Arts and Culture
Which famous artist is known for painting the Sistine Chapel Ceiling?
Michaelangelo
Who was the first winner of American Idol?
Kelly Clarkson
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What disease was also called "the Black Death"?
The Bubonic Plague.
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberries
'Les Misérables' is based on a novel by which author?
Victor Hugo.
Which classical composer was deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven
In which museum can you find the Rosetta Stone?
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
The process of baking a pie crust before adding the filling is called what?
Blind Baking
'The Guernica' is a famous painting created by which artist?
Pablo Picasso
What Irish band spent 24 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song “Linger?”
The Cranberries
In which city would you find the famous Christ the Redeemer statue?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Incan Empire was located in which modern-day country?
Peru
Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world?
Saffron
Who composed the ballet 'The Nutcracker'?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Who was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
Which European city is divided into 14 islands connected by more than 50 bridges?
Stockholm, Sweden
How many months were in the Roman calendar?
10
What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup
The Chrysler Building and Empire State Building in New York are considered iconic representations of what 20th century artistic movement and architectural style?
Art Deco
Angus Young is co-founder and lead guitarist for what Australian band?
AD/DC
Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system?
Jordan
What was the first country to use paper currency?
China
What's the most stolen grocery item?