Famous Jerks
The famine in Ukraine caused by this dictator from the Soviet Union killed millions.
Who is Stalin.
A standard guitar has six strings - this type of guitar usually has four and they're played with your fingers instead of a pick.
What is a bass guitar.
The discovery of this precious metal in the 1850's created a massive economic boom in California.
What is gold.
This President of the United States is synonymous with the 80's given that his administration lasted from 1980 to 1988.
Who is Ronald Reagan.
100 scientists wrote an open letter challenging this scientist's Theory of Relativity. When he was told of this, the scientist replied "Why 100? If I was wrong, only one would be necessary."
Who is Albert Einstein.
What is Jamaica.
Lisa Simpson plays this instrument in the Springfield Elementary Jazz Band.
What is the saxophone.
This city/metropolitan area is the most populated in California with nearly 3.8 million residents.
What is Los Angeles.
This Austrian-born movie star, star of The Terminator and Conan the Barbarian, first became famous during the 1980's.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to find the length of an unknown side of this shape.
What is a triangle.
He was Hitler's BFF and the fascist dictator of Italy during World War II.
Who is Mussolini.
You might "play drums" in a garage band but in an orchestra or symphony all drums, mallets and bells are referred to by this term.
What is percussion.
Spanish settlers built a network of Catholic churches throughout California - but instead of churches, we call them this.
What is a mission.
The excess of the 1980's was best captured by pop hit "Material Girl" by this pop star.
Who is Madonna.
Dmitri Mendeleev created this scientific table used to identify all the elements in our world.
What is the Periodic Table of Elements.
This director, one of the most famous in Hollywood history, was known for his abuse and cruelty when shooting The Birds, Vertigo and North by Northwest.
Who is Alfred Hitchcock.
The sousaphone is the marching variant of this low brass instrument.
What is a tuba.
He was the Governor of California immediately preceding Gavin Newsom.
Who is Jerry Brown.
The 1984 Summer Olympics, held in L.A., were boycotted by this country over their disputes with the United States government.
What is Russia/Soviet Union/U.S.S.R.
There are mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, chemical engineers and many others. Those who work with roads, bridges and other public works are called this type of engineer.
What is a civil engineer.
You might remember him defeating the Spartans in 300 but this tyrannical ancient King of Persia one time had a river whipped because it was flowing the wrong way.
Who is Xerxes.
This wind instrument, which slightly resembles a clarinet, is played with a double reed instead of the single reed used by most woodwinds.
What is the oboe.
The state motto of California is this one word, most famously shouted by Archimedes in his bathtub.
What is "Eureka!".
When the economy is bad and investors are losing money it is called a "Bear Market". When the economy is good and investors are making money, like in the 80's, the market is said to be this type of animal instead.
What is a Bear or Bear Market.
An endothermic reaction absorbs heat and energy. This type of reaction gives them away.
What is an Exothermic reaction.