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History of...stuff, mostly US
In the News
Jeopardy and Game Shows
100

A person whose diet does not include any kind of meat is called a what?

Vegetarian 

100

The Sun rises in what cardinal direction?

East

100

What is the oldest human art?

Cave paintings.

100

This rapper passed away in December at the age of 21.

Juice WRLD.

100

What is the game show where contestants guess the price of household items?

The Price is Right.

200

This Japanese food is made into rolls from various fish, veggies, and rice.

Sushi.

200

What is the chemical formula for water?

H20

200

Louis and Clark had a main mission to find a path to which ocean? 

The Pacific Ocean?

200

Microsoft recently announced the name of their next X-box, what is it?

X Box Series X

200

Regis Philbin used to host this quiz show where contestants answer increasingly difficult multiple choice questions to win more and more money.

Who wants to be a Millionaire?

300

List 6 different cheeses.

Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Blue, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Cheddar, Cottage, Gouda, Gruyère, Chevre, Roquefort, Swiss, Brie, American, Feta, Mascarpone, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Edam, Camembert, Wensleydale, Emmentaler, . . . 

300

Approximately how many guns are owned by civilians in the United States, a country with 327 million people?
a) 200 million
b) 253 million
c) 353 million
d) 393 million

d) 393 million

300

Louis and Clark found this path after what purchase was made from the country of France. 

The Louisiana Purchase?

300

A bombshell report recently revealed that the U.S. military has been hiding the fact that they do not think they can win what longest ongoing war in American history?

The Afghanistan War 

300

Who is the current host of Jeopardy?

Alex Trebek

400

Taco is not originally a Spanish word, it actually comes from what indigenous group that the Spanish conquered?

The Aztecs

400

What American swimmer holds the record for having the most Olympic medals ever?

Michael Phelps has 23 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals, totaling 28.

400

This period had it all, wealth, prohibition, Sky scrapers, and flapper girls. 

The Roaring 20's. 

400

This Climate Change Activist was selected as Time's Person of the Year.

Greta Thunberg

400

Howie Mandel hosts this game where contestants select a briefcase full of an unknown amount of money.  After opening more briefcases, the contestant can choose to sell their briefcase to the banker. 

Deal or No Deal

500

What is it called when multiple food cultures are combined into a new cuisine? 

Fusion

500

Which famous steel structure was built for the 1889 World's Fair in France, taking the place of the pyramids as humanities tallest object?

The Eiffel Tower

500

This battle was the inspiration for out national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". 

The Battle of Fort McHenry.

500

The United Kingdom just had a big election for control over Parliament; what politician won the position of Prime Minister?  

Boris Johnson

500

What was the first game show played on the radio in 1938?

Spelling Bee