1

Who was the first U.S. president?

Washington

2

Who created Mickey Mouse?

Walt Disney

3

What state is the Grand Canyon located in?

Arizona

4

What city houses the second largest building in the US, Willis Tower?

Chicago

5

What is the smallest state?

Rhode Island

6

Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

Armstrong

7

What name did Kanye West and Kim Kardashian give their baby?

North West

8

What Harvard student created the social network Facebook?

Zuckerberg

9

In what city is Hollywood located?

Los Angeles

10

In Snow White and the Hunstman, who was Charlize Theron pursuing throughout the movie?

Snow White

11

Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock

12

What state is home to Yosemite National Park?

California

13

What corporation coined the slogan ‘Just Do It’?

Nike

14

What does the M stand for in MTV?

Music

15

What president was associated with the Watergate scandal?

Nixon

16

What produc is Famous Amos famous for?

Cookies

17

What iconic speech was given by Martin Luther King, Jr. at a 1963 Civil Rights March?

I Have A Dream

18

What comedian wrote a spoof of the James Bond films, titled Austin Powers?

Mike Myers

19

Who played the Joker in Christopher Nolan̢۪s The Dark Knight?

Heath Ledger

20

Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

Lincoln

21

Which humanist poet penned Leaves of Grass?

Walt Whitman

22

What is the longest river in the US?

Missouri River

23

What is the name of the motel owner in Hitchcock̢۪s film Psycho?

Norman Bates

24

What team won the 2013 NCAA March Madness tournament?

Cardinals

25

What landmark bordering the US and Canada has been harnessed for its enormous hydroelectric power output?

Niagara Falls

26

Who won the 2013 NBA playoffs?

Miami Heat

27

What worldwide corporation started as a small variety store in Arkansas?

Walmart

28

Which amendment allowed suffrage for women?

Nineteenth

29

What music artist had a baby with Kim Kardashian in June 2013?

Kanye West

30

What city is home to Cajun and Creole traditions and recipes?

New Orleans

31

From American folklore, who is known as the giant lumberjack who owned a big blue ox?

Paul Bunyan

32

What pre-teen pop star from the 90s came out with the album Come Get It?

Aaron Carter

33

What country did the US fight in the War of 1812?

Britain

34

What Native American tribe once inhabited the Northeast Woodlands Region?

Iroquois

35

What state is home to the Adirondack Mountains?

New York

36

Who starred in the Iron Man series by Marvel Studios?

Robert Downey

37

What deadly hurricane swept through the Gulf coast and Louisiana in 2005, causing many to lose their homes?

Katrina

38

What city won the Major League Baseball World Series in 2012?

San Francisco

39

What infamous Massachusettes town was knows for its brutal witch trials during colonial time?

Salem

40

What feminist author from 20th century Louisiana was known for her short stories like Desiree̢۪s Baby?

Kate Chopin

41

Who has hit the most single-season home runs in the Major League Baseball?

Barry Bonds

42

What is the name of the captain played by Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean?

Jack Sparrow

43

Where is the San Andreas Fault?

California

44

What boat is known for carrying pilgrims to the settlement of Plymouth Rock?

The Mayflower

45

What state has the capital Nashville?

Tennessee

46

Where was President Barack Obama born?

Honolulu

47

What US city held the 2002 Winter Olympics?

Salt Lake City

48

What president was impeached for having an affair with an intern?

Clinton

49

What was the first English settlement in the New World, in what is now North America?

Jamestown

50

What infamous gangster from the Prohibition era was nicknamed the Big Fella?

Al Capone

51

What celebrity won Dancing with the Stars in 2013?

Kellie Pickler

52

In the epic HBO series Game of Thrones, who is Tyrion Lannister forced to marry?

Sansa Stark

53

What out-of-control pop star was banned from an indoor skydiving facility for not paying his bill in the for of a promotional Instagram post?

Justin Bieber

54

The AMC hit Walking Dead focuses on a world where humans have turned to what?

Zombies

55

What is the name for the national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the US?

Juneteenth

56

Who is the co-founder of Apple who passed away in 2011?

Steve Jobs

57

Man of Steel is the nickname for what superhero?

Superman

58

Who directed Pulp Fiction? (last name only)

Tarantino

59

What is America̢۪s Favorite Cookie?

Oreo

60

Who is the antagonist in the Star Wars series?

Darth Vader

61

In what war did General Ulysses S, Grant play an important role?

