Sabers and Other Wild Animals
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bats
November 1st is widely celebrated in Mexico and the US as Dia de Los Muertos. What does this mean in English?
Day of the Dead
Name both of Chicago's airports
In the movie E.T., what does E.T. stand for?
Extra Terrestrial
What is the address of the school?
2230 W. Mclean
How long were saber tooth tiger fangs? (Closest guess wins)
Saber fangs were typically 7-8 inches long
What is the word Halloween actually short for?
All Hallow's Eve
The tallest building in Chicago (and the US) is the Willis Tower, also called the Sears Tower. How many floors are in the Willis Tower?
108
What year was the first Star Wars movie released? (closest guess wins)
1977
How many school days are in a school year?
176
What is the largest land mammal on earth?
The African elephant
What year was the first harvest feast that became known as Thanksgiving? (Closest guess wins)
1621
Trains and buses in Chicago are run by the CTA. What does CTA stand for?
Chicago Transit Authority
What is the top-selling music album of all time?
Michael Jackson's Thriller
How many keys are on a piano?
88
When did saber tooth tigers go extinct?
Around 10,000 years ago
October 12 is Indigenous People's Day and a day off of school. What does indigenous mean and who are indigenous people? Best answer wins
Indigenous people are the original inhabitants of an land or area. In the US, these are known as Native Americans
Wrigley Field is named after William Wrigley Jr. What was he famous for?
He started the Wrigley chewing gum company
In Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
A clownfish
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. What is his jersey number?
23
The cheetah is the fastest animal on land. How fast can it run?
Up to 75 miles per hour
Name at least two of the most popular Halloween candies
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms, Skittles, Snickers, candy corn
How many people live in Chicago?
The population of Chicago is almost 3 million (2.7 million)
What is the name of the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting with a mysterious smile?
The Mona Lisa
In the game of chess, how many pawns does each player start with?
8