historic figures
what famous poet and playwright wrote Julius Caesar, hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespear
where was the music genre Jazz created?
New Orleans
third largest planet in our solar system
uranus
what amendment gives you the right to silence and due process
hint "i plead the -"
5th
where is your mandible
the jaw
who created the 3 laws of motion
Issac Newton
who was involved in the cold war
russia (and its allies) and US (and its allies)
what shape is our galaxy
spiral
what amendment freed most people from slavery in America
13th
how many bones are in the average adult human body?
around 206
This is a leader of the India Independence movement against the British rule, was known for peaceful protests, and was assassinated.
"be the change you wish to see in the world"
Mahatma Ghandi
what 3 countries had the worst nuclear meltdowns (each worth 100pts)
Including our Milky Way, what is at the center of most galaxies?
black hole
what amendment prohibited states from requiring payment of a poll tax as a condition for voting in federal elections.
24th
what are the three types of blood cells (100 pts each answer)
red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
who was the investigative journalist, educator, and sociologist that lead an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1980s. (she also founded NAACP)
Ida B Wells
why did the US go to war with Vietnam?
Cold War fears about the spread of communism, the domino theory, and the desire to prevent communist expansion in Southeast Asia.
what does Neptune consist of that makes it appear blue
methane
what amenment limits the amount of terms a presdient can serve
22
where is the limbic system found
the brain
who was the considered one of the very first monotheist in the world, was a pharaoh, and was known to be one of the strangest rulers in ancient Egypt.
Akhenaten (aa·kuh·naa·tn)
what infamous invasion was a CIA-backed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government in Cuba. The invasion was a complete failure, resulting in heavy casualties and a significant blow to the U.S. reputation.
The Bay of Pigs
what happens to make the sun hot and bright?
nuclear fusion
(bonus if they know it's hydrogen fusing to form helium)
what amendment gave Black American men the right to vote after the war
15th
what hormone is considered the "stress hormone"
cortisol