VOCABULARY I
SPORTS (mostly football)
VOCABULARY II
MOVIES/TV
CURRENT EVENTS
100
DEFINE: Evolution
The gradual development or change of something over time.
100
This NBA player, known for his versatility and leadership, led the Miami Heat to two consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013, later becoming the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. WHAT IS HIS NICKNAME??????
KING JAMES
100
DEFINE: Democracy
Democracy: a system of government in which the power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
100
This Netflix series, set in the 1980s, follows a group of kids who discover supernatural events in their small town, battling creatures from the "Upside Down."
What is Stranger Things?
100
This man became the President of the United States in January 2021, succeeding Donald Trump.
Joe Biden
200
DEFINE: Impact
Impact: the effect or influence that one thing has on another.
200
Known for his incredible dribbling skills and vision, this Argentine soccer star moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 before leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup.
Lionel Messi
200
DEFINE: Voting Rights
Voting Rights: legal permissions that allow individuals to participate in elections and cast their votes.
200
This TikTok dance challenge, based on a 2022 Netflix series about a spooky girl and her oddball family, became a viral sensation, with people recreating the character's moves.
Wednesday
200
This social media platform, owned by Meta, introduced Threads in 2023, which many saw as a competitor to Twitter.
What is Instagram?
300
DEFINE: Amendment
Amendment: a formal change or addition proposed to a law or constitution, often aimed at improving or clarifying it.
300
This NFL team, based in Kansas City, won the Super Bowl in 2020 and 2023, with Patrick Mahomes as their quarterback.
The Kansas City Chiefs
300
DEFINE: Civil Rights
Civil Rights: the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and not be discriminated against based on characteristics like race, gender, or religion.
300
In Encanto, the design of the Madrigal family home’s magical candle was based on a traditional Colombian craft known as this, used to create intricate patterns in textiles.
What is "Mola" embroidery?
300
In 2023, this country became the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, specifically targeting its south pole for exploration.
Who is India?
400
DEFINE: Disenfranchisement
Disenfranchisement: the removal or denial of the right to vote from a person or group.
400
This legendary coach, known for his "West Coast Offense," led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl titles between 1981 and 1988.
Bill Walsh
400
DEFINE: Legislation
Legislation: laws or legal provisions that are enacted by a governing body.
400
This Disney princess is the only one to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a recognition she received for her cultural impact.
Who is Snow White?
400
This country has been defending itself in an ongoing war against Russian invasion since 2022, garnering international support.
Who is Ukraine?
500
DEFINE: Suffrage
Suffrage: the right to vote in political elections, often used in the context of movements to gain this right.
500
This running back, playing for the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1998, retired at the peak of his career with 15,269 rushing yards, one of the highest in NFL history.
Barry Sanders
500
DEFINE: Activism
Activism: vigorous action intended to bring about political or social change, often through campaigns or protests.
500
In Avatar: The Last Airbender, this type of bending was first revealed in Book 3: Fire and is considered one of the rarest and most dangerous forms, allowing users to redirect a specific natural element in its raw, powerful state.
What is lightning bending?
500
This country, which has been expanding its influence through the Belt and Road Initiative and challenging U.S. technological and military dominance, is considered the United States' main geopolitical competitor in 2024-2025.
