This TV show has created regular skit routines parodying US politicians.
What is SNL?
100
Making its debut this year, "Young Sheldon" is a spinoff of what popular TV show?
What is The Big Bang Theory?
100
The names of Portland's two soccer teams.
What is the Timbers and the Thorns?
100
This country has been accused of hacking and influencing the 2016 presidential election.
What is Russia?
100
Constantinople's code of law is named after what emperor?
Who is Justinian?
200
A couple of days ago Alabama had an election for a new senator and Dem. Doug Jones was able to pull out a win. How long has it been since there was a Democratic senator in Alabama? 15, 20, 25, or 30 years.
What is 25 years?
200
What 1985 adventure movie was filmed in Astoria, Oregon? Bonus: Name the pirate.
What is The Goonies?
Bonus: One-Eyed Willie
200
This rare event happened from coast to coast on August 21, 2017.
What is the solar eclipse?
200
What has the Mexican president insisted he will not build?
What is a border wall?
200
Which of these is NOT a theory of how the Roman Empire fell? Barbarian invasions, political corruption, a rise in Islam, or unemployment.
What is a rise in Islam?
300
What type of ban did courts continue to shut down early this year, despite what the President wanted?
What is a travel ban?
300
Time Magazine's 2017 Person of the Year.
What is the "Silence Breakers?"
300
This 1950s novelty song about a city’s 2 names has become really popular in class this past quarter, given what we’ve been studying.
What is "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)?"
300
Which of the following was NOT a powerful hurricane this year: Maria, Jose, Rita, or Harvey.
What is Rita?
300
Name 3 of the 4 Etruscan influences on Rome.
What are arches, aqueducts, gladiators, and chariot races?
400
What was the main social group who marched in a nationwide (and worldwide) protest the day after Trump's Inauguration in January?
What is women? (will accept feminists) This was called the "Women's March.
400
This book contains an epilogue titled, "19 Years Later." Even though the book was published in 2007, this chapter took place on September 1, 2017. Name the book.
What is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
400
A baby hippo has become extremely popular on social media this year. What Shrek character is it named after?
What is Fiona?
400
This year, this country has been dealing with the aftermath of their decision to leave the European Union. An event known as "Brexit." But at least they have a new engagement to celebrate.
What is Great Britain/England?
400
Members of the Greek Orthodox Church were known as ______, meaning that they disapproved of images used in religious worship.
What is iconoclasts?
500
Trump recently decided to decrease the size of 2 national parks by millions of acres. What state are they in?
What is Utah?
500
What movie received the Academy Award for Best Picture?
What is Moonlight?
500
The Winter Olympics start in February. In what country will they be held?
Bonus: Name the city.
What is South Korea?
Bonus: PyeongChang
500
This infamous person has been nicknamed "Rocketman."
What is Kim Jong Un?
500
A Greek dish layered with buttery phyllo and filled with cheese.