US History
This pair of explorers was commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to map the western US after the Louisiana Purchase.
Lewis and Clark
This bamboo wind instrument is the most famous Hmong cultural symbol and is traditionally played at funerals.
What is the Qeej?
This player has won the most NFL MVP awards in history (5 times), slightly edging out Aaron Rodgers.
(Who is Peyton Manning?)
BTS is an acronym. In Korean (Bangtan Sonyeondan), it translates to this phrase in English.
(What is Bulletproof Boy Scouts?)
This is the only US state composed entirely of islands.
(What is Hawaii?)
The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key during the bombardment of Fort McHenry in this war.
War of 1812
Known as the "Secret City," this airbase in Laos was the headquarters for General Vang Pao and the CIA operations.
What is Long Tieng / Long Chieng?
While the Lombardi Trophy goes to the team, the MVP of the Super Bowl rarely goes to a defensive player. This Linebacker was the last to win it (Super Bowl 50).
Who is Von Miller?
When a K-Pop song reaches #1 on all major music charts in Korea simultaneously, it achieves this coveted title.
(What is an "All-Kill"?)
This canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, cutting through Central America.
(What is the Panama Canal?)
This 1920s era, defined by a ban on alcohol, was established by the 18th Amendment.
Prohibition
In traditional Hmong culture, there are exactly this many distinct Last Names (Clans).
What is 18?
The final player selected in the NFL Draft every year is given this nickname.
(Who is "Mr. Irrelevant"?)
This entertainment company, part of the "Big 3," is famous for groups like Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, and aespa.
(What is SM Entertainment?)
Mount Everest is located on the border of China and this country.
(What is Nepal?)
He is the only US President to serve two non-consecutive terms (he was the 22nd and 24th President). (Who is Grover Cleveland?)
Grover Cleveland
One of the largest and most famous refugee camps in Thailand, where many Hmong people lived before coming to the US, was called this.
What is Ban Vinai?
This running back holds the record for the most career rushing yards (18,355), playing mostly for the Cowboys.
(Who is Emmitt Smith?)
In K-Pop fandom culture, the specific glowing light stick used by fans of the group Twice is called this.
(What is the Candy Bong?)
This is the longest river in the world (some debate, but generally accepted as longer than the Amazon).
(What is the Nile River?)
In 1787, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote this series of 85 essays to promote the ratification of the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
The Hmong written language (RPA) uses the final letter of a word (like the 'b' in Hmoob) to indicate this, not a sound.
What is the Tone?
There are four NFL teams that have never played in a Super Bowl. Name one.
(Who are the Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, or Jacksonville Jaguars?)
This 1st-generation K-Pop group from the 1990s is widely considered the first "idol group" formula created by SM Entertainment.
(Who are H.O.T.?)
There are two landlocked countries in South America. Bolivia is one; this is the other.
(What is Paraguay?)