Sports
What country did the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team defeat in the semi-finals of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, a game commonly known as the “Miracle on Ice”?
The Soviet Union
Nike released this shoe in 1984. It went on to become the most popular shoe released by the brand.
Jordan 1
In which city would you find the capital of Kentucky?
Frankfort
Where in the White House is the Oval Office located?
The West Wing
The Statue of Liberty was given to the US by which country?
France
This boxer inflicted Muhammad Ali’s first defeat in professional boxing?
Joe Frazier
What is the name of Batman’s butler?
Alfred
In which city would you find the capital of Kansas?
Topeka
Which of the planets is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and devastated which Roman city?
Pompeii
This NFL team appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls from 1991 – 1994 and lost them all
The Buffalo Bills
James Earl Jones voiced this character in the Star Wars movies.
Darth Vader
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
4. England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
What American agricultural chemist discovered 300 uses for the peanut?
George Washington Carver
This ancient king had a round table.
King Arthur
Who threw the inbounds pass to Christian Laettner in the East Regional finals of 1992 before he shot the eventual game-winner?
Grant Hill
You would find the wizards at Hogwarts playing this sport during their downtime.
Quidditch
What is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok
Who was the Hollywood star who became the governor of California in 2003?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
In 334 B.C he began a march that extended the Greek Empire from Egypt to India. Who was he?
Alexander the Great
In the sport of Judo, what color belt follows an orange belt?
Green
Kim Kardashian divorced this NBA player in the same month they married.
Kris Humphries
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brazil
In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as?
Boxing Day
Which former US President spoke these famous words?
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 a date which will live in infamy”
Franklin D Roosevelt