Spring Hills Jeopardy 7/8

History

100

In 1797, who became the second president of the United States of America?

John Adams

200

The United ______  is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace, and develop friendly relations

United Nations

300

American involvement in the Korean War took place in which decade? 50's, 60's, or 70's?

The 1950's

400

The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey, was founded in which U.S. state?

Pennsylvania 

500

Where did the ancient Olympic Games originate?

Greece

Music

100

Do-Re-Mi is sang by Julie Andrews in which musical movie? 

The Sound of Music 

200

This country singer is nicknamed the "Singing Cowboy" because of his yodeling, crooning style of song

Gene Autry 

300

What is the music director of an orchestra called? 

A Conductor 

400

This famous singer sang Make the World Go Away and replaced the Perry Como and Dinah Shore musical variety programs on television 

Eddy Arnold 

500

This woman is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and sings the hit song Crazy. Her career tragically ended at the age of 30 when she died in a plane crash on the way home from a benefit show in Kansas. 

Patsy Cline

Animals

100

This farm animal lays in the mud to stay cool and ends up on many American's breakfast plates 

Pig

200

What is a baby cow called?

Calf

300

What is a doe?

a female deer

400

Are snakes amphibians or reptiles? 

Reptiles 

500

How many pairs of wings do bees have?

Two 

Hollywood Stars

100

This Hollywood Star is the lead actress in the film Singin' in the Rain

Debbie Reynolds 

200

This Hollywood star voices Woody in the Toy Story movie franchise and stars as Captain John Miller in Saving Private Ryan 

Tom Hanks

300

This Hollywood star is known for her roles in movies such as Cleopatra and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Her violet eyes make her extra rememberable.

Elizabeth Taylor 

400

This Hollywood star is known for her definitive performances as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind

Vivien Leigh

500

This Hollywood star is a cultural icon, heartthrob, and received an academy award after his death for his performance in Rebel Without a Cause

James Dean

Summer Activities

100

People who live by a coast often go to this sandy location on a hot summer day 

Beach

200

When people go camping they often make this sweet treat over the campfire 

Smores 

300

When the weather calls for it, people ride this two wheeled pedal operated vehicle 

Bicycle 

400

Something we put on our skin to protect ourselves from the sun

SPF, Sunscreen 

500

This involves two people paddling down the river in a small, narrow metal boat.  

Canoeing