ADC Jeopardy

Movies

100

Which movie is the highest grossing film of all time?

Avatar (2009) - $2,923,706,026

200

Which movie has had the highest box-office opening weekend ever? (Hint: Film was released in 21st century)

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

300

According to IMDB's list of the Top 250 Movies (voted by IMDB users), which movie possesses the all-time highest rating?

The Shawshank Redemption

400

There are 3 movies tied for the most Oscars won, with a total of 11. Name one of them.

1. Ben-Hur (1959)

2. Titanic (1997)

3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

500

What is widely considered to be the first 3D film ever released?

The Power of Love (1922)

Miscellaneous

100

Thanksgiving is celebrated when each year (state both day of week and which week)?

Fourth Thursday of November

200

What year was the first iPhone released?

2007

300

The first FIFA World Cup took place here in 1930.

Uruguay

400

As of June 2024, how many countries has the US officially recognized?

197 countries

500

This is the appropriate name for a cardboard coffee cup sleeve.

Zarf

Sports

100

This US athlete has the most gold medals in Olympics history.

Michael Phelps (23)

200

Two teams share the crown for most Super Bowl victories. Name one of them.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers 

2. New England Patriots

300

Which former NBA player has won the most NBA MVP awards in league history?

Kareem Abdul - Jabbar (6)

400

This east coast football team was crowned the first college football national champion in 1869. Who was it?

Rutgers

500

KPMG serves as the title sponsor for what sporting event?

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship (Golf)

Historical Figures & Events

100

Donald Trump is the second president in US History to serve two non-consecutive terms. Who is the only other president to serve two non-consecutive terms?

Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th US President)

200

This state was the first to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860 prior to the start of the American Civil War.

South Carolina

300

The first automobile was born in which decade?

1880-1890

400

This country is known as the oldest country in Europe. What is it?

San Marino 

500

Contrary to popular belief, the Declaration of Independence was not actually signed on the 4th of July. When was it signed?

August 2nd 1776

Music

100

Which band/artist claims the top spot with the most records sold worldwide ever?

The Beatles

200

This album is the highest-selling album of all-time. What is it?

Thriller (Michael Jackson)

300

This musical group (not artist) has the record for most Grammys won in history at a total of 22. Who is it?

U2

400

This musical group is the highest-grossing live performer of all time. (Hint: not an individual artist)

The Rolling Stones

500

This track is the most streamed song ever on Spotify as of 2024.

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd