Baseball
American Politics
The Boroughs
Chilean History
Education
100
This baseball team went up again the Kansas City Royals in the 2014 World Series.
Who are the San Francisco Giants.
100
This "first lady" is said to be gearing up for a 2016 Presidential run; this would be her second.
Who is Hiliary Clinton.
100
This borough is home to 2 out of the 3 major airports in the metropolitan area.
What is Queens.
100
In 2010, 33 miners were trapped almost 3 miles underground at this location.
What is Atacama Desert near Copiapó, Chile.
100
In 2009, state leaders implemented this new approach to education that has been met with widely panned criticism from parents, educators and students.
What are the Common Core Standards.
200
This "Captain" retired from the game in 2014 and even received a standing ovation at Fenway Park.
Who is Derek Jeter.
200
This New Jersey Governor also has a political agenda in the works; even after "BridgeGate."
Who is Chris Christy.
200
This borough is home to the "Bombers".
What is the Bronx.
200
This is the not only the largest city in all of Chile, it is also the Capital.
What is Santiago.
200
Under President Bush, this act was passed to ensure that all children reached explicit standards.
What is the No Child Left Behind Act.
300
Oscar Taveras, an outfielder for this team, died in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic this past week.
Who are the Cardinals.
300
NYC's mayor, Bill De Blasio recently lowered the speed limit to this.
What is 25 mph.
300
This was the first borough in New York to report an Ebola case.
What is New York City.
300
This dictator fought a war with Peru from 1836-1839 that expanded Chilean territory.
Who is Diego Portales.
300
This high school located on Chambers Street in lower manhattan is ranked 69# in the nation.
What is Stuyvesant High School.
400
In 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to this city to start anew.
What is Los Angeles.
400
This particular issue is set to be a main point of contention between the two nominees during the 2016 election; Mexico will also be interested in the conversation.
What is immigration.
400
When first asked to join New York city as a borough in 1833, it refused.
What is Brooklyn.
400
This Army Chief of Staff led a coup and assumed the office of president. He was committed to eliminating Marxism.
Who is Augusto Pinochet.
400
These are publicly funded independent schools established by teachers, parents, or community groups under the terms of a national or local authority.
What is a Charter School.
500
This baseball legend "called his shot" in the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs.
Who is Babe Ruth.
500
Barack Obama admitted that he "grossly underestimated" this terrorist organization's threat to our homeland security.
What is ISIS.
500
This borough is three times the size of Manhattan.
What is Staten Island.
500
In March 2010, Sebastián Piñera was sworn in as President of Chile, immediately following three major aftershocks from these.
What are earthquakes.
500
These exams are developed & administered by the NYS Education Department and are usually not taken until High School.
What are Regents Exams.