Video games (history)
This 1985 Nintendo game introduced a plumber named Mario, who goes on a quest to rescue Princess Toadstool.
What is Super Mario Bros.?
This famous USA Olympic swimmer won 8 gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, setting a new record for the most golds in a single Olympic Games.
Who is Michael Phelps?
He served as the 44th President of the United States, and was the first African American to hold the office.
Who is Barack Obama?
This 1997 anime follows the adventures of a boy named Goku and his friends as they search for the seven magical orbs.
What is Dragon Ball?
This famous American figure was assassinated in 1963 while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This 1991 Sega game introduced a blue caracter who runs at lightning speeds to thwart the evil plans of Dr. Robotnik.
What is Sonic the Hedgehog?
This American car manufacturer, founded in 1903, is famous for producing the Mustang and is one of the "Big Three" U.S. automakers.
What is Ford?
This agreement, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I and imposed harsh penalties on Germany.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
In this 2013 anime series, a young boy joins the military to fight against giant humanoid creatures.
What is Attack on Titan?
This infamous American serial killer, known for his gruesome crimes in the 1970s, was later convicted of killing at least 30 people.
Who is Ted Bundy?
Released in 1999, this online game from Blizzard Entertainment became one of the most popular MMORPGs of all time.
What is World of Warcraft?
This annual car race in the USA is often referred to as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
What is the Indianapolis 500?
This U.S. political party's symbol is an elephant.
What is the Republican Party?
This 1998 anime, based on a manga by Yoshihiro Togashi, features a group of characters with special powers as they participate in deadly tournaments and missions.
What is Yu Yu Hakusho?
This pandemic, originating in 1918, was caused by a strain of the influenza virus and is often referred to as the deadliest pandemic in modern history.
What is the Spanish flu?
In 1993, this iconic first-person shooter by id Software introduced fast-paced action, network multiplayer, and a revolutionary engine for its time.
What is Doom?
This athlete, known as "The Greatest of All Time," won 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
This ancient city, located in present-day Iraq, was once the capital of an Empire and was famously ruled by King Nebuchadnezzar II.
What is Babylon?
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This cheese, originally from the Netherlands, is made from cow’s milk and has a distinctive orange rind, often aged for months or even years.
What is Gouda?
This disease, caused by a mosquito-borne virus, can lead to symptoms like fever, rash, and joint pain, and was a global concern in 2015-2016.
What is Zika virus?
This 1982 arcade game was developed by Atari and is often credited as one of the first games to feature an early form of artificial intelligence.
What is Centipede?
This country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final.
What is France?
This 1789 event marked the beginning of the French Revolution and was a symbol of the French people's uprising against royal authority.
What is the Storming of the Bastille?
This 2006 anime follows a group of students who are given a specific power in a secret government project and is known for its themes of morality and memory.
What is Erased?
This famous 19th-century criminal mastermind, known for his bank robberies and violent acts, was an infamous figure of the American Old West.
Who is Jesse James?