random jeopardy june pt 2

American Foods

100

A s'more traditionally contains chocolate, marshmallows, and what third ingredient?

A.) graham crackers  B.) pretzels  C.) pancakes  D.) biscuits

A.) graham crackers

200

Which city is known for creating deep-dish pizza?

A.) New York City  B.) Chicago  C.) Los Angeles  D.) San Francisco

B.) Chicago

300

At baseball games, Americans commonly buy hot dogs and what snack sold in bags?

A.) potato chips  B.) pretzels  C.) crackers  D.) popcorn

D.) popcorn

400

Which classic Super Bowl food is named after a city in New York state?

A.) Buffalo wings  B.) Philly cheesesteak  C.) Chicago dogs  D.) Nashville hot chicken

A.) Buffalo wings

500

Throughout the Southwest (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and California), there are contests to create the best, spiciest version of this dish. What is it?

A.) Tacos  B.) Barbecue ribs  C.) Fried chicken  D.) Chili

C.) Chili

American Culture

100

What is the American city that is called Sin City?

A.) Las Vegas  B.) Los Angeles  C.) San Diego  D.) New York City

A.) Las Vegas

200

In the U.S., what is a “ZIP code”?

A.) A phone number prefix  B.) A postal code used for mail delivery  C.) A school identification number  D.) A tax category code

B.) A postal code used for mail delivery

300

What is a “tailgate party”?

A.) A high school graduation celebration  B.) A highway traffic jam  C.) A parking-lot gathering before a football game  D.) A dinner party

C.) A parking-lot gathering before a football game

400

What are the THREE most spoken languages in the US?

English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese

500

What percentage of the bill is considered the standard tip amount in American restaurants?

A.) 10%  B.) 20%  C.) 30%  D.) 50%

B.) 20% (EX: if your bill is $10, you should tip $2)

American Celebrities

100

Which singer’s “Eras Tour” became the highest-grossing tour in history in 2023–2025?

A.) Taylor Swift  B.) Ariana Grande  C.) Sabrina Carpenter  D.) Nicki Minaj

A.) Taylor Swift

200

This rapper caused a major pop culture moment when he interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs.

A.) Drake  B.) Jay-Z  C.) Kanye West  D.) Eminem

C.) Kanye West

300

This pop star had a public breakdown that led to her conservatorship, which ended in 2021.

A.) Christina Aguilera  B.) Britney Spears  C.) Mariah Carey  D.) Beyonce

B.) Britney Spears

400

Who did Angelina Jolie steal Brad Pitt from in the mid-2000s?

A.) Jennifer Lopez  B.) Britney Spears  C.) Katy Perry  D.) Jennifer Aniston

D.) Jennifer Aniston

500

How many times was Leonardo DiCaprio nominated for an Oscar before he won in 2016 for The Revenant?

A.) One  B.) Three  C.) Five  D.) Seven

C.) Five

Southern US Slang

100

“It’s getting late, I’m fixin’ to head home.”
What does “fixin’ to” mean here?

A.) They are about to go home  B.) They are hesitant about going home  C.) They are already on their way home. D.) They are deciding to stay out

A.) They are about to go home

200

If someone tells you "bless your heart," they are often:

A.) Genuinely wishing you well  B.) Celebrating good news  C.) Insulting or pitying you  D.) Agreeing with you

C.) Insulting or pitying you

300

This phrase, ‘Gimme some sugar,’ means this kind of gesture between people.

A.) Give me candy  B.) Give me money  C.) Be quiet D.) Give me a hug or kiss

D.) Give me a hug or kiss

400

If something makes you want to "slap your momma," what does that mean?

A.) It is very delicious or impressive  B.) It makes you very angry  C.) It is physically painful  D.) It is repulsive or upsetting

A.) It is very delicious or impressive

500

What are chitlins?

A.) another term for children B.) cooked pig intestines C.) another term for chickens  D.) a fried vegetable dish

B.) cooked pig intestines

Random US Trivia

100

What Italian explorer is America named after?

A.) Christopher Columbus B.) Amerigo Vespucci C.) Marco Polo D.) John Cabot

B.) Amerigo Vespucci

200

From which nation did America buy Alaska?

A.) Russia B.) United Kingdom C.) Spain D.) Canada

A.) Russia

300

Which president signed the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the United States?

A.) Howard Taft B.) John Adams C.) Andrew Jackson D.) Abraham Lincoln

D.) Abraham Lincoln

400

Which president authorized the use of the atomic bomb during World War II?

A.) Franklin Roosevelt B.) Theodore Roosevelt C.) Ulysses Grant D.) Harry Truman

D.) Harry Truman

500

What was the only US state to ever be ruled by a queen?

A.) Alaska B.) New Hampshire C.) Hawaii D.) California

C.) Hawaii