during Christmas Vacation.

"Home Alone"

400

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Diamond

500

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

Augustus Caesar

500

This instrument is played by bowing its strings with a horsehair bow and is often associated with classical music.

Violin

500

What is the name of the blue fish who says "just keep swimming." in this pixar animated movie.

Dory

500

Who won the Academy Award for best actor for his role in the movie Gladiator.

Russell Crowe

500

Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

Mercury