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In the US of A
Back in the Day
Where in the World??
100
If you have plenty of something, they are a dime a _______
What is DOZEN
100
This year's Super Bowl will be played between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. What year did the Seahawks play their first game?
What is 1976?
100
Chris Christie was sworn in this week to his second term as governor of this state
What is NEW JERSEY
100
Name five countries that were "behind the Iron Curtain" in the Cold War.
What are: Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan (all of these were formally part of the Soviet Union) Under Moscow's influence, allies in the Warsaw Pact: Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Serbia, Hungary
100
Guards for the Pope traditionally come from this quintessentially neutral nation.
What is SWITZERLAND
200
When you agree with someone, you see _____________________
What is EYE TO EYE
200
An American skier who was considered a favorite at this year's Olympics who had to pull out because of a knee injury.
Who is Lindsey Vonn?
200
John Kerry is working with the United Nations in Switzerland this week, to try and support a peace deal within Syria. What is John Kerry's job title?
What is Secretary of State (head diplomat)
200
During the Civil War, this city was the Capital of the Confederacy.
What is Richmond, VA
200
THIS country is the third-largest in Latin America. From 1823 to 1836, Santa Anna served as president of THIS country, squelching Texas' stand for independence in the battle of the Alamo during his last year in office.
What is MEXICO
300
If you want a fresh start, you can turn _______
What is OVER A NEW LEAF
300
This city in Russia will host the 22nd Winter Olympic Games.
What is SOCHI?
300
Mrs. Michelle Obama turned 50 this week. Traditionally, first ladies choose a main platform issue to champion. The issue is usually related to a domestic, nonpartisan cause. What has been Mrs. Obama's major platform as first lady thus far?
What is ... (according to whitehouse.gov) ... Mrs. Obama in 2010 launched Let’s Move!, a campaign to bring together community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and dads in a nationwide effort to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. Let’s Move! has an ambitious but important goal: to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation. Let’s Move! will give parents the support they need, provide healthier food in schools, help our kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of our country.
300
Alexander the Great was from this current country.
What is Macedonia / Greece
300
THIS country is one of the most technologically advanced societies on Earth; as a result, it has the world's second largest economy by GDP (after the U.S.). THIS country exports automobiles, consumer and office electronics, steel, and transportation equipment. It imports food, oil, lumber, and metal ores.
What is JAPAN
400
If something isn't quite your style, it's not your ________
What is CUP OF TEA
400
Warren Buffett has offered a billion dollars to the individual who can complete a perfect one of these.
What is a perfect MARCH MADNESS BRACKET?
400
Lake Norman, the largest man-made body of water in North Carolina, was made for these three reasons. One point for each reason.
What is * Powers generators at a hydroelectric station * Cools the turbines at McGuire nuclear station * Provides water to surrounding areas
400
2-part answer: From 1948 - 1991, THIS legal system of discrimination and separation existed in THIS former Dutch-English colony. Historical hint: Boer War Geographical hint: Cape of Good Hope
What is Apartheid in South Africa
400
A crucial crossroads between Europe and Asia, THIS country has maintained a staunchly secular government since 1923, despite that the overwhelming majority of citizens are Muslim.
What is TURKEY
500
If your plans are not definite, they are up ____
What is IN THE AIR
500
This opera singer will sing the National Anthem at this year's Super Bowl.
Who is RENEE FLEMING?
500
The former governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, faces DECADES in prison and over $1 million in fines IF he is convicted of this professional transgression, that occurred while he was in office.
What is Accepting bribes and gifts while in office. * More than $100,000 in campaign contributions * A $15,000 New York City shopping spree in 2011 * Golf outings valued at $7,500 * A $6,500 Rolex watch * A $10,000 wedding present to one of the couple's daughters in 2012 * Lying on loan applications
500
Formerly New Amsterdam, this city used to be the main port for textiles made from southern cotton. Hint: Business in this port was a main catalyst for the Erie Canal.
What is NEW YORK
500
THIS archipelago nation, incredibly diverse in religion and ethnicity, is the fourth most populous nation on Earth. It gained independence from Dutch, then Japanese, colonizing powers in 1945.
What is INDONESIA
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