November Team Jeopardy

Girl Power

100

Which Russian empress led a successful rebellion against her husband, Peter III, to come to power? A. Elizabeth I B. Anna C. Alexandra D. Catherine the Great

D. Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great led a rebellion against Peter III and forced him to abdicate the throne. She was the empress of Russia for 34 years, expanding and westernizing the empire.

200

Christopher Columbus made his expedition to the Americas under the sponsorship of Ferdinand II and which queen? A. Isabella I of Castile B. Urraca of Leon C. Elizabeth of Valois D. Joanna of Castile

A. Isabella I of Castile 

300

This Liberian president was the first woman to be elected head of state of an African country. A. Joyce Hilda Banda B. Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri C. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf D. Sylvie Kinigi

C. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf 

In 2006 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia and the first woman to be elected head of state of an African country. She was in office until 2018, and she won a Nobel Prize for Peace in 2011 for her efforts to further women’s rights.

400

Which British warrior-queen led an unsuccessful rebellion against the Romans? A. Scathach (Ska-hugh like loch) B. Boudicca C. Isabella I D. Elizbeth I

B. Boudicca 

Boudicca was a British warrior-queen, and in 60 CE she led a rebellion against the Romans. Although her forces massacred some 70,000 Romans and their supporters, they were ultimately defeated.

500

Which Byzantine empress was married to Justinian and was one of the first rulers to recognize the rights of women? A. Eudoxia B. Theodora C. Zoe D. Irene

B. Theodora

Theodora, empress of the Byzantine Empire, was one of the first rulers to recognize the rights of women. She passed strict laws to prohibit the traffic in young girls and altered the divorce laws to give greater benefits to women.

Movies/TV

100

What flavor of Pop-Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in Elf?

Chocolate

200

This famous American sitcom featured a Superman reference in every episode.

Seinfeld

300

Which movie star is killed off in the opening scene of Scream?

Drew Barrymore

400

For which 1964 musical blockbuster did Julie Andrews win the Academy Award for Best Actress?

Mary Poppins

500

What pop vocal group performs at the wedding in Bridesmaids?

Wilson Phillips

I've been dranking

100

Margarita

Megan

200

Orange Crush

Andrea

300

Tequila sunrise

Felecia

400

Ginger lime (garnish with seasonal fruit)

Paige

500

Pineapple margarita....and wine

Asia