Fantastic Flops
Greedy Gumption
Ironic Inspiration
Rapid Rejection
Woeful Wonders
100
If you multiply any number by zero, what is the result?
Zero
100
What is the most famous volcanic eruption, giving archaeologists one of the best archaeological sites?
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii had a humongous volcanic eruption in August, 79 C.E.
100
What continent is Egypt located in?
Is it North, South, East, or West?
Northern Africa
100
The year is 1990, breaking news! An art heist has just happened in Boston! At the __________ Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
100
A rapid rotating column of air
Tornado
200
Things to do with the word DARK: Historical period where there is not much written record
Dark Ages
200
What do we call a scientist who studies rock and minerals?
Geologist
200
What causes Earthquakes?
Tectonic plates moving
Bonus 100 if you name what other natural disaster can be caused by tectonic plates moving...?
200
How many colonies made up the US when it was created?
13
200
DAILY DOUBLE
Wager as many points as your group wants... The category is creative writing
Write a short paragraph that HOOKS the reader. You have 10 minutes to brainstorm and write an engaging part of a story as a group.
It can be in the beginning, middle, or end of the story. It can be about anything, but consider Halloween. Think about how your favorite book drew you in.
Get those creative juices flowing!
300
Name 3 U.S Presidents before the 21st century
For example
Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
300
Name 3 United States natural landmarks
For example: the Everglades in Florida, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite national park...
300
Harry Potter: Hidden Street, where wizards shop for magical supplies?
Diagon Alley
300
Who was the U.S. president during most of the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
300
What is the amount of water vapor present in the air called?
Humidity
400
Which ocean is known for having the most marine biodiversity?
Pacific Ocean
400
Who was the ancient Egyptian queen known for her intelligence and alliances with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony?
Cleopatra
400
Name 3 countries with capitals you know (Washington DC in the US does not count)
For example
Cairo, Egypt
Sydney, Australia
London, England
400
What part of speech is Green?
Adjective
400
What is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek tzatziki sauce?
Yogurt
500
Which genre, often featuring artists like Bob Marley, is rooted in Jamaican music and emphasizes a laid-back vibe?
Raggae
500
What is the first step in solving a mathematical expression using the order of operations?
What is the name of the order of operations?
Parenthesis
PEMDAS
500
What is an idiom? Which is NOT one?
1. A drop in the bucket
2. Blessing in disguise
3. Reality check
4. If it's too good to be true it probably isn't-
#4
Idioms are expressions that have a particular meaning
500
In what state would you find the Everglades National Park?
Florida
500
A soccer team practices 3 times a week for 2 hours each session. If they practice for 8 weeks, how many hours do they practice?
48 hours