"Talent"
New York
History
Winter
5th Grader
100

This famous director is responsible for blockbuster movies such as "Jaws", "Jurassic Park", "E.T.", "Back to the Future"?

Steven Spielberg

100

What did New York used to be called?

New Amsterdam

100

What year was the first iPhone released?

2007

100

What populated country is the coldest place on Earth?

Russia

100

If a football field is 100 yards long, how many feet is the football field?

300

200

Chandler and Rachel ate cheesecake off the floor from what bakery?

Mama’s Little Bakery

200

The iconic comedy series F.R.I.E.N.D.S was set in NYC for more than 10 years; where was it actually filmed?

LA

200

Which two royal family members were divorced in 1996?

Prince Charles and Princess Diana

200

Which drinks manufacturer is said to have popularized Santa’s red and white costume?

Coca-Cola

200

What was the first day of the 20th century

January 1st, 1901

300

In the Office, How does Michael burn his foot?

On a George Foreman grill

300

How many acres in Central Park?

843

300

What event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

300

Which US President makes an appearance in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

Donald Trump

300

Which tool is used to estimate the likelihood of certain genetic outcomes?

Punnett square

400

This 80's band is extremely popular because every Christmas their song "Last Christmas" gets put on repeat.

Wham!

400

Who released the hit single Autumn in New York in 1951?

Billie Holiday

400

The “shot heard ’round the world” describes the beginning of which battles in the American Revolution?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

400

What color are the berries on MOST mistletoe plants?

White berries

400

Name a country that spans 2 continents

Argentina

Australia

Chile

France

UK

  1. Russia 

  2. Turkey 

  3. Egypt

500

What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space?

Jingle Bells

500

A safety deposit box in New York City preserves the eyeballs of which famous scientist?

Albert Einstein

500

What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected the East with the West?

The Silk Road

500

In total, how many gifts were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?

364

500

If a car is traveling at 40 mph, how long will it take to go 190 miles?

4 hours, 45 minutes