4th of July Trivia Challenge

Star Spangled History

100

On July 4th, 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which was drafted by this historical figure.

Thomas Jefferson

200

Every year on July 4th, descendants of the Declaration of Independence signers tap the Liberty Bell this number of times.

13 times

300

[DAILY DOUBLE]

While the staple 4th of July food is widely considered to be hot dogs, New Englanders are known to serve this protein along with peas. The myth is Abigail Adams served this meal to John during their celebration.

Salmon

400

In 1850, after only 16 months in office, this US President fell ill and later died after over indulgently celebrating the 4th of July.

President Zachary Taylor

500

This island country also has an Independence Day on the 4th of July. After being liberated from the Japanese during WWII they were considered a colony of US. Then they were granted full sovereignty in 1946.

The Philippines

The Travis Era

100

Travis first recounted his foiled attempt to give Taylor a friendship bracelet with his number during an episode of this podcast he co-hosts with his brother. 

New Heights

200

Swift opened up about their romance in an article for TIME, which named her this prestigious annual title.

Person of the Year

300

Both Swift and Kelce made separate surprise cameos during an episode of Saturday Night Live in which Pete Davidson hosted and this musical guest performed.  

Ice Spice

400

Following Swift's first Chiefs game debut, Fanatics reported Kelce's #87 jersey had an increase in sales by this percentage. 

(Hint: over 50%, less than 500%)

(Team with the closest guess gets the points)

400%

500

During her London show Swift was joined by Kelce on stage. He cameoed as a character wearing a tux and top hat before she performed this song.

"I Can Do It With a Broken Heart"

Wildcats Win

100

In this year the legendary Bill Snyder was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

2015

200

[DAILY DOUBLE]

K-State has garnered this number of Big 12 championships total.

18

300

In 2024 Eugene Omalla set the school's record for the 400 meter dash with this time.

(Team with the closest guess gets the points) (??.?? seconds)

45.18s

400

In 1998 the Heisman was awarded to Ricky Williams from the University of Texas. This K-State quarterback was voted second.

Michael Bishop

500

During their 2023-2024 season the K-State Men's Basketball team won all seven of their overtime games. Three of which were back-to-back against these opponents.

(If no team can name all three, those who name two get the points)

Oral Roberts, North Alabama, & Villanova

Knead to Know

100

This is the most popular kind on homemade cookie in American households making up half of all batches.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

200

This term refers to the technique of cutting into bread dough before baking to create weak spots in the crust and allow for expansion during baking.

Score

300

This is a common ingredient in recipes that call for whipped egg whites, such as angel food cake, macarons, and meringue. It's a weak acid that stabilizes the foam and prevents the proteins from sticking together and losing air. This speeds up the whipping process and results in a more stable, glossy, and voluminous meringue.

Cream of tartar

400

For over a thousand years the Chinese have celebrated the mid-Autumn festival with this round treat. Legend has it that during rebellions against the Mongol rulers, messages were hidden inside them.

Moon Cakes

500

A close relative to traditional rye, this type of dark-colored bread of German origins is made using a rye sourdough starter and baked for an elongated amount of time — sometimes as long as 24 hours — at very low temperatures to caramelize its sugar and give it a deep, bittersweet flavor.

Pumpernickel

Sick 2000's Tunes

100

They tried to make me go to _______, but I said, "No, no, no"
Yes, I've been black, but when I come back, you'll know, know, know

- Amy Winehouse (_______)

Rehab

200

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his sweater already, ____ ________

- Eminem (Lose Yourself)

mom's spaghetti

300

Jealousy
Turning saints into the sea
Swimming ________ _____ __________
Choking on your alibi

- The Killers (Mr. Brightside)

through sick lullabies

400

Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna think any more
I left my head and heart ___ ____ _______ ______

- Lady Gaga (Telephone)

on the dance floor

500

As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive _____ _____ ______ ____ _______
Or break with the ones you've followed

- The Fray (How to Save a Life)

until you lose the road

Glorious Gold Medalists

100

This American basketball player won his third gold medal at Tokyo 2020 having already become his country's leading male points scorer in Olympic history.

Kevin Durant

200

Michael Phelps is the most decorated American Olympic athlete having earned 23 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals. His last olympic games as a competitor took place in this year.

2016

300

The International Olympic Committee named Carl Lewis 'Sportsman of the Century' in 1999. Through his career he achieved 9 gold and 1 silver medal in track & field events including sprints, relays, and this.

Long Jump

400

In 1996 Shannon Miller became the first American woman to win gold on the balance beam. The games were held in this American city that year.

Atlanta

500

In 1991, Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, and this figure skater finished in the top three spots at the World Championships. The following year Harding fell during the her Olympic performance and this skater earned the gold medal. 

Kristi Yamaguchi