History Club Jeopardy

Assassinations

100

The Song "We didn't start the fire" references this man, who was "Blown away, what else do I have to say" Name this president of the United States who was murdered by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas.

John F. Kennedy

200

After this Roman declared himself dictator for life, he legendarily received a warning. Telling him to "Beware the Ides of March." He was then assassinated by his fellow senators, sparking a major Roman conflict.

Julius Caesar

300

This Austrian was killed in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip. Name this Archduke whose assassination sparked the First World War.

Franz Ferdinand

400

This man was shot by Charles Guiteau in a train station. However, his death was mainly caused by medical malpractice from his doctor who gave him infections from unwashed tools. Name this U.S President who shares a name with a famous cat.

James Garfield

500

This man was engaged in an affair with painter Frida Kahlo, he was assassinated by the soviets during his exile in Mexico. Name this principle opponent of Joseph Stalin, a key general in the Russian civil war. 

Leon Trotsky