About Ms. Sexton
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This will be my _____ year of teaching.
This will be my 2nd (!) year teaching... EVER!
100
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
A. Leonardo
B. Donatello
C. Raphael
D. Michelangelo
The Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art.
100
What is the smallest continent by area?
Australia is the smallest continent among the seven, spanning over 8 million square kilometers or 3 million square miles, National Geographic reports.
100
What is the highest grossing film of all time?
The highest-grossing film of all time is "Avatar" (2009), directed by James Cameron. It has earned over $2.9 billion worldwide
100
What is my favorite food?
A. Mac and Cheese
B. Chicken Wings
C. Pizza
D. Meatloaf
Chicken wings!
200
What was my first job?
A. Summer Camp Counselor
B. Dairy Queen
C. Old Navy
D. Lifeguard
Summer Camp Counselor
200
What was the first industrialized country in the world?
A. Great Britain
B. United States
C. Spain
D. Greece
Most historians believe that Great Britain was the first country to experience the Industrial Revolution in the mid-18th century.
200
How many countries does Africa have?
As of March 2024, the United Nations reported that Africa has 54 countries.
200
Who is the best selling musical artist / group of all time?
The best-selling musical artist of all time is The Beatles. They have sold over 600 million albums worldwide, making them the top-selling music act in history.
200
What was my favorite subject in high school?
A. Math
B. Social Studies
C. Science
D. Music
Science / Music
300
How many siblings do I have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
One!
300
Which country was the first to use paper money?
A. Sweden
B. China
C. France
D. India
China is believed to be the first country to use paper money in the 7th century AD during the Tang dynasty.
300
Which ocean is between North America and Africa?
The Atlantic Ocean lies between North and South America on the west and Europe and Africa on the east.
300
What celebrity has the most followers on Instagram?
As of August 13, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed individual on Instagram with over 635 million followers.
300
What is my favorite season?
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
Summer
400
What sport did I play in high school?
Softball.
400
What event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I?
A. Serbia declared war on Austria
B. Russia invaded Belgium
C. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
D. Nationalistic tensions increased
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on June 28, 1914 is commonly believed to have sparked World War I.
400
What measures distance north or south of the equator?
A. Latitude
B. Longitude
C. Prime Meridian
D. Equator
Latitude is the measurement of how far north or south a location is from the equator.
400
Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?
American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most-decorated Olympian of all time, with 28 medals, 23 of which are gold.
400
What is my favorite thing to spend money on?
A. Concerts
B. Coffee
C. Shoes
D. Saving $$$
Concerts!
500
Who is my celebrity crush?
A. Glen Powell
B. Travis Kelce
C. Dylan O'Brien
D. Chadwick Boseman
Dylan O'Brien <3
500
What is considered the largest empire in history?
A. Spanish Empire
B. Russian Empire
C. British Empire
D. Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire, founded by Genghis Khan in 1206, is considered the largest contiguous land empire in history, covering up to 12 million square miles at its peak in the late 13th century.
500
Where is the Palace of Versailles located?
The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 11 miles west of Paris, France.
500
Who currently holds the record for the most Grammy awards ever?
As of July 31, 2024, Beyoncé holds the record for the most Grammy Awards with 32 wins.
500
Where is my favorite place to vacation?
A. Boston, MA
B. Yellowstone National Park
C. Ocean City, MD
D. Upper Peninsula, MI
Upper Peninsula of Michigan