Civil War

62

What movie did Ben Affleck star in with spouse Jennifer Garner?

Daredevil

63

What 90â€Â²s hit TV show starring Sarah Michelle Gellar portrayed a teenaged vampire slayer?

Buffy

64

What company owns Youtube?

Google

65

Which Saturday Night Live comedienne is married to the drummer from the Strokes?

Kristen Wiig

66

The supreme court ruling Brown vs. Board of Education helped overturn WHAT specific social practice in schools?

Segregation

67

Who was charged with assassination President Kennedy?

Oswald

68

In the movie Forrest Gump, who played Forest̢۪s mom?

Sally Field

69

Where was the Bay of Pigs?

Cuba

70

In Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, what Marvel character does Anne Hathaway represent?

Catwoman

71

Who is the creator of hit comedy cartoon Family Guy?

Macfarlane

72

Who starred as the dad in National Lampoon̢۪s Vacation?

Chevy Chase

73

Name the character in the Wizard of Oz who said, i̢۪ve a feeling we̢۪re not in Kansas anymore.

Dorothy

74

What movie did Julia Roberts portray a prostitute?

Pretty Woman

75

The Manhattan Project was commissioned by Roosevelt to expedite the development of what particular weapon?

Atomic Bomb

76

Who wrote The Shining?

Stephen King

77

Who wrote and sang Bye, Bye Miss American Pie?

Don Mclean

78

During World War II, opposing the Allies, what was the name of the alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan?

Axis Powers

79

What Ivy League did President Bill Clinton attend?

Yale

80

Author Nicholas Sparks wrote a novel based on a romantic true story, which later became WHAT movie?

The Notebook

81

What television personality / businessman took the phrase, You̢۪re fired and made it his own?

Donald Trump

82

What American horror film depicted a killer great white shark attacking unsuspecting beach-goers?

Jaws

83

What is the capital of New York State?

Albany

84

What was Miley Cyrus̢۪s first role on the Disney channel?

Hannah Montana

85

Who wrote the US National Anthem?

Key

86

In what much-quoted movie did Arnold Schwarzenegger say, I̢۪ll be back?

Terminator

87

The hit TV show Breaking Bad portrays a science teacher and a fumbling student producing and selling WHAT product? (abbreviated)

Crystal Meth

88

What book portrays a world where children are chosen to hunt each other?

Hunger Games

89

What is the name of Channing Tatum̢۪s newborn daughter?

Everly

90

What is the name of the HBO series revolving around 22 years old females living in NY city, created by Lena Dunham?

Girls

91

Who played William Wallace in Braveheart?

Mel Gibson

92

Lake Tahoe is located on the border of California and what other state?

Nevada

93

Who is the voice of Woody in Toy Story?

Tom Hanks

94

What is Charlie Sheen̢۪s real name?

Carlos

95

What religion does Tom Cruise prescribe to, which has led to a lot of outward controversy?

Scientology

96

What 90â€Â²s TV show starred the Olsen Twins, who both switched in and out of the same character?

Full House

97

Who is made the line, Show me the money! famous in the movie Jerry Maguire?

Tom Cruise

98

Igniting the Spanish-American war, the battleship USS Maine sank near WHAT country?

Cuba

99

Who played the lead role of Gerry Lane in World War Z?

Brad Pitt

100

Finish this lyric: Over the land of the free, and the home of the ___

Brave

101

What Rat Pack member and singer was considered to have ties with the mob?

Sinatra

102

What city were battered, deep-fried chicken wings invented?

Buffalo

103

What city won the 2013 Superbowl XLVII?

Baltimore

104

Name the CIA director who resigned because of an extramarital affair.

David Petraeus

105

On Sesame Street, what muppet lives in a garbage can and has a grouchy demeanor?

Oscar

106

What city is the Golden Gate Bridge located?

San Francisco

107

What is the name of the character played by Steve Carell in The Office?

Michael Scott

108

Who is Amy Poehler̢۪s former husband?

Will Arnett

109

What Sopranos star passed away in 2013?

Gandolfini

110

Which state produces the most maple syrup?

Vermont

111

What is the national bird of the US?

Bald Eagle

112

Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt: what is the fourth face on Mount Rushmore?

Lincoln

113

What country gave the US the Statue of Liberty as a gift?

France

114

What state is known as The Sunshine State?

Florida

115

Which president lived in the Mount Vernon estate, located in Fairfax?

Washington

116

How many stars are on the US flag?

