Indigenous Trivia
Space Trivia
Spooky Trivia
Ocean Trivia
100
Which holiday was replaced with Indigenous People's Day?
Columbus Day
100
What do we call this shape of the moon?
A crescent (moon)
100
How many legs does a spider have?
Eight!
100
What kind of fish is this?
An anglerfish!
200
True or false: The Coast Miwok are indigenous to San Anselmo (meaning they were the first people to live here).
True! The Coast Miwok were the first people to live in San Anselmo and are also thought to be some of the first people to live in North America.
200
What planet is this?
Neptune
200
Which animal will shelters not allow people to adopt on Halloween?
Black cats
200
True or false: Do jellyfish have no brain, heart, bones, or eyes?
True!
300
True or false: Were acorns eaten by Indigenous Californians?
True! 75% of California's Indigenous people relied on acorns as one of their primary foods. Raw acorns contain tannins which can be toxic to humans, so they cannot be eaten raw.
300
What is the only other planet in our solar system that we believe could sustain life?
Mars!
300
True or false: Halloween originated in Ireland
True! The roots of this holiday come from a Celtic festival (Samhain (“SAH-win”)) of the Pagan religion. This festival celebrates the last summer harvest, where participants would dress up to scare off ghosts and ghouls.
300
What is the largest shark in the world?
Whale sharks
400
The Pomo tribe of Northern California is known throughout the world for their basketry skills. Pomo gift baskets often include bird feathers. The feathers of which bird can be seen on this gift basket? Hint: This bird is also the state bird of California
Quails!
400
The tidal forces caused by the moon do what to the ocean?
Make waves!
400
Where does the word "Halloween" come from?
All Hallows Eve (I will also accept Hallows Eve). The evening before All Saints Day (November 1) was called All Hallows Eve, which eventually became Halloween.
400
What do you call the thick layer of fat found on animals such as whales and penguins called? Mini hint: It keeps them warm
Blubber
500
This is the daughter of the paramount chief Powhatan of the Powhatan people. Her real name is Matoaka. What is she incorrectly called in popular media? (Hint: She is the focus of a 1995 Disney movie that shares that false name and it starts with a P)
Pocahontas
500
How many days does it take the earth to take a trip around the sun? Hint: How long is a year?
365 days (usually)
500
Before carving pumpkins became the norm, what root vegetable did the Irish carve for Halloween instead?
Turnips!
500
How many brains does an octopus have? Hint: they have smart legs
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