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The Cold War took place during these years...
What is 1945-1991?
100
Muhammad Ali was known for this sport.
Boxing
100
The LA Kings, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Pittsburg Penguins are all teams from which sport?
Hockey
100
This African-American artist was blacklisted for his support of communism.
Who is Paul Robeson?
100
This person is the co-author of the Communist Manifesto.
Who is Friedrich Engels?
200
The Fed recently did this to try to slow down inflation.
Raised Interest Rates
200
This Nintendo video game character is pink, round, and wears red shoes.
Who is Kirby?
200
In which city were the first Olympics held in 1896?
Athens
200
The process of stockpiling weapons to deter aggression and protect national interests in known as what?
What is nuclear proliferation?
200
In his farewell address, this US president warned against foreign entanglements.
Who is George Washington?
300
The concept of remaining uninvolved in the affairs of other nations.
What is isolationism?
300
The United Nations is headquartered in this city.
What is New York?
300
Who did the Iowa State Men's Basketball team beat in the BIG 12 tournament to advance to the semi-finals?
Baylor
300
The Communist Manifesto states that capitalist societies are broken into two classes of people.
Who are the bourgeoise and the proletariat?
300
This was the president of Russia when the Soviet Union collapsed.
Who Boris Yeltsin?
400
This East Asian country recently launched six long range missiles into the ocean in its' escalation of force.
North Korea
400
What country is the US going to give nuclear armed subs to?
South Korea
400
This NFL player recently won the men's 60m dash at the USATF Championships, with a time of 6.70
Tyreek Hill
400
Jack and Rose returned to the theatre this February to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this movie.
The Titanic
400
This US Senator was responsible for putting hundreds of people on trial for pro-Communist activities.
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
500
This international alliance’s self-defense clause was first invoked in 2001, following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
What is NATO?
500
Who did fox news fire recently?
Tucker Carlson
500
What female athlete was ranked #1 in her sport for 319 weeks?
Serena Williams
500
What new mystery thriller movie is coming out about a girl's mom going on a vacation and never coming back?
Missing
500
The __________ (connecting Moscow and Vladivostok) is the longest railway in the world.
What is Trans-Siberian Railway?
600
This Clinton era policy opened trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico.
What is NAFTA?
North American Free Trade Agreement
600
What is the current inflation rate in the US?
4% - 5%
600
What is Tiger Woods' real first name?
Eldrick
600
In 1972, this US president established a trade relationship with China.
Who is Richard Nixon?
600
4 Americans were recently kidnapped in this Central American Country.
Mexico
700
How many missiles did Russia Launch at the Ukraine in its latest attack on March 9th?
95
700
The Muslim Empire that dominated the world for over 600 years.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
700
This NFL team recently visited with Aaron Rodgers, and cleared out 15 million dollars of cap space to prepare to trade for the former MVP.
The NY Jets
700
Harrison Ford is set to return to the big screen as this famous archeologist/treasure hunter on June 30th, 2023.
Indiana Jones:
700
A nation regarded as breaking international law and posing a threat to the security of other nations.
What is a rogue state?
800
The USDA recently approved the first ever vaccine for this insect.
Honey Bee
800
Which president was responsible for new food and drug regulations and national parks?
Theodore Roosevelt
800
Who is the secondary driving team for Red Bull?
Who is Alpha Tauri?
800
THE ONLY PRESIDENT TO VOLUNTARILY RESIGN IS
WHAT OR WHO IS RICHARD M. NIXON
800
An armed conflict between two nations fought through different nations.
What is a proxy war?
900
This animal was recently able to escape from its' enclosure at the Henry Doorly Zoo, causing it to shut down temporarily.
Cheetah
900
This nation is responsible for creating the current Middle East boundaries after WWI.
Who is Great Britain?
900
Which racing team did Lewis Hamilton debut for?
Who is Mclaren?
900
This Colombian born pop star has hips that don't lie, and 14 Guinness Book World Records after releasing her new song, "Music Sessions Vol. 53"
Shakira
900
What controversial project is currently being protested for wanting to drill for oil in Alaska?
The Willow Project
1000
This group is sometimes called the "blue helmets"
What are the UN peacekeeping troops?
1000
The process of restraining trade between countries for the purpose of providing local industries.
What is protectionism?
1000
Which country dominates the long distance runs in the Olympics?
Kenya?
1000
This singer recently announced that they will release an album titled, "Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd" on March 24th.
Lana Del Rey
1000
What actor in the TV series Yellowstone is up for the Critics Choice award for being the best actor in an action series?
Kevin Costner
1100
A 27 year old Dutch historian recently found a 1000 year old treasure from this era, while using a metal detector.
Middle Ages
Medieval Era
Dark Ages
1100
WHAT NATION HAS MORE PEOPLE INCARCERATED IN JAILS, PRISONS AND MENTAL INSTITUTIONS THAN ANY OTHER COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
WHAT IS AMERICA
1100
This NBA player was recently fined $30,000 for directly naming an official in a press conference.
Fred Van Vleet
1100
This famous singer from the 80's released smashing hits such as "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell", and "Dancing With Myself".
Who is Billy Joel?
1100
This theory suggests that the world is better off with two dominant powers.
What is hegemonic stability theory?
1200
An 81 year old man survived nearly a week, eating only croissants and candy, after being stuck in a snowbank in this U.S. State
California
1200
Florida Governor Ron Desantis recently started his Presidential Campaign by speaking to 700 people at this eastern Iowa town.
Davenport
1200
This Alpine Skier recently broke the world record after claiming her 87th World Cup win.
Mikayla Shiffrin
1200
Nigel Farage is a name most often associated with this event that shocked the globe
What is Brexit?
1200
The Tamil Tigers is a pioneering terrorist organization which operated in this country
What is Sri Lanka?
1300
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING QUOTATION, "THE MOST FEARED WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARE, I AM HERE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO HELP"
WHAT IS OR WHO IS RONALD REAGAN
1300
This country controlled what is now Iraq before it became independent
What is Great Britain?
1300
CNN 10 mentioned two states that do not observe daylight savings time. What are they?
Arizona and Hawaii
1300
This new broadway musical, that tells the storied life of the legendary Neil Diamond, recently released in New York City.
A Beautiful Noise
1300
What was the most watched TV show on Netflix in 2021?
What is Squid Game?