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100
What is the name of the Rainforest we studied? It is located in Brazil.
The Amazon Rainforest
100
What crop was the basic food staple of all cultures in Mesoamerica?
Maize --- corn!
100
True or False: Navigation across oceans was possible in 900 AD.
True - Erik the Red sailed from Iceland to Greenland in 982 AD
100
What did the Vikings believe about Odin?
Supreme God, God of War, or Presided over Valhalla, the "hall of the slain".
100
Who is this?
Full name: Aubrey D. Graham
Born in: Toronto, Canada
Aubrey "Drake" Graham orr... Drake
100
True or False?
The famous conqueror Naopleon Bonaparte was once attacked by a horde (a lot) of bunnies. Bonaparte loved to hunt rabbits.
TRUE!!
He had requested that a rabbit hunt be arranged. When the rabbits were released from their cages, the bunnies charged toward Bonaparte and his men
100
What is the rarest eye color in the world?
(Do not count albino people with pink, red, or violet eyes).
Only about 2% of people around the world have green eyes and 9% in the US.
(Then hazel, amber, and gray)
200
The Olmec, Maya, and Mexica (Aztec) were all located in Mesoamerica.
The Inca Empire was located in what country?
The country is located in South America
Peru
200
The Olmec played a game on a concrete court called Pok-A-Tok.
What happened to the losing team?
Losers could be decapitated or sacrificed.
200
Which star was commonly used for night-time navigation in the Northern Hemisphere?
Polaris/North Star
Northern Cross
Ursa Major
Polaris or the North Star
200
What did Odin give up to drink from the cup of wisdom?
Odin gave up one of his eyes.
200
Who is this?
Bruno Mars
200
Abraham Lincoln is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame. He had an advantage because he was 6'4" tall.
True or False?
True!
He was inducted in 1992 due to his famous abilities as a young man. His record was 300 wins to one loss.
200
Which Disney animated movie is the highest grossing (money maker)?
Inside Out 2, Frozen II, or The Lion King?
#1 Inside Out 2 - $1.7 billion world wide
#2 The Lion King - $1.65 billion world wide
#3 Frozen II - $1.45 billion world wide
However, if adjusted for inflation, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
300
How many climate zones exist on Mount Kilimanjaro?
Four, Five, or Seven?
Five!
300
DAILY DOUBLE --- 600 POINTS
What modern city is built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City
300
There are two types of "location" in the themes of geography. One is called relative. What is the other one called?
Absolute
Also "exact" or "pinpoint" or "precise".
300
IT'S A DAILY DOUBLE - 600 POINTS
Why did the Vikings fear Jormungandr, the serpent of Midgard, more than any other creature?
The serpent lived close to them at home and at sea - right under the surface of the water/ocean.
OR
The Vikings believed that the serpent would trigger Ragnorak - the end of their world for gods and humans
300
This is a baby picture of which pop star?
Ariana Grande
300
Which former president started a whiskey distillery? The same president was famous for cutting down a cherry tree when he was young.
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
George Washington!
After his term, Washington opened a whiskey distillery. By 1799, Washington's distillery was the largest in the country, producing 11,000 gallons of un-aged whiskey!
300
According to the book Guinness World Records, who is the biggest selling solo artist of all time?
Conflicting sources: Guiness says it is Elvis Presley who is the best-selling solo artist, with 1 billion sales worldwide.
Other sources say Michael Jackson. Depends on how it's measured.
400
What is the minimum number of satellites needed to pinpoint your location on Earth?
Three
400
According to legend, what was the "sign" that the Mexica people had found their homeland.
An eagle perched in a cactus (with a snake in its beak).
400
What is the common word or phrase for the "radio wave receiver" used by GPS to find absolute location?
A smart phone, cell phone, mobile phone or tablet.
400
What is the god/giant Loki known for?
God of Mischief, trickster, expert liar.
Shapeshifter, cunning, intelligent, manipulator
400
Who is this current pop, alternative pop, and electronic pop star?
Billie Eilish
400
DAILY DOUBLE!! (800 Points)
During the Salem Witch Trials, how many witches were burned at the stake? Over 2,000 were accused.
Zero
Twenty-six
Forty-two
ZERO
Most were thrown in jail and a few were hanged.
400
What brand of soft drink is considered the oldest in the USA?
Dr. Pepper
500
What is the name of this symbol that often appears on a map to show North?
A compass rose
500
DAILY DOUBLE = 1OOO POINTS
Which civilization was the largest by population:
Maya, Aztec or Inca?
Inca (estimated at 10 million people)
500
This is an astrolabe. What was it used for aboard a ship?
Determine latitude
Determine longitude
Determine the distance to the North Star
Determine latitude
500
According to Norse mythology, what was the job of the Valkyries?
They chose who would live or die on the battlefield.
They guided the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, "the hall of the slain".
500
Who is this famous country singer-songwriter?
Hint: she has her own theme park
Dolly Parton
500
President Zachary Taylor died from an overdose of what type of fruit? They were too acidic for his system to handle.
Bananas
Coconuts
Cherries
President Zachary Taylor died from a cherry overdose!
Zachary Taylor passed away after eating way too many cherries and drinking milk at a Fourth of July party in 1850.
500
Who is on the cover Time Magazine as Person of the Year for 2024?
President-Elect Donald J. Trump
600
Name one of the five themes of geography?
Hint: MR HELP
location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.
600
The Inca used mostly stone to create their temples and other buildings.
What was unique about the way the Inca designed, built, and cut the stones?
The Inca did not use any mortar between stones.
The stones used for building had to be precisely cut.
When the building stones were placed, it was impossitble to slip a blade.
They were built to withstand earthquakes.
600
Which is the largest island in the world?
Australia
Greenland
Iceland
Greenland
600
The word "viking" comes from what language spoken by them?
Hint: begins with the letter N
Norse or Old Norse
600
Who is this hip-hop star?
Hint: Lost his life in Las Vegas.
Tupac Shakur
600
Russia ran out of liquor celebrating the end of World War II in only 22 hours!!
What type of liquor were they drinking?
Whiskey
Moon Shine
Vodka
Vodka!
When the long war ended, street parties engulfed the Soviet Union, and the liquor was gone in 22 hours!!
600
What is the smallest bone in the human body OR where is it located?
Located in the middle ear, the stapes is the smallest bone in the human body. Damage to this bone may cause partial or complete hearing loss.