Women's History
This woman was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, traveling from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Ireland in approx. 15 hours.
Amelia Earhart
What color do people traditionally wear on St. Patrick’s Day to avoid getting pinched?
Green
What U.S. city is most famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations?
New Orleans
What type of animal sleeps during the day and is active at night?
Nocturnal
What is the term for a new company that is just getting started?
Startup
When were women given the right to vote?
1920
What three-leaf plant is a common symbol of St. Patrick’s Day?
Shamrock
What do people traditionally throw from Mardi Gras parade floats?
Beads
What is the world's fastest land animal over short distances?
Cheetah
Assets = ___ + ___?
Liabilities and equity
Which artist is most known for her self portraits and depiction of Mexican folk culture?
Frida Kahlo
What was St. Patrick’s Day originally meant to celebrate?
Christianity being introduced to Ireland
Which European country originally brought Mardi Gras traditions to Louisiana?
France
What metal is liquid at room temperature and was once used in thermometers?
Mercury
What company was originally an online bookstore before expanding into other products?
Sally Ride is the most famous woman to do what?
Go to space
What U.S. city dyes its river green every year to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Chicago
What famous street in the French Quarter is known for its Mardi Gras parties?
Bourbon Street
What is the name of the largest living structure on Earth, visible from space?
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the name of the stock market index that tracks 30 major U.S. companies?
Dow Jones
Who was the first woman to receive EGOT status? (Winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony)
Helen Hayes
Where was the first-ever St. Patrick’s parade held?
United States
What do you call the person who finds the baby in a Mardi Gras King Cake?
The “king/queen” of the party
What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
Q
What is the term for an investor who provides funding to startups in exchange for equity?
Venture capitalist