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This 1961 novel by Harper Lee won the Pulitzer Prize and addresses racial injustice in the Deep South

What is "To Kill a Mockingbird"

100

This American gymnast scored a perfect 10 at the 1984 Olympics.

Who is Mary Lou Retton?

100

This Seattle-based band became a symbol of the grunge movement with their album "Nevermind."

What is Nirvana?

100

In 2003, this book by Dan Brown introduced readers to symbologist Roberet Langdon. 

What is The Da Vinci Code?

100

What was the highest-grossing film of all time in 2010s. This film surpassed Avatar (2009).

What is Avengers: Endgame?

200

In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon during this NASA mission.

What is Apollo 11?

200

This major event in 1989 signaled the beginning of the end of the Cold War.

What is the Fall of the Berlin Wall?

200

This 90s tv show featured a fictional band called Zack Attack.

What is Saved by the Bell?

200

This online retailer, initially focused on selling books, expanded massively in the 2000s to become a global e-commerce giant.

What is Amazon?

200

In 2012, this YouTube video became the first to hit 1 billion views, marking a huge moment in viral internet culture.

What is PSY's Gangnam Style?

300

Which popular children’s TV show premiered in 1969 but became a massive hit throughout the 1970s?

What is Sesame Street?

300

This brand, known for its sporty aesthetic, was synonymous with 1980s hip-hop culture.

What is Adidas?

300

This tragic event in 1997 shocked the world and involved the death of a British figure.

What is the death of Princess Diana?

300

In 2008, this film became the first superhero movie to gross $1 billion worldwide.

What is the Dark Knight?

300

What song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became the most-watched YouTube video of all time in 2017?

What is Despacito?


400

The first car to feature an airbag as a standard safety feature was this 1974 model, produced by this American manufacturer. It was a pioneering move in automotive safety, introducing a technology that would become standard in vehicles worldwide.

What is Chevrolet Impala

400

This NBA team won the most championships in the 1980s.

Who are the Los Angeles Lakers?

400

This country hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

What is the United States?

400

This natural disaster struck Southeast Asia on December 26, 2004, resulting in one of the deadliest tsunamis in recorded history.

What is the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?

400

In 2016, this film became the first film with an all-black cast and the first LGBTQ+ film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

What is Moonlight?

500

In the 1970s, this American swimmer won a total of 11 Olympic gold medals, setting multiple world records and becoming one of the most celebrated athletes in swimming history. His dominance in the pool and iconic performance at the 1972 Munich Olympics are still remembered as a high point in the sport.

Who is Mark Spirtz?

500

This pop duo had a massive hit in 1981 with the song "Don't You Want Me".

The Human League

500

In 1996 the first ever version of a popular video game series was released, where players take on a role of a treasure- hunting archaeologist.

What is Tomb Raider?

500

This 2008 financial crisis was triggered by the collapse of this major investment bank leading to a global economic downfall.

Who is Lehman Brothers?

500

Who won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, making history as the first non-classical or jazz artist to win the award?

Who is Kendrick Lamar?