Jeopardy

World Events

100

Which democratic candidate became president on January 20th, 1961?

John F. Kennedy

200

This holiday takes place on November 11th, and commemorates men and women who have fought in the US Armed Forces.

Veteran's Day

300

What country made it to space first

(Not the moon)

Soviet Union

400

Who was the first US President to have resigned from office?

Richard Nixon

500

What was the name of the NASA launched mission, which was supposed to be the third moon landing, but an oxygen tank explosion forced the crew to return to Earth 6 days later?

Apollo 13

Media/Movies

100

This illustrated cat started as a comic strip, then went of to spawn 3 TV series, and 2 films.

Garfield

200

What was the name of the portable music player, which was created out of a desire by Sony's co-founder for a device that he could listen to while walking around?

The Walkman

300

Who was Lucielle Ball married to in 1940?

Desi Arnaz

400

What is the name of the popular late-night comedy sketch show that made it's debut on October 11th, 1975?

Saturday Night Live

500

This shark movie is famous for the quote "We're gonna need a bigger boat."

Jaws

General Knowledge

100

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

The Pacific Ocean

200

What is the most widely translated book?

The bible

300

In 1960, what was America's biggest company? 

(Hint: It is an automobile company)

General Motors

400

What state became the 49th state in the USA on January 3, 1959?

Alaska

500

How much did a McDonald's hamburger cost in 1948?

15 cents

Sports

100

Which team won the 2023 Superbowl?

Kansas City Chiefs

200

What is the only sport that has ever been played on the Moon?

Golf

300

What sport was Abraham Lincoln involved in before his presidency?

Wrestling

400

How many rings are in the Olympics emblem?

Five

500

Who were the 1970 NBA Champions?

The New York Knicks

More General Knowledge

100

How many planets are in our solar system?

8

200

Who was the first female pilot that never returned from her attempt to fly around the world?

Amelia Earheart

300

What year did the Titanic sink?

1912

400

Name the members of The Beatles.

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison.

500

What 2 human body parts never stop growing?

Your nose and ears.