Charlotte History 101
This Charlotte neighborhood is known for its vibrant arts scene, historic homes, and annual festival named after a nearby street
What is NoDa (North Davidson)
This NFL team was the first to win Super Bowl in 1967
Who is the Green Bay Packers
This strong, anise-flavored liquor, was banned in many countries in the early 1900s due to its reputation for causing hallucinations and insanity
What is Absinthe
While torn if it's origins are based on that of NYC or Chicago, this fictional city is home to Batman since 1941
What is Gotham City
He is often credited as "The Father of Modern Architecture"
Who is Frank Lloyd Wright
This iconic Charlotte skyscraper, standing at 871 feet tall, is the tallest building in North Carolina
What is the Bank of America Corporate Center
A ______ is when a bowler bowls 3 strikes in a row
What is a Turkey
This illegally distilled liquor is commonly made in rural areas and often with high alcohol content
What is Moonshine
Ross and Monica in the TV show Friends had a pet monkey named ______.
Who is Marcel
Gensler-designed Shanghai Tower claims the title of the 3rd tallest building in the world at ___ meters
What is 632
This annual motorsports event held in Charlotte is the longest NASCAR Cup Series race
What is the Coca-Cola 600
This NBA team won eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966
Who is the Boston Celtics
The original recipe for this spirit included juniper berries as a medicinal ingredient to treat kidney problems and other ailments
What is Gin
Matt Groening created this series, which holds title for the longest running animated American series, American sitcom, and scripted primetime TV series
What is The Simpsons
Characterized by intricate ornamentation and decorative elements, this architectural style was especially prominent in the 19th and early 20th centuries
What is Art Nouveau
Charlotte had the first documented discovery of this substance in the US in 1799, after a 12-year-old found 17-pounds of it
What is gold?
This MLB team does not allow players to have facial hair
Who is the New York Yankees
Mead, the world's oldest alcoholic beverage, contains this as its main ingredient
What is Honey
This 1910 French novel-turned-musical opened on Broadway in New York in 1988 and holds the title of longest-running Broadway musical of all time
What is "The Phantom of the Opera"
Designed by architect William Van Alen, this iconic skyscraper has donned the NYC skyline since completion in 1930
What is the Chrysler Building
This US president visited Charlotte in May of 1791 and in his diary entry, called it a “trifling” place
Who is President George Washington
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins these three races
What is the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes
The national drink of _________ is Macuá, which is made of white rum and fruit juices
What is Nicaragua
This iconic movie features the now famous line, "Here's looking at you, kid"
What is Casablanca
The year in which Gensler was founded
What is 1965