"Thanksgiving"
What was the main crop that Native Americans taught the Pilgrims to grow during their first winter in Plymouth?
Corn / Maize
Which character from Wicked is known for the iconic song "Defying Gravity"?
Elepheba
What is the capital city of Michigan?
Lansing
Categories: Thanksgiving Foods (go around in the circle to win the point)
NICE!
How many Thanksgiving turkeys are prepared each year in the USA?
46 Million
Turkey was one of the main dishes served at the first Thanksgiving feast. T OR F
False - it was not known if it was served at the first feast but: Oysters, salmon, deer, corn were.
Elphaba’s green skin is a metaphor for which themes? A) Environmentalism B) Racial and social prejudice C) The struggle between good and evil D) Power and corruption
B) Racial and social prejudice
(Elphaba’s green skin is symbolic of how society marginalizes those who are different, touching on themes of discrimination and prejudice.)
What is the national animal of England
The Lion
Draw a turkey with your eyes closed
GOBBLE GOBBLE
In what year was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
In what year did President Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?
1861, 1863, 1870, 1885 ?
1863
What is the name of the school where Elphaba and Glinda meet? A) Emerald City Academy B) Shiz University C) Oz University D) The Wicked School of Magic
Shiz University
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
A) Brazil B) Germany C) Italy D) Argentina
A) Brazil (5 titles)
1 Minute: Everyone list out all 50 states
Who has the most states!
What is the name of the first Thanksgiving feast’s location?
Plymouth
What tragic event took place in 1637 that resulted in the near annihilation of the Pequot tribe?
The Pequot Massacre
The Wizard in Wicked can be seen as a metaphor for which type of leader? A) A dictator who rules with fear B) A populist who uses propaganda to control the masses C) A benevolent ruler with pure intentions D) A wise philosopher king
B) A populist who uses propaganda to control the masses (The Wizard uses the facade of "good" to maintain power, manipulating the people of Oz through lies and spectacle, which reflects the dangers of propaganda in political regimes
Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity. It is home to approximately what percentage of the world's species?
5%
Charades: partner must guess 3 correctly (ask Iz for list)
You're such a great team!!! or you're not :(
Which U.S. President first pardoned a turkey in the 1980s, starting the Thanksgiving tradition of the "turkey pardon"? A) George H. W. Bush B) Bill Clinton C) Ronald Reagan D) Jimmy Carter
George H. W. Bush
Sarah Josepha Hale was instrumental in the creation of thanksgiving -why?
Sarah Josepha Hale, the author of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," played a key role in making Thanksgiving a national holiday. She spent 17 years writing to presidents and lobbying for it, and her efforts finally paid off when Lincoln made it official. She created a picture perfect table and deemed turkey the most sharable dish. This was a propaganda effort to rebrand relations with the Native Americans and create a holiday people would engage in the household.
What is the name of Elphaba's sister, who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the East?
Nessarose
Which famous French fashion designer is known for creating the "little black dress"
CoCo Chanel
RRRing RING Prank Call someone as Santa, asking what they want for Christmas
Ho Ho Ho, you were such a great Santa I see a beard growing. To get the points you must get three things someone wants fro christmas
How much money in store and online is expected to be spent this Black Friday Sales Week
14$-15$ billion