Team Vargas Jeopardy (Brendan Edition)

So you think you can NOVA

100

City of ________, and _________ Park, are both separate independent cities in Northern Virginia. (Same answer for both)

Manassas

200

Regularly regarded the wealthiest county in the United States, with a median income of $187,000. Ranking even higher than wealthy suburbs surrounding LA, NY, and Chicago. 

Loudon County 

300

Located in Centerville, this full scale styrofoam replica of a world-famous prehistoric structure in England has been on display since 2017

Foamhenge

400

Occupied by Federal soliders one day after Virginia seceded from the United States, this city served as the capital of the Restored Government of Virginia until the end US Civil War.

Alexandria 

500

At just 2.2 square miles, this is the smallest independent city in Virginia, and the smallest county-equivalent jurisdiction in the entire United States. 

Falls Church

Quit Whining

100

Using the méthode traditionnelle, where a secondary fermentation occurs inside the bottle to create its signature fine bubbles, this prestigious sparkling wine produced exclusively in a specific region of France.

Champagne

200

A traditional Spanish wine punch made with red wine, chopped fruit (like oranges, apples, and lemons), a sweetener, and often a splash of liquor like brandy or orange liqueur, with sparkling water or club soda added before serving for fizz. It's a customizable, refreshing cocktail that's often made in a large pitcher and allowed to infuse for several hours or overnight for the best flavor.

Sangria

300

A world-renowned red wine known for its bold tannins, full body, and distinctive dark fruit flavors like blackcurrant and black cherry. Originally from Bordeaux, France, it is now the most widely planted grape variety globally, flourishing in diverse climates from Napa Valley to Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon

400

A versatile, green-skinned white grape variety from Burgundy, France, known for producing wines that range from crisp and lean to rich and buttery, depending on climate and winemaking

Chardonnay 

500

Originally from Germany’s Rhine region, it is now produced globally in regions like Alsace (France), Austria, Australia, and the United States. An aromatic white wine known for its high acidity and versatility, ranging from bone-dry to lusciously sweet.

Riesling

Team Vargas

100

From Gaelic, name for "prince" or "king"

Brendan 

Deeply rooted in Celtic culture, historically tied to Saint Brendan the Navigator. The name signifies nobility and adventure.

Fun Fact: Brandon is the English adopted variant of the name Brendan.

200

From Welsh, meaning "Son of the Sea" or "Born from the Ocean"

Dylan

Derived from dy ("great") and llanw ("tide/flow"). Deeply rooted in Welsh mythology as a sea god 

300

From Old German, meaning "Brave Ruler" or "Strong in Rule" 

Richard (Ricky) 

Historically, it is a prominent Germanic name, popularised in English-speaking countries by the Normans and figures like Richard the Lionheart.

400

From the Celtic, meaning "little rock" "handsome/beautiful" or "noble" 

Alana

Generally considered the feminine form of Alan, meaning "little rock" or "handsome". It is also tied to the Irish term a leanbh, meaning "O child," and álainn, meaning "beautiful".

500

From the Latin, meaning "wages" or "reward" 

Mercedes

A Spanish given name derived from the Latin Merces. Rooted in the Catholic title María de las Mercedes (Mary of Mercies), it gained international prominence in 1901 when Austrian entrepreneur Emil Jellinek named his luxury automobile company after his daughter, Mercedes Jellinek.

Oh Ship

100

big boat hit iceberg sad movie :(

Titanic

200

The ship in a fleet which carries the commanding admiral.
also/or
The most important thing owned or produced by an organization 

Flagship

300

The name of the smallest ship in the trio sailed by Christopher Columbus to the new world in 1492. 

La Niña 

400

In 1274, the Mongols attempted to sail to invade this country, and their forces were destroyed by a typhoon.

Seven years later, they attempted to invade again, only to be destroyed by yet another typhoon.

Japan

500

In July 1609, the Sea Venture, on the way to resupply the Jamestown colony, sailed into a major hurricane. The ship was wrecked on the reefs of this island, and led to its accidental colonization. 

Bermuda. 

Miraculously, all 150 crew members and passengers survived, a built two smaller ships Patience and Deliverance entirely from the wreckage of Sea Venture. They then sailed to Virginia, and saved the failing colony. 

Spoonbills

100

From Schoolhouse Rock:
"I'm just a bill, on _____________"

Capitol Hill 

200

This was the nickname given to Major General Benjamin Butler, known for his infamous orders targeting women in the occupied south during the Civil War. This nickname came after he personally confiscated a woman's only belongings as she attempted to cross Union / Confederate lines. He argued that her pass "permitted her to carry nothing more than the clothing on her person."

"Spoons"

Butler confiscated the woman's family silver collection which she had on her person when attempting to cross lines.  

300

What is the highest value dollar bill printed in official US currency?

$100,000
Illegal to own, used exclusively by Federal Reserve Banks for bank-to-bank transactions. Only printed from 1935-1936, they were worth an equivalent of $2.63 million in 2026 value.

400

This former Buffalo Bills running back was also a member of a world-record sprint relay team while going to University of Southern California?

OJ Simpson

500

Archeology confirms that ritualistic spoons were used by the Germanic peoples during the time of the Roman Empire for this purpose before battles.

Administering stimulants or other drugs