Fifty

117

What was the name of the militant group that fought against US troops in the jungle during the Vietnam war?

Viet Cong

118

Onika Tanya Maraj is also known as â€Â¦

Nicki Minaj

119

Who was married to George Washington, making her the FIRST first lady?

Martha

120

What city is the Liberty Bell located in?

Philadelphia

121

In the NFL NFC East division, what Texas city is represented by the Cowboys?

Dallas

122

Who invented the cotton gin?

Eli Whitney

123

What comedian hosts a night show and group called Team Coco?

Conan

124

What is the first name of the Hilton heiress, known for her wealth and party lifestyle?

Paris

125

Named after a fruit, what is the name of Gwyneth Paltrow̢۪s first child?

Apple

126

Who is Beyonce married to?

Jay Z

127

What state is known as the Lone Star?

Texas

128

What is the name of Snooki̢۪s baby?

Lorenzo

129

Who authored the books The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged?

Ayn Rand

130

Who discovered rapper 50 Cent?

Eminem

131

Which Founding Father invented the lightning rod?

Ben Franklin

132

What was the name for the set of programs Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted to ease Americans out of the Great Depression?

The New Deal

133

What state is the official Disney World located in?

Florida

134

Who wrote the Grapes of Wrath?

Steinbeck

135

What famous comedian has been known for his boisterous humor and movies like Billy Madison?

Adam Sandler

136

Who played the role of a raging taxi driver in the movie Taxi Driver?

Deniro

137

Who composed the Threepenny Opera before immigrating to the US from Germany?

Kurt Weill

138

Name the red-headed snowboarder who holds two Olympic gold medals and other medals from the X-games

Shaun White

139

What New York City borough is rapper Notorius B.I.G. from?

Brooklyn

140

What was the name of the cartoon figure Thomas Nast drew to personify the American government?

Uncle Sam

141

Of what state is Montpelier the capital?

Vermont

142

What is the name of the government-funded company that runs the nation̢۪s passenger railroad system?

Amtrak

143

In the NBA, what city is home to the Bulls?

Chicago

144

Who was the only Catholic president to come into office?

Kennedy

145

Johnny Depp’s first move was A Nightmare on â€Â¦?

Elm Street

146

What baseball player was referred to as The Sultan of Swat?

Babe Ruth

147

What is the name of Jake Gyllenhaal̢۪s sister, who also is a famous actress?

Maggie

148

The 2012 movie Lincoln portrayed the president̢۪s fight to pass which amendment?

Thirteenth

149

What president was assassinated during the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, NY?

Mckinley

150

Name the era that was marked by political and military tensions between the US and the Eastern Bloc

The Cold War

151

Where is Alcatraz, the infamous island prison?

San Francisco

152

What city does the Erie Canal begin, if it ends in Buffalo?

Albany

153

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed a Hawaiian territory known as what?

Pearl Harbor

154

What comedian / screenwriter / actor got involved in a scandalous affair with his adopted daughter?

Woody Allen

155

What Saturday Night Live comedian is known for the comical music videos he makes with Justin Timberlake?

Andy Samberg

156

The Great Awakening refers to different revival periods for what, exactly?

Religion

157

Where is NASA headquartered?

Washington DC

158

After becoming Rastafarian, what did Snoop Dog change his name to?

Snoop Lion

159

What famous rapper was charged with a hit-and-run misdemeanor in 2013, during his probation for assault charges by Rihanna?

Chris Brown

160

What child star from the 1930s, known for her curly hair, played a role in the movie Heidi?

Shirley Temple

161

What is the name of the protest movement that developed in the Wall Street financial district?

Occupy

162

What co-star from Twilight was Kristen Stewart in a long-term relationship with?

Pattinson

163

What was the name of Macaulay Culkin̢۪s character in Home Alone?

Kevin

164

What popular energy drink gives you wings?

Red Bull

165

Name the American holiday that involves costumes and candy

Halloween

166

Who designed Central Park in New York City?

Olmstead

167

D-Day refers to a World War II American invasion to fight Nazi troops in which country?

France

168

What company characterized the Santa Claus image as a fat man with a white beard and red suit?

Cocacola

169

Where is the Lincoln Memorial?

Washington Dc

170

Which modern artist was popularized by his portrait of Campbells tomato soup?

Warhol

171

Sonny Bono, formerly married to Cher, died in an accident while doing what?

Skiing

172

The Red Scare was a period of time that promoted fear of what ideology?

