Sports Terminology
Touchdown, Field Goal, Quarterback
What is Football?
The first official American football game was played in 1869 between Rutgers and Princeton.
Indira Gandhi was the first female prime minister of this South Asian nation.
What is India?
Gandhi served a total of four terms and the Indian prime minister, from 1966-1977 and again from 1980-1984, when she was assassinated.
This National Park is located about 55 miles west of Denver, Colorado, and bordered by the town Estes Park in the east, and Grand Lake in the West.
What is Rocky Mountain National Park?
The park boasts over 350 miles of trails and is home to diverse wildlife, including elk, bears and our state animal, the bighorn sheep
These two men, one said to be a giant, the other small, fought, with each representing their peoples. The smaller man defeated the giant with a stone and a sling.
Who are David and Goliath?
The story is often used as a metaphor for overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, highlighting the power of faith and courage over physical strength.
This businessman founded the computer software company Microsoft at the age of 19
Who is Bill Gates?
He dropped out of Harvard to pursue his dream of starting a computer company. Gates is consistently ranked as one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Some of this bands greatest hits include "Hey Jude", "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "Twist and Shout", and "Come Together"
Who are The Beatles?
The Beatles went through several name changes before settling on their final moniker, including The Quarrymen, Johnny and the Moondogs, The Beatals, and The Silver Beatles.
Home Run, Pitcher, RBI
What is Baseball?
The game's origins can be traced back to a similar British game called rounders.
Mao Zedong, also known as chairman Mao, ruled this country from 1949 until his death in 1976.
What is China?
When he died, Chairman Mao’s body was embalmed and put on display inside of a crystal coffin. Visitors can still see his preserved body at the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Located in Arizona, this national park's big draw was caused by erosion from the Colorado River over thousands of years.
What is Grand Canyon National Park?
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep. It's larger than the entire state of Rhode Island.
The book of Genesis tells us that she was the first woman God created.
Who is Eve?
She is known as the mother of Cain, Abel, and Seth, and is also known as the "mother of all living".
In 1980, this volcano erupted in Washington state, leading over one billion dollars in damage to the area.
What is Mt. Saint Helens?
The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, caused the destruction of 27 bridges, over 200 homes and 4.7 billion boards of timber. In addition, 15 miles of railway and 185 miles of highway were damaged or destroyed.
This artists greatest hits include "Peggy Sue", "Everyday" and "That'll Be the Day"
Buddy Holly transitioned from a country music background to rock and roll, inspired by Elvis Presley, and became a major influence on early rock bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. His professional career was tragically short, ending with his death in a plane crash at the age of 22.
Shooting Guard, Dribble, Layup.
What is Basketball?
Basketball is said to have been invented by James Naismith, a physical education teacher, in 1891. The first game was played with a soccer ball and peach baskets for hoops. Early versions didn't even allow dribbling, and the game was shorter, with referees using watches to keep time.
Charles de Gaulle fought for this country in World War I and World War II, before becoming its president 1959 to 1969.
What is France?
De Gaulle was a symbol of hope for the French people during World War II. He was also the target of numerous assassination attempts.
On August 18, 1971, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site opened in this U.S. state.
What is Illinois?
The Springfield home is now open to the public year round.
These destructive, ravenous insects were sent as a plague to Egypt.
What are Locusts?
A type of large grasshopper, these insects swarm in large numbers and can quickly decimate crops. They were sometimes seen as a punishment from God, and in Exodus 10:1-20, they appear as one of the plagues visited upon the Egyptions
Arachnophobia is the fear of this.
What are spiders?
Approximately 3% to 6% of the global population experiences arachnophobia, however some studies suggest this range can be as high as 10-15%.
This bands greatest hits include "California Girls", "Surfing USA", and "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
Who are The Beach Boys?
Brian Wilson, the band's mastermind and songwriter, has never heard his music in stereo, due to deafness in his right ear.
