Social Studies Showdown
The process where countries become more connected through trade, technology, and culture.
What is globalization?
This TV series features the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin.
What is The Office?
This NHL team plays in Calgary.
Who are Calgary Flames?
This four-member British band included John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
Who are The Beatles?
The mathematical term for a polygon with eight sides.
What is an octagon?
The belief that your own culture is superior and should judge others.
What is ethnocentrism?
In The Hunger Games, District 12’s primary industry is this.
What is coal mining?
This athlete is nicknamed “King James.”
Who is LeBron James?
The relative minor key of C major is this.
What is A minor?
This ocean lies between North America and Europe.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
The concentration of ownership of newspapers, TV, and radio into a few companies is called this.
What is media concentration?
This actor portrayed both Batman and a vice president.
Who is Christian Bale?
In soccer, what is the maximum number of players a team has on the field including the goalie?
What is 11?
This Canadian artist’s real name is Abel Tesfaye.
Who is The Weeknd?
This element has the chemical symbol Au.
What is gold?
This 2008 federal commission was created to document the history and legacy of residential schools.
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada?
These 3 villains were featured in this 2007 insect-based Marvel movie
Who are Sandman, Venom, and the Green Goblin?
This player won the 2023 Stanley Cup Conn Smythe Trophy with Vegas Golden Knights.
Who is Jonathan Marchessault?
This artist became the first woman to win Album of the Year four times at the Grammys.
Who is Taylor Swift?
The only continent located in all four hemispheres.
What is Africa?
This 2006 agreement compensated survivors of residential schools.
What is the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA)?
In Star Wars: Episode V, Luke loses this hand during his duel with Darth Vader.
What is Luke's right hand?
This country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What is Argentina?
This artist’s real name is Stefani Germanotta.
Who is Lady Gaga?
The only letter not appearing in any U.S. state name.
What is Q?