Pop Culture
In 2017, a viral challenge called the Mannequin Challenge saw people freezing in place while a camera moved through the scene. What song was often played during this challenge?
"Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd
This holiday classic features a boy who gets left behind when his family goes to Paris
Home Alone
This famous event in 1871 devastated much of Chicago, destroying thousands of buildings.
The Great Chicago Fire
This MLB team, is the home team of the iconic Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs
This popular dance originated in Argentina and is often associated with passionate, dramatic movements.
Tango
In The Matrix, what color pill does Neo take to escape the Matrix?
The red pill
The winter solstice falls on which date?
December 21st
What year was Chicago founded?
1833
Northwestern University is part of this major athletic conference.
Big Ten Conference
What mountain range forms the natural border between the United States and Canada?
The Rocky Mountains
In Friends, what was the name of Ross and Monica’s father?
Jack Geller
In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 of these to celebrate the New Year.
Grapes!
Which large public space, located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, is known for its "Crown Fountain" and is named after a famous American philanthropist?
Grant Park
What is the name of this Chicago Sports team that won six championships in the 1990s?
The Chicago Bulls
Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth, is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and which other country?
China (Tibet)
his Netflix series features a group of kids investigating supernatural occurrences in their small town of Hawkins, Indiana.
Stranger Things
In this carol, the singer declares, "Good tidings we bring to you and your kin."
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
This type of sandwich, named after a famous Chicagoan, is a popular lunch option in the city.
Italian beef sandwich
This Northwestern women's sports team is a perennial powerhouse, having won four out of the last five tournament titles in the Big Ten's NCCA division.
The Lacrosse Team
The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, is located off the coast of this country?
Australia
In the movie Jurassic Park, what was the name of the island where the dinosaurs were kept?
Isla Nublar
These sweet treats are shaped like little men and decorated with icing and candy.
Gingerbread Cookies
This transportation system was officially opened in the 1890
The Chicago L System (Train)
In what year did the Chicago Cubs win their last National League pennant before their 2016 World Series win?
1945
The Matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains in the world, is located on the border between Switzerland and which other country?
Italy