U.S. Presidents
Oscar Films
Inventions and Inventors
Bio 101
Potent Potables
100

He was the first President of the United States.

Who is George Washington?

100

This 1997 blockbuster, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, won 11 Oscars including Best Picture.

What is Titanic?

100

He invented the light bulb and is also known for creating the phonograph and motion picture camera.

Who is Thomas Edison?

100

This is the basic unit of life in all living organisms.

What is a cell?

100

This Mexican spirit is made from the blue agave plant and often used in margaritas.

What is tequila?

200

This president issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

200

This 2003 fantasy epic concluded the trilogy and swept the Oscars with 11 wins.

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

200

This device, invented by Alexander Graham Bell, revolutionized communication.

What is the telephone?

200

This molecule carries genetic instructions in living things.

What is DNA?

200

This cocktail combines vodka, tomato juice, and typically includes celery as garnish.

What is a Bloody Mary?

300

He was the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms.

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

300

This 2020 film made history as the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture.

What is Parasite?

300

While working at 3M, Spencer Silver accidentally invented this adhesive, leading to the creation of these sticky office essentials.

What are Post-it Notes?

300

This process allows plants to convert sunlight into chemical energy.

What is photosynthesis?

300

This drink, made with gin and dry vermouth, is famously shaken or stirred.

What is a martini?

400

This former peanut farmer became the 39th President in 1977.

Who is Jimmy Carter?

400

This gritty 2007 drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Picture and features the line, “I drink your milkshake!”

What is "There Will Be Blood".

400

He developed the first successful airplane with his brother Orville in 1903.

Who is Wilbur Wright?

400

This phase of mitosis is when chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.

What is metaphase?

400

This potent potable is made by distilling fermented molasses or sugarcane juice.

What is rum?

500

He was the only president to serve as both Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and President of the United States.

Who is William Howard Taft?

500

This 2008 film set in India followed a young man’s journey through life as he answers game show questions.

What is Slumdog Millionaire?

500

This everyday packaging invention by Richard Drew sticks when you want it to—useful for gifts or office tasks.  

What is Scotch Tape?

500

This term refers to an organism’s physical appearance resulting from its genotype and environment.

“What is phenotype?”

500

This type of whiskey must be made in Kentucky, contain at least 51% corn, and aged in new charred oak barrels.  

What is bourbon?