Quiz Bowl 1 - Pop Culture

Question 1

Taking place in 1956, what country won the first ever Eurovision Song Contest?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland

Question 2

Which artist won the Grammy for Album of the Year with her album "1989" at the 2016 Grammys?

Accepted Answer

Taylor Swift

Question 3

If Nemo is the captain of the Nautilus, what novel would you be reading?

Accepted Answer

20,000 Leagues under the Sea

Question 4

Starting in Aug of 2016, the 2016 Summer Olympics took place in which South American city?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro

Question 5

Which singer/songwriter is known by the nickname "The Boss"?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Springsteen

Question 6

Which of the following Arnold Schwarzenegger films was released first?

Accepted Answer

The Terminator

Question 7

The first-person shooter "Advanced Warfare" is an installment of which video game series?

Accepted Answer

Call of Duty

Question 8

Finish the title to this March 2016 film release - Batman v ????? - Dawn of Justice.

Accepted Answer

Superman

Question 9

Originally named Norma Jeane Mortenson, in what decade was actress "Marilyn Monroe" born?

Accepted Answer

1920s

Question 10

What was Apple's first slogan?

Accepted Answer

Byte into an Apple

Question 11

What 2016 science fiction drama TV series features actors Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callie?

Accepted Answer

Colony

Question 12

What season of "The Simpsons" began in 2016?

Accepted Answer

28th

Question 13

Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Philips are characters from what video game?

Accepted Answer

Grand Theft Auto V

Question 14

The year 2016 marked which anniversary of the National Football League's "Super Bowl"?

Accepted Answer

50th

Question 15

Which drama tv series stars Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra.

Accepted Answer

Vinyl

Question 16

Released in 1981, "Ghost in the Machine" was a hit album for which English rock band?

Accepted Answer

The Police

Question 17

Which actor's real name is Thomas C. Mapother?

Accepted Answer

Tom Cruise

Question 18

The Rolling Stones made rock 'n' roll history with a concert in which country in 2016?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Question 19

The songs "Sorry" and "Love Yourself" were released by which Canadian singer and songwriter?

Accepted Answer

Justin Bieber

Question 20

One of the 4 major championships in professional golf, where is the US Masters held every year?

Accepted Answer

Augusta

Question 21

This heavy metal band had a hit with a cover of the 1964 hit song "The Sound of Silence".

Accepted Answer

Disturbed

Question 22

This 2016 film sees our hero Wade Wilson hunting down the man who gave him a scarred appearance

Accepted Answer

Deadpool

Question 23

Rihanna hit number one on the Billboard 200 in March of 2016 with what album?

Accepted Answer

Anti

Question 24

Which American actor is known for playing Sheldon Cooper on the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory"?

Accepted Answer

Jim Parsons

Question 25

Airing in 2016, which contestant won season 32 of "Survivor"?

Accepted Answer

Michele Fitzgerald

Question 26

Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger created what popular social networking site in October of 2010?

Accepted Answer

Instagram

Question 27

Which English record producer, that worked with the Beatles, died on March 8th, 2016?

Accepted Answer

George Martin

Question 28

Which movie won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 2016 Academy Awards ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Spotlight

Question 29

David Duchovny & Gillian Anderson made an appearance on what recreated show from the 90s?

Accepted Answer

The X-Files

Question 30

Jennifer Lopez plays the role of New York detective Harlee Santos on which crime drama TV show?

Accepted Answer

Shades of Blue

Question 31

What is the only sport that has been played on the moon?

Accepted Answer

Golf

Question 32

English actress "Maggie Smith" plays the role of which character in the Harry Potter films?

Accepted Answer

Minerva McGonagall

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Quiz Bowl 1 - Pop Culture

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