History
What country were the samurai from?
Japan
What is the signature Mardi Gras dessert?
King Cake
Which disability and women’s rights activist was known for being the first deaf-blind person to write a book and earn a Bachelor’s Degree?
Helen Keller
What type of chili is small and dark green?
Jalapeno pepper
What do you call the ancient symbols Egyptians used to record stories?
Hieroglyphics
What color could only emperors or the most important people in ancient Rome wear?
Purple
What day comes after Mardi Gras?
Ash Wednesday
What US state was Kamala Harris a senator for before becoming Vice President?
California
What state is the ‘Chili con carne’ an official dish?
Texas
What’s the capital city of Modern Egypt?
Cairo
In which religion is the river Ganges sacred?
Hinduism
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, when was the most recent cancellation of New Orleans' Mardi Gras parades?
1945
Which activist co-founded and presided over the National Woman Suffrage Association?
Susan B. Anthony
What is the staple food of Tex-Mex cuisine used in making the chili?
Beans
What is the most well-known ancient Egyptian burial practice?
mummification
In which country was Rasputin born?
Russia
What are the groups that organize New Orleans Mardi Gras parades called?
Krewes
Who was the first woman to co-anchor a news show?
Barbara Walters
What is the hottest pepper in the world?
Carolina Reaper
Which ancient Egyptian king is depicted as Moses’ brother in the Bible?
Ramesses
What event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?
The attack on Fort Sumter
What states recognize Fat Tuesday as a holiday?
Louisiana, Florida, Alabama
Who was the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license?
Bessie Coleman
The scale used to measure the hotness of chili peppers is called the.....
Scoville Scale
What was the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?
Memphis