Autumn
What does fall officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
The autumn equinox, around September 21-23
The United State bought Alaska from this country
Russia
What US state has the nickname "The Sunshine State"?
Florida!
"ABC" was the single & album from which family band in the 70s?
a) The Partridge Family
b) The Jackson 5
c) The Bee Gees
The Jackson 5
Oktoberfest is celebrated every year during these two months
September & October!
What fruit is used to carve jack-o-lanterns
Pumpkins
The anniversary of this terror attack is now called "Patriots Day"
a) Pearl Harbor
b) 9/11
c) Boston Marathon Bombing
9/11- Patriots Day & National Remembrance Day!
Yellowstone National Park, the oldest national park in the US is located in what state?
a) Oregon
b) Idaho
c) Wyoming
Wyoming!
This singer from the Supremes, went solo in 1970, she had hits like "Love Hangover" & "My Old Piano"
Diana Ross
It is the traditional Oktoberfest alcoholic beverage
Beer!
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
At the end World War I, the world was struck by this pandemic that affected 1/3 of the population
a) Covid-19
b) The Spanish Flu
c) Measles
The Spanish Flu or the Great Influenza was from 1918-1920
This state not only has the highest population in the US, but it is also the top economic driver in the US
a) California
b) New York
c) Texas
California!
ABBA won this European music competition which propelled them to global stardom
a) Eurovision
b) Britian's Got Talent
c) American Idol
Eurovision! They won in 1974!
What city is Oktoberfest traditionally celebrated in?
a) Munich
b) Berlin
c) Frankfurt
Munich! Munich, Germany has hosted Oktoberfest since 1810!
What is the most popular dessert in the autumn?
a) Apple pie
b) pumpkin pie
c) pecan pie
Apple pie!
a) England
b) Germany
c) France
France
a) Colorado
b) Utah
c) Montana
Colorado! Denver created the first cheeseburger in the 1920s!
Finish the lyrics: "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk..."
I'm a woman's man no time to talk! -Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees
What American city hosts the largest Oktoberfest in the US?
a) New York City
b) Nashville
c) Cincinnati
Cincinnati! It's called Oktoberfest Zinzinnati & hosts over 500,000 people every year!
What US state produces the most pumpkins?
a) Pennsylvania
b) Illinois
c) Virginia
Illinois!
What was the name of the Ukrainian powerplant that was the site of the April 1986 nuclear disaster?
Chernobyl
This state has the most lakes in the US.
a) New York
b) Pennsylvania
c) Minnesota
Minnesota! It has over 11,000 lakes!
The Village People had a hit song in the 70s, its still popular today, it even has a dance, can you name the song?
Y.M.C.A
What was Oktoberfest originally celebrating?
a) a funeral
b) a wedding
c) the beginning of autumn
A wedding! On October 12,1810, The Prince of Bavaria's wedding was celebrated with a public festival! It was so successful they held a festival every year since!