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100

It was said that the sun never set on this empire.

The British Empire

100

This is the largest city in Connecticut.

Bridgeport

100

This is the lightest element.

Hydrogen

100

What fruit is known for having seeds on the outside?

Strawberry

100

This piece in chess moves 2 squares horizontally and 1 square vertically or vice versa. 

Knight

200

Its last emperor abdicated in 1917 before he was killed the following year.

The Russian Empire

200

This famous Revolutionary War era American traitor was born in Connecticut in 1741.

Benedict Arnold

200

This is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.

Mercury

200

What is deer meat called?

Venison

200

The phrase "back to square one" might have been inspired by this classic board game.

Chutes and Ladders

300
The Roman emperor Octavian was better known by this more famous name.

Augustus

300

The Connecticut compromise established what in 1787?

The structure of Congress

300

Which chemical causes the spicy taste when eating chili peppers?

Capsaicin

300

What is the main ingredient in a Caesar salad?

Romaine lettuce

300

What Asian game has pieces representing winds, dragons, flowers, and seasons?

Mahjong

400

A key figure in the early Mongol Empire, he was excluded from succession to the throne due to his inflexible character, although he remained a key figure in ensuring the stability of the empire.

Chagatai Khan

400

The name "Connecticut" means "long tidal river" and is derived from what language?

Mohegan-Pequot

400

This is the term for when a material goes directly from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid.

Sublimation

400

What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?

Saffron

400

Reversi is another name for what Shakespearean-inspired game?

Othello

500
Although its other capitals are more well known, this was the first capital of the Mughal Empire.

Agra

500

This was the first town to be established in Connecticut, settled by a company from Plymouth Colony in 1633.

Windsor

500

What metal has the highest melting point, at 3,422 ÂșC?

Tungsten

500

Named for its shape, this type of pasta supposedly resembles a small ear.

Orecchiette

500

How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?

225