Round One

History Buff

100

Lincoln was assassinated at this theater in Washington, D.C., just days after Lee’s surrender.

What is the Ford’s Theatre?

200

This scandal in the 1970s led to the resignation of a U.S. president.

Nixon

300

This American general later became president and led the Union Army to victory during the Civil War.
 

Who is Ulysses S. Grant?

400

This Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel—but he considered himself more of a sculptor than a painter.

Michaelangelo

500

The _______ was supposed to carry additional passengers from England alongside the Mayflower. Because of the leaks, it was decided the boat could not continue, so its passengers were transferred to the Mayflower.

A Little James

B Anne

C Speedwell

C

For the Culture

100

This popular 2013 internet meme involves a 30-second video with a very specific, formulaic structure: [1, 2, 3, 4]

• The Buildup (First 15 Seconds): The scene starts in a normal setting (like an office, classroom, or room) where most people are ignoring a lone individual who is dancing, often while wearing a helmet or mask.
• The Drop: When a specific electronic bass line kicks in, the video abruptly cuts to a scene of total chaos.

The Harlem Shake

200

You may be using one right now, but newer of course! What was the name of the first phone by Apple?

iPhone

300

What was the coach's name played by Denzel Washington in "Remember the Titans?"

Coach Boone

400

This 1997 track by a New Orleans rapper coined the phrase “It’s all about the money” in a song that influenced Southern hip hop culture.

Make Em Say Uhh

500

This 1971 film by Gordon Parks was the first major Hollywood feature directed by an African American with a widely released studio backing.

Twist: People often name Spike Lee or John Singleton instead.

What is Shaft?

Miscellaneous

100

This 2000s rapper’s viral “Crank That” dance became a precursor to TikTok-style dance challenges.

Answer: Who is Soulja Boy?

200

This 2014 viral challenge involved dumping ice water over one’s head to raise awareness for ALS.

The Ice Bucket Challenge

300

Name five items on the original McDonald's dollar 

Answers may vary

400

This 1997 film starring Larenz Tate features a poetic love story between a photographer and a poet in Chicago.

Love Jones

500

This singer, known as the “Godmother of Rap,” paved the way for female MCs in the late 1980s.

MC Lyte

Do You Even Worship God?

100

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper…”

Light in the darkness

200

 we lift our hands to give You the glory
(We lift our hands) we lift our hands to give You the praise

And we will praise You for the rest of our days

300

I can only imagine what it will be like…

When I walk by your side

400

Take me to the King, I don’t have much to bring…

my heart is torn in pieces, it’s my offering

500

You turn graves into gardens...

You turn bones into armies

Bout that Bible

100

This prophet saw a vision of a valley filled with dry bones coming back to life.

Ezekiel

200

This Old Testament book never explicitly mentions God, yet is central to a major Jewish festival.

Esther

300

This prophet rebuked King David through the parable of a rich man stealing a poor man’s lamb.

Nathan

400

This New Testament book warns about “wolves in sheep’s clothing” entering among believers after a leader’s departure.

Acts

500

This Old Testament figure was described as having six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.

Goliath's relative