VOCABULARY I
SPORTS (mostly football)
VOCABULARY II
MOVIES/TV
CURRENT EVENTS
100

DEFINE: Evolution

The gradual development or change of something over time.

100

This NBA player, known for his versatility and leadership, led the Miami Heat to two consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013, later becoming the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.  WHAT IS HIS NICKNAME??????

KING JAMES

100

DEFINE: Democracy

Democracy: a system of government in which the power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

100

This Netflix series, set in the 1980s, follows a group of kids who discover supernatural events in their small town, battling creatures from the "Upside Down."  

What is Stranger Things?


100

This man became the President of the United States in January 2021, succeeding Donald Trump.

Joe Biden


200

DEFINE: Impact

Impact: the effect or influence that one thing has on another.

200

Known for his incredible dribbling skills and vision, this Argentine soccer star moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 before leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup.

Lionel Messi

200

DEFINE: Voting Rights

Voting Rights: legal permissions that allow individuals to participate in elections and cast their votes.

200

This TikTok dance challenge, based on a 2022 Netflix series about a spooky girl and her oddball family, became a viral sensation, with people recreating the character's moves.

Wednesday

200

This social media platform, owned by Meta, introduced Threads in 2023, which many saw as a competitor to Twitter.

What is Instagram? 


300

DEFINE: Amendment

Amendment: a formal change or addition proposed to a law or constitution, often aimed at improving or clarifying it.

300

This NFL team, based in Kansas City, won the Super Bowl in 2020 and 2023, with Patrick Mahomes as their quarterback.

The Kansas City Chiefs

300

DEFINE: Civil Rights

Civil Rights: the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and not be discriminated against based on characteristics like race, gender, or religion.

300

In Encanto, the design of the Madrigal family home’s magical candle was based on a traditional Colombian craft known as this, used to create intricate patterns in textiles.

What is "Mola" embroidery? 


300

In 2023, this country became the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, specifically targeting its south pole for exploration.

Who is India?


400

DEFINE: Disenfranchisement

Disenfranchisement: the removal or denial of the right to vote from a person or group.

400

This legendary coach, known for his "West Coast Offense," led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl titles between 1981 and 1988.

Bill Walsh

400

DEFINE: Legislation

Legislation: laws or legal provisions that are enacted by a governing body.

400

This Disney princess is the only one to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a recognition she received for her cultural impact.

Who is Snow White? 


400

This country has been defending itself in an ongoing war against Russian invasion since 2022, garnering international support.

Who is Ukraine?


500

DEFINE: Suffrage

Suffrage: the right to vote in political elections, often used in the context of movements to gain this right.

500

This running back, playing for the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1998, retired at the peak of his career with 15,269 rushing yards, one of the highest in NFL history.

Barry Sanders

500

DEFINE: Activism

Activism: vigorous action intended to bring about political or social change, often through campaigns or protests.

500

In Avatar: The Last Airbender, this type of bending was first revealed in Book 3: Fire and is considered one of the rarest and most dangerous forms, allowing users to redirect a specific natural element in its raw, powerful state.

What is lightning bending? 


500

This country, which has been expanding its influence through the Belt and Road Initiative and challenging U.S. technological and military dominance, is considered the United States' main geopolitical competitor in 2024-2025.