History
What year did the United States declare independence?
1776
This U.S. state has the most volcanoes of any state.
Alaska
This 2021 film by Denis Villeneuve adapts Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel set on the desert planet Arrakis.
Dune
“Adventure is out there!”
Up (2009)
“Keep the change, ya filthy animal.”
Home Alone (1990)
What U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
This Asian island nation sits on the Ring of Fire and experiences more earthquakes than any other country.
Japan
Joaquin Phoenix played this troubled comedian-turned-criminal in the 2019 Oscar-winning film.
Joker (Arthur Fleck)
Why is the rum gone?”
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
“Welcome to the party, pal!”
Die Hard (1988)
What empire was centered in modern-day Turkey and lasted until 1922?
Ottoman Empire
This country has the most neighboring countries in the world.
China/Russia (14)
This 2017 horror movie popularized the term “Sunken Place.”
Get Out
“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
The Dark Knight (2008)
“Jingle Bells” was originally written for this holiday, not Christmas.
Thanksgiving
This land purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States.
The Louisiana Purchase
What city is known as the Eternal City?
Stranger Things: Vecna’s real name before transforming into a monster.
Henry Creel / One
“Some people are worth melting for.”
Frozen (2013)
The tradition of the Christmas tree began in this European country.
Germany
This explorer completed the first known circumnavigation of the globe (his crew did, anyway).
Ferdinand Magellan
This Middle Eastern capital sits on the Tigris River and was once the center of the Islamic Golden Age.
Baghdad
Daniel Craig was the most recent actor to play this renowned role in this movie series (Hint: Casino Royale)
James Bond
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”
The Godfather
This reindeer is known as the fastest, often leading the pack behind Rudolph.