World History
The United States purchased Alaska from which country?
Soviet Union (aka Russia)
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
"X Factor", a famous singing competition show, formed what wildly popular pop group in 2010?
X Factor
What sporting event happens every March?
March Madness
In a website browser address bar, what does “www” stand for?
World Wide Web
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
Who starred in the 1984 film, The Terminator?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Who is Canada's #1 highest-selling recording artist of all time? They have sold over 200 million records worldwide.
Celine Dion
Who hosted the 2016 summer Olympics?
Rio
What country has the largest population?
India
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore? (The big mountain with faces on them).
Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt
What is the longest running TV show? (It is still on today)
The Simpsons
What was Taylor Swifts first ever single released? (Hint: shares a name with a famous country singer)
Tim McGraw
Who is the best NHL team to ever exist?
Boston Bruins
Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin was killed by what kind of animal?
Stingray
In 1996, a sheep became the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell. What was the name of that sheep?
Dolly
What coffeehouse was the main hangout spot in Friends?
Central Perk
Name two band members from 'The Beatles'. (I will give you double the points if you can name all four)
Jon Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison
What are Canada's two National sports?
Hockey and Lacrosse
What is the National animal of Scotland?
Unicorn.
What event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
What is considered to be the first ever Summer Blockbuster film released in 1975?
Jaws
What famous country singer was known as the "Man in Black"?
Johnny Cash
What sport can last days, and holds the record for longest match ever played?
Cricket
What land animal has the most powerful bite?
Hippopotamus