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100

Which dynasty came before the Han?

Qin Dynasty

100

Who do Ms. Ekanayake and Mr. Burton think is a better rapper: Kendrick Lamar or Drake?

Kendrick Lamar (obviously!)

100

Who is the Norse god of thunder and lightning?

Thor

100

What is Mr. Burton's wife studying to become?

A lawyer

100
What is the name of the quarterback for the Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes

200

What philosophy did the Han emperors rely on the most?

Confucianism

200

What did subject did principal Martin teach before she was a principal?

Music

200

Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategy?

Athena

200

What is the name of the HBCU in DC that Kamala Harris graduated from?

Howard University

200

Who is the governor of Maryland?

Wes Moore

300

Give one way the Qin emperor practiced Legalism

Acceptable answers:

1. Burned books

2. Killed Confucian scholars

3. Sent people to work on the Great Wall (including his own son!)

300

What instrument does Mr. Burton play?

Guitar

300

What is the name for a half human half horse in Greek mythology?

Centaur

300

Which actor played Han Solo and Indiana Jones?

Harrison Ford

300

What major city on the West Coast recently experienced a major wildfire?

Los Angeles

400

What is filial piety?

Devotion to one's elders. Especially parents, grandparents, and ancestors.

400

Which of these bands is NOT American:

Guns n' Roses

Led Zeppelin

Van Halen

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Led Zeppelin

400

What is the name of the American folk hero who planted apple trees throughout America?

Johnny Appleseed

400
Name three inventions from ancient China
A few possible answers: Gunpowder, paper, printing press, paper money, coins with holes in the middle, crossbow, seismometer, cartography, mathematics, metallurgy, etc.
400

What kind of creature recently swallowed and spit out a kayaker?

A whale

500

What was the name of the Qin emperor? Say it if you cannot spell it.

Shi Huangdi

500

What city in California are Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, and Easy E from?

Compton

500

What creature is the West African folk god Anansi?

A spider

500

Where did Mr. Burton go to college?

Wake Forest University

500

What is the name of the president of Ukraine?

Volodymyr Zelensky