Jeopardy! General Knowledge Practice Vol. 5

6th century Ancient Greek poet known for her works about intimacy between women. Famous for 'Ode to Aphrodite.' The majority of her works have not been found complete.

First president of the republic of Türkiye. Born Mustafa Kemal. Led the led the Turkish National Movement after the Ottoman Empire's defeat in WWI.

The last Inca emperor. Captured & executed by Pizarro. Ruled from the city of Quito.

Late 15th/ early 16th century Portuguese explorer. Famous for discovering the maritime route between Europe and India via the Cape of Good Hope.

20th century French general and president. Famous for the 'Free France' movement during WW2. Established the Fifth Republic. Resolved the Algerian War.

Taiwanese filmmaker famous for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' 'Brokeback Mountain,' and 'Life of Pi.'

20th century American marine biologist and conservationist. Famous for her 1962 book 'Silent Spring' which described the damaging effects pesticides have on the environment.

20th century American poet and author famous for her only novel 'The Bell Jar,' her poetry collection 'Ariel,' and its poem 'Lady Lazarus.' Took her own life in 1963.

20th century English author and screenwriter famous for 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,' 'The Restaurant at the End of the Universe' and 'Dirk Gently.'

19th century German composer and pianist. Famous for 'Wedding March,' 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' and 'The Italian Symphony.'

American activist famous for becoming the first Black child to integrate an all-white school. Was escorted by U.S. marshals to school daily at age 6. Inspired Norman Rockwell's 'The Problem We All Live WIth.'

17th century French philosopher Famous for "I think, therefore I am" (Latin: "Cogito ergo sum") and writing 'The Social Contract."

Mexican telecommunications mogul. One of the world's richest men.

Hectic road junction/ public space in London's West End. Sometimes referred to as the Times Square of London. Famous for its Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, mistakenly referred to as Eros.

France's longest river, associated with the valley of the same name, which is one of the world's best known areas of wine production, and famous for the Chateau de Chambord

Mountain formation in South Africa, near the city of Cape Town.

Major river of Central Europe that flows from Czechia's Giant Mountains to the North Sea through Germany. Was part of the border between East and West Germany

Giant Australian sandstone rock located in Northern Territory. Named in English after an South Australian Prime Minister. Its aboriginal name has no translation.

Densley populated peninsula of Hong Kong whose name translates to '9 Dragons.' Famous for its 'Walled City,' an overpopulated former military fort that was demolished in 1994.

Southeastern French city. Former home of the papacy in the 14th century.

Egyptian Dam that controls the Nile and created Lake Nasser. Named after a nearby city of the same name

Egyptian plaza famous for being the center of Arab Spring protests in 2011, in which President Mubarak was ousted, and renewed protests in 2013, in which President Morsi was ousted.

Active volcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Famous for its massive eruption in 1991.

World-famous Moscow ballet theatre, known for its ballet company of the same name and its performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake in 1877

The world's largest body of floating ice. Served as a historic site of exploration for Roald Amundsen. Shares its name with a nearby Antarctic Island.

Ancient Mayan city located on the Yucatan Peninsula. Famous for its pyramid, El Castillo, a temple built for Kukulkan, the Mayan god of life.

Semitic language spoken by primarily Ethiopia and the neighboring Eritrea and Djibouti.

Severe toxin-based food poisoning, often from home-canned foods. It can often be fatal

1987 film parodying fairy tales starring Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Cary Elwes, and Robin Wright. Famous for the phrase 'as you wish.'

1933 arson attack on the parliament building of the same name in Berlin. Used by Hitler and the Nazi's to bolster their control.

Soldiers native to Nepal or North India who serves in the British, Indian, or Nepali army.

Australia's largest airline.

Germany's largest airline.

Nomadic people who live in Central Asia and Eastern Europe between the 4th and 6h centuries. Led by Attila and Bleda. Accelerated the fall of the Roman Empire.

Rich Mexican sauce made from a blend of dried chiles, nuts, and spices. Its Poblano variety is its most famous.

A shrub/ tree that grows in saltwater common along subtropical coastlines. Common in Southeast Asia and Florida.

Traditional South Asian dress consisting of a long strip of fabric over the shoulder. From the Sanskrit word for garment.

Early 20th century Italian American crime family that rose to power due to Johnny Torrio and Al Capone. Controlled illegal alcohol during Prohibition.

Traditional Japanese female entertainer/ hostess. 'Art Person' in English. Skilled in classical music, dance, and the tea ceremony.