RCC Jeopardy - Saturday

GEOGRAPHY

100

This body of water is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world?

A. Lake Erie B. Lake Superior C. Lake Huron D. Lake Mississippi

Lake Superior. Located between Canada and the U.S.

200

This ancient wonder was built in Egypt and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

A. Taj Mahal B. Petra C. Colossus of Rhodes D. Great Pyramid of Giza

"Great Pyramid of Giza" is one of the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

300

This is the only continent that is also a country.

A. Africa B. Australia C. Asia D. Oceania

Australia

400

The capital of Morocco shares its name with a famous brand of cigarettes.

A. Fes B. Marlboro C. Rabat D. Marrakesh

Rabat

500

This country has the most time zones in the world.

A. Russia B. The United States C. Australia D. France

France (Including overseas territories)

HISTORY

100

What was the name of the war that ended in 1945 and involved many countries?
A. Civil War
B. Vietnam War
C. World War I
D. World War II

World War II

200

Which Canadian Prime Minister won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957?
A. Pierre Trudeau
B. Justin Trudeau
C. Lester B. Pearson
D. Stephen Harper

Lester B. Pearson

300

Who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
A. Malcolm X
B. Barack Obama
C. Martin Luther King Jr.
D. Frederick Douglass

C. Martin Luther King Jr.

400

What important medical discovery did Canadian Frederick Banting help make in 1921?
A. Antibiotics
B. Insulin
C. Penicillin
D. Vaccines

B. Insulin

500

This Canadian province was the last to join Confederation, in 1949.

A. Newfoundland and Labrador B. Quebec  C. British Columbia D. Nunavut

Newfoundland and Labrador

MOVIES/TV

100

He was called the “King of Rock and Roll” and starred in Blue Hawaii.
A) Frank Sinatra B) Elvis Presley C) Dean Martin D) Ricky Nelson

B) Elvis Presley

200

The theme song begins, “Here’s the story of a lovely lady…”
A) The Partridge Family B) The Brady Bunch

C) Happy Days D) Full House

B) The Brady Bunch

300

In Happy Days, this character was known for his leather jacket and cool attitude.
A) Richie B) Potsie C) Fonzie D) Chachi

C) Fonzie

400

This 1978 musical film starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta was a worldwide hit.
A) Hair B) Grease C) Fame D) Xanadu

B) Grease

500

Before streaming, many Canadians watched Saturday morning cartoons like Rocket Robin Hood on this network.
A) CBC B) Global C) TVOntario D) CTV

A) CBC

FOOD

100

This fruit is known for its high potassium.
A) Apple B) Banana C) Orange D) Pear

B) Banana

200

This breakfast dish includes eggs, milk, and bread baked together — often called “French toast casserole.”
A) Strata B) Quiche C) Frittata D) Soufflé

A) Strata

300

This Italian pasta dish’s name means “little tongues.”
A) Fettuccine B) Ravioli C) Penne D) Linguine

D) Linguine

400

This traditional Indigenous bread is often fried or baked and eaten with jam or stew.
A) Bannock B) Cornbread C) Johnnycake D) Frybread

A) Bannock

500

Many people still remember this slogan: “Betcha can’t eat just one.” What snack is it from?
A) Pringles B) Ruffles C) Lay’s Potato Chips D) Doritos

C) Lay’s Potato Chips

SPORTS

100

Wayne Gretzky is famous for playing which sport?
A) Baseball B) Basketball C) Hockey D) Football

C) Hockey

200

The Grey Cup is the championship trophy in which Canadian league?
A) NHL B) CFL C) MLB D) MLS

B) CFL (Canadian Football League)

300

This Canadian figure skater won Olympic gold in 1988 in Calgary.
A) Tessa Virtue B) Joannie Rochette C) Elizabeth Manley D) Brian Orser

C) Elizabeth Manley

400

This Canadian town hosts the annual “Hockey Day in Canada” celebration.
A) Kingston B) Kenora C) Cornwall D) Dawson Creek

D) Dawson Creek

500

Who will win the MLB World Series?

A) Blue Jays B) Dodgers

A) Blue Jays