American History
On what date was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is NJ's official nickname?
The Garden State
It was rumored that George Washington chopped down a tree that this fruit grows on.
Cherry
What is the name of the famed "Friendly Ghost"?
Casper
This dark blue colored stone is the birthstone of Septemeber.
Sapphire
What are the three branches of the United States government?
1. Legislative
2. Judicial
3. Executive
What does "DC" stand for in "Washington, DC"?
District of Columbia
In this Pixar movie, a family of superheroes (the youngest of whom is Baby Jack-Jack) all wear red uniforms.
The Incredibles
Although birds do not have teeth, this majestic white bird has a beak with serrated edges that look like small jagged 'teeth'
Swan
What species of bird lays eggs? (multiple answers - name one!)
American Robin
Blackbird
Song Thrush
Dunnock
Starling
Magpies
House Finch
John Wilkes Booth shot and killed this president in a Washington theater in April 1865
Abraham Lincoln
What animal is on the state flag of California?
A bear
What planet is also known as "The Red Planet"?
Mars
Each year, Americans buy 90 million pounds of this soft white confection made of sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin
Marshmallows
What planet is known as "The Blue Planet"?
Neptune
During which war was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?
The Civil War
Which city in New Jersey has the longest boardwalk in the world?
Atlantic City
The first recorded recipe for this condiment hails from 544 A.D. China, which calls for "the intestine, stomach, and bladder of the yellow fish, shark and mullet," and 20 days of incubation under summer sunlight before it’s ready for consumption.
Ketchup
The fur of this intimidating marine mammal is translucent and only appears white because it reflects visible light. Beneath all that thick fur, their skin is jet black.
Polar bear
What percentage of the world’s population has blue eyes?
(Answer must be within 7% of the correct answer)
8%
(1-15% is acceptable)
Name 8 of the 13 original colonies.
Connecticut
Georgia
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Delaware
Maryland
South Carolina
Virginia
What are two foods Georgia is famous for?
Peaches and peanuts
Brides from this country traditionally wear red wedding dresses for good luck.
China
This genetic condition primarily affects the hair, eyes, skin, and vision. Due to a lack of the usual pigment, people with condition often have hair or eye color which appears white or is almost translucent.
Albinism
This blue-skinned performance group uses eight boxes of Cap’n Crunch, 385 marshmallows, 40 pieces of white chocolate, 44 boxes of twinkle lights, and 32 pounds of Jell-O a week in their shows.
Blue Man Group