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100

Bulb that is said to repel vampires.

What is Garlic?

100

On October 4th 1957, this was the first satellite launched into orbit.

What is Sputnik?

100

The word "October" stems from this Latin Word.

What is Octo? 

100

This country is known for its Octoberfest celebration, which starts in September and ends early October 

What is Germany?

200

An old sailor used this green leafy vegetable to make his muscles bigger.

What is Spinach?

200

On October 3rd 1863, this president issued a proclamation that Thanksgiving would be the fourth Thursday in November 

Who is President Abraham Lincoln? 

200

This Zodiac sign in the beginning of the October is represented by Scales. 

What is Libra?

200

This country is credited with starting Halloween; it was originally an ancient Celtic festival to celebrate the harvest, during which people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. 

What is Scotland? 

300

It may be loose-leaf butterhead, crisp-head, or romaine.

What is Lettuce?

300

On October 4th 1857, this famous Ivy League school was founded in Killingworth, Connecticut. 

What is Yale? 

300

This Zodiac Sign in the end of the month of October is represented with a scorpion.

What is Scorpio?

300

This country Also celebrates thanksgiving just in October instead of November

what is Canada? 

400

This vegetable is delicious in soups, but it can also function as a nose for a winter activity.

What is a carrot? 

400

On October 18th 1860, Russia transferred this body of northern land to the U.S.

What is Alaska? 

400

This yellow-orange flower represents October.

What is a Marigold?

400

This country celebrates an Italian explorer with a holiday every October. 

The United States (Columbus Day)

500

This bulb is the national flower of both Holland and Turkey

What is the tulip? 

500

On October 19th 1887, Wall Street stocks plunged a record 508 points or 22.6 cents, making this day the largest one-day drop in history. What was this day called? 

What is Black Monday?

500

This is the birthstone for October.

What is Opal? 

500

This country was the homeland of Leif Erikson, a Viking, who is thought to have originally discovered America around 100 A.D.

What is Iceland?