American History
The first permanent English settlement in North America
What is Jamestown?
The name of Harry Potter's owl
What is Hedwig?
The mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter
What is pi?
This Old Testament judge defeated the Midianites with only 300 men, pitchers, and torches
Who is Gideon?
The name of the county Davis is located in
What is Yolo County?
The British Prime Minister before Winston Churchill during the start of WWII
Who is Neville Chamberlain?
The main padawan of Yoda in Star Wars
Who is Count Dooku?
The name of the boundary around a black hole beyond which nothing can escape
What is the event horizon?
The names of John the Baptist’s parents
Who are Zechariah and Elizabeth?
In 1976, Davis students and locals founded this famous outdoor market, now a city staple.
What is the Davis Farmers Market?
This general commanded the Allied forces on D-Day
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
The name of Gandalf's horse
What is Shadowfax
The process by which solid turns directly into gas without becoming liquid
What is sublimation?
This woman was the mother of Samuel, who prayed fervently for a son and dedicated him to the Lord
Who is Hannah?
The original name of Davis
What is Davisville?
The only U.S. president to serve without being elected as either president or vice president
Who is Gerald Ford?
The name of Simba’s mother in The Lion King
Who is Sarabi?
The most abundant protein in the human body
What is collagen?
This minor prophet’s book contains only one chapter, addressing the judgment of Edom
What is Obadiah?
The name of the UCD mascot
What is Gunrock?
This battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Neo's real name in The Matrix
What is Thomas Anderson?
The heart's natural pacemaker
What is the Sinoatrial Valve
The high priest who confronted Peter and John the day after they healed a lame man in Acts 4
Who is Annas?
Caiaphas also mentioned
This international environmental award-winning community in Davis is known for sustainable design and gardens
What is Village Homes?