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"
What ancient civilization is known for building the Great Pyramids of Giza?
Who were the Egyptians?
What song by The Weeknd became a massive hit in 2020, spending several weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?
What is "Blinding Lights"?
In Disney's "The Little Mermaid," what is the name of Ariel's father, the ruler of the underwater kingdom?
Who is King Triton?
Who won the first MVP award?
Wilt chamberlain
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
What is an echo?
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
What is Mercury?
What is the main ingredient in the popular Middle Eastern dish, hummus?
What are chickpeas (garbanzo beans)?
What Netflix original series is set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, and features supernatural events and a group of kids battling otherworldly creatures?
What is "Stranger Things"?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?
Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?
J.K. Rowling
Who is the Italian explorer credited with discovering America in 1492?
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Which artist released the album "Positions" in 2020, featuring hit songs like "Positions" and "34+35"?
Ariana Grande
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"?
Which nba player holds the record for most regular season wins?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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 fundamental force of nature is responsible for the attraction between two objects with mass?
What is gravity?
In Mexican cuisine, what is the name for the spicy sauce made primarily from chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar?
What is salsa?
In which Netflix original series does the character BoJack Horseman navigate the ups and downs of fame and personal life as a washed-up actor who happens to be an anthropomorphic horse?
What is "BoJack Horseman"?
What was the outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln?
Answer: It declared that all enslaved people in Confederate states were to be set free.
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Who painted the Mona Lisa during the Italian Renaissance?
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
Which artist released the album "Evermore" in 2020, a follow-up to her critically acclaimed album "Folklore"?
Who is Taylor Swift?
In Disney's "Aladdin," what does the Genie turn into when Aladdin wishes to set him free?
What is a human?
In what year was the nba founded?
1946
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
What is a candle?
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
What is Au?
What is the Italian cheese often used in dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo and Caesar salad dressing?
What is Parmesan cheese?
What Netflix original film, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, won the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Foreign Language Film in 2019?
What is "Roma"?
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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
What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?
What is the Mongol Empire?
In 2021, this rapper and singer teamed up with Cardi B for the chart-topping hit "Up."
Who is Fat Joe?
In the Disney-Pixar film "Up," what type of bird does Carl Fredricksen and Russell encounter on their adventure?
What is a Kevin?
Who was the first foreign born number 1 pick?
Yao Ming
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
What is the letter 'M'?
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
What is photosynthesis?
What is the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking it, as seen in ceviche?
What is marination?
Which Netflix original series, based on a graphic novel, follows the story of a young girl with superhuman abilities who must protect herself and others from a secret organization?
What is "The Umbrella Academy"?
What was the significance of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It granted women the right to vote.
Who wrote the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the TV series "Game of Thrones"?
George R.R. Martin
Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from Great Britain?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Which artist won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021 for their album "folklore"?
Who is Taylor Swift?
Who provided the voice for the character Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" and its sequel "Frozen II"?
Who is Idina Menzel?
Who founded the nba?
Walter A Brown
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
What is footsteps?
In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur?
What is the troposphere?
What type of pasta, often used in Italian dishes, is shaped like small rice grains?
What is orzo?
What is the title of the Netflix original documentary series that explores the true-crime phenomenon and features different cases and investigations in each episode?
What is "Making a Murderer"?
Which civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What novel by George Orwell depicts a dystopian society under totalitarian rule and features the character Winston Smith?
"1984"
Which event triggered World War I in 1914?
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This South Korean boy band released their English-language single "Dynamite" in 2020, which became a global sensation.
Who is BTS?
In the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast," what is the name of the villainous hunter who seeks to marry Belle?
Who is Gaston?
What is the highest viewed nba finals match of all time?
Game 6 of the 1998 finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz
I have keys but can't open locks. I have a space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go inside. What am I?
What is a computer's desktop?
What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element? Answer:
What is an atom?
What is the primary ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
What is soybean paste (miso)?
What Netflix original series, created by Charlie Brooker, is an anthology of standalone episodes that explore the dark and often dystopian sides of technology and society?
What is "Black Mirror"?
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"
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who is Nikita Khrushchev?
What 2020 music video featured singer Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy, as well as references to African culture?
What is "Brown Skin Girl"?
What Disney animated film features a character named Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama?
What is "The Emperor's New Groove"?
Which player is in 2nd place for most championships?
Sam Jones
I am taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost every person. What am I?
What is a pencil lead/graphite?
What is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus releases energy through the emission of particles or electromagnetic waves?
What is radioactive decay?
In French cuisine, what is the term for a sauce made from melted butter and lemon juice?
What is beurre blanc?
Which Netflix original series stars Jason Bateman as a financial planner who relocates his family to the Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme goes awry?
What is "Ozark"?
Which U.S. state was the site of the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century?
Answer: California
Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream in the 1920s?
"The Great Gatsby"
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?
This British musician, known for blending multiple genres, released the album "Collapsed in Sunbeams" and won the 2021 Mercury Prize
Who is Arlo Parks
In the TV series "DuckTales," what is the name of Scrooge McDuck's pilot and adventurer niece?
Who is Launchpad McQuack?
Who is the only player to win the scoring title as a rookie?
Carmelo Anthony
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 term for the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and natural resources?
What is geography?
Which spice, known for its distinctive yellow color, is derived from the dried roots of a plant and is often used in Indian cuisine?
What is turmeric?
What Netflix original animated series follows the adventures of a dysfunctional family, including a washed-up superhero, his three adopted children, and their talking goldfish?
What is "The Family Guy"?
Who assassinated President John F. Kennedy in 1963?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
Which medieval English king is famous for signing the Magna Carta in 1215, limiting the power of the monarchy?
Who is King John (John Lackland)?
What singer has had a numb 1 billboard hit in 4 decades?
Mariah Carey
Who is Mufasa's advisor in the Lion King?
What is Zazu
Who was the first nba player to win a championship with 3 different teams?
John Salley
I'm not alive, but I can die. I don't have lungs, but I need air. What am I?
What is a candle flame?
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?
What is the title of the Netflix original film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, which explores the life of a mob hitman?
What is "The Irishman"?
What was the significance of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission?
It landed the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the Moon.
Which classic novel tells the story of a shipwrecked man living on a deserted island with a companion named Friday?
"Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe
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?
In 2021, which global superstar headlined a concert in Central Park to call attention to climate change and global warming?
Who is Billie Eilish?
Who directed the 2016 live-action adaptation of "The Jungle Book" for Disney, blending CGI and live-action elements?
Who is Jon Favreau?
BONUS QUESTION - WHAT IS THE EXACT NUMBER OF REBOUNDS PULLED DOWN BY LEAGUE LEADING REBOUNDER WILT CHAMBERLAIN?
23924
I have keys but can't open 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 phenomenon where an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced?
What is Archimedes' principle?
What is the term for the traditional Japanese method of grilling small skewers of meat or vegetables over charcoal?
What is yakitori?
Which Netflix original series is a Spanish crime drama that follows a group of robbers who plan and execute heists on the Royal Mint of Spain and the Bank of Spain?
What is "Money Heist" (La Casa de Papel)?