Which state borders Missouri?
Oklahoma
Your state of mind
The interstate
Which state borders Missouri?
Oklahoma
Which is the state bird of Missouri?
Bluebird
Big Bird
Thunderbird
Which is the state bird of Missouri?
Bluebird
Fact and picture: www.sos.mo.gov/symbols/
What does the word Missouri mean?
Mizzou Fan
Happy land of hobos
Town of the large canoes
What does the word Missouri mean?
Town of the large canoes
www.sos.mo.gov/archives/history/history.asp
What is the average age of first use of
alcohol in Missouri?
13.4
13.9
11.2
12.5
What is the average age of first use of
alcohol in Missouri?
12.5
Factoid: Based on data from the
2010 Missouri Student Survey, the
average age of first use is also 12.3
for cigarettes, 13.5 for marijuana,
and 12 for inhalants.
Which is the official Missouri state
instrument?
The Armenian Duduk
The fiddle
The sitar
Which is the official Missouri state
instrument?
The fiddle
Fact and picture: www.sos.mo.gov/symbols/
Which famous explorers trekked
through Missouri in the early 1800’s?
Bert and Ernie
William and Kate
Lewis and Clark
Which famous explorers trekked
through Missouri in the early 1800’s?
Lewis and Clark
www.sos.mo.gov/archives/history/timeline/timeline2.asp
Which famous monument is located in
St. Louis?
The Arch
Big Ben
Arc de Triumph
Which famous monument is located in
St. Louis?
The Arch
www.sos.mo.gov/archives/history/timeline/timeline11.asp
Which animal can be seen on the
Missouri state flag and seal?
Bear
Zebra
Animal, the Muppet
Which animal can be seen on the
Missouri state flag and seal?
Bear
www.sos.mo.gov/symbols/
What is the largest amount of change
you can have without being able to
make change for a dollar?
99 cents
$1.19
50 cents
What is the largest amount of change
you can have without being able to
make change for a dollar?
$1.19
Quarters
Four Dimes
Four Pennies
Three
Which is the Missouri state motto?
The Show-Me State
Home of delicious BBQ
The Listen-to-Me State
Which is the Missouri state motto?
The Show-Me State
www.sos.mo.gov/archives/history/slogan.asp
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, how many Missouri students have
used prescription or over the counter
drugs to get high?
1 in 3
1 in 4
1 in 10
1 in 6
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, how many Missouri students have
used prescription or over the counter
drugs to get high?
1 in 10
Discussion: Why are youth
attracted to RX/OTC drugs?
The capitol city of Missouri is:
M
Jefferson City
The US dollar
The capitol city of Missouri is:
Jefferson City
Fact and picture: www.sos.mo.gov/symbols/
Which US president was from
Missouri?
George Washington
John McCain
Harry Truman
Which US president was from
Missouri?
Harry Truman
www.sos.mo.gov/archives/history/timeline/timeline10.asp
Name the 7 dwarves:
Name the 7 dwarves:
Happy
Grumpy
Dopey
Sleepy
Sneezy
Bashful
Doc
What is the world record for balancing
spoons on the face?
6
8
17
What is the world record for balancing
spoons on the face?
17
Fact and picture:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/most-spoons-balanced-on-the-face/
Which baseball player holds the MLB
record for all-time home runs?
Barry Bonds
Mark McGuire
Babe Ruth
Which baseball player holds the MLB
record for all-time home runs?
Barry Bonds
http://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/HR_career.shtml
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, which region of Missouri has the
smallest percentage of youth alcohol use?
East
Southwest
Northwest
Central
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, which region of Missouri has the
smallest percentage of youth alcohol use?
Northwest
Factoid: Over 50% of youth in
EVERY region of Missouri have
never used alcohol.
Which insect usually regurgitates onto
its food before eating it?
caterpillar
housefly
termite
Which insect usually regurgitates onto
its food before eating it?
housefly
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/housefly.htm/printable
What is the only city in the United
States that has a royal palace?
Honolulu, Hawaii
New York City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is the only city in the United
States that has a royal palace?
Honolulu, Hawaii
Iolani Palace was the
official residence of King
Kalākaua. He built it in
1882, which was 87 years
before Hawaii became a
state in 1969.
Fact and picture: http://www.iolanipalace.org/
What is Syngenesophobia?
Fear of relatives
Fear of needles
Fear of teachers
What is Syngenesophobia?
Fear of relatives
http://dictionary.babylon.com/Syngenesophobia
What is the unit of time that has
recently come to mean 1/100th of a
second?
a nanosecond
a shake of a lamb’s tail
a jiffy
What is the unit of time that has
recently come to mean 1/100th of a
second?
a jiffy
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/jiffy
How many Missouri students reported
that they had been made fun of?
50%
60%
75%
90%
How many Missouri students reported
that they had been made fun of?
90%
Factoid: While it can be fun to
laugh and joke with friends, it may
be tough to know when you have
crossed the line. Be conscientious
with your comments.
Women are 4 times more likely to be
struck by lightning than men.
