Fruits and Veggies
What leafy green is often used in salads and sandwiches and is rich in iron?
Spinach
What dessert is made with layers of ladyfingers, coffee, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa?
Tiramisu
Who was the President during the American Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What type of fish has a forked tail, is highly migratory, and includes species like yellowfin and albacore?
Which North American animal can sprint up to 35 mph, making it one of the fastest game animals to hunt?
white tail deer
Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits” and has a very strong smell?
Durian
What French dessert consists of two almond meringue cookies with a buttercream or ganache filling?
Macaron
What 1920 amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
What is the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds up to 68 mph (110 km/h)?
Sailfish
Turkeys have excellent eyesight—how far can a wild turkey spot movement?
+ or - 20
100 yards
Which leafy green is commonly used to make pesto?
Basil
What Italian dessert is made with sweetened ricotta cheese and usually comes in flavors like chocolate or pistachio?
Cannoli
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States?
Alexander Hamilton
What type of fish has bony plates instead of scales and is often armored?
Sturgeon
What large North American predator was nearly hunted to extinction in the 19th century but has made a strong comeback?
gray wolf
What vegetable is also known as “aubergine” in the UK?
eggplant
What French dessert is made from a caramelized sugar shell with a custard base, usually flavored with vanilla?
Crème brûlée
Which U.S. state was the first to join the Union after the original 13 colonies?
vermont
What fish species is considered a “living fossil” because it has remained largely unchanged for 400 million years?
Coelacanth
Which species of waterfowl has been historically hunted for sport and has the largest wingspan among ducks?
Canvasback
Which fruit’s seeds are technically called “arils” and contain high levels of antioxidants?
Pomegranate
What Middle Eastern dessert consists of layered filo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweet syrup or honey?
Baklava
What was the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607?
Jamestown, Virginia
What freshwater fish can grow very large in North America and is also called the “giant perch”?
Walleye
In which U.S. state did elk hunting help bring back the species after near-extinction?
Colorado