February Jeopardy

Black History Month

100

This prominent figure in the American Civil Rights Movement had a federal holiday named after him which is celebrated in his honor each January.

Martin Luther King Jr.

200

This civil rights activist refused to give up her seat on a bus in 1955.

Rosa Parks

300

The first Black US president is from this state. 

Illinois

400

This famous boxer was given the nickname "The Greatest". 

Muhammad Ali

500

Don Cornelius, the host of this American musical variety show would close each episode of the show with, "And always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!"

Soul Train

Valentine's Day, Love and Such

100

The most popular gift given on Valentine's Day is often full of sugar and calories. 

Candy

200

Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Elvis Presely all got married in this city located in the desert and known for gambling. 

Las Vegas

300

According to Roman mythology, this son of Mercury and Venus is depicted as a winged child with a bow and arrow. 

Cupid

400

This western US state known for cowboy hats, BBQ and rodeos is also known for a town called Valentine. 

Texas

500

The classic line, "you complete me", was said in this 1996 romantic commedy. 

Jerry Maguire

Super Bowl

100

This team won the super bowl on Sunday, February 9. 

TBD

200

The 2025 super bowl took place in this city. 

New Orleans

300

These two teams played in the 2025 super bowl. 

Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles

400

This team, named for a city in Wisconsin and a bay in Lake Michigan won the first super bowl. 

Green Bay Packers

500

The super bowl trophy was named after this coach who led the Green Bay Packers to victory in the first two super bowls. 

Vince Lombardi

Dental Awareness

100

This item patented in 1800 was designed to clean teeth by removing food debris and plaque. 

Toothbrush

200

This folkloric figure was known to exchange a small sum of money for a tooth that might be found under a child's pillow. 

Tooth fairy 

300

The largest land animal has big ears, thick skin and teeth that weigh over six pounds. 

Elephant

400

This mammal, deemed the largest mammal on earth, has no teeth. 

Blue whale

500

Which animal has the greatest number of teeth? Dog, cat, pig, armadillo, snail or elephant? 

Snail. Snails have thousands of microscopic teeth, typically ranging from 10,000 to 20,000. 

Mardi Gras

100

There are three colors are associated with Mardi Gras. Name two. 

Purple, green or gold. 

200

This decorated moving platform which often has a historical or whimsical theme can be found in Mardi Gras parades decorated with flowers, glitter and beads. 

Float

300

This plastic object is traditionally hidden inside a king cake, the signature dessert of Mardi Gras. 

baby 

400

This day comes after Mardi Gras when you might see people walking around with black marks on their foreheads. 

Ash Wednesday

500

The first Mardi Gras in the United States was celebrated in 1703 by this state. 

Alabama