Hat Trick, Slapshot, Icing.
What is Hockey?
Ice hockey, developed in Canada, has roots in older stick-and-ball games. The first indoor ice hockey game was in Montreal in 1875
Among this nation's long list of prime ministers are John Turner, Pierre Trudeau, and Brian Mulroney
What is Canada?
Pierre Trudeau's son, Justin, became Canada's 23rd prime minister in 2015.
In 1978, the Redwood National Park Expansion act was passed to protect redwood trees in this state.
What is California?
Logging and other land use near the park threatened the giant trees, so the act helped protect more of the redwood forests.
Finish the verse:
"Love you neighbor as _________"
What is yourself?
Leviticus 17:18, Mark 12:31, Matthew 22:39
Found more than once in the Bible, this first appears in a lengthy list of laws in Leviticus.
This is the sum total of the Roman numerals I, V, and X
What is 16?
XVI is the value expressed in Roman numerals
His greatest hits include "Livin on a Prayer", "It's My Life" and "You Give Love a Bad Name"
Who is Jon Bon Jovi?
In 1989, Jon Bon Jovi spontaneously eloped with his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley. They are still married today.
Hole-in-one, Birdie, Pitching Wedge
What is Golf?
Golf originated in Scotland during the 15th century. While the exact date is unknown, the earliest documented mention of golf in Scotland is from 1457, when it was banned by King James II. The first 18-hole course was established at St Andrews in 1764, and is still in use today.
After fighting to overthrow previous leader, Fulgencio Batista, he ruled Cuba for 7 years, from 1959 to 2006.
Who is Fidel Castro?
During this time Castro ruled Cuba, the US saw 10 presidents: Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Located mostly in Wyoming, but also partially in Montana and Idaho, this national park is home to Old Faithful.
What is Yellowstone?
Yellowstone encompasses 3,472 square miles, making it larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined.
Finish the verse:
You shall bring _____ of every kind into the ark, to keep them alive with you
What is Two?
Genesis 6:19
Before the rains came, God ordered Noah to bring pairs of animals into the ark, to keep them alive during the flood.
This type of fruit comes in varieties of blood, Valencia, and navel?
What are oranges?
Valencia and navel are common varieties of oranges. It is called a blood orange because of the dark color of the fruit.
This band's greatest hits include "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Sympathy For The Devil", and "Paint it Black"
Who is The Rolling Stones?
At their largest concert ever, The Rolling Stones played in front of approximately 1.5 million people at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro in 2006. Tickets for the event were free.
Serve, Fault, Love.
What is Tennis?
Tennis originated in 12th-century France as a handball game called "jeu de paume". Players hit the ball with their hands before the introduction of racquets to the sport.
On June 12, 1987, Ronald Ragan famously said "Mr._______, tear down this wall", in reference to the Berlin Wall.
Who is Gorbachev?
Gorbachev, together with Bill Clinton and Sophia Loren, were awarded the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for their recording of Sergei Prokofiev's 1936 Peter and the Wolf.
Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is known for its misty, mountainous scenery, diverse plant and animal life, and historical sites.
What is Great Smokey Mountains National Park?
The park's mountains are among the oldest in the world, formed between 200 and 300 million years ago. Unlike some other national parks, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has no entrance fee.
Finish the verse:
________ is patient; _________ is kind.
What is Love?
1 Corinthians 13:4
Often heard at weddings, this passage about love is intended as a guide for all of life, not just marriage.
A fathom is a unit of length used to measure the depth of water. A fathom is
What is 6 feet.
The word "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæðm," meaning "outstretched arms". It was originally the distance between the fingertips of a person's outstretched arms, typically around six feet. Today it is measured at exactly 6 feet.
Her greatest hits include "Vogue", and "Like a Prayer"
Who is Madonna?
A straight-A student all her life, she attended the University of Michigan on a dance scholarship but dropped out to pursue her music career in New York City.