FOOD
This type of cheese is known for its blue veins and strong flavor and is often crumbled over salads
Blue Cheese
This film about a young boy and his alien friend was directed by Steven Spielberg
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
This ancient structure, built as a tomb for an Egyptian pharaoh, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Great Pyramids of Giza
This marsupial, native to Australia, is known for its pouch
Kangaroo
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
This athlete is known as "The Greatest" and was a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion.
Muhammad Ali
What is the only US state that grows and produces coffee?
Hawaii
This actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 2010 film "Black Swan."
Natalie Portman
This famous physicist developed the theory of general relativity and is known for his equation, E=mc²
Albert Einstein
This marine creature has three hearts and blue blood, and is known for its intelligence and ability to camouflage.
Octopus
This country is home to the Great Barrier Reef
Australia
This basketball player is often referred to as "His Airness" and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Michael Jordan
In what state were chocolate chip cookies invented?
Massachusetts
This director is known for his psychological thrillers, including "The Sixth Sense" and "Signs. What is the highest grossing movie?
M. Night Shyamalan
This novel, written by George Orwell, depicts a dystopian society under constant surveillance and totalitarian rule
1984
This animal is known for its incredible migration, traveling thousands of miles between North America and Central America each year
Monarch Butterfly
This mountain range separates Europe from Asia
Ural Mountains?
This soccer player holds the record for the most goals in a calendar year (hint the year was 2012.)
* bonus points if you can guess how many (within 3)
Lionel Messi
92
This Italian sauce, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, is commonly used in pasta dishes
Pesto
This animated film features a young boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming a musician and explores the Land of the Dead
Coco
This artist is known for creating the sculpture "David" and painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
What mammal has the longest lifespan?
Bonus points for how long within 5 years
Bowhead Whale
211 years
This African country is known for its pyramids and is located in the northeastern part of the continent.
Egypt
This athlete won a record 8 gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
(hint - it was a swimmer)
Michael Phelps
This popular Middle Eastern dish consists of ground meat mixed with spices and shaped into small patties or skewers, often grilled.
Kofta
This famous music festival, which began in 1969, is often associated with the counterculture movement and featured performances by Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.
Woodstock
This term refers to a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky, often named after mythological figures
Constellation
This animal, often considered a "living fossil," has remained largely unchanged for millions of years and is known for its unique protective shell
This unique flightless bird, native to New Zealand, is known for its long beak and nocturnal habits.
Horseshoe crab
Kiwi
This island nation is located off the southeastern coast of India.
Sri Lanka
This tennis player has won the most Grand Slam titles in men’s singles history
Rafael Nadal