1
Which celebrity was involved in a high-profile ski accident trial in 2023?
Natalie Portman
Gwyneth Paltrow
Kate Winslet
Madonna
2
Which film became the fastest Warner Bros. movie to reach $1 billion worldwide in 2023?
Barbie
Shazam: Fury of the Gods
The Flash: Time Travel
Dune: Part Two
3
Which Pope’s funeral was held on January 5, 2023?
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Pius X
Pope Francis II
Pope Alexander VI
4
Who broke the NBA all‑time scoring record on February 7, 2023?
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Larry Bird
Giannis Antetokounmpo
5
Which major video game movie grossed over $1 billion in 2023?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Final Fantasy: A New Dawn
The Legend of Zelda: Battle for Hyrule
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Lost World
6
According to Spotify, what was the most-streamed song globally in 2023?
"Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader
"Sweet Memories" by The Chainsmokers
"Ripe Bananas" by Lil Nas X
"Flowers" by Miley Cyrus
7
Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?
Nigeria
India
Japan
Brazil
8
Which highly anticipated show host announced their retirement in 2023, to be succeeded by Ryan Seacrest?
Stephen Colbert
Pat Sajak
Jimmy Kimmel
Bob Barker
9
Who was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in May 2023?
Prince William and Duchess Meghan
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
King Charles I and Queen Anne
10
What global environmental milestone was confirmed about 2023 by the World Meteorological Organization?
End of drought conditions worldwide
Hottest year on record
Global forest area increase
Increase in Arctic glaciers
