Who did this? famous people quiz

Players pin the person behind each of nine achievements, and an answer slide follows every question.

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  • 9questions
  • 10minutes
  • Phonesplayers join with a code
  • Zoom, Teamsor in the room

When to use this template

Scenarios where teams use it, and why it fits.

A knowledge round at a team social

Nine achievements from the light bulb to Apple are easy to guess at, so mixed-age groups can compete on equal terms.

A virtual coffee break

Players pin the person on one image, so the answers stay visible as a group and the host can talk through the crowd's guesses.

A pub-quiz style evening for a large team

An answer slide follows every question, which keeps a bigger group together and gives a quiet moment for chat between rounds.

All questions and answers

Every question, in slide order. Answers stay hidden until you tap.

Question 1 · Pin on image

Who invented the practical electric light bulb?

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Answer:

Thomas Edison and the “first” light bulb In 1878, Thomas Edison began serious research into developing a practical incandescent lamp and on October 14, 1878, Edison filed his first patent application for "Improvement In Electric Lights"

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Who won Album of the Year at the 2024 Grammy Awards?

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Answer:

Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for Midnights at the 2024 Grammy Awards. This historic win marked her fourth time winning this award, making her the first artist in Grammy history to win Album of the Year four times.

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Who was the first human to travel into space?

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Answer:

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) was the first human to travel into space, completing a single orbit of Earth on April 12, 1961, aboard Vostok 1.

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Who founded Apple?

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Answer:

Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. While Wozniak designed the early Apple computers and Wayne provided early administrative support, Jobs provided the vision, business leadership, and marketing that built the company into a technological giant

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Who directed the movie Titanic?

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Answer:

The 1997 film Titanic was written, directed, and co-produced by James Cameron.

Question 6 · Pin on image

Who is known as the “King of Pop”?

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Answer:

Michael Jackson is universally recognized as the "King of Pop". An American singer, songwriter, and dancer, he earned this title through unmatched global success, including the best-selling album Thriller, iconic dance moves like the moonwalk, and immense influence on music and pop culture

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Who discovered America (commonly taught)?

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Answer:

Christopher Columbus is commonly taught to have "discovered America" in 1492 while sailing for the Spanish Crown

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Who developed the theory of relativity?

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Answer:

Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity, which consists of two main parts: Special Relativity (published in 1905) and General Relativity (published in 1915/1916). These groundbreaking theories redefined scientific understanding of space, time, gravity, and energy.

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Who is known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time (GOAT debate)?

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Answer:

Michael Jordan is often considered the " GOAT " ( Greatest Of All Time ) due to his unparalleled accomplishments

How to host

  1. Copy it

    Press View and claim to open the slides, then make your own copy.

  2. Customise it

    Add your team's names, a prize and any questions of your own.

  3. Present it

    Start it on your big screen or share your screen.

  4. Share the join code

    Players join on their phones and play live.

Questions people ask

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for all 9 questions, going by the timers on the slides.

Can we play remotely?

Yes. Share your screen on Zoom or Teams and put the join code in the chat. Everyone answers on their own device.

Can I change the questions?

Yes. Once you have your own copy, every question is yours to edit.

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