Maryland Project Jeopardy

Wes Moore

100

Wes Moore served in this branch of the US military

Army

200

This is the name of Wes Moore's Lt Governor

Aruna Miller

300

Moore received a Master's degree from this overseas institution

Oxford University

400

Moore was previously CEO of this foundation

Robin Hood Foundation

500

This is the title of Wes Moore's first book, published in 2010

The Other Wes Moore

Flora and Fauna

100

This orange and black bird is the MD state bird

Baltimore Oriole

200

This bright yellow wildflower with a dark center has been Maryland’s official state flower since 1918

Black eyed susan

300

These large mammals have had a comeback in the state since 1950 - over 2000 now live in the western counties

Black bears

400

This tropical fruit is native to Maryland, ripening in late Aug to early Sep

Pawpaw

500

These jellyfish invade the Chesapeake Bay each summer

Sea nettles

Sports

100

This medieval competition, involving knights on horseback aiming to spear rings, was designated Maryland's official state sport in 1962

Jousting

200

Known as the "Crab Bowl Classic," this football rivalry between two Maryland institutions began in 1905 and features a trophy of the same name

Maryland-Navy football rivalry

300

In 2002, this university's men's basketball team won its first NCAA national championship under coach Gary Williams

UMD

400

This manager of the Baltimore Orioles was recently fired in May 2025, after a disappointing early season performance

Brandon Hyde

500

The Ravens have won two superbowls - which ones?

Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 and Super Bowl XLVII in 2013

Geography

100

This is the largest estuary in the United States

Chesapeake Bay

200

The state's narrowest point is in Hancock, MD and is just this many miles in width

2 miles

300

This is the state's largest lake

Deep Creek

400

Most of the state's vineyards are planted in this region; it includes the middle of the state between the mountains and the coastal region

Piedmont Plateau

500

This peak in Garrett County is the tallest point in Maryland

Backbone Mountain

History

100

Maryland was originally founded as a colony for this religious group fleeing persecution

Catholics

200

This song was written after the bombing of Mt. McHenry

Star-Spangled Banner

300

This civil rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice argued the Brown v. Board of Education case - and was born in Baltimore

Thurgood Marshall

400

This bloodiest single day battle in the Civil War was fought in Maryland

Antietam

500

Before Annapolis, this town served as Maryland's state capital

St. Mary's City