Ventura, CA
Famous Athletes
It's Spring (even though it feels like summer right now)
World Greetings
Weird Science
100

 Ventura was originally inhabited by this Native American tribe 

Who are the Chumash people

100

This boxer was known as "The Greatest" and became the first fighter to win the heavyweight title three times

Who is Muhammad Ali

100

This spring flower makes an early appearance and is usually pulled out as a weed.

What is dandelion?

100

This is the standard and most common formal or informal greeting used across Francophone countries to say "hello" or "good day"

What is Bonjour?

100

This country experiences the most tornadoes.

What is the USA?

200

This is Ventura's official name

What is the City of San Buenaventura 

200

Nicknamed "The Great One," this Canadian hockey player is considered by many to be the greatest player in NHL history

Who is Wayne Gretzky

200

This is the most common ailment in the spring time.

What are allergies?

200

This is the typical greeting gesture in Japan

What is Bowing

200

This is the most common blood type worldwide.

What is O+?

300

Founded in 1973, this clothing company is headquartered in downtown Ventura

What is Patagonia 

300

This Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback won four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s

Who is Terry Bradshaw

300

This major league sport starts its season in April.

What is Baseball?

300

Literally translating to "I bow to you," this traditional Indian and Nepal salutation is performed with palms pressed together and a slight bow.

What is Namaste?

300

This part of the human body has the most sweat glands.

What are the feet?

400

This park offers a historic cross and panoramic views of the city and ocean

What is Serra Cross Park 

400

This legendary Lakers center scored 100 points in a single game in 1962, an NBA record that still stands

Who is Wilt Chamberlain

400

Spring was called this in the 14th century before getting the name spring.

What is lent?

400

In this country, informal greetings use the phrase "g'day" at any time of the day and often paired with "mate"

What is Australia?

400

Dolly, the world's first clone, was this kind of animal.

What is a sheep?

500

Ventura Pier was originally built in this year; it’s one of the longest wooden piers in California at more than 1,600 feet long

What is 1872

500

This center fielder for the Yankees set the MLB record with 755 career home runs over his prolific career from the 1950s to the 1970s  

Who is Willie Mays 

500

Japan has a festival because of this bloom.

What are Cherry blossoms?

500

This is a formal German greeting for "good day"

What is Guten Tag?

500

Apollo astronauts have said that the moon smells like this.

What is burnt gunpowder?