HALLOWEEN JEOPARDY

BIBLE

100

What is the first murder in the bible?

Cain and Abel

200

What two towns were destroyed by God in Genesis?

Sodom and Gomorrah

300

Who died on the toilet while a blade was sinking into his fat?

King Eglan

400

Who was struck by God and devoured by worms for allowing people to worship him?

Herod

500

What creature is described as wearing a crown, having the face of a man, teeth like lions, and stingers like scorpions to execute God's judgement?

Locusts

HISTORY

100

In what country did mummies originate?

Egypt

200

What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?

Mexico

300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

Ireland

400

In 1962, a society was established for what well known monster?

Count Draula

500

The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of _____?

Fruit Trees, gardens, or orchards

Creatures

100

What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?

Black cats

200

What is a male witch called?

Warlock

300

What is purpose of a ghoul?

Rob graves

400

On which continent are vampire bats found?

South America

500

The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?

Wolfman

Trivia I

100

Spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?

Eyes

200

The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?

Smell

300

What is the best selling Halloween candy?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

400

Within 5 seconds, what is the record for fastest pumpkin carving?

9.4 seconds.

500

The fear of Halloween is called?

Samhainophobia

Trivia II

100

The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?

Turnip

200

Within 100 pounds... what is the heaviest pumpkin on record?

2560 Pounds

300

Within 3% points... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

82%

400

What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?

To ward off evil spirits.

500

What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?

Harry Houdini