History
In 1492, this explorer sailed the ocean blue and reached the Americas, mistakenly believing he had found a new route to India.
Who is Cristopher Columbus?
This 1977 sci-fi movie, directed by George Lucas, introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away, featuring characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
What is Star Wars?
This legendary British rock band, whose hits included "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be," became a cultural phenomenon during the 1960s.
Who are the Beatles?
This large country is home to the city of Moscow and has the largest land area of any country in the world.
What is Russia?
This person was the first person to walk on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This space mission saw humans land on the moon for the first time.
What is Apollo 11?
This 1975 thriller directed by Steven Spielberg features a massive shark terrorizing a beach town, spawning sequels and becoming a blockbuster franchise.
What is Jaws?
This band, fronted by Freddie Mercury, released hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Are the Champions" during the 1970s.
Who is Queen?
This country is famous for its pyramids, the Nile River, and the Sphinx.
What is Egypt?
This leader delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, advocating for racial equality and justice.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This president, who served from 1933 to 1945, implemented the New Deal to combat the Great Depression.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This 1980 horror film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is based on a novel by Stephen King and stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance.
What is The Shining?
This 1970s pop icon, known for his hits "Crocodile Rock" and "Bennie and the Jets," became a global superstar with his flamboyant fashion and piano-driven songs.
Who is Elton John?
This country is home to the famous landmark, the Acropolis, and is known for its ancient philosophy and democracy.
What is Greece?
This Beatles member, known for his peace activism and solo hits like "Imagine," was tragically assassinated in New York City in 1980.
Who is John Lennon?
This ancient civilization, centered around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, is considered the cradle of civilization.
What is Mesopotamia?
In this 1985 film, Christopher Lloyd plays Doc Brown, who says, “Where we're going, we don't need roads.”
What is Back to the Future?
This 1982 album, featuring "Billie Jean" and "Thriller," holds the record for the best-selling album of all time, and is where Michael Jackson popularized the "moonwalk."
What is "Thriller"?
This country is home to the Great Barrier Reef and is the world’s smallest continent.
What is Australia?
This actress, famous for her roles in Some Like It Hot and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, became an enduring symbol of beauty and glamour.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
This ancient Egyptian queen, known for her political savvy and alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
Who is Cleopatra?
This 1960s actor, known for his role as James Bond, became a global icon with films like Dr. No (1962) and Goldfinger (1964).
Who is Sean Connery?
This hit song by the Bee Gees, featured on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, became one of the best-known disco anthems of the 1970s.
What is "Stayin' Alive"?
This country is known for its iconic landmark, the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Amazon Rainforest, and its famous Carnival festival.
This athlete became the first fighter to win the World Heavyweight title three times and was known for his quick footwork and outspoken personality.
Who is Muhammad Ali?