Famous Firsts
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Finale: Minute to Win It
100
Name the person associated with these famous firsts...
First man to walk on the Moon:
Ne__ Arm______
Answer: Neil Armstrong
100
Guess the country based on the following landmark:
Answer: United States
(Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco)
100
Muhammad Ali is known as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Which achievement came first?
A. He won an Olympic Gold Medal
B. He became a Heavyweight Champion
Answer: A
1960 - He won an Olympic Gold Medal
1964 - He became a Heavyweight Champion
100
What is the closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus Rex?
A. Cow
B. Pig
C. Chicken
Answer: C
(Dinosaurs and chickens share a common ancestry and have similar molecular structures)
100
Finale Rules:
I will show you 10 photos depicting brands that correlate to a specific category. You have one minute to name the brand shown in each photo. You will be rewarded with 100 points for each correct answer.
100 points per Correct Answer
200
Name the person associated with these famous firsts...
First transatlantic solo flight by a woman:
Am____ E_____t
Answer: Amelia Earhart
200
Guess the country based on the following landmark:
Answer: France
(The Louvre is a famous museum best known for housing one of the most popular paintings in the world, The Mona Lisa.)
200
Which country was home to the worlds 1st soccer league?
A. Brazil
B. England
C. Vietnam
Answer: B
(The first soccer league was created in England in 1888.)
200
Which famous Disney character was banned by the Chinese government in 2018?
A. Minnie Mouse
B. Winnie the Pooh
C. Princess Elsa
Answer: B
(For years, memes comparing the Chinese President to the honey-loving bear, Winnie the Pooh, have circulated the internet leading to its ban.)
200
Car Logo's:
Good Job
300
Name the person associated with these famous firsts...
First female Prime Minister of the U.K:
M______t T_______
Answer: Margaret Thatcher
300
Guess the country based on the following landmark:
Answer: Italy
(Trevi Fountain - Rome)
300
In 2021, which Japanese baseball player became the 1st player to be named an All-Star as both a pitcher and position player?
Answer: Shohei Ohtani
300
What did people used to say instead of "Cheese" when having their pictures taken?
A. Prunes
B. Oranges
C. Eggs
Answer: A
(In the early 19th century, people attempted to capture the ideal expression by saying "Prunes")
300
Food & Drink Logo's:
Woo
400
Name the person associated with these famous firsts...
First person to fly faster than the speed of sound:
C____ Y_____
Answer: Chuck Yaeger
400
Guess the country based on the following landmark:
Answer: Scotland
(Loch Ness is a lake town located in the Scottish Highlands best known for the alleged sighting of the mythical Loch Ness Monster.)
400
The most recent Olympics to be held in the United States was in 2002. Which Western State hosted the Olympic Winter Games?
Answer: Utah
400
Currently, there are 193 national flags in the world. How many national flags have purple on them?
(I'll give you -5/+5 to your answer)
Answer: 2
(The two countries with purple in their national flag are Dominica and Nicaragua)
400
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