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What were most of the houses made out of before the Great Fire?

Wood

100

This U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freeing enslaved people in the Confederacy

Abraham Lincoln

100

“Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey (1981)

100

This baseball team broke a 108-year championship drought by winning the World Series in 2016.

Chicago Cubs

100
Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo da Vinci

200

Why is Chicago nicknamed the "Windy City"?

Originally referred more to its long-winded, boastful politicians and competitive spirit than to its actual weather.

200

This conflict, fought from 1939 to 1945, is the deadliest war in human history.

World War II

200

“Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson (1982)

200

Who is the last Chicago professional sports team to win a championship? (Extra 50 points for the correct year)

Chicago Sky in 2021

200

What element does 'Au' represent on the periodic table?

Gold

300

What is the Bean officially known as?

Cloud Gate

300

This wall, built in 1961, divided a German city for almost 30 years.

Berlin Wall

300

“Like a Virgin” – Madonna (1984)

300

This person holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in history.

Michael Phelps

300

This U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State."

Florida

400

What type of business helped Chicago grow and become famous?

The fur trade business

400

This ancient Egyptian queen is famous for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Cleopatra

400

What year was "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor released?

1982

400

Mohammad Ali was known for this phrase, describing his unique boxing style.

"float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

400
What national park is "El Captian" located in?

Yosemite National Park, California

500

Who developed a plan for the land along Lake Michigan?

Daniel Burnham

500

How long is the Great Wall of China in miles?

approximately 13,170 miles

500

What year was, “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys released?

1999

500

This is the last city to have an NBA champion and MLB champion in the same year.

Los Angeles (Lakers and Dodgers)

500

What year was Freidman Place established?

1935