The Bible
Catching Some "Z"s
For Historical Reference
The Animal Kingdom
Award Winning
100

This prophet anointed the first King of Israel...and then the second.

Samuel 

100

African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats...might be the first thing you think of when you hear "it starts with Z"

Zebra

100

Run it back! The War of 1812 featured these nations.

United States and Great Briain

100

G'day mate! These a the most notable and well known marsupials of Australia

Kangaroo 

100

There are 21 people who have achieved EGOT status, meaning they have done this...

Won all 4 major American entertainment awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) 

200
Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth...this man baptized Jesus at this location

John The Baptist, The Jordan River 

200

A popular summer squash known for its mild flavor and versatility, tastes great on the grill or mixed into bread

Zucchini 

200

A US-government-funded expedition led by these two man to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase

Lewis & Clark 

200

In Rudyard Kipplings "The Jungle Book," Bagheera (this type of animal) serves as friend, protector and mentor to the "man-cub" Mowgli. 

Black Panther 

200

Between 1901 and 2024, this has been awarded to 1,012 individuals and organizations a total of 627 times...or should I say Laureates...

Nobel Prize

300

I bet you didn't see this coming. It's the number major prophets and the number of minor prophets. 

4 & 12 

300

Robert Plant could tell you, The Hinderburg is not a blimp but is instead this lesser known type of aircraft...let's hope your answer goes better. 

Zeppelin

300

A Spanish-sponsored voyage led by the Portuguese resulted in the first circumnavigation of the Earth and was led by this man (He even got a straight named after him)

Ferdinand Megellan 

300

A member of the pit viper family, these venomous and semi-aquatic snakes are found most commonly in the US South. They have dark bodies and flash a bright mouth when threatened. Watch your step! 

Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin 

300

This is awarded annually since 1935 to the top player in college football. It is considered the most prestigious award in the sport

The Heisman Award 

400

The story of a wealthy man entrusting his money to his servants before a long journey is told in the parable of the talents, found in this Gospel, for a bonus 500 get the exact scripture 

Matthew 25:14-30

400

A chemical element; this has atomic number 30 and is essential for avoiding sun burns

Zinc

400

The year in which Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State. 

1980

400

Though not the most logical answer, this animal is responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other. 

Hipopotomous

400

This is the only person male or female to have won 4 Oscars for acting

Katherine Hepburn 

500

All good things must come to an end, this is the place where Moses is said to have died. 

Mount Nebo

500

The time at which something is most powerful or successful

Zenith

500

This Ukrainian nuclear power plant that was the site of a catastrophic nuclear disaster in April 1986

Chernobyl

500

This is the worlds largest land carnivore

Polar Bear 

500

This is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor

Medal of Honor 

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