History
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100
Who gave the Gettysburg Address?
*Extra 100 pts if you can tell me how it starts*
Abraham Lincoln
*"Four score and seven years ago"
100
How many major oceans are there on the planet?
*Get an extra 100pts for naming them all*
Five
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic
100
What did one slice of bread say to the other before the race?
You're toast!
100
Superman is the most famous DC comics character. What is his real name?
*Extra 100pts if you can name his birth name*
Clark Kent
*Kal-El*
100
Name the 3 types of most common clouds (100 pts for each)
Cumulus, stratus and cirrus
100
The series of seven books follows the young wizard’s adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and has captivated readers of all ages.
*Extra 100pts if you name the author*
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
200
What’s the name of the first African American major league baseball player?
*Extra 100 pts if you can name the team he played for*
Jackie Robinson
*LA Dodgers*
200
What U.S. state would you visit to see Mount Rushmore?
*Extra 100pts if you can name who's on it*
South Dakota
*George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
200
Why do melons have weddings?
They cantelope
200
Mjolnir is the name of which superhero's hammer?
*Extra 100pts if you can name the only other superhero who could lift it*
Thor
*Captain America
200
How many moon phases are in lunar cycle?
*Extra 100pts if you can tell me the phase the moon is in tonight*
8 phases
*waning crescent*
200
The story is set in Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth and follows the quest of hobbit Frodo Baggins to destroy the One Ring, forged by the Dark Lord Sauron, in the fires of Mount Doom.
*Extra 100pts if you name the author*
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
300
U.S. President John Adams was a member of what political party at the time of his election?
Federalist
300
The state of Hawaii is comprised of how many main islands?
Eight
300
Who won the neck decorating contest?
It was a tie.
300
In the Spider-man movie, Uncle Ben said something to Peter. Fill in the blanks: “With great power, comes great __”
Responsibilty
300
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
*Extra 100 pts to the team that guesses closest to how many moons it has*
Saturn
146 moons
300
By Margaret Mitchell: an epic historical romance set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, exploring themes of love, survival, and societal change.
Gone with the Wind
400
What man, who would later be president, was the commander-in-chief of the American army during the U.S. Revolutionary War?
George Washington
400
In 1980, what U.S. volcano erupted causing catastrophic damage in Washington state?
Mt. St. Helens
400
What do mermaids use to wash their fins?
Tide
400
Who is the character usually romantically paired with Batman?
Catwoman
400
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
400
a 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City.
The Great Gatsby
500
The Bill of Rights was ratified by the states in what year?
1791
500
Which U.S. state contains the most lakes?
Alaska
500
Why don't eggs tell jokes?
They'd crack each other up
500
Who would you call if Mr. Freeze attacked?
Batman
500
What is the force that resists motion when two solid surfaces rub against each other?
Friction
500
a classic novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813, that explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations in Regency England.
Pride and Prejudice
600
There are two U.S. presidents buried in Arlington National Cemetery. William Taft is one of them. Who’s the other?
John F. Kennedy
600
What Colorado canyon boasts the highest suspension bridge in the U.S.?
The Royal Gorge
600
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
Supplies!
600
What is the name of Batman’s butler?
Alfred Pennyworth
600
What is the rarest human blood type?
AB negative
600
novel set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1930s Maycomb, Alabama. The story revolves around Scout Finch, her brother Jem, and their friend Dill as they navigate childhood adventures and grapple with complex social issues.
To Kill a Mockingbird
700
What ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu complex in Peru?
Inca civilization
700
Named by French-Canadian trappers, what mountain range translates into “The Three Breasts?”
The Grand Tetons
700
Why aren’t dogs allowed in bars?
Because they can’t control their licker!
700
Who was Elvis Presley’s favorite superhero?
Captain Marvel Jr.
700
What is the name of the process by which a glacier carves out a valley?
Erosion
700
a novel by Herman Melville, published in 1851, that tells the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against the animal who bit off his leg.
Moby Dick
800
Fireworks were invented in what country during the seventh century?
China
800
Occurring only on the East Coast, what storm is named for its winds that blow in from the north?
A nor'easter
800
Why should you never throw grandpa's false teeth at a vehicle?
You might denture car.
800
Which former Archie Comics artist got his start as a colorist with Timely in 1949?
Stan Goldberg
800
What is the name of the phenomenon where light bends when passing through different mediums?
Refraction
800
by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818. It tells the story of a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sentient creature in an unorthodox experiment.
Frankenstein
900
What was the most profitable export of the Jamestown settlement?
Tobacco
900
What is the largest national forest in the U.S.?
Tongass National Forest
900
What's the best way to save your dad jokes?
In a dadda-base
900
What was the name of the scientist who created The Human Torch?
Phineas T. Horton
900
What is the name of the process in which plants lose water through tiny pores in their leaves?
Transpiration
900
by Margaret Atwood, is a dystopian novel set in the near future where the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian theocracy, has overthrown the United States.
The Handmaid’s Tale
1000
What American pilot was the first person to exceed the speed of sound in an airplane?
Chuck Yeager
1000
Known for its cold, harsh winters, what U.S. city is referred to as the “Icebox of the Nation?”
International Falls, Minnesota
1000
What kind of shoes to frogs wear?
Open-toad sandals
1000
In 1939, what pulp magazine publisher decided to get into the comic business with "Marvel Comics" #1?
Martin Goodman
1000
What is the name of the first human-made satellite launched into space?
Sputnik 1
1000
By George Orwell: A dystopian novel that warns against totalitarianism and the dangers of surveillance.
1984
