Michael Jackson Jeopardy

Jackson 5

100

The Jackson 5 were a band with Michael Jackson and his...

Brothers

200

What decade was the Jackson 5 most active in?

1970s

300

What was the Jackson 5's debut (first) single when signed to Motown?

I Want You Back

400

Michael was only _ years old when he first joined the group. 

5

500

What was the name of the father and the manager of the band?

Joe/Joseph Jackson

Career

100

Michael Jackson is also known as the _____ of _____

King of Pop

200

What was Michael Jackson's best selling album (and the best-selling album of all time)?

Thriller

300

How many Grammys did Michael Jackson win in his life?

13

400

What was the name of the album that featured Smooth Criminal and Man in the Mirror?

Bad

500

What was the name of the tour with the Jackson 5 where MJ announced his departure from the group?

Victory Tour

Personal Life

100

What year did Michael Jackson die?

2009

200

Featured in the movie, what did Michael Jackson often do during his tours to bring joy to people?

Visit children's hospitals

300

What is the name of the condition that Michael Jackson had that affected the color of his skin?

Vitiligo

400

What unique animal did Michael Jackson have as a pet?

Chimpanzee

500

Not featured in the movie, the name of MJ's home with a movie theater, zoo, and Ferris wheel was ________ Ranch.

(Hint: in the movie, what character did MJ love?)

Neverland Ranch

Name that Song

100

When I had you to myself, I didn't want you around/Those pretty faces always made you stand out from the crowd

I Want You Back, Jackson 5, 1969

200

If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and then make a change

Man in the Mirror, 1987

300

She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one/But the child is not my son

Billie Jean, 1982

400

As he came into the window was a sound of a crescendo/He came into her apartment, he left the bloodstains on the carpet

Smooth Criminal, 1987

500

You and I must make a pact/We must bring salvation back

I'll Be There, Jackson 5, 1970

Misc.

100

Name as many Michael Jackson songs as you can. 50 points per song.

See boards.

200

Where was Michael Jackson born?

Gary, Indiana

300

How many children did Michael Jackson have? 50 bonus points for each child named.

3 children: Prince, "Bigi"/Blanket, and Paris

400

Name as many Jackson family members as you can. 100 points per member.

See boards.

500

Do your best moonwalk. Winner gets 1000 points.

See dance moves.