Famous Landmarks
What French monument, built in 1889, is a symbol of Paris?
The Eiffel Tower
What 1977 sci-fi film, directed by George Lucas, introduced lightsabers and the Force?
Star Wars.
What element, symbolized by O, is essential for human respiration?
Oxygen.
What major historical event began with the stock market crash of 1929?
The Great Depression.
What basketball player won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and wore number 23?
Michael Jordan.
What ancient amphitheater in Rome could hold up to 80,000 spectators?
The Colosseum
What pop superstar wore a meat dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Lady Gaga.
What do you call an animal that eats both plants and animals?
An omnivore.
Who was the U.S. president during the American Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln.
What Jamaican sprinter is considered the fastest man alive?
Usain Bolt.
What U.S. monument features the faces of four presidents and is located in South Dakota?
Mount Rushmore.
What TV show features a family from Springfield, including characters like Homer and Bart?
The Simpsons.
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
The blue whale.
What famous ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower.
What swimmer has won the most Olympic gold medals, with 23 to his name?
Michael Phelps.
What prehistoric monument in England, made of standing stones, has puzzled archaeologists?
Stonehenge.
What character on How I Met Your Mother is known for always wearing suits and saying "Legendary"?
Barney Stinson.
What rare phenomenon occurs when the moon blocks out the sun’s light?
A solar eclipse.
Who was the British queen who ruled for most of the 19th century, giving her name to an entire era?
Queen Victoria.
What Canadian hockey player, nicknamed "The Great One," holds the record for the most goals and points in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky.
What pink-colored palace in Jaipur, India, is known as the "Palace of the Winds"?
The Hawa Mahal.
What South Korean thriller won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020?
Parasite
What rare weather phenomenon occurs when a tornado forms over water instead of land?
A waterspout.
What ancient city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
Pompeii.
What Brazilian soccer player is considered one of the greatest of all time, winning three World Cups?
Pelé.