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Founded in 1891 by James Naismith at the YMCA, this sport features "hoops".
What is basketball.
100
From the name, we know that this is the largest of the Great Lakes.
What is Lake Superior.
100
The first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington.
100
This German composer wrote many religious works, music for the organ and had 7 children.
Who is Bach.
100
This oven is used to harden the clay.
What is a kiln
200
This 3-week European bicycle race crosses the Alps and the Pyrenees and is the most popular race in the world.
What is the Tour de France.
200
In 79 AD, this Italian city was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted.
What is Pompeii.
200
Independence Hall in this Pennsylvania city was the site of the signing of the declaration of independence
What is Philadelphia.
200
This member of the woodwind family is usually black in color, which is why it is sometimes called a "licorice stick".
What is a clarinet
200
Often made of silica, this substance is applied to pottery making it shiny and waterproof.
What is glaze.
300
This American tennis great is the only player to have won the US Open on 3 different surfaces (grass, clay, and hardcourt).
Who is Jimmy Connors.
300
Most of the gold owned by the United States government is held in this building located in Kentucky.
What is Ft. Knox.
300
In 1620 these people came to the US from England in search of religious freedom.
Who are the pilgrims.
300
This instrument is often used by snake charmers to hypnotize a snake.
What is a flute.
300
Most pottery objects are made of this material that is formed from rocks.
What is clay.
400
This trophy is awarded to the winner of the Superbowl.
What is the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
400
These 2 countries are sometimes referred to as the "low countries" in Europe.
What are the Netherlands and Belgium.
400
This Italian-born explorer is credited with discovering America.
Who is Christopher Columbus.
400
The number of strings found on a violin.
What is 4.
400
One of the most common objects made from pottery.
What is a vase.
500
The number of feathers on a standard feathered shuttlecock.
What is 16.
500
This Southeast Asian country is sometimes called the "land of white elephants".
What is Thailand.
500
This important US building was burned down by invading troops in 1812.
What is the White House.
500
These large drums are often used in a symphony orchestra and feature pedals that make it easy to tune the drums.
What is the tympani (or kettle drum).
500
This machine is used to shape clay into round objects.
What is a potter's wheel.