Pre 1940s
What was the Rosetta Stone?
The Rosetta Stone is a large stone tablet (ca. 196 BCE) that was discovered in Egypt in 1799. It is important because it allowed researchers to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing for the first time.
Which song by Elvis Presley, released in 1957, became one of his most famous and is often considered a defining song of rock 'n' roll?
Jailhouse Rock
Name the 4 members of the Beatles
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
What 1982 movie featured the Survivor song, "Eye of the Tiger"?
Rocky III
Which 2003 film, directed by Peter Jackson, was the second installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy?
The Two Towers
Who was the most famous Greek poet?
Homer
Which Australian-born singer became internationally famous in the 1940s, known for his crooning style and hits like "I'll Be Seeing You"?
Frankie Laine.
Who did John F Kennedy defeat in 1960 to win the presidential election?
Richard Nixon
In 1981, Prince Charles married Princess Diana in what Cathedral in London?
St. Paul's Cathedral
Which 2003 TV series starred James Gandolfini as a New Jersey mob boss?
The Sopranos
Which one of the Seven Wonders of the world still exists?
The Great Pyramid of Giza.
Which 1952 hit song by Chuck Berry is considered one of the earliest examples of rock 'n' roll and has been credited with shaping the genre?
Johnny B. Goode.
The Kokoda Track, known for its use in the Vietnam War, was located in what country?
Papua New Guinea.
What is Indiana Jones’ phobia in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981)?
Snakes
Which 2008 film directed by Danny Boyle is about four friends who survive a deadly virus outbreak?
28 Days Later
Who were the mythical founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus - raised by a she wolf
Which 1954 movie, based on the Broadway musical, starred Julie Andrews and featured the iconic song "I Could Have Danced All Night"?
My Fair Lady
In Grease, what is the name of the car that Danny and the T-Birds work on and dream of racing in the final competition?
Greased Lightning
Which 1990 treaty, signed by the U.S. and the Soviet Union, aimed to reduce nuclear arms?
The START I (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty).
Which 2019 music video by Lil Nas X broke records on YouTube and became a cultural sensation, known for its blending of country and rap?
Old Town Road
Which English king famously defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, ending the Wars of the Roses?
Henry VII
Which iconic 1950s TV show, created by Rod Serling, explored themes of the supernatural and the unknown and became a pioneer of the sci-fi genre on TV?
The Twilight Zone (1959-1964).
What was 'The rumble in the jungle?'
George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Rumble in the Jungle, was a heavyweight championship boxing match on October 30, 1974.
Which 1994 Disney animated movie was the first to feature a soundtrack by Elton John?
The Lion King
Which 2021 song by Olivia Rodrigo, addressing themes of betrayal, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a cultural phenomenon?
Good 4 You