American History
Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
What Shakespearean tragedy features the characters Romeo and Juliet?
"Romeo and Juliet"
Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from Great Britain?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)’ is a song by which American band?
The Tokens
What 1996 Disney animated film features a character named Quasimodo who lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral?
What is "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"?
Who is the only player in NFL history to win five Super Bowl MVP awards as of 2021?
Who is Tom Brady?
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go inside. What am I?
What is a keyboard?
What is the term for the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and natural resources?
What is geography?
In Mexican cuisine, what is the name for the spicy sauce made primarily from chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar?
What is salsa?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?
Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Which famous children's book features a young girl named Alice who falls into a fantastical world through a rabbit hole?
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll
Who was the ancient Greek philosopher known for his dialogues and teachings on ethics and politics, and was a student of Socrates?
Who is Plato?
What does the ‘E’ stand for in Ben E. King?
Earl
In what horror movie did Ellen Burstyn play the mother of Linda Blair?
The Exorcist
In what year did the New England Patriots achieve the NFL's only perfect 16-0 regular season record?
What is 2007?
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
What is a candle?
What fundamental force of nature is responsible for the attraction between two objects with mass?
What is gravity?
What is the Italian cheese often used in dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo and Caesar salad dressing?
What is Parmesan cheese?
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream in the 1920s?
"The Great Gatsby"
What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?
What is the Mongol Empire?
In which 60s musical film does Johnny Cash feature as himself?
The Road to Nashville (1967)
In the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast," what is the name of the villainous hunter who seeks to marry Belle?
Who is Gaston?
Which NFL player holds the record for the most career touchdown receptions as of 2021?
Who is Jerry Rice?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
What is footsteps?
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
What is Au?
What is the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking it, as seen in ceviche?
What is marination?
What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad during the 19th century?
It helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North.
What epic poem, attributed to Homer, tells the story of the Trojan War?
"The Iliad"
Which event triggered World War I in 1914?
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and which other singer were known as The Supremes?
Diana Ross
In what movie did Gene Wilder (not Hackman!) implore Teri Garr to “Put. Zee Candle. BACK!”
Young Frankenstein
Which NFL team is known for its "12th Man" tradition, where fans are famously loud and disruptive to opposing teams?
Who are the Seattle Seahawks?
I'm not alive, but I can grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. What am I?
What is a fire?
What is the scientific name for the "voice box" in humans responsible for sound production?
What is the larynx
What type of food is produced by the fermentation of milk with lactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium?
What is yogurt?
Which U.S. state was the site of the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century?
Answer: California
Who wrote the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the TV series "Game of Thrones"?
George R.R. Martin
In which battle, considered one of the turning points of World War II, did the Soviet Union defeat the German army in 1942-1943?
What is the Battle of Stalingrad?
Before The Beatles, which band did John Lennon form?
The Quarrymen
What Burt Reynolds film included a Basset Hound character named Fred
Smoky and the Bandit
Who holds the record for the most career rushing yards in NFL history as of 2021?
Who is Emmitt Smith?
What question can you never answer yes to?
Are you asleep yet?
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
What is photosynthesis?
In French cuisine, what is the term for a sauce made from melted butter and lemon juice?
What is beurre blanc?