1980s
Star Wars
Big League
Cinco de Mayo
Windy City
100

In 1980, this southern African nation gained independence from the UK, becoming this end-of-the-alphabet republic instead.

What is Zimbabwe?

100

Han Solo's best friend.

Who is Chewbacca?

100

McDonald's signature burger.

What is the Big Mac?

100

Cinco de Mayo translates to this in English.

What is the 5th of May?

100

The Windy City is the nickname for this U.S. city.

What is Chicago?

200

On May 18, 1980, this volcano in Washington state erupted, causing devastation.

What is Mount St. Helens?

200

He is the filmmaker for the Star Wars franchise.

Who is George Lucas?

200

The musical era ushered in on the heels of the Great Depression.

What is big band?

200

True/False. Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's Independence day.

What is false? It celebrates Mexico's victory in the Battle of Puebla.

200

The city is known for this type of pizza.

What is deep dish?

300

In January 1981, this nation released 52 U.S. hostages from Tehran.

What is Iran?

300

Star Wars day occurs on this day in May.

What is May 4th?

300

"The Big Board"

What is the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE?

300

True/False. Cinco de Mayo is a federal holiday in Mexico.

What is false?

300

This section of Michigan Avenue is known for its opulence.

What is the Magnificent Mile?

400

In October 1981, President Anwar Sadat of this nation was assassinated.

What is Egypt?

400

The person who became Darth Vader.

Who is Anakin Skywalker?

400

"Big Sky Country"

What is Montana?

400

The Mexican style of music involves brass and string instruments.

What is mariachi music?

400

The city's tallest building, Willis Tower, used to be called by this name.

What is Sears Tower?

500

A one-week conflict in 1983 saw U.S. troops invade this Caribbean island to counter political threats to American residents.

What is Grenada?

500

Samuel L. Jackson specifically requested this color lightsaber for his character Mace Windu.

What is purple?

500

Tennessee Williams play featuring Big Daddy.

What is a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

500

Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in this state.

A. Texas   B. California   C. Virginia

What is California?

500

This comedy venue has produced more than 30 Saturday Night Live (SNL) performers.

What is Second City?

600

The 1984 Winter Olympics were held in this nation.

What is Yugoslavia?

600

The character that was almost played by a monkey.

Who is Yoda?

600

A big marine animal; also a euphemism for high rollers.

What is a whale?

600

The president that created the Good Neighbor Policy helped commercialize Cinco de Mayo.

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

600

The older of the city's two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play at this stadium.

What is Wrigley Field?