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100

This man became rap's first "super star" with his hit single "U Can't Touch This"

MC Hammer

100

This film follows the tragic death of Oscar Grant, and was filmed primarily in Oakland.

Fruitvale Station

100

Oakland is the only city with a natural saltwater lake, called _______. 

Lake Merritt
100

The earliest known inhabitants of Oakland were the  ______ People, whose territory included the East Bay, South Bay and SF penninsula.

Ohlone

100

A self-proclaimed "daughter of Oakland," this politician proudly spoke on growing up in the "flats" during her presidential race. 

Kamala Harris

200

This East Oakland performer is an owner of the Oakland Ballers and performed at their season opener.

Too $hort

200

A Matrix car chase was filmed inside what tunnel that connects Oakland and Alameda?

Posey Tube

200

Frank Oz, known for his work with "The Muppets," "Sesame Street" and Yoda, got his start puppeteering at this amusment park.

Children's Fairlyland

200

This ice cream flavor was invented here, although there is some disagreement about who came up with the recipe. 

Rocky Road

200

This pilot became the first person to fly solo from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Oakland, California.

Amelia Earhart

300

This vocal R&B group is known for songs "Free Your Mind",  "Don't Let Go" and "My Lovin'". 

En Vogue

300

At the end of Pixar's Up, the main characters eat at what ice cream shop?

Fenton's

300

This West Oakland park honors Lil' Bobby Hutton, who was the first member recruited into the BPP.

DeFermery Park

300

This cocktail was first concocted in Oakland in 1944, and it became very popular at Trader Vic's restaurant.

The Mai Tai

300

This martial arts master started personal training and MMA out of his garage in East Oakland. 

Bruce Lee

400

Oakland music culture produced the “East Bay Grease” funk sound of this 1970's mega band. Miss Criss' parents also met at one of their shows. 

Tower of Power

400

This 2018 absurdist magical dark comedy by Boots Riley was filmed primarily in Oakland.

Sorry to Bother You

400

Built in 1928, this Theater is an architectural masterpiece and former movie house that underwent a $75 million renovation to reopen its doors in February of 2009.

Fox Theater

400

Alongside the Black Panthers, this group organized the Fruitvale District to protect the Chicanx and Latinx Community from police brutality and started a free breakfast program.

The Brown Berets

400

This Dirty Harry actor was going to attend Piedmont High, but was asked not to enroll after tearing up the school's field with his bike. He has been in over 70 films and has directed 40.

Clint Eastwood

500

This "queen of percussion" has worked with countless musicians and has received numerous awards. Her nonprofit Elevate Oakland serves over 3000 students.

Sheila E. 

500

This film follows A's manager Billy Beane as he reinvents the game and outsmarts the richer ball clubs.

Moneyball

500

This navy ship was built in 1934 and became President Roosevelt’s Presidential Yacht. It is currently docked at Jack London Square. 

USS Potomac

500

Krazy George Henderson led the sold-out crowd to do the very first ____ at an A's home game against the Yankees.

Wave

500

This Emmy Award-winning actress, model and singer attended Oakland School for the Arts, and got her start on Disney Channel's "Shake it Up." Time named this woman one of 2022's 100 most influential people in the world.

Zendaya