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100

This musical movie, starring Julie Andrews as a singing nanny, was a huge hit in 1965.

What is The Sound of Music?

100

This former Bulls star won the NBA MVP award in 2011, becoming the youngest player to ever to do so.

Who is Derrick Rose?

100

This Olympian is the most decorated in history with a total of 28 medals- 23 of them being gold. 

Who is Michael Phelps?

100

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!



Standing at 1,450 feet, this tower was the tallest in the world from 1973-1998.

What is the Sears Tower/Willis Tower?

100

This famous type of fish can be found in cans and has been called "chicken of the sea"

What is tuna?

200

This famous boxer, formerly known as Cassius Clay, changed his name after becoming the heavyweight champion in 1965.

Who is Muhammad Ali?

200

This Hall of Fame runing back, known as "Sweetness" was one of the most dominant players in NFL history.

Who is Walter Payton?

200

This metal is the most abundant transition metal in the Earth's crust and is a key component in hemoglobin.

What is iron?

200

Mount Everest, the Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, is part of what mountain range?

What is the Himalayas?

200

This animated fish, famous for the line "just keep swimming" is voiced by Ellen Degeneres. 

Who is Dory?

300

This former prime minister who helped to rally Brits and shaped the allied strategy during WWII passed away in January 1965.

Who is Winston Churchill?

300

On April 18, 2013, this Chicago Blackhawks captain scored the game-winning goal in triple overtime to win the Stanley Cup Finals.

Who is Patrick Kane?

300

This copper structure was originally a reddish metal before turning green over time as it welcomed immigrants on their way to Ellis Island.

What is the Statue of Liberty?

300

This animal is not only known as the tallest animal but also is the animal with the highest blood pressure

What is a giraffe?

300

This type of fishing reel, commonly used by beginners, has a button release and is also known as a "closed-face reel."

What is a spincast reel?

400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!


In 1965, this U.S. president signed a law to help protect the voting rights of African Americans.

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

400

This is how long the World Series drought was for this Chicago-based sports team that plays at Wrigley Field. 

What is 108 years?

400

This metal is liquid at room temperature and was once used in thermometers. 

What is Mercury?

400

The world’s tallest tree, named Hyperion, is located in what US national Park?

What is Redwood National Park?

400

This fish, also known as the largest freshwater fish in North America, can reach up to 20 ft long and weigh up to 1,300 lbs.

What is a sturgeon?

500

In 1965, this country received a proclamation by Queen Elizabeth II when it changed its flag to feature red fall foliage. 

What is Canada?

500

In what year did the Chicago Bears become famous for the "Super Bowl Shuffle" rap video?

What is 1985?

500

Used in smartphones, jet engines, and surgical implants, this transition metal is named after a mythological group of deities associated with the Earth. 

What is Titanium?

500

The tallest man to ever live, Robert Wadlow, was 8’ 11” and born in this state.

What is Illinois?

500

This ancient fish, famous for its armor-like scales and long snout, has existed for over 100 million years and is found in North American rivers. 

What is a gar?

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