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100

This Canadian singer-songwriter, known for hits like “Suzanne,” gained fame in the 1960s and is often associated with folk music.
A) Leonard Cohen
B) Gordon Lightfoot
C) Joni Mitchell
D) Buffy Sainte-Marie

Leonard Cohen

100

This language is primarily spoken in Brazil and is the only official language of that country.
A) Spanish
B) Portuguese
C) French
D) Italian

Portugese

100

This explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe, completing his journey in 1522.
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Sir Francis Drake
C) Vasco da Gama
D) James Cook

Ferdinand Magellan

100

This luxury train service became famous for its travel route between Paris and Istanbul.
A) The Trans-Siberian Railway
B) The Orient Express
C) The Blue Train
D) The Royal Scotsman

The Orient Express

200

This Canadian Prime Minister, who served during the 1960s, is known for his "Just Society" vision and the introduction of universal healthcare.
A) Pierre Elliott Trudeau
B) Lester B. Pearson
C) John Diefenbaker
D) Paul Martin

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

200

This language, spoken mainly in India, is known for its complex script and rich literary tradition.
A) Hindi
B) Bengali
C) Urdu
D) Tamil

Hindi

200

This American explorer is known for his expeditions in the American West and for being one of the first to navigate the Grand Canyon.
A) Meriwether Lewis
B) John Wesley Powell
C) Zebulon Pike
D) William Clark

John Wesley Powell

200

This classic American road trip route is often referred to as "the Mother Road."
A) US Route 66
B) Pacific Coast Highway
C) Interstate 95
D) Route 1

US Route 66

300

This Spanish explorer led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in the 16th century.
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Francisco Pizarro
C) Juan de Salcedo
D) Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Francisco Pizarro

300

This language family includes languages such as German, Dutch, and English.
A) Romance
B) Slavic
C) Germanic
D) Celtic

Germanic

300

This Spanish explorer led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in the 16th century.
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Francisco Pizarro
C) Juan de Salcedo
D) Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Francisco Pizarro

300

This iconic 1960s car was known for its sporty design and popularity among youth culture.
A) Chevrolet Corvette
B) Ford Mustang
C) Volkswagen Beetle
D) Dodge Charger

Ford Mustang

400

This English explorer is credited with being the first to reach the North Pole in 1909.
A) Robert Peary
B) Ernest Shackleton
C) Roald Amundsen
D) John Franklin

Robert Peary

400

This language, known for its tones, is spoken by millions in China and is the most widely spoken language in the world.
 

Mandarin

400

This English explorer is credited with being the first to reach the North Pole in 1909.
A) Robert Peary
B) Ernest Shackleton
C) Roald Amundsen
D) John Franklin

Robert Peary

400

This travel trend of the 1960s involved youth traveling in groups, often in vans or buses, to experience counterculture.
A) Hitchhiking
B) Caravaning
C) Road Tripping
D) The Merry Pranksters

The Merry Pranksters

500

This 19th-century explorer is known for mapping much of Africa and is often referred to as the "African Explorer."
A) David Livingstone
B) Henry Morton Stanley
C) Richard Burton
D) Hiram Bingham

David Livingstone

500

This ancient language, once spoken in the Roman Empire, has many modern descendants, including French, Spanish, and Italian.
A) Latin
B) Greek
C) Aramaic
D) Hebrew

Latin

500

This 19th-century explorer is known for mapping much of Africa and is often referred to as the "African Explorer."
A) David Livingstone
B) Henry Morton Stanley
C) Richard Burton
D) Hiram Bingham

David Livingstone

500

This famous travel book, published in 1969, documented the journey of two friends traveling across America on motorcycles.
A) On the Road
B) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
C) Travels with Charley
D) A Walk in the Woods

Travels with Charley