Jeopardy Template

True or False

100

Corn is indigenous to the Americas

Yes

200

Hemp (marijuana) has origins in Africa.

False. Hemp originated in the Americas.

300

Anyone born in the Americas is American

False

400

Fried chicken is a "black" American dish. 

False. The method of flouring, seasoning, and frying our birds is ours. However, we did not have chickens.

500

"Black" Americans (also known as African Americans) originated in Africa

False. "Black" Americans are not black or African at all. They originated in the Americas, and therefore are Americans (American Indians).

Music

500

What are some genres of music created by Americans in what is now called the United States?

Country, Rock, Pop, Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, etc

Foods

400

What kinds of birds originated in the Americas and were eaten as foods?

Turkeys. Quail. Partridge. Duck.