History
What giant river was central to the development, agriculture, and daily life of the ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River.
Which Avenger famously says, "I can do this all day"?
Captain America (Steve Rogers)
The artist featured above made history with a massive, career-spanning stadium tour that became the highest-grossing music tour of all time. What is the name of this tour?
The Eras Tour
Which blue hedgehog is Sega's mascot, famous for running at supersonic speeds to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman?
Sonic the Hedgehog
The legendary pointing meme, constantly used when two identical things or people face off—comes from a 1967 episode of which classic cartoon?
Spider-Man
What is the name of the famous active volcano that erupted in 79 AD, completely burying the Roman city of Pompeii under layers of volcanic ash?
Mount Vesuvius
In Titanic (1997), Jack famously says, "I'm the king of the..." what?
World!
Which teenage singer-songwriter swept the "Big Four" categories at the 2020 Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, Album, Record, and Song of the Year) for her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Billie Eilish
In the incredibly popular battle royale game Fortnite, what is the name of the primary, default tool used to harvest wood, stone, and metal?
The Pickaxe
During the 2022 Academy Awards, what actor shocked the world by walking on stage and slapping presenter Chris Rock after a joke about his wife?
Will Smith
What was the name of the massive, British passenger liner that struck an iceberg and tragically sank on its very first voyage in April 1912?
The Titanic
In Disney's The Lion King, the iconic opening chant of "Circle of Life" is sung in which language?
Zulu (it translates to: "Here comes a lion, Father / Oh yes, it's a lion").
Which British superstar’s record-breaking 2015 album, featuring the lead single "Hello", was named after her age at the time of writing?
Adele (The album was 25).
What is the name of the green-clad hero who goes on epic quests to save Princess Zelda in Nintendo's legendary franchise?
Link
In 2016, a tragic incident at the Cincinnati Zoo led to the loss of a 17-year-old Western lowland gorilla who instantly became an immortalized internet legend and a symbol of collective online grief. What was his name?
Harambe
Which American civil rights leader famously delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In The Matrix (1999), what color pill does Neo take to wake up to reality?
Red.
What 2012 K-pop song that became the first video in YouTube history to surpass one billion views?
"Gangnam Style"
Released in 2017, the hybrid console shown above can be played on a TV or used as a handheld device. What is its name?
Nintendo Switch
The iconic "Doge" meme featured above sparked its own cryptocurrency (Dogecoin) and countless reaction templates. What specific breed of dog is Doge?
Shiba Inu (The original dog's name was Kabosu).
Which country was ruled by the Romanov dynasty for over 300 years until they were overthrown during a massive revolution in 1917?
Russia.
Which 1994 Best Picture winner features the classic quote: "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates"?
Forrest Gump.
Which famous alternative rock band had us all singing about a fictional girl named "Jenny" in their 2004 hit "Mr. Brightside"?
The Killers
What 1992 competitive fighting game caused massive controversy and directly led to the creation of the ESRB rating system due to its graphic "Fatalities"?
Mortal Kombat
In 2024, creator Jools Lebron took over TikTok with a viral trend about being polite, modest, and mindful at work. What was the signature phrase she used to describe this aesthetic?
"Very demure, very mindful." (Sometimes adding "very cutesy")