History
This Italian explorer famously sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492.
Christopher Columbus.
Rearrange the letters of "SILENT" to find an action word that means to pay close attention with your ears.
Listen.
Egypt's ancient civilization grew and thrived along the banks of this longest river in the world.
The Nile river.
This 2023 blockbuster movie, starring Margot Robbie, famously clashed at the box office with Oppenheimer in a cultural phenomenon dubbed "Barbenheimer."
Barbie.
This sport is traditionally referred to as "America's pastime" and features a diamond-shaped field.
Baseball.
This document, signed in 1776, declared that America was free from British rule.
The Declaration of Independence.
In a standard deck of playing cards, this is the total number of cards included, excluding jokers.
52 cards.
This ancient stone monument in England literally describes exactly what it is: a giant circle of heavy rocks.
Stonehenge.
This pop superstar's massive, career-spanning stadium tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time.
Taylor Swift.
This legendary Chicago Bulls star won six NBA championships and wore the iconic jersey number 23.
Michael Jordan.
These fierce, seafaring warriors and explorers from Scandinavia raided and traded across Europe centuries ago.
The Vikings.
This tiny, independent city-state enveloped entirely by Rome is the smallest country in the world by both area and population.
Vatican City.
This is the capital city of Australia, intentionally chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
Canberra.
This Canadian artist, famous for hits like "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy", performed the 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
The Weeknd.
This world-famous basketball star won four NBA championships and is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
LeBron James.
This group of English settlers sailed to America on a ship called the Mayflower.
The Pilgrims.
Name at least 5 religions. Name 6+ religions for 250 extra points.
Varies. If you named less than 5, no credit.
This high-altitude capital city of Egypt is located right next to the ancient Pyramids of Giza.
Cairo.
This multi-talented artist released her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter in 2024, featuring the hit single "Texas Hold 'Em". She attended Alief Elsik High School.
Beyoncé.
This iconic American swimmer is the most decorated Olympian of all time, holding a staggering 28 total medals.
Michael Phelps.
He was the president during the American Civil War and wrote the Gettysburg Address.
Abraham Lincoln.
This 13th-century Mongol conqueror sounds like a guy named Gene who is really into fashion design.
Genghis Khan.
This massive, active volcano in Japan features a perfectly symmetrical, snow-capped cone and is a sacred national symbol.
Mount Fuji.
He plays the titular character, a grumpy but soft-hearted bounty hunter, in the Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian.
Pedro Pascal.
Name at least 10 US sports teams. (Can be from NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, etc.) You have to include the city and team name.
Name 15 teams to earn an extra 250 points.
Varies.
Named 0 teams=0 points, 1-3 teams=100 points, Named 4-6 teams=200 points, Named 7-9 teams=400, Named 10 teams=500, Named 11+ teams=750 points.