General Knowledge (Middle School)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Selena Marie Gomez

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Mt. Cadillac

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Skyfall

Question 5

Who is this "party dude"?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

3

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 9

Who is this science officer of the USS Enterprise?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Spock

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Hedwig

Question 11

Who created blue jeans?

Accepted Answer

Levi Strauss

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Poutine

Question 13

What color do you mix with yellow to create orange?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

2

Question 15

What is Spider-Man's real name?

Accepted Answer

Peter Parker

Question 16

Which pole does a compass needle always point to?

Accepted Answer

North Pole

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Chris Pratt

Question 18

Who are these two American rap artists?

Accepted Answer

Biggie & Tupac

Question 19

What is the name of this hero of Hyrule?

Accepted Answer

Link

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

France

Question 21

The Gobi Desert can be found on which continent?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The Stanley Cup

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

32 degrees fahrenheit

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Barack H. Obama

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

"Picaboo"

Question 27

What kind of tree drops acorns in the Fall?

Accepted Answer

Oak

Question 28

What year did the USA declare independence from England?

Accepted Answer

1776

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

"Pocket Monsters"

Question 30

What is the name of King Arthur's sword?

Accepted Answer

Excalibur

Question 31

What is 75% of 200?

Accepted Answer

150

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Curiosity

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

Center

General Knowledge (Middle School)

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General Knowledge (Middle School)

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