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Cinco De Five-o
100
1862
This country repelled the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla, a victory that became a symbol of resistance to foreign domination and is now celebrated as a national holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
What is Mexico?
100
German-born philosopher and political theorist. Co-author of 'The Communist Manifesto.'
Who is Karl Marx?
100
Born on January 8, 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi, to parents Gladys and Vernon.
Who is Elvis?
100
The largest and bloodiest war of the 20th century (and of all time). When it was finally over, between 62 and 78 million are estimated to have died. Of that enormous group, which represents about 3 percent of the entire world population at the time, the huge majority (over 50 million) were civilians.
What was World War II?
100
In the "Twelve Days of Christmas," it's the gift given on the 5th day.
What are 5 GOLDEN RINGS?
200
1821
This former French ruler who once ruled an empire that stretched across Europe, died as a British prisoner on the remote island of Saint Helena
Who is Napolean?
200
American country singer, singer of "Stand By Your Man"
Who is Tammy Wynette?
200
Born Roy Harold Scherer, Jr., he was the first major American celebrity to die from an AIDS-related illness, on October 2, 1985, at age 59
Who is Rock Hudson?
200
Known at the time as the "War to End All Wars," this war introduced the world to trench warfare and poison gas.
What is WW1?
200
While a standard guitar has six strings, this stringed instrument in Bluegrass music has only 5
What is a BANJO?
300
1961
He became the first American astronaut to travel into space
Who is Alan Shepard?
300
One of the founding members of Monty Python
Who is MICHAEL PALIN?
300
Her mother, Barbara Ward (Morris), and stepfather, both vaudeville performers, discovered her freakish but undeniably lovely four-octave singing voice and immediately got her a singing career. In 1965, the hills were indeed alive with her sound!
Who is Julie Andrews?
300
A period of tension between the USSR and Western countries from 1945 to 1991.
What is the Cold War?
300
A group of 5 musicians
What is a QUINTET?
400
1973
This American racehorse (1970–89) won the Kentucky Derby en route to capturing the U.S. Triple Crown.
Who is Secretariat?
400
British pop-rock singer-songwriter ("Someone Like You")
Who is ADELE?
400
She began her career as a child actress in the early 1940s. She then became the world's highest-paid movie star in the 1960s, remaining a well-known public figure for the rest of her life, including fascination with her accumulation of SEVEN husbands.
Who is Elizabeth Taylor?
400
The Imperial Forces -- under orders from cruel Darth Vader -- hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.
What is STAR WARS?
400
Superior, Ontario, Michigan, and these two lakes make up the 5 Great Lakes in North America.
What are ERIE and HURON?
500
1945
While on a picnic in this state, six people were killed after a Japanese balloon bomb exploded; they were the only deaths by enemy action to occur in the continental United States during World War II.
What is Oregon?
500
Pioneering journalist famed for her 72-day trip around the world in 1889 and undercover exposé of a New York mental institution.
Who is Nelly Bly?
500
She starred alongside Clark Gable, Cary Grant, James Cagney, David Niven, Ginger Rogers, Jack Lemmon, Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, and Rod Taylor in various films. After ending her film career in 1968, she starred in her own television sitcom
Who is Doris Day?
500
A struggle for power following the Russian Revolution, the Russian Civil War (1918–1921) pitted this group, headed by Lenin, against a coalition called the White Army.
Who are the Bolsheviks?
500
The 5 rings of the Olympic games represent these
What are CONTINENTS?