Geography
What kind of government does the United States have?
Democracy
What is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing
In what month is Thanksgiving celebrated?
November
Which holiday is this Thursday?
Thanksgiving
Where did Mr. Elzinga go to college? (Hint: same school as Miss Demeester, Mrs. Marsman, Mr. Klomp, Mr. Faulk, Mr. V, Mrs. Wagner)
Calvin College (University)
Who rules in a Monarchy?
King or Queen
On what continent would you find Spain?
Europe
Which NFL team from Michigan has a tradition of playing (losing) on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions
What is the name given to the day following Thanksgiving where people traditionally do lots of shopping?
"Black Friday"
What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
What are 2 freedoms that most democratic governments protect?
1. Freedom of Speech
2. Freedom of Religion
What is the capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? (You can be within 5%)
90%
Xavier Tillman and Cassius Winston were 2 players who were selected last week in the NBA draft. Which college did they attend?
Michigan State University
What is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
"E"
Explain the difference between developed and developing countries.
Developed=Better economy, higher quality of life, wealthier.
Developing=Weaker economy, lower quality of life, poorer.
Berlin is the capital of which country?
Germany
What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the state of Michigan?
Green Bean Casserole
The longtime host of Jeopardy passed away in November. (RIP) What was his name?
Alex Trebek
What is the national animal of Canada?
Beaver
What fraction or percentage of the world live in developed countries?
About 1/3rd or 33%
What mountain range does the United States and Canada share?
Rocky Mountains
Which president established that Thanksgiving would be on the 4th Thursday in November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who is the only undefeated team in the NFL currently?
The Pittsburgh Steelers
Which country was the Caesar salad invented in?
Mexico