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100

Which decade marked the end of WWII?

1940's

100

This is the official state food of North Carolina (2 possible answers).

scuppernong grape or sweet potato

100

What is the loudest insect in the world?

the cicada

100

What is the capital of Finland?

Helsinki

100

This state is known as the Green Mountain state.

Vermont
200

In what decade was the first sattelite launched into space?

1950's

200

There are this many counties in North Carolina.

100

200

What is the fastest aquatic animal?

the sailfish, which can reach speeds of 68 mph

200

What is the capital of Uraguay?

Montevideo

200

What country is very famous for growing tulips?

The Netherlands

300

In what decade did the Beatles usher in the British Invasion?

1960's

300

Name North Carolina's highest point in elevation?

Mt. Mitchell, 6,684 ft. above sea level

300

There are a few mammals that cannot jump. Name one.

Rhino, elephant, sloth, hippo

300

What is the capital of Iceland?

Reykyavik

300

What is a baby rabbit called?

a kit

400

In which decade was Michael Jackson's best selling "Thriller" album released?

1980's

400

What is NC's state reptile?

Eastern box turtle or box turtle

400

What animal has the thickest fur of any mammal?

the sea otter

400

What is the capital of the Philippines?

Manila

400

He is the designer of the famous Fallingwater residence in Pennsylvania.

Who is Frank Lloyd Wright

500
In this decade you would have heard hit songs by artists such as the Bee Gees, Diana Ross, the Bay City Rollers, and Chicago.

1970's

500

This site was the last and largest surrender of a major confederate army (in Durham).

Bennett Place 

500

What animal has stripes on its skin as well as its fur?

a tiger

500

What is the capital of Kansas?

Topeka

500

What is the national sport of Canada?

Lacrosse

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