2014
U.S. History
Proverbial Phrases
Technology
Simple Mathematics
100

An unlikely group of heroes, including a talking animal and a sentient plant, saved the universe in this blockbuster film. 

Guardians Of The Galaxy

100

This person was the first president of the United States.

George Washington

100

One should not judge the worth or value of something or someone by their outward appearance alone.

"Don’t judge a book by its cover."

100

This is the universal keyboard shortcut for pasting information.

Ctrl + V

100

2x+2 = 10

x = ?

4

200

This well-publicized altercation in an elevator involved the sister of a A+ pop star and a certain hip-hop mogul.

Solange & Jay-Z

200

The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, containing a list of individual rights and liberties.

The Bill of Rights

200

I’ll always wear a seat belt when I drive because I like to be better _. 

"Better safe than sorry."

200

As iOS is to iPhone, _ is to Samsung.

Android

200

It's 12:30 PM now. What time was it two hours and 28 minutes ago?

10:02 AM

300

An animated Disney film, featuring a lovable healthcare companion named Baymax?

Big Hero 6

300

This amendment gave women the right to vote.

19th Amendment

300

"You can say you love me, but until you show me you do, I don't believe you," is a prime example of this proverbial phrase.

"Actions speak louder than words."

300

In computing, what does the acronym “CPU” stand for?

Central Processing Unit.

300

I think of a number then I multiply it by 5. Then I add 14. The answer is 39. What number did I think of?

5

400

The world mourned for the loss (suicide) of this comedic genius known for his roles in “Good Morning, Vietnam” and “Dead Poets Society.” 

Robin Williams

400

Following a 13-day siege in 1836, Texian troops were far outnumbered and slain at this location, by Mexican soldiers who were under orders from then President of Mexico, Santa Anna.

The Alamo

400

I like to make fancy crochet items for my home but it always takes so much time to do it. But I try to keep my patience because "___ was not built in a day."

Rome

400

How many gigabytes (GB) are in a terabyte (TB)?

1000 GB = 1 TB

400

(27+56)+(45+78)

206
500

This viral phenomenon involved participants dumping ice water on themselves. What was the cause they were raising awareness and funds for?

ALS organization

500

During the American Civil War, President Lincoln issued this, changing the legal status of 3.5 million people from enslaved to free people.

Emancipation Proclamation

500

When he started asking too many questions of his neighbors about their whereabouts during the weekend, they warned him that _. Being too inquisitive can get you into trouble.

"Curiosity killed the cat."

500

This is the most common coding language in use today around the world.

JavaScript

500

x2+x-56

(x+8)(x-7) 

x=-8

x=7