General Knowledge (Middle School)

Question 1

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the USA from which other country?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 2

The Gobi Desert can be found on which continent?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 3

What is the name of this hero of Hyrule?

Accepted Answer

Link

Question 4

This famous 'leaning tower' is found in the town of Pisa, which is in what country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 5

This memorial in Boston, MA celebrates which pivotal battle of the U.S. revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 6

The photo sharing app 'Snapchat' was originally known as what?

Accepted Answer

"Picaboo"

Question 7

What is Spider-Man's real name?

Accepted Answer

Peter Parker

Question 8

In American football, the player that snaps the ball to the quarterback is known as the:

Accepted Answer

Center

Question 9

Who created blue jeans?

Accepted Answer

Levi Strauss

Question 10

The video game "Pokettomonsuta" (Japan) or "Pokemon" (US), translates to what phrase?

Accepted Answer

"Pocket Monsters"

Question 11

What kind of tree drops acorns in the Fall?

Accepted Answer

Oak

Question 12

This famous painting, known as the "Mona Lisa" was created by which renaissance artist?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Question 13

What is the name of the actor that plays Star Lord in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy"?

Accepted Answer

Chris Pratt

Question 14

What is the freezing point of water (in degrees fahrenheit)?

Accepted Answer

32 degrees fahrenheit

Question 15

NASA's state of the art science vehicle currently exploring Mars is called...?

Accepted Answer

Curiosity

Question 16

Which US president is on the five dollar bill ($5)?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln

Question 17

New York City has the highest population of any city in the USA.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

What is the name of the trophy teams receive when they win the NHL championship?

Accepted Answer

The Stanley Cup

Question 19

Who is this science officer of the USS Enterprise?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Spock

Question 20

Who is or was the 44th president of the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

Barack H. Obama

Question 21

Who are these two American rap artists?

Accepted Answer

Biggie & Tupac

Question 22

What color do you mix with yellow to create orange?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 23

Which pole does a compass needle always point to?

Accepted Answer

North Pole

Question 24

What is the name of King Arthur's sword?

Accepted Answer

Excalibur

Question 25

What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?

Accepted Answer

Hedwig

Question 26

What is 75% of 200?

Accepted Answer

150

Question 27

This is the signature of which "Wizards of Waverly Place" actress/singer/designer?

Accepted Answer

Selena Marie Gomez

Question 28

How many months of the year begin with the letter 'A'?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 29

What year did the USA declare independence from England?

Accepted Answer

1776

Question 30

Who is this "party dude"?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 31

What Maine mountain is the first place in the USA to see the sunrise every day?

Accepted Answer

Mt. Cadillac

Question 32

What is the **absolute value** of X in this equation: 2 - 6 + 1 = X?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 33

What is the largest state in the US, **measured by square miles**?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Question 34

What is the name of this yummy dish of fries, gravy, and cheese curd?

Accepted Answer

Poutine

Question 35

Adele won an Academy Award for contributing to which movie soundtrack in 2012?

Accepted Answer

Skyfall

General Knowledge (Middle School)

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General Knowledge (Middle School)

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