World History
What ancient civilization is known for building the Great Pyramids of Giza?
The Egyptians
Which artist won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021 for their album "folklore"?
Taylor Swift
What Disney animated film features a character named Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama?
The Emperor's New Groove
What is the term for the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and natural resources?
Geography
Which chef hosts Kitchen Nightmares?
Gordon Ramsay
Which country is home to Sydney and Melbourne?
Australia
Who famously duelled Alexander Hamilton on 11 July 1804, resulting in the founding father’s death?
Aaron Burr
What song by The Weeknd became a massive hit in 2020, spending several weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Blinding Lights"
In the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast," what is the name of the villainous hunter who seeks to marry Belle?
Gaston
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
Au
What is the primary ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
Soybean paste (miso)
What is the Peach State's Capital?
Atlanta
What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?
The Mongol Empire
Which artist released the album "Positions" in 2020, featuring hit songs like "Positions" and "34+35"?
Ariana Grande
In Disney's "The Little Mermaid," what is the name of Ariel's father, the ruler of the underwater kingdom?
King Triton
How many sets of wings do bees have?
2
Spanish cuisine features a dish named for a wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. What is this dish?
Paella
Stonehenge is a circle of stones built by the Druids. This is in which country?
England
What event started World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who originally recorded the classic ballad I Will Always Love You in 1973?
Dolly Parton
In the Disney-Pixar film "Up," what is the name of the bird Carl Fredricksen and Russell encounter on their adventure?
Kevin
How many bones do sharks have in their bodies?
Zero!
What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?
Chickpeas or garbanzo beans
What is the largest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What famous children’s party game that doesn’t involve balls was an Olympic event from 1900-1920
Tug of War
Which bands were Jack Antonoff a part of before producing Taylor Swift's music?
"Bleachers" and "fun."
What is the name of Wendy’s dog in Peter Pan?
Nana
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world?
Saffron
What city is the tallest building in the world located in?
Dubai
Which Century did the French Revolution take place
18th century
This South Korean boy band released their English-language single "Dynamite" in 2020, which became a global sensation.
BTS
Who provided the voice for the character Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" and its sequel "Frozen II"?
Idina Menzel
What is the rarest blood type?
AB Negative
Which country drinks the most coffee in pounds per year?
Finland
What is lava called when it is under the Earth's surface?
Magma
The catastrophic destruction of Pompei in 79 AD. was done by which active volcano?
Mount Vesuvius
Including streaming figures, what was the best-selling UK single of the 2010s?
The Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
What is the name of the toy store in Toy Story 2?
Al's Toy Barn
What is the scientific name for the "voice box" in humans responsible for sound production?
Larynx
What is the salted roe of a sturgeon called?
Caviar
What is the largest city in the world?
Tokyo
How many people have already walked on the moon?
12
What singer has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last four decades?
Mariah Carey
What year did Disneyland open?
1955
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Gelato has less fat and air than ice cream
Yucatan, Iberian, and Balkan are all examples of this physical feature?
Peninsula
What does “The Magna Carta” mean?
"The Great Charter”
The name of Beatle’s debut album is?
Please Please Me
What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
Anastasia and Drizella
What is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus releases energy through the emission of particles or electromagnetic waves?
Radioactive decay
What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup
What is the name of a narrow body of water that is surrounded on both sides by land?
Strait
What was the shortest war in human history?
The war between England and Zanzibar
In 2021, which global superstar headlined a concert in Central Park to call attention to climate change and global warming?
Billie Eilish
Where does Mike Wazowski take his girlfriend Celia for her birthday dinner in Monsters, Inc.?
Harryhausen's
What is the phenomenon where an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced?
Archimedes' principle
What does into a standard mirepoix?
Onion, celery, and carrot
What is the name of the building in Agra built by Shah Jahan?
Taj Mahal