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100

In the book of Judges, which judge was known for killing a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey?

Samson

100

Who was the only U.S. President unanimously elected—twice—by the Electoral College?

George Washington

100

Which U.S. state has the most coastline?

Alaska

100

In what 1939 film does a young girl from Kansas say, “There’s no place like home”?

The Wizard of Oz

100

This person was the main person who wrote the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson

200

According to the genealogies in Genesis, which patriarch lived the longest, and exactly how many years did he live?

Methuselah, who lived 969 years

200

What American Founding Father is credited with helping to negotiate the Treaty of Paris (1783), wore a coonskin cap in France to win sympathy, and also invented the lightning rod?

Benjamin Franklin

200

Which U.S. national park spans three states — Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho?

Yellowstone National Park

200

In Holes, what is the name of the camp where the boys dig holes?

Camp Green Lake

200

This U.S. state was the first to make July 4th an official state holiday.

Massachusetts

300

What is the only book of the Bible that does not contain the word “God” or any direct reference to Him?

Esther

300

Which U.S. President wrote the Monroe Doctrine, even though it was delivered by President Monroe?

Who is John Quincy Adams?

300

Which U.S. state borders eight other states and is nicknamed the “Volunteer State”?

Tennessee

300

In Singin’ in the Rain (1952), what profession does Gene Kelly’s character have?

Silent film actor

300

This future U.S. president was the only one to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776

is John Hancock? (trick: he was president of the Continental Congress, not the U.S.)

400

Which king of Judah was struck with leprosy for offering incense in the Temple, a duty reserved for priests?

Uzziah

400

Who are the three U.S. Presidents that died on the 4th of July?

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe

400

What is the only U.S. state that has one syllable in its name?

Maine

400

In the original Mary Poppins (1964) film, what is the name of the park where Mary, the children, and Bert jump into the chalk drawing and have their magical adventure?

St. Paul’s Park

400

The Declaration was signed in this specific building in Philadelphia, originally known as the Pennsylvania State House.

Independence Hall

500

According to the Book of Revelation, list the seven churches addressed in chapters 2–3 in the exact order they appear.

Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea.

500

What patriotic song, often confused with the national anthem, was originally written as a poem by a Baptist minister during the War of 1812?

The Star-Spangled Banner

500

What is the longest river system that is entirely within the United States?

Missouri River

500

What specific brand and model of running shoes does Forrest Gump wear during his cross-country run in the film?

Nike Cortez

500

This signer of the Declaration later recanted his support and became a loyalist to the British crown.
 

Richard Stockton