Travel
BBQ
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Misc.
100

Name one of the 5 states that border Illinois.

Wisconsin

Indiana

Iowa

Missouri

Kentucky

100

When did the word barbecue originate?

A)1526

B) 1652

C) 1783

A)1526

100

Which festival is known as the "Festival of Colors"

a) Holi Festival

b) Mardis Gras

c) Coachella

A) Holi Festival

100

A place where you can walk around inside or outside and see a variety of animals.

Zoo

100

What is the birthstone for July?

Ruby

200

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

A) Mount Kilimanjaro

B) Mount Everest

C) Mount McKinley

B) Mount Everest

200

What is the nickname for the barbecue cook?

Grill Master

200

In what decade did Woodstock festival take place?

A)1950

B) 1970

C) 1960

C) 1960


200

A place where there is water and slides as well as maybe a lazy river.

Waterpark

200

What is the longest day of Summer?

June 21st (First Day of Summer)

300

Which is the only U.S State to have a one syllable name? 

Maine

300

Which holiday is the most popular day for grilling?

4th of July

300

This festival takes place in Thailand and is known as one of the wildest water fights. 


A) Holi Festival

B) Songkran

C) Happy Festival

B) Songkran: Thailand Water Festival

300

A place where you can watch a movie outdoors.

Drive-In Movie Theatre

300

What is the most popular fruit for the summer?

Watermelon


400

Name the 5 Great Lakes

Huron

Michigan

Superior

Erie

Ontario


400

When is National Barbecue Day?

a) May 16

b) May 18

c) June 2

a) May 16

400

Name 3 Festivals that take place in the U.S.

(Use your best judgement for opponent's answer)

Mardi Gras

Burning Man

Coachella

Lollapalooza

Austin City Limits


etc. 


400

A place where you can roast marshmallows, set up tent, and go fishing. 

Campsite/Camping

400

What months are included in the summer season?

June, July, August, September


500

What is the most popular landmark in the U.S?

Statue of Liberty

500

Which U.S city is the Barbecue Capital of the World

Kansas City

500

What does Mardi Gras mean?

Fat Tuesday

500

A place where you may get an adrenaline rush. Your stomach may drop as well. You go upside down and super fast. 

An amusement park (rollercoaster)

500

Name 3 summer insects

Ticks, Beetles, Biting Flies, Ant, Mosquitos, Ladybugs, Centipedes/Millipedes, Stinging Insects (bees, wasps, etc).