Jeopardy!

Let’s Play…….

JEOPARDY!!!!!!

History Version

Rules

There HAS to be a scorekeeper in this game. The rules are simple. One person from each team will flip a coin to see who goes first. If the winning team misses the question, the other team has a chance to steal. If they both get it wrong, no one gets the money. Are we ready? The catagories are……..

Famous Americans

From Sea to Sea

Law of the Land

Words and Music

Here and There

Jeopardy!

Famous American

From Sea to Sea

Law of the Land

Words & Music

Here & There

$500 $500 $500 $500 $500

$1000 $1000 $1000 $1000

Famous Americans-$500

Where was Neil Armstrong when he said, “ That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”?

Answer

On the moon.

(It was Sunday, July 20, 1969, and he had just landed onto the lunar surface.)

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From Sea to Sea-$500

Which state borders the Atlantic Ocean?

Answer

South Carolina

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Law of the Land-$500

Which U.S. president first spoke of a “government of the people, by the people, for the people”?

Answer

Lincoln

(at his Gettysburg address in 1863)

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Words and Music-$500

In Longfellow’s famous poem, who lived by the Shining Big-Sea-Water?

Answer

Hiawatha

(a legendary Native American chief who promoted peace between his people and the settlers from Europe)

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Here and There-$500

You began as a Tenderfoot and hope to become an Eagle someday. What are you?

Answer

A Boy Scout.

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Famous Americans-$1000

“Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for this country. Who said this quote?

Answer

President John F. Kennedy

(in his inaugural address, 1961)

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From Sea to Sea-$1000

Which state grows more oranges and grapefruits than any other state in the U.S?

Answer

Florida (Oranges were introduced to Florida by Spanish settlers; grapefruits arrived from the West Indies.)

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Law of the Land-$1000

On what day in November do we honor all the Americans who served in the armed forces?

Answer

November 11

(Veterans Day)

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Words and Music-$1000

What series include Civil War on Sunday and Revolutionary War on Wednesday?

Answer

The “Magic Tree House” series, by Mary Pope Osbourne

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