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100
This women's basketball team, under legendary coach Pat Summitt, won eight NCAA Championships between 1987 and 2008.
Who are the University of Tennessee Lady Vols?
100
This beverage is the state beverage for Tennessee, South Carolina, and Delaware.
What is milk?
100
It is known as the "Music City" and is a center for country music, with the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame located there.
What is Nashville, TN?
100
A highly regarded public research university founded by Thomas Jefferson. Meghan also grew up and went to school here for the first 4 years of her life. She used to say, "I'm going to ___ and then I'm going to Kindergarten."
What is the University of Virginia?
100
The King of Rock and Roll was actually born in Tupelo, Mississippi, but later moved to Memphis in a mansion called Graceland.
Who is Elvis Presley?
200
Considered one of the biggest rivals in the mid-atlantic, the earliest roots of rivalry between these two teams in North Carolina occurred in the early 1960s when Art Heyman reneged on his commitment to play for one team in order to commit to playing for the other.
Who are UNC Chapel Hill & Duke?
200
This is the state bird of Virginia:
What is the Northern Cardinal?
200
This city is home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Panthers (NFL), and the Hornets (NBA).
What is Charlotte, NC?
200
This is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the U.S. and is situated in a historic neighborhood in Washington, D.C. It is known for its excellent programs in international relations, law, business, and public policy.
What is Georgetown University?
200
This famous writer and poet was born in Boston, MA; however, he spent a significant portion of his live in Virginia and is closely associated with the state. He studied at UVA and his dorm room has been preserved by an elite group of students who still hold midnight initiations in the cramped quarters.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
300
The Baltimore _______, one of the NFL teams in our region, won the Super Bowl in 2013 when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling game that included a power outage at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
Who are the Baltimore Ravens?
300
This flower was adopted as the official state flower for Tennessee in 1933.
What is the Iris?
300
Known for its well-preserved architecture and rich history, this port city offers a charming historic district with cobblestone streets, antebellum houses, and beautiful gardens.
What is Charleston, SC?
300
The _________ is located in Newark, DE and is the largest university in Delaware.
What is the University of Delaware?
300
______ was an African American social reformer, abolitionist, writer, and statesman. Born into slavery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, he escaped to freedom and became a leading voice in the fight against slavery. IXL has a book study on his autobiography.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
400
This men's basketball team defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the final game to win their first NCAA championship in 2019.
The Virginia Cavaliers
400
This is the flag for what state?
What is South Carolina?
400
This city served as the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War and also placed a crucial role during the American Revolutionary War.
What is Richmond, VA?
400
This prestigious private research university, located in Nashville, is known for its strong programs in medicine, law, business, and the arts.
What is Vanderbilt University?
400
Often regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he was born in Brooklyn, NY; however, he attended UNC Chapel Hill where he played college basketball before embarking on his legendary NBA career. He won 6 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
500
With a seating capacity of over 102,000, the Neyland Stadium is one of the largest college football stadiums in the country and is located in this city and state.
Where is Knoxville, Tennessee? (The University of Tennessee Volunteers)
500
This tree was approved as the official tree of Washington, DC, on November 8, 1960.
What is the Scarlet Oak?
500
This is the largest city in Delaware. It is located on the Christina River and features landmarks such as Nemours Estate, the Hagley Museum, and the Delaware Art Museum. It also serves as a financial and corporate hub for the region.
What is Wilmington, DE?
500
This university, located in Morgantown, has a strong focus on research and innovation. It is the flagship institution of higher education in its state and has a student body who is passionate about their football team.
What is West Virginia University?
500
This influential jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer was born in Cheraw, SC. He played a major role in the development of bebop jazz. Known for his virtuosic trumpet playing and iconic bent trumpet bell, he was a pioneer of modern jazz.
Who is Dizzy Gillespie (John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie)?