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San Marcos/San Diego
100

This “King of Rock and Roll” recorded “Hound Dog” and “Love Me Tender.”

Who is Elvis Presley

100

This term describes when a batter hits the ball out of the park in fair territory.

What is a home run

100

This ocean borders California to the west.

What is the Pacific Ocean

100

This man delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.

100

This university is located in San Marcos and is part of the CSU system.

What is California State University San Marcos

200

This singer-songwriter performed “Piano Man” and “Uptown Girl.”

Who is Billy Joel

200

This team was formerly known as the Brooklyn Dodgers before moving to Los Angeles

Who are the Los Angeles Dodgers

200

This desert covers much of northern Africa.

What is the Sahara Desert

200

This U.S. president led the country during most of the Civil War.

Who is Abraham Lincoln

200

This world-famous zoo is located in Balboa Park.

What is the San Diego Zoo

300

This “Man in Black” sang “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line.”

Who is Johnny Cash

300

This Los Angeles NBA team has won 17 championships

Who are the Los Angeles Lakers

300

This is the capital of California.

What is Sacramento

300

This document was signed in 1776 declaring American independence from Britain.

What is the Declaration of Independence

300

Founded in 1897 this so-cal university's mascot is the Aztecs

What is San Diego State

400

This singer recorded “Respect” and was known as the “Queen of Soul.”

Who is Aretha Franklin

400

This 1947 Brooklyn Dodger became the first African American player in modern MLB history.

Who is Jackie Robinson

400

This U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State.”

What is Florida

400

This ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza.

What is the Ancient Egypt

400

This Carlsbad theme park is inspired by colorful building bricks.

What is Legoland California

500

This singer was the lead vocalist of The Supremes before starting a successful solo career.

Who is Diana Ross

500

This New York baseball team has won 27 World Series titles.

Who are the New York Yankees

500

This famous waterfall lies on the border between the United States and Canada.

What is Niagara Falls

500

This U.S. president resigned from office in 1974 following the Watergate scandal.

Who is Richard Nixon

500

This historic Old Town site in San Diego preserves early Mexican and American buildings.

What is Old Town San Diego