Communism

173

General MacArthur led troops past the 38th parallel in what war?

Korean

174

What company produces and owns products from Gatorade to Fritos?

Pepsico

175

Which Roosevelt was responsible for the building of Panama Canal?

Theodore

176

What Hostess treat was taken off the shelves in 2012?

Twinkies

177

The US borders Canada and what other country?

Mexico

178

What pop artist is known for reinventing herself and breaking boundaries with videos such as Like a Virgin?

Madonna

179

If you know a lot about the Kennedy family, you know that a lot of them died doing what?

Flying

180

Along with Hawaii, what other state does not observe daylight savings?

Arizona

181

What branch of the US military goes by The few, the proud and Devil dogs?

Marine Corps

182

Who is Ron Burgundy from Anchorman?

Will Ferrell

183

What national holiday was set to honor the nation̢۪s working people?

Labor Day

184

What canned mystery meat came out in the 1930s?

Spam

185

What is the name of Goldie Hawn̢۪s daughter, who is also a famous actress?

Kate Hudson

186

Who starred as the protagonist in Donnie Darko?

Gyllenhaal

187

What do we call the statement of purpose that precedes our Constitution?

Preamble

188

South Dakote, North Dakota, Wyoming: what is the fourth state that borders Montana?

Idaho

189

What state did Jeb Bush, President George W. Bush̢۪s brother, govern?

Florida

190

What famous golfer went through one of the most expensive divorces of all time following multiple affairs?

Tiger Woods

191

Who was the escaped slave who grew famous for his speeches and publications such as The North Star and Narrative of the Life?

Douglass

192

What fast food chain tells customers to Have it your way?

Burger King

193

Who was Britney Spears married to for three years, with two children?

Federline

194

What low-budget yet successful horror film starred Jamie Lee Curtis being pursued by a man in a hockey mask?

Halloween

195

In the popular Twilight saga, Bella is a human in love with a vampire named —?

Edward

196

What escaped slaves helped hundreds of other slaves through the Underground Railroad, and later became a Union spy during the war?

Harriet Tubman

197

What 2009 science fiction film by James Cameron portrayed life on the planet Pandora, soon to be invaded for its resources?

Avatar

198

What useful contraption was partially invented by Alexander Graham Bell?

Telephone

199

What founding father, according to myths, chopped down a cherry tree and couldn̢۪t tell a lie?

Washington

200

What renowned American author wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Mark Twain

201

What book-turned-movie, starring Emma Stone, portrayed an aspiring writer during the 1960s who told the hardships of black maids?

The Help

202

What singer-songwriter millionaire is known as the King of Pop?

MJ

203

The famous brand Aunt Jemima sells mix for what type of breakfast food?

Pancakes

204

In the hit movie Meet the Parents, what was the last name of Greg, the boyfriend played by Ben Stiller?

Focker

205

What fashion-driven music artist got her commercial breakthrough with her song Just Dance?

Lady Gaga

206

What actor from the movie All the King̢۪s Men was once married to Madonna?

Sean Penn

207

During the prohibition Era, what did people call secret saloons that served bootleg alcohol?

Speakeasies

208

Who was the spouse and co-star to comedienne and television actress Lucille Ball?

Desi Arnaz

209

Who starred as Django in Tarantino̢۪s Django Unchained?

Jamie Foxx

210

What hip-hop artist stars in both Law and Order: SVU and his own reality TV show?

Ice T

211

In 2012, who did Fiat hire for a commercial that played on his house arrest?

Charlie Sheen

212

What role did Scarlett Johansson play in the Avengers?

Black Widow

213

Who was president during the 1929 stock market crash?

Herbert Hoover

214

Alvin and the Chipmunks is a musical group and series centered around three chipmunks named Alvin, Theodore and what else?

Simon

215

What currently-successful actress began her career as a child in Spielberg̢۪s E.T.?

Drew Barrymore

216

Who portrayed Nick Carraway in the 2013 rendition of the Great Gatsby?

Tobey Maguire

217

What is America̢۪s number on legal cash shop?

Corn

218

With the album Kind of Blue, who was the trumpeter who helped develop bebop, hard bop and modal jazz?

Miles Davis

219

What comedian plays himself in his own sitcom and had a tour called Hilarious?

Louis CK

220

In 2012, along with Lincoln, another movie came out about honoring the president in a fantasy horror film that portrayed him as what?

Vampire Hunter