Jeopardy
Mythology
Pen Names
Famous Food
Wild Life and Nature
100

Since When Has Jeopardy Been On The Air? 

Jeopardy! has been on the air since 1964, with the daily syndicated version starting in 1984. It has won 45 Emmy Awards, more than any other game show, and a Peabody Award.

100

Who serves as the messenger god in Greek mythology?

Hermes

100

Who was Silence Dogood? 

Benjamin Franklin

100

French Fries Come From? 

Late 17th century Belgium, Not France 

100

What alcohol is agave used to make?

Tequila

200

How Many Shows Do They Tape In a Day?

5 Per Day 

200

Which goddess symbolizes victory and is frequently portrayed with wings?

Nike

200

Who Was Mary Westmacott?

Agatha Christie

200

Cheesecake Comes From? 

776 BC, Greece

200

What is the national tree of the UK?

The Royal Oak

300

What Contestant Has Won The Most Consecutive Games? 

Ken Jennings with 74 games won and over 2.5 Million in earnings 

300

Which creature, with the body of a man and the head of a bull, was confined within a labyrinth in Crete?

The Mighty Minotaur 

300

Who Was George Orwell?

Eric Blair 

300

Coffee Comes From? 

9th century, Ethiopia

300

What is an Iris said to symbolize?

Good News

400

What Was Jeopardy's Original Name? 

"What's the Question?"

400

Which great hunter was immortalized as a constellation after his death?

Orion

400

Who Was George Eliot?

Mary Ann Evans (so her work would be taken more seriously) 

400

Fish and Chips Come From? 

15th century, Portugal

400

What is the only mammal capable of flight?

Bats

500

What Were The Original Buzzer Rules? 

During Alex Trebek's first season, contestants could buzz in to answer the question as soon as the answer was revealed, giving an advantage to fast readers.

500

What Is the Jörmungandr?

The World Serpent is a child of the god Loki and He is fated to battle Thor during Ragnarök, the end of the world

500

Who Was Boz? 

Charles Dickens 

500

Croissants Come From? 

13th century, Austria

500

How many teeth can a crocodile have over the course of its lifetime?

Over 4,000