History
What was the name of the battle that ended up being the final defeat for Napolean?
Waterloo
Alice Walker became the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for this novel
The Color Purple
Who developed the Theory of Evolution?
Charles Darwin
This classic character has appeared in over 120 of Nintendo's video games to date
Mario
How many notes are there in music?
8
In which year was George H.W. Bush originally elected president
1988
What was the first novel ever written on a typewriter?
Tom Sawyer
Who invented and flew the first airplane in 1903?
The Wright Brothers
What is the word that means a foolish person without social skills, and first appeared in the Dr. Seuss book If I Ran the Zoo?
Nerd
Who leads an orchestra?
A conductor
Who is the only enlisted President who didn't become an officer?
James Buchanan
What is the name of the theater that Shakespearean plays were originally performed in?
The Globe
What country is home to 90% of the world's tornados?
The United States
Who is the largest employer in the United States?
The Department of Defense
Michael Jackson's Thriller
In what year was the first email sent?
1971
What was the first printed book?
The Bible
How many yards are in a mile?
1,760
What crime was the Secret Service originally formed to fight?
Counterfeiting
How many kinds of musical instruments are there? Bonus if you can name 3 kinds
5
Woodwind, Percussion, Brass, Strings, and keyboard
U.S. presidential candidate with the highest popular vote ever
Ronald Reagan
This Classic rhyming children's book was written using only 50 words
Green Eggs and Ham
What produces the most breathable air on earth?
The oceans
How much does it cost to manufacture a penny?
$0.02
What city is often called the Home of Country Music?
Nashville, TN