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100

Who was the first President of the United States?

Answer: George Washington

100

What Shakespearean tragedy features the characters Romeo and Juliet?

 "Romeo and Juliet"

100

Julius Caesar was assassinated on 15 March 44 BC, a date now often known by what term?

Ides of March

100

In Disney's "The Little Mermaid," what is the name of Ariel's father, the ruler of the underwater kingdom?

Who is King Triton?

100

 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?

100

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

What is Mercury?

100

What is the main ingredient in the popular Middle Eastern dish, hummus?

Chickpeas 

100

Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a birdie?

Badminton

200

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?

Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

200

 Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?

 J.K. Rowling

200

By what nickname is Edward Teach better known?

Blackbeard

200

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"?

200

 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?

200

What fundamental force of nature is responsible for the attraction between two objects with mass?

What is gravity?

200

In Mexican cuisine, what is the name for the spicy sauce made primarily from chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar?

What is salsa?

200

Who is the only player in NFL history to win five Super Bowl MVP awards as of 2021?

Who is Tom Brady?

300

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.

300

Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

William Shakespeare

300

Which queen had the shortest reign of Henry VIII’s six wives?

Anne of Cleves

300

 In Disney's "Aladdin," what does the Genie turn into when Aladdin wishes to set him free?

What is a human?

300

I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?

 What is a candle?

300

What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?

What is Au?

300

What is the Italian cheese often used in dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo and Caesar salad dressing?

What is Parmesan cheese?

300

Which country won the Rugby World Cup in 2019?

South Africa

400

 Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

400

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

400

What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?

What is the Mongol Empire?

400

In the Disney-Pixar film "Up," what type of bird does Carl Fredricksen and Russell encounter on their adventure?

What is a Kevin?

400

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

What is the letter 'M'?

400

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

What is photosynthesis?

400

 What is the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking it, as seen in ceviche?

 What is marination?

400

This country has won the most World Cup titles (5).

Brazil

500

What was the significance of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

It granted women the right to vote.

500

Who wrote the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the TV series "Game of Thrones"?

George R.R. Martin

500

Which document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from Great Britain?

What is the Declaration of Independence?

500

Who provided the voice for the character Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" and its sequel "Frozen II"?

Who is Idina Menzel?

500

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

 What is footsteps?

500

In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur?

What is the troposphere?

500

What type of pasta, often used in Italian dishes, is shaped like small rice grains?

 What is orzo?

500

What is the only sport to have been played on the moon?

Golf

600

Which civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?

Martin Luther King Jr.

600

What novel by George Orwell depicts a dystopian society under totalitarian rule and features the character Winston Smith?

 "1984"

600

Which event triggered World War I in 1914?

What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

600

In the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast," what is the name of the villainous hunter who seeks to marry Belle?

Who is Gaston?

600

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?

600

 What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element? Answer:

What is an atom?

600

 What is the primary ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?

 What is soybean paste (miso)?

600

Where will the 2024 Olympics be held?

Paris

700

 What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad during the 19th century?

It helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North.

700

What epic poem, attributed to Homer, tells the story of the Trojan War?

 "The Iliad"

700

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Who is Nikita Khrushchev?

700

What Disney animated film features a character named Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama?

What is "The Emperor's New Groove"?

700

 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?

700

 What is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus releases energy through the emission of particles or electromagnetic waves?

What is radioactive decay?

700

 In French cuisine, what is the term for a sauce made from melted butter and lemon juice?

What is beurre blanc?

700

Which English football team has won the most Champions Leagues?

Liverpool

800

Which U.S. state was the site of the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century?

Answer: California

800

Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream in the 1920s?

"The Great Gatsby"

800

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?

800

 In the TV series "DuckTales," what is the name of Scrooge McDuck's pilot and adventurer niece?

Who is Launchpad McQuack?

800

I'm not alive, but I can grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. What am I?

 What is a fire?

800

What is the term for the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and natural resources?

What is geography?

800

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?

800

How many countries did cyclists go through in the 2022 Tour de France?

4 - France, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium

900

 Who assassinated President John F. Kennedy in 1963?

Lee Harvey Oswald

900

Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

Harper Lee

900

 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)?

900

What 2001 Disney animated film tells the story of a young girl named Lilo and her alien friend named Stitch?

What is "Lilo & Stitch"?

900

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?

900

 What is the scientific name for the "voice box" in humans responsible for sound production?

What is the larynx


900

What type of food is produced by the fermentation of milk with lactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium?

 What is yogurt?

900

How many MMA fights has UFC star Conor McGregor lost during his career?

6

1500

What was the significance of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission?

 It landed the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the Moon.

1500

 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

1500

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?

1500

Who directed the 2016 live-action adaptation of "The Jungle Book" for Disney, blending CGI and live-action elements?

Who is Jon Favreau?

1500

I start with M, end with X, and I have any number of letters in me. What am I?

Mailbox

1500

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?

1500

What is the term for the traditional Japanese method of grilling small skewers of meat or vegetables over charcoal?

 What is yakitori?

1500

What was Muhammed Ali's original name?

Cassius Clay