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100

This famous drag performer has had a reality TV show for nearly two decades

RuPaul

100

Why was the gay pride parade first started? 

In protest of the Stonewall

100

What are the colors of the rainbow and what is the acronym for those colors? 

ROYGBIV

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet


100

What communities inspired the use of the term two-spirit? 

Native American communities

100

When was gay marriage first legalized in MN?

2013

200

This famous black queer dancer had a profound influence on the arts community.

Alvin Ailey


200

When did the Stonewall Riots occur? 

1969

200

What does LGBTQ stand for? 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer

200

The banned book "And Tango Makes Three" features what animals. 

Penguins

200

What famous MN musician was an icon to the queer community across the world? 

Who is Prince

300

This famous gay artist was an important in the hip hop community and brought attention to the AIDS crisis

Keith Haring

300

What year did the first NFL player come out as gay? 

1975

300

How many colors did the original rainbow flag have on it? 

Eight

hot pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, indigo, and violet. 

300

This color was used as a derogatory term for gay people in the early and mid twentieth century. 

Lavender


300

This famous gay bar with nightly drag shows started as a super club. 

The Gay Nineties

400

This famous, gay pianist was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. 

Who is Elton John

400

What was the first state to legalize gay marriage? 

Massachusetts

400

What month did the stonewall riot occur? 

June!

400

What was the first country to legalize gay marriage? 

The Netherlands in 2000

400

Minnesota allowed for X to be listed on the MN Identification/License cards in this year. 

When is 2018

500

This United States president signed a law banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in federal benefits.

President Barack Obama


500

Who was the first openly gay politician elected to office in California? 

Harvey Milk in 1978

500

What colors are in the Trans Flag? 

White, Blue, Pink

500

Which United States president signed a law banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in federal benefits?

President Barack Obama


500

This state representative is the first openly trans member of the MN legislature. 

Leah Finke

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