History
In which country were fireworks first invented?
China
This prophet, who succeeded Elijah, is known for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Elisha
How long is the Lakeside Trail at Camp Au Sable?
2.4 Miles
Which color absorbs the most light
Black
Name the only continent where spiders don't exist
Antarctica
What was the name of the first oil gusher?
Spindletop Hill
This term refers to the original language of the Old Testament.
Hebrew
What is currently the oldest building on camp currently being used?
The Dining Hall (1948)
Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?
Liquid
Which city in the USA is also known as the big apple?
New York
Name the first president born a citizen of the United States.
Martin Van Buren
This ancient city, which was a major center of early Christian activity and where the followers of Jesus were first called 'Christians,' is located in modern-day Turkey.
Antioch
Name the 3 types of pine trees currently found at Camp Au Sable
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What was the first grocery store in the world?
Piggly Wiggly opened in Memphis, Tennessee on September 11, 1916
How many presidents were born in Texas?
Two presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson. (Both President Bushes' were born in Connecticut)
In the Book of Numbers, the 'Nazarite vow' was a special vow of dedication to God involving abstinence from certain substances and practices. What was one of the key restrictions of this vow?
Abstaining from wine and strong drink
What is the largest building at Camp Au Sable? (Occupancy)
What is the name of the tallest grass on earth?
Bamboo
What is the study of flags called?
Vexillology
The Constitution had to go through what process before it became legal?
Ratification
In what book of the Bible is the story of Eutychus found?
Acts 20:9
How many campers does Camp Au Sable have in a summer (kids camps and family camps)
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Name the fastest flying insect?
Dragonfly
What is the name of the first female astronaut?
Sally Ride
This son of Jacob and Leah was known for his role in the story of Dinah, his sister, and his subsequent act of revenge against the men of Shechem.
Simeon
Who was the president of the United States during Jim Micheff's time as Camp Director?
Bill Clinton and George W. Bush
What is the study of mushrooms called?
Mycology
How many noses does a slug have
Four
Who first discovered America?
Leif Eriksson (not Christopher Columbus)
What was the garden of Eden guarded with to prevent future access to the tree of life?
A cherubim with a flaming sword.
This Camp Au Sable structure was rebuilt in 2002.
The Fort
How many planets in our solar system?
8 Pluto was demoted in 2006, because it did not have enough mass. (Planet criteria: Orbiting the sun, having enough mass, and clearing its orbit)
What building is on the back of the $20 dollar bill?
The White House
Who invented the first car?
Carl Friedrich Benz
What is the name of the first city mentioned in the Bible?
Enoch
Who painted the mural in the cafeteria?
Nathan Greene
Which is the most abundant element in the universe?
What does the car company BMW stand for?
Bavarian Motor Works
How many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
Approximately 22 years
How many braids did Samson have in his hair?
Where was the first SDA Youth Camp program held?
Townline Lake, Montcalm County MI, 1926
What is the only metal liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
What does the acronym TBH mean when texting?
To Be Honest
Who was the leader of the Indian Independence?
Gandhi
What animal is mentioned exactly 14 times in the King James version of the Bible?
Dog
How many former Camp Au Sable staff are in the room?
____?
How many taste buds does the human tongue have?
Around 10,000
This type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava and can be classified into intrusive and extrusive types based on where it solidifies.
Igneous