Something About Michael Trivia Quiz

Answer: Phelps

Michael Phelps was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1985. Widely considered the most decorated Olympian of all-time, Phelps won a total of 28 medals during four Olympics (2004-2008-2012-2016), including 23 gold medals. Phelps was not just a specialist in one event. He won gold in butterfly, individual medley, freestyle, and backstroke events.

Answer: Keaton

In 1988, "Beetlejuice" was a blockbuster comedy horror film starring Michael Keaton in the lead role. Following that success, Keaton took on the lead role in 1989's "Batman", co-starring with Jack Nicholson. His first major award success was his Golden Globe win and Academy Award nomination for his role in 2014's "Birdman".

Answer: Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg became a centibillionaire in 2026 with a new worth over 100 billion dollars and was ranked as the 18th richest human on Earth. He began as a broker at Salomon Brothers and later started his own investment company, Bloomberg L.P. In 2002 he was elected mayor of New York City and served until 2013. In 2020, he made an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Presidency.

Answer: George

One of the biggest music stars of the 1980s, George Michael (1963-2016) began his career in 1981 as a duo with his friend, Andrew Ridgeley in Wham! As the band's success grew, George went solo with his debut album, "Faith" (1987), that featured four number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

He was known for his stylish looks including a constant stubble of a beard. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.

Answer: Schumacher

Michael Schumacher won the first of his record seven Formula One Championships in 1994 and won his last a decade later. The German racer ended his career holding records in championships, total wins, pole positions, and podium finishes. He was voted Germany's greatest sportsman of the 20th Century.

Answer: Archangel

Michael the Archangel is mentioned in The Bible in Daniel 10:13 (NKJV) as a prince who save God's people at the end of days. The name Michael means "He who is like God" and archangel means the highest of angels. In Revelation 12:7, Michael the archangel is described as a warrior angel leading the other angels in a war against the dragon, Satan.

Answer: Faraday

Michael Faraday (1791-1867), born in England, was one of the most influential scientists of his era. He was responsible for inventing the homopolar motor (a direct current motor), discovering benzene in 1825, and discovering electromagnetic induction. Terms like anode, cathode, and diode were all brought about by Faraday's groundbreaking discoveries.

Answer: Pence

Mike Pence became the first Mike or Michael to become a President or Vice President of the USA. He was the 48th Vice President and served with Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. The former Indiana Governor was a Republican who also served as the head of the National Space Council as VP.

Answer: Collins

Michael Collins was a famous revolutionary political figure in Ireland during their fight for independence. In the Irish War of Independence, Collins was the Director of Intelligence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). He gained fame as a guerrilla warfare strategist, including the 1920 "Bloody Sunday" assassinations of key British intelligence agents.

His life was told in the film, "Michael Collins" (1996), starring Liam Neeson in the lead role.

Answer: Tyson

The youngest man to hold the heavyweight boxing title (Nov. 1986), Mike Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York in June 1966. From 1987 to 1990, Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion and known for his devastating knockouts, many in the first round. Tyson received nicknames like "Iron Man" and "The Baddest Man on the Planet" for his power and personality.

After his retirement in 2005, he made a memorable cameo appearance in the film, "The Hangover" (2009), playing himself.