World History & Culture
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca Empire
Who starred as the lead in the movie “Ray” (2004)?
Jamie Foxx
True or false: Bananas are berries.
True
The iPhone was first released in this year.
When is 2007?
Name something you bring to a cookout.
What are Ribs?
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
The Mongol Empire
This artist released the album titled: “Lemonade”.
Who is Beyoncé?
What animal can hold its breath longer than a dolphin—up to 30 minutes?
A sloth
Beyoncé performed the “Single Ladies” era and won 6 Grammys—an iconic sweep—this year.
When is 2010?
Name something people lose all the time.
What are keys?
What trade network connected Europe, Africa, and Asia for centuries?
The Silk Road
This groundbreaking 1989 film by Spike Lee explores racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood and features the iconic line, “Do the right thing.” Who is the director and what is the film?
Spike Lee, Do the Right Thing
Which country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined?
Canada
The original “Black Panther” film was released this year.
When is 2018?
Name a popular holiday movie.
What is Home Alone?
The world’s largest desert is NOT the Sahara—what is it?
Antarctica
This 1990s R&B supergroup’s debut album included hits like “Can We Talk” and “Tender Love,” solidifying them as a major force in 90s music. Name the group.
Who is Tony! Toni! Toné! ?
What common household food never spoils?
Honey
This was the year Michael Jackson died.
When is 2009?
Name a U.S. city tourists love visiting.
What is New York City?
Which early civilization was the first to develop writing?
The Sumerians (cuneiform)
Name the 1976 musical film featuring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
What is The Wiz?
What organism is responsible for the most human deaths per year?
Mosquitoes
The year the first Harry Potter book was published.
When is 1997?
Name something people check the moment they wake up.
Their phone.