Interesting things we all learned at 7:30 in the morning!
100
What are the three branches of U.S. Government?
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
100
What is the largest State in the United States?
Alaska
100
In what city was Martin Luther King, Jr. shot and killed?
Memphis, TN
100
Who is considered to be and often referred to as the King Of rock n roll?
Elvis Presley *** 50 bonus points to the first person who can sing dance and talk like Elvis!!!
100
What Colorado city is now the Capitol for Port-O-Potty diving and dwelling?
Boulder. Ms. Stickle- haha.
200
What are the two main political parties in U.S. Government?
The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
200
What is the most commonly spoken language in the world?
Chinese
200
What vice president was forced to take the position of president after the death of John F. Kennedy?
Lyndon Johnson.
200
Who is considered to be and often referred to as the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson ***100 bonus points to anyone who can moonwalk across the room***
200
In what state did a woman recently Nuke a baby with a microwave?
California. *Trust me, not all Californians are crazy. 250 points to anyone who has never and WILL NEVER microwave a child!!!!!!!!!!!
300
What is the term referred to a proposal for a law?
A Bill.
300
What Nation of Africa once had an Apartheid Government?
South Africa
300
What instrument does Bill Clinton play (though not very well)?
The Saxaphone. Bonus- 100 points to the first person who can name the Late night talk show which Bill Clinton played the sax...
300
What is the nickname for the the generation of Beatniks in the early to mid 1950's?
The Lost Generation ***100 points to anyone who can name at least three of these famous Writers?
300
What castmember of Mtv's Jack*ss recently passed away in a fiery inferno of a drunk driving accident?
Ryan Dunn **** 500 points to anyone who vows to NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER Drink and drive.
400
Which is the name of the precedent setting court case in which two Iowa High school students challenged the idea of freedom of expression in the classroom setting?
Tinker Vs. Des Moines
400
What two religions are involved in the Israel/ Palestine conflict?
Judaism and Islam
400
Huey Newton was one of the founding members of what 1960's Activist group?
The Black Panther Party
400
This private residence (farm) held a major music festival in 1969 and became known as this.
What is Woodstock?
BONUS QUESTION for 100 points: What city was the farm located in?
400
What was the name of the Mexican drug cartel whose leader was recently taken into custody?
La Familia.
500
What is the youngest age a person can be to run for President?
35
500
What is the worlds smallest Country?
Vatican City. ....Yeah, that was a little tricky. 50 points to EVERYONE, just for messing with you.
500
What term is commonly used in conjunction with the fear inflicted upon the American public and U.S. Government as a result of The beginning phase of the Cold War in the 1950's?
The Red Scare (Boo!!!)
500
What was the durrogatory nickname often given to President Jimmy Carter? Heck, I'll throw in an extra 50 points for this because it is so obscure......
Mr. Peanut!!!
500
Two part question- What Senator from which
State is blaming the recent brash of fires in the American Southwest on camping illegal aliens?