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A mixture of history and pop culture
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1
Which famous scientist was placed on house arrest for arguing in favor of heliocentrism?
Galileo
Aristotle
Socrates
Copernicus
2
Who is the original lead singer of the band Led Zeppelin?
Robert Plant
Jimmy Page
Angus Young
Brian Johnson
3
Which Tom Cruise classic was filmed throughout San Diego?
Mission Impossible
A Few Good Men
Top Gun
War of the Worlds
4
In which year did the San Diego Chargers make their only Superbowl appearance?
1989
1991
1995
1984
5
Which European country is highlighted on the map?
France
Poland
Germany
Spain
6
Which baseball player is famous for "calling his shot" during the 1932 World Series?
Hank Aaron
Barry Bonds
Babe Ruth
Mickey Mantle
7
Which religious leader was responsible for starting Protestantism and wrote the 95 thesis?
Martin Luther
Father Francis de Gamma
Demitrius Augustus
The Pope
8
Which of the following was not a cause of the fall of Roman Empire?
Over expansion of the empire
Lack of fresh water
Invasion of Germanic Tribes
Lack of political government
9
This music group was formed in 1985 and featured rappers Phife Dawg and Q-Tip:
The Beastie Boys
Salt and Peppa
A Tribe Called Quest
Collective Efforts
10
This event resulted in the death of almost a third of the population of Europe:
The Hundred Years' War
The Black Plague
The Edwardian War
The Crusades
11
This time period came after the fall of Rome and saw very little technological growth:
The Bronze Age
The Early Ages
The Middle Ages
The Stone Age
12
After the Roman empire split, two capitals were established. One in Rome and one in __________
Athens
Florence
Constantinople
Venice
13
Which NBA team had a six year stint in San Diego?
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Clippers
Phoenix Suns
Sacramento Kings
14
Which celebrity famously interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the Grammy's?
Louis CK
Chris Rock
Kanye West
Kim Kardashian
15
This hierarchical system was popular in the Middle Ages and featured self-sustained communities
Democracy
Feudalism
Aristocracy
Republic
16
Which US President is most closely associated with the Watergate scandal?
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
17
What is the best selling album of all time?
Michael Jackson, Thriller
Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon
Fleetwood Mac, Rumours
AC/DC, Back in Black
18
Who is considered to be the father of modern day astronomy?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Gutenburg
Aristotle
19
Which seafaring nomadic group is famous for pillaging the Western coast of Europe?
The Germans
The Vikings
The Huns
The Nomads
20
Which comedy featured John Candy and Steve Martin trying to return home for Thanksgiving?
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Vacation
Caddyshack
Get Me Home for Thanksgiving
21
Which classic romantic comedy starred Audrey Hepburn as the young and naive Holly Golightly?
Breakfast at Tiffany's
My Fair Lady
Love in the Afternoon
Paris When it Sizzles
22
The renaissance is considered to have started in which country?
England
France
Italy
Netherlands
23
Which 90s television show starred Will Smith as a teenager from West Philadelphia?
Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Full House
Cheers
Saved by the Bell
24
This book written by Machiavelli argued for the acquisition of power by any means necessary:
The Prince
Rise Up
Everything Falls Apart
The Poor Man's Struggle
25
Which actor played Walter White in the hit show Breaking Bad?
Bryan Cranston
Johnny Depp
Benedict Cumberbatch
Aaron Paul
26
The United States has which form of government?
Republic
Direct Democracy
Aristocracy
Monarchy
27
The fall of Rome occurred in what year?
476
473
466
454
28
What is the logo represented in the picture?
Nintendo 64
Nextel
Nesquick
NFL
29
The church promoted the sale of ___________ to forgive people of their sins:
Bibles
Indulgences
Gold
Bread
30
This famous contemporary rapper is best know for his use of the stage name "Slim Shady":
Eminem
Drake
Nas
Kanye West