| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
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| Spanish painter in sculptor who specialized in cubism. Famous for Guernica, The Old Guitarist, and Dove of Peace | Pablo Picasso | 71%
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| Site where Napoleon was eventually defeated, marking the end of the Napoleonic wars | Battle of Waterloo | 69%
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| Legendary king and folk hero. Associated with his magical sword, Excalibur, and advisor Merlin. Led a group of knights | King Arthur | 67%
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| Charles Dickens character. Poor orphan who goes to London. Becomes a pickpocket. | Oliver Twist | 66%
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| Expressionist Norwegian painter. Famous for 'The Scream' | Edvard Munch | 61%
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| Document agreed to by King John in 1215. Written by barons to protect against tyranny | Magna Carta | 55%
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| Biggest Stadium in the UK. Home to the English National Football Team | Wembley Stadium | 51%
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| American Pilot who completed the first solo transatlantic flight on 'The Spirit of St. Louis' from New York to Paris in 33 hours | Charles Lindbergh | 50%
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| German composer famous for 'The Ring Cycle,' where 'Ride of the Valkyries' is from, and 'The Flying Dutchman' | Richard Wagner | 49%
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| Cup Jesus Christ used at the Last Supper. In mythology, was pursued by a mythical group of knights. Said to have miraculous healing powers | Holy Grail | 48%
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| Island Napoleon was exiled to | Elba | 46%
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| Anglican Church in London. Site of 40 coronations. Holds 18+ bodies of British Monarchs | Westminster Abbey | 46%
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| Mythical group of knights led by Lancelot and his son Galahad. Represented the medieval ideals of chivalry, equality, and unity | Knights of the Roundtable | 45%
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| Responsible for the Norman Conquest of England. Defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. Commissioned the Doomsday Book. Built the Tower of London | William I | 42%
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| Dutch baroque painter. Famous for 'The Night Watch' and 'The Storm on the Sea of Galilee | Rembrandt | 41%
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| Florentine renaissance painter. Famous for 'The Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera.' Patronized by the Medici | Sandro Botticelli | 40%
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| 20th century book series about two amateur detectives: Frank and Joe. Often paired with Nancy Drew | Hardy Boys | 38%
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| British Naval officer. Helped stave off Napoleon during the Napoleonic wars. | Horatio Nelson | 37%
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| Means house in French | Maison | 37%
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| Plaza in London where its battle is commemorated. Home to a famous column which honors the efforts of one of its heroes | Trafalgar Square | 37%
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| South African/ British corp. that specializes in diamond mining. Sometimes referred to as a cartel | De Beers | 35%
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| American tennis star. Won eight majors and married the woman above | Andre Agassi | 31%
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| World's largest cosmetics company, based in France. Known for its hair color products. "Because I'm worth it'' | Loreal | 31%
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| Mythical castle and court. Represents an ideal kingdom. First appeared in 12th-century French romances | Camelot | 30%
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| German tennis star. Was ranked No. 1 for 377 weeks and married the man below | Steffi Graf | 30%
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| 1960's Canadian-American folk artist. Known for her album 'Blue,' and her songs 'Both Sides, Now,' 'Big Yellow Taxi,' and 'Woodstock' | Joni Mitchell | 27%
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| Queen from 1542 to 1567. Cousin of Elizabeth I, who later executed her for treason. Abdicated to James VI, her son, who later became James I | Mary Queen of Scots | 27%
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| Early 17th century English theatre associated with Shakespeare. Recently reopened. | Globe Theatre | 26%
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| British military commander who defeated Napoleon. Eventually became British Prime Minister | Arthur Wellesley | 25%
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| Russian composer. Conducted ballets such as 'Firebird,' 'The Rite of Spring,' and 'Petrushka' | Igor Stravinsky | 19%
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| This Mexican plant is the base ingredient of tequila | Blue Agave | 17%
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| Residency of the NYC mayor since 1942. Built in 1799. Located in the UES on 88th | Gracie Mansion | 17%
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| Roman emperor from 284 - 305. Created the Tetrarchy. Born in Croatia. Initiated the Great Persecution of Christians | Diocletian | 16%
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| Line of fighter jets used in WWII by the British. Designed by Supermarine | Spitfire | 13%
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| Scottish Archipelago near Norway. Northernmost part of the UK. Associated with Vikings | Shetlands | 12%
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| American painter who specialized in realism. Famous for 'Christina's World' | Andrew Wyeth | 8%
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| British 20th century paleontologist. Famous for discovering the first Proconsul skull. Known for her work in Tanzania | Mary Leakey | 8%
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| Period of time ushered in following Napoleon's exile up until his final defeat. followed by the second restoration of King Louis XVIII | Hundred Days | 7%
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| Colorful West African shirt, has an iconic 'V' pattern. Popularized by 20th century Black Panthers | Dashiki | 6%
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| Comprised of the UK, Prussia, Austria, and Russia. Formed in 1815 to oppose Napoleon | Seventh Coalition | 4%
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