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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