History of Charlotte, NC
This precious metal sparked Charlotte’s first major economic boom in the early 1800s.
What is gold?
This country is home to the Eiffel Tower and famous for its pastries
What is France?
This slow‑cooking appliance is known for “set it and forget it” meals.
What is a slow cooker (or Crock‑Pot)?
This movie genre often features singing and dancing as part of the story.
What is a musical?
This long‑running quiz show features answers first and questions second.
What is Jeopardy!?
This Charlotte Street: now a major financial hub, was once a Native American trading path.
What is Trade Street?
Known for its ancient pyramids, this country sits along the Nile River.
What is Egypt?
This Italian dish features layers of pasta, sauce, cheese, and sometimes meat.
What is lasagna?
This music genre includes artists like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.
What is rock and roll?
Contestants spin a giant wheel to solve word puzzles.
What is Wheel of Fortune?
Charlotte is named after the wife of King George III, who held this royal title.
What is Queen?
This island nation is famous for sushi, cherry blossoms, and Mount Fuji.
What is Japan?
This cooking method involves submerging food in hot oil.
What is deep frying?
Films in this genre often involve solving crimes or catching criminals
What is a detective or crime genre?
This show asks contestants to guess prices of everyday items
What is The Price Is Right?
This Charlotte landmark, built in 1936, is the oldest surviving textile mill in the city.
What is the Highland Park Mill?
This South American country hosts the Amazon rainforest and Carnival.
What is Brazil?
This cooking technique involves gently heating food in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid, often used for tougher cuts of meat.
What is braising?
This smooth, improvisational music style originated in New Orleans.
What is jazz?
Regis Philbin hosted the original U.S. version of this million‑dollar quiz show.
What is Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
This major bank, founded in Charlotte, helped the city become the second‑largest banking center in the U.S.
What is Bank of America?
This European country has the cities of Barcelona and Madrid and is known for flamenco.
What is Spain?
This style of cooking from Louisiana blends French, African, and Spanish influences.
What is Creole cuisine?
This movie genre focuses on futuristic technology, space, and advanced science.
What is science fiction?
This game show features briefcases held by models and a banker who makes offers.
What is Deal or No Deal?