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100

This former Lakers superstar gave himself the nickname Black Mamba, taken from an assassin in the movie "Kill Bill."

Who is Kobe Bryant?

100

This phrase is used on May 4th by fans of this popular Science Fiction movie series, which debuted in May 1977.

What is "May the Forth Be With You?

100

He assassinated Abraham Lincoln.

Who is John Wilkes Booth?

100

The fourth Monday in May celebrates those Americans who died serving their country.

What is Memorial Day?

100

These are the fates of the six wives of Henry VIII

What is "Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived?"

200

This 1970's NFL team's defense was nicknamed "The Steel Curtain."

Who were the Pittsburgh Steelers?

200

This May holiday, celebrated in Mexico & the US, denotes the victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

What is Cinco de Mayo?

200

Former WWE wrestler & actor- "Can you smell what he is cookin?"

Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?

200

The second Sunday in May recognizes these essential people.

What is Mother's Day?

200

Three of Henry's wives had this first name.

What is Catherine (Katherine)?

300

This New York Yankee was nicknamed "The Iron Horse."

Who was Lou Gehrig?

300

On May 8, 1945, the world celebrated "VE-Day", or the ending of this event. 

What is the end of World War II in Europe? (Victory in Europe)

300

Famous movie director, known for both the Indiana Jones and Star Wars movies franchises.

Who is George Lucas?

300

This May "holiday" is also Lei Day in Hawaii.

What is May Day?

300

This famous queen was the daughter of Henry's marriage to Anne Bolyen.

Who was Elizabeth I?

400

Hall of Fame Goalie Martin Brodeur, nicknamed "Satan's Wallpaper," played 21 years for this NHL team.

Who are the New Jersey Devils?

400

On May 14, 1948, this nation was established as a homeland for survivors of the holocaust. 

What is the nation of Israel?

400

This Hall of Fame outfielder hit over 600 hundred home runs mostly with the Giants, and was nicknamed "The Say-Hey Kid."

Who was Willie Mays?

400

The punch line to this joke is- "If April showers bring May Flowers, what do May Flowers bring?"

What is Pilgrims?

400

Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary," is the daughter of Henry and the first of Henry's six wives.

Who was Katherine of Aragorn?

500

This world record holding sprinter recently trademarked this victory pose. It is also his nickname.

What is Lightning Bolt? (Usain Bolt)

500

On May 25, 1961, POTUS John F Kennedy gave a speech announcing the US would accomplish this event before the "end of the decade."

What is land a man on the moon?

500

This Russian composer is famous for his "1812 Overture."

Who is Tchaikovsky?

500
May is most likely named after this Roman Goddess-who oversaw the growth of plants.

Who Maia?

500

This child of Henry & Jane Seymour became king upon Henry's death.

Who was Edward VI?

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