Greek Mythology
As the King of the Gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus, he is often depicted wielding a powerful thunderbolt.
Who is Zues?
"Frozen" queen (4)
Who is Elsa?
Appropriately, the Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean that lies between Africa and Asia and is known for its distinct hint of this color.
What is Red?
Consisting of core members like Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America, they are known as "Earth's Mightiest Heroes."
Who are The Avengers?
This 18th-century conflict, also known as the "War for Independence," saw 13 colonies break away from British rule.
What is the American Revolution?
This hero, known for his incredible strength, was forced to complete twelve nearly impossible "labors" to atone for his past.
Who is Hercules?
To "pass" a law, or an abbreviation for a legal professional (5)
What is Enact or what is Act
It’s a bit of a trick question, but the famous "24 Hours of Le Mans" sports car race lasts for exactly this many hours.
What is 24?
Led by Professor Charles Xavier, this group of mutants fights for peace and equality between humans and mutantkind.
Who are the X-Men?
Ruling for over 60 years, this 19th-century British Queen presided over an empire "on which the sun never set."
Who is Queen Victoria?
This Gorgon had snakes for hair and a gaze so terrifying that anyone who looked at her would immediately turn to stone.
Who is Medusa?
Often-cited "cookie" in crosswords; it's black and white and licked all over (4)
What is an Oreo
Founded in 1904, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is the major daily newspaper located in this Missouri city.
What is St. Louis?
Often called "Marvel’s First Family," this quartet gained powers after being exposed to cosmic rays in space.
Who are the Fantastic Four?
This massive network of trade routes connected China to the Mediterranean for centuries, facilitating the exchange of silk, spices, and ideas.
What is the Silk Road?
After the defeat of the Titans, this god drew the "short straw" among his brothers and was tasked with ruling the Underworld.
Who is Hades?
A single-named Somali supermodel and cosmetics mogul (4)
Who is Iman?
The November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution, was an armed rebellion in the partitioned Polish congress that began in this month of 1830.
What is November?
This team of cosmic outlaws, featuring a talking raccoon and a tree-like humanoid, was tasked with protecting the orb containing the Power Stone.
Who are the guardians of the galexy?
In 1215, King John of England was forced by his barons to sign this document, which limited the power of the monarchy and established the principle of due process.
What is the Magna Carta?
This goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare was said to have been born fully grown and armored, springing directly from the forehead of Zeus.
Who is Athena?
Legendary Brian of ambient music (3)
Who is Eno?
Often cited as a masterpiece of Russian literature, the epic novel "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy focuses primarily on the intertwining lives of families during these two specific alternating states of international relations.
What are War and Peace?
First appearing in 1963, this group of villains—originally led by Magneto—serves as the primary antithesis to the X-Men.
What is the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants?
This West African ruler of the Mali Empire is often cited as the wealthiest individual in history, famously devaluing gold in Cairo during his 14th-century pilgrimage to Mecca.
Who is Mansa Musa?