Jeopardy! General Knowledge Practice Vol. 3

Scottish-Canadian explorer who was the first European to cross North American north of Mexico.

First female chief of the Cherokee. Born and died in Oklahoma. Indigenous American activist.

German composer of the 19th century mid-romantic period. Born in Hamburg and known for his piece 'Lullaby.'

18th century German writer famous for 'The Sorrows of Young Werther,' his play 'Faust,' and the Sturm und Drang literary movement.

French 16th century explorer. First European to navigate the St. Lawrence River. Famous for exploring eastern Canada and giving the country its name.

American landscape photographer famous for grayscale images of the west and its national parks. photographed Ruby Bridges walking to school.

Medical researcher who helped develop one of the first Polio Vaccines.

American railroader and engineer who crashed his train and died in 1900. Seen as a folk hero who saved passengers' lives.

Spanish conquistador that conquered the Inca Empire. Assassinated in Lima in 1541.

Moscow-born 19th century novelist famous for 'Crime and Punishment,' 'The Brothers Karamazov,' 'Notes From Underground,' and 'The Gambler.'

5,000-year-old mummy found in the Alps between Italy and Austria in 1991.

19th century English poet laureate. Known for 'Charge of the Light Brigade,' 'In Memoriam A.H.H.," and "Idylls of the King"

18th century Norwegian playwright. Famous for 'A Doll's House,' "An Enemy of the People,' and 'Hedda Gabler.'

Mountain range in western North America extending from British Columbia to Northern California. Known for Mt Rainier, Mt St. Helens, and Mt Hood.

San Francisco neighborhood known for being the center of the hippie movement.

California geographic feature home to Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield. Bounded by the Sierra Nevada to the east, and the Coast Ranges to the west.

City in Wisconsin found on the Chippewa River whose name translates to 'clear water.'

Mountain Pass in the Appalachian Range near the tripoint of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Known for being a Westward Expansion gateway for pioneers following the Wilderness Road.

California air base that served as a landing spot for space shuttles in the 1980's.

Landmark owned by a newspaper magnate. Located in San Simeon, California. Sometimes referred to as La Cuesta Encantada, or 'The Enchanted Hill.'

Wilderness retreat for the US president located in southern Maryland. Famous for Accords of the same name that were organized by Jimmy Carter and brokered peace between Egypt and Israel

Arizona lake known for its London Bridge. Formed when the Glen Canyon Dam was built in the 1960's.

San Francisco street known for its eight hairpin turns. Shares its name with a famous London banking street.

Ancient Roman road. Connected Rome to the rest of the empire. First built in 312 BC. Originally ran from Rome to Capua.

Colorado River tributary that runs along southern Arizona. Home to a poisonous lizard of the same name.

Highest mountain of the Alps shared between France and Italy.

Chinese delicacy made my preserving chicken or quail eggs in rice and clay hulls for weeks or months.

Red sandstone block used in the coronations of Scottish Monarchs until the 13th century. Stolen by Edward I during the War of Scottish Independence. Returned to Perth, Scotland in 1996.

Ethiopian/ Eritrean spongy/ sour flatbread.

Turkish currency. Latin word for 'pound.' Used to be used in Italy and Malta

Lower house of Russia's parliament. Comprised of 450 seats. Russian word for 'council.' established in 1905 by Nick II

Annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. All muslims must take part in it at least once in their lives. One of the Five Pillars of Islam.

14-foot linen cloth mildly resembling Jesus. Some say Jesus was buried in it. Since 1578, Its been preserved in an Italian city which lends its name to it.

Canadian entertainment company. Largest contemporary circus producer in the world. Troupe of clowns based in Quebec. Known for their shows 'Ka' and 'O.'

Radio and book series that follows Arthur Dent and his alien Ford Perfect. Known for its use of the phrase 'Don't Panic.'

Sylvia Plath's only novel. Written under the pseudonym Victoria Lewis in 1963. Follows protagonist Esther Greenwood's descent into depression.

Action/ Romance film directed by Ang Lee. Follows two martial artists seeking the Green Destiny Sword. Released in 2000.

1854 treaty between the US and Mexico. Gave the US parts of Arizona and New Mexico. Resolved land disputes from the 1848 treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Principle that claims nuclear war will never happen. Abbreviated as MAD.