American Food/Drink
American Music
American Sports
American Photography
Do You Know Mrs. Rivas?
100
This Wisconsin city is historically famous for brewing beer and was once called the “Beer Capital of the World.”
Milwaukee
100
This TV channel launched in 1981 with the video “Video Killed the Radio Star.”
MTV
100
This athlete famously said, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
Muhammad Ali
100
This photographer’s images of the Great Depression included the famous “Migrant Mother.”
Dorothea Lange
100
How many years has Mrs. Rivas taught?
9 years
200
This snack cake brand is famous for the Twinkie.
Hostess
200
This dance craze of the early 1960s was popularized by Chubby Checker.
The Twist
200
This team has won the most NBA championships.
Boston Celtics
200
This Native American occupation of federally owned island lasted from 1969 to 1971 and became a major symbol of Indigenous activism.
Occupation of Alcatraz
200
What did Mrs. Rivas' want to be when she grew up?
An archeologist
300
This soft drink was invented in Atlanta in 1886 by pharmacist John Pemberton.
Coca Cola
300
This 1990s Seattle-based music movement and genre included bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
Grunge
300
This American city has hosted the Summer Olympics twice, in 1932 and 1984.
Los Angeles
300
What building is this iconic photo from?
Myth: Empire State Building in NYC
Truth: GE Building in NYC
300
Is Mrs. Rivas' an only, youngest, middle, or oldest child?
Oldest- two younger sisters
400
Name four types of pizza styles around the US.
Sicilian
Detroit
Deep Dish
Neapolitan
New York style
Cracker Crust
400
This 1982 album remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. List the artist and album name.
Thriller- Michael Jackson
400
What sports in the US have indigenous origins? List two.
Lacrosse, snowshoeing
400
What major accomplishment is pictured in this photo?
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
400
Find the lie:
#1: Mrs. Rivas has been to the top of Texas
#2: Mrs. Rivas has snorkeled with manatees
#3: Mrs. Rivas has rode around in a tank
#4: Mrs. Rivas wanted to be a teacher since senior year of high school.
#4: FALSE! Eighth grade
500
What is the record for hot dogs eaten at the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?
76 hot dogs in 10 minutes
500
What is considered the most influential American song? Name the artist and song title.
Respect- Aretha Franklin
Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan
500
What American sports franchise has the most wins in program history?
San Francisco Giants- 11,600 wins
500
What major battle is pictured in this photo?
Iwo Jima
500
What is Mrs. Rivas favorite:
- Color
-Souvenir from trips
-Animal
- Orange
- Stickers, mini prints, coffee cups
- Manatee