Father's Day Jeopardy

Father's Day History

100

Who is the "Founding Father" of the United States?

George Washington

200

In the US, what was the first organization to promote and celebrate Father's Day?

YMCA

300

What is the official flower for Father's Day?

Rose

400

What is the name of the US President who officially recognized Father's Day as a holiday?

Richard Nixon

500

Name the two U. S. presidents whose fathers were also presidents.

• John Quincy Adams (6th president), whose father was John Adams (2nd president).
• George W. Bush (43rd president), whose father was George H.W. Bush (41st president).

Animal Dads

100

What marine animal father is the only one to carry and give birth to children?

Seahorse

200

What bird spends two months keeping his egg warm while the mother is away feeding?

(Emperor) Penguin

300

What is the name of Nemo's dad in the Disney movie "Finding Nemo?"

Marlin

400

What type of fish father will keep the eggs of his children in his mouth until they hatch?

Catfish

500

Name a bird species that can produce "crop milk" to feed offspring?

Pigeon, dove, flamingo, (Emperor) penguin

Pop Culture Dads

100

What famous country musician is Miley Cyrus' dad?

Billy Ray Cyrus

200

What is Danny Tanner's job on Full House?

News anchor or co-host of morning news show, "Wake Up, San Francisco"

300

In Stranger Things, who is Eleven’s dad figure?

Jim Hopper, Chief of Police

400

In The Sound Of Music, how many children does Captain Von Trapp have?

7

500

What is the name of Bluey and Bingo's dad?

Bandit

Famous Dads

100

Who are the first father and son to play for the same NBA team at the same time?

LeBron and Bronny James

200

Who wrote the song "Isn't She Lovely" for his newborn daughter?

Stevie Wonder

300

Who plays Venus and Serena Williams' father in the 2021 movie King Richard?

Will Smith

400

What song did John Lennon famously write for his son Sean?

Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)

500

In The Pursuit Of Happyness, what does Chris Gardner, played by Will Smith, sell?

Bone density scanners (medical scanner or medical equipment)

Dad Jokes

100

What's blue and not very heavy?

Light Blue

200

Why is Saturday and Sunday the strongest days?

The rest are weekdays

300

How does cereal pay its bills?

With Chex

400

Who were the greenest Presidents in US history?

The Bushes

500

Why'd the alternate universe Spider-Man do so well on his driving test?

He's an excellent parallel Parker.