US History
In what year did the Mayflower Pilgrims arrive in Plymouth?
1620
What is the scientific term for the process of giving names to organisms?
Taxonomy
Which band released the album "Hot Fuss" featuring the hit song "Mr. Brightside"?
The Killers
Who is the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
In the animated film "Zootopia" (2016), what type of animal is Judy Hopps?
Rabbit
Where did the first battles of the American Revolution take place in 1775?
Lexington and Concord
In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?
Chloroplast
What singer is known as the "Queen Bey" and was a member of Destiny's Child?
Beyoncé
In "Romeo and Juliet," why do Romeo and Juliet meet in secret?
Their families (the Montagues and Capulets) are feuding.
What 2010 film directed by Christopher Nolan features a dream-sharing technology heist plot?
Inception
Who revolutionized the American steel industry in the late 19th century?
Andrew Carnegie
Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
Pancreas
What American rock band, formed in 2005, is known for hits like "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" and "Death of a Bachelor"?
Panic! At The Disco
Define the term "allegory."
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
In the 2014 film "Guardians of the Galaxy," what is the name of the talking, genetically modified raccoon?
Rocket
What was the code name for the project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II?
Manhattan Project
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four non-identical daughter cells with half the chromosome number.
In 2011, what pop icon collaborated with Kanye West and Jay-Z on the song "Run This Town"?
Rihanna
Analyze the symbolism of the green light in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."
The green light symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams and the elusive American Dream.
In the 2018 film "A Star is Born," who starred alongside Bradley Cooper in the lead role?
Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta)
Who coined the term "Iron Curtain" to describe the division between the democratic nations of the West and the communist nations of the East during the Cold War?
Winston Churchill
What is the role of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
The myelin sheath insulates nerve fibers, allowing for faster transmission of nerve impulses.
Who is the French DJ and music producer known for hits like "Titanium" and "Without You"?
David Guetta
In George Orwell's "1984," what does the concept of "Newspeak" represent?
Newspeak is a language designed to diminish the range of thought by eliminating words that represent rebellious or unorthodox thoughts.
Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 2017 film "La La Land"?
Emma Stone