US History (Covered)
When was the War of 1812
1812
What year did JFK die?
Hint: I brought in a newspaper with the date
1963
OR
11/22/1963
What city did Starbucks start in?
Seattle, Washington
What gets wetter as it dries?
A towel
How old am I?
26
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What President created Mount Rushmore
Hint: A cuddly toy is named after him
BONUS: List the 4 presidents on Mount Rushmore for an extra 200 points
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt
This videogame released in 2017 and is now starting its 30th season.
Hint: Bus
Fortnite
Even broken, it's right two times a day
A clock
What's my favorite color?
Red
Who was President from 1860 to his death in 1865?
Abraham Lincoln
What year did World War II start???
1939
In the hit cartoon series "SpongeBob SquarePants", the main character wears shoes, socks, shorts, a shirt and tie. What color his tie?
Red
A Canadian farmer has 376 albino and hairless sheep. All but 6 die in a tragic and brutal feeding frenzy (sharks were not involved). How many sheep does the farmer have now???
6
My favorite Star Wars character
Darth Vader (I have his lightsaber)
Who did Jackson threaten to kill to stop the Nullification Crisis??
Vice President Calhoun
(Will accept variations)
Name the first man on the moon
Neil Armstrong
What superhero made their comic book debut first: Batman or Superman?
Superman (1938)
Batman (1939)
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat. The wind is my enemy.
A candle
How tall am I?
6'5" (six feet and five inches)
Put the following Presidents in order
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James K. Polk
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Polk
What was the name of the Archduke who was killed and started World War I
Hint: There's a band that shares the name
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This sports team has held a nasty reputation for cheating in a championship game in 1919.
The White Sox
Team was accused of losing on purpose and was known as the "Black Sox" for years
What has 18 legs and catches flies??
A baseball team
What school did I go to Catalina for this year?
La Canada