Famous Mayas
Bay Area
1995
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100

This comedian and actress impersonated Beyoncé and  Kamala Harris on SNL.

Who is Maya Rudolph

100

This landmark is one of the most famous views of San Francisco, built in memory of fire fighters who worked during the earthquake of 1906

What is Coit Tower?

100

This Pixar film made history as the first entirely computer-animated feature

What is Toy Story?

100

In 1770, this 14-year-old marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes king of France

Who is Marie Antoinette?

100

This actor is my favorite Spiderman.

Who is Andrew Garfield?

200

This poetic autobiography, published in 1969, recounts a young Black girl’s journey through trauma and resilience.

What is "I know why the caged bird sings?"

200

This NBA player who is currently in the playoffs was born in San Jose and went to Archbishop Mitty High School.

Who is Aaron Gordon?

200

This teen comedy featured Alicia Silverstone as a stylish high schooler navigating Beverly Hills in knee-high socks.

What is Clueless?

200

In 1866 the United States Congress establishes this coin.

What is the nickel?

200

This movie, one in a trilogy, is Tanay’s favorite movie.

What is Lord of the Rings Two Towers?

300

This Washington, D.C. memorial, designed by a Yale student, sparked controversy for its minimalist, black granite wall.

What is Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

300

This American tech giant originally styled its name in all lowercase letters because it was intended to be a shortened version of the city where it started.

What is Cisco?

300

This programming language was introduced by Netscape in 1995.

What is Javascript?

300

In 1929 Hollywood, the first of this ceremony takes place.

What is the Academy Awards?

300

This humble south Asian staple is my mom’s favorite food.

What is pappu/dal/lentils?

400

This actress created and stars in the coming-of-age cringe comedy PEN15

Who is Maya Erskine?

400

You can find Mission San Jose, one of the 21 missions founded by the Spanish during California's early history in this city.

What is Fremont?

400

Seal released this song which went on to become a major chart topping hit.

What is Kiss from a rose?

400

The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of this.

What is the Cultural Revolution?

400

This “square tube” is Nicolas Cage’s favorite pasta shape.

What is Paccheri?

500

We use base 10 numbers in daily life, but the Mayans used this base for counting.

What is base 20?

500

In 1775, Juan Manuel de Ayala discovered 'La Isla de los Alcatraces' which translates to this.

What is Island of Pelicans?

500

In a BBC interview, this royal figure shocked the world by saying, “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.”


Who is Princess Diana?

500

In 1969, this American journalist, who co-founded The Daily Caller was born.

Who is Tucker Carlson?

500

This actress/singer/television personality was Sean Evans favorite guest on Hot Ones. She even appeared twice.

Who is Keke Palmer?

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