Historical
What year did the Great Fire of London occur?
1666
What artist recorded the groundbreaking concept album What's Going On in 1971?
Marvin Gaye
The Moai statues, carved from volcanic rock, are located on which remote island in the Pacific Ocean?
Easter Island
In vehicles, what is the device that charges the battery while the engine runs?
Alternator
What 20th century novel features characters by the names of Jay, Daisy, Nick, and Tom?
The Great Gatsby
Who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled France for 72 years?
Louis the 14th
Who was the lead guitarist for the band Queen, known for his intricate solos?
Brian May
The Acropolis, home to the Parthenon, is located in which city?
Athens
What does a lever do to make tasks easier?
It amplifies force
Who wrote the Chronicles of Narnia?
C.S. Lewis
What empire, led by Cyrus the Great, is considered one of the major world empires?
The Persian Empire
Jimi Hendrix's legendary performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" took place at which iconic music festival?
Woodstock
Bonus-in 1969
What iconic structure was made by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife?
The Taj Mahal
What is the term for a circular object that rotates on an axle to reduce friction?
A wheel
Which dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury features people who burn books?
Fahrenheit 451
The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 marked the final defeat of which military leader?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What is the title of David Bowie's album that introduced his Ziggy Stardust persona?
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
The Alhambra, a stunning palace and fortress complex, is located in which Spanish city?
Granada
What type of machine uses pulleys to help lift heavy objects?
A block and tackle system
Who wrote the book Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What was the name of the treaty that divided the world between Spain and Portugal in 1494?
Bob Dylan shocked fans by "going electric" at which music festival in 1965?
The Newport Folk Festival
What ancient Roman structure was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles?
The Colosseum
Which household tool works by tightening or loosening screws using a rotary motion?
Screwdriver
What Shakespearean character famously says, "To be or not to be, that is the question?
Hamlet