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100

Who broke away from the Supremes?

Diana Ross


100

This thrilling child star died an early death of a propofol overdose. The horror-themed lead single was a single from the album. 

Thriller

100

Where do hobbits live? 

The Shire 

100

Who did Reagan want to tear down the Berlin Wall?

Gorbachev 

100

Who painted the Campbells Soup Cans? 

Warhol 

200

Who broke away from No Doubt? 

Gwen Stefani 

200

AC/DC's seventh studio album, released in 1980, featured "Hells Bells" and another single featuring the name of the album. 

Back in Black 

200

What gift did Galadriel give to Frodo? 

Light. 

200

During the Cold War, the globe was split into three categories of countries where the US and Russia competed for influence over developing countries. What was the Russian sphere of influence called? 

(Not Communist) 

Second World 

200

Who painted Girl With the Pearl Earring? 

Johannes Vermeer

300

Who broke away from the Jackson 5?

Michael Jackson


300

Pink Floyd's psychedelic music became even more popular after the original guitarist's, Syd Barrett, departure. This album can be watched with the Wizard of Oz. 

The Dark Side of the Moon

300

Where does the Fellowship of the Ring lose Gandalf for a time? 

The Mines of Moria 

300

What country did Russia invade in 2022?

Ukraine 

300

Who painted the Sistine Chapel? 

Michaelangelo 

400

Who broke away from Destiny's Child? 

Beyonce

400

The Eagles had two albums on the best selling albums of all time. Name one. 

Either the Greatest Hits or Hotel California 

400

What were the Orcs long before they *became* Orcs?

Elves

400

What king was assassinated during the Red Revolution in 1919? 

Tsar Nicholas II 

400

Who invented Cubism?

Picasso 

500

Who broke away from The Smiths? 

Steven Morrissey

500

This album was written during a particularly acrimonious period with the band. Two of the band members had recently gotten divorced, and another couple were having problems. The album focuses on the discord. 

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. 
500

Name the nine members of the Fellowship of the Rings. 

Boromir, Aragorn, Sam, Frodo, Mary, Pippin, Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf

500

What country did the Soviet Union retreat from in 1989 that was, ultimately, re-invaded by the United States?

Afghanistan

500

This painter's 1917 sculpture was an inverted urinal called "The Fountain" 

Marcel Duchamp