TRUE or FALSE
Women are 4 times more likely to be
struck by lightning than men.
FALSE
(Men are 4 times more likely than
women!)
http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/essd18jun99_1.htm
A group of geese on the ground is a
gaggle, a group of geese in the air is a:
gallet
skein
giggle
A group of geese on the ground is a
gaggle, a group of geese in the air is a:
skein
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/skein
In Missouri, which group of people
between the ages of 21 and 50 years
of age must pay an annual tax of one
dollar? (Enacted in 1820)
farmers
people with pets
single men
In Missouri, which group of people
between the ages of 21 and 50 years
of age must pay an annual tax of one
dollar? (Enacted in 1820)
single men
http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/fam-alts.html
Which animated TV series began with
shorts on the Tracy Ullman Show in
1987?
The Simpsons
The Office
Friends
Which animated TV series began with
shorts on the Tracy Ullman Show in
1987?
The Simpsons
Fact and picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Simpsons
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, what % of students think it is
important to be honest with their
parents, even if the parents become
upset or the student gets punished?
55%
83%
60%
95%
According to the 2010 Missouri Student Survey, what
% of students think it is important to be honest with
their parents, even if the parents become upset or
the student gets punished?
83%
Factoid: Although talking with your parents
may be tough, they are the ones who care
the most about you. It is imperative to have
open communication with them.
A large group of crows is called a…
Flock
Swarm
Murder
A large group of crows is called a…
Murder
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/murder
In KC, it is illegal to have a bathtub if its
legs resemble what?
Bumble bees
Animal paws
Your neighbor
In KC, it is illegal to have a bathtub if its
legs resemble what?
Animal paws
http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/crazy-but-true-laws-from-all-50-states
According to St. Louis law, which
professionals are not allowed to run
while on duty?
Policemen
Milkmen
Teachers
According to St. Louis law, which
professionals are not allowed to run
while on duty?
Milkmen
www.triplogs.com/destination/united-states/
The biggest grossing box office hit in
history is…
Avatar
Titanic
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
The biggest grossing box office hit in
U.S. history is…
Avatar (2009)-$760,505,874
http://www.imdb.com/boxoffice/alltimegross
The Hawaiian alphabet is the shortest in
the world. How many letters does it
have?
6
10
12
The Hawaiian alphabet is the shortest in
the world. How many letters does it
have?
12
Fact and Picture: http://mauinow.com/2010/12/23/have-a-mele-kalikimaka/
Only female mosquitoes drink blood.
TRUE or FALSE
Only female mosquitoes drink blood.
TRUE
http://www.mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.html
According to the Missouri Student
Survey, who consistently reported a
higher percentage of depressive
symptoms?
Females
Males
According to the Missouri Student
Survey, who consistently reported a
higher percentage of depressive
symptoms?
Females
Discussion: Why do you think
so?
Which man-made structure is visible
from space?
The pyramids of Giza
The Statue of Liberty
The Golden Gate Bridge
Which man-made structure is visible
from space?
The pyramids of Giza
Fact and picture: http://www.smarterthanthat.com/astronomy/man-madestructures-seen-from-space/
Which creature eats its mate’s head
during or after mating?
House cat
Praying Mantis
Wookies
Which creature eats its mate’s head
during or after mating?
Praying Mantis
Fact and picture:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantis#Reproduction_and_life_history
According to the American Athletic
Institution, drinking to intoxication can
set an athlete back how much athletic
training time?
3 hours
1 day
5 days
14 days
According to the American Athletic
Institution, drinking to intoxication can
set an athlete back how much athletic
training time?
14 days
What do armadillos do when they are
surprised?
Jump straight into the air
Curl up into a ball and roll away
Secrete a pungent chemical
What do armadillos do when they are
surprised?
Jump straight into the air
Fact and picture: http://www.lsm.us.mensa.org/armadillo_jump.html
When was Google founded?
1998
1981
2005
When was Google founded?
1998
http://www.google.com/corporate/execs.html
What percentage of men in the large
region of Asia are believed to have a
genetic link to Genghis Khan?
0.5%
5%
8%
What percentage of men in the large
region of Asia are believed to have a
genetic link to Genghis Khan?
8%
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/02/0214_030214_genghis.html
Who won the title of season 8 American
Idol?
Kris Allen
Adam Lambert
Scotty McCreery
Who won the title of season 8 American
Idol?
Kris Allen
Fact and picture: http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_8/
Which is not a title included in the
Twilight series?
Eclipse
New Moon
Haley’s Comet
Which is not a title included in the
Twilight series?
Haley’s Comet
Fact and picture: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilightseries.html
True or False? Missouri’s percentage of
youth cigarette users is higher than the
national average.
True or False? Missouri’s percentage of youth
cigarette users is higher than the national average.
True
Factoid: Based on data from the
2010 Missouri Student Survey, 26%
of Missouri youth smoke cigarettes,
compared to 23% of youth
nationally.
In basketball, the game starts with a
tip-off. In football it starts with a
kickoff. What is it called in hockey?
Stick-off
Face-off
Rip-off
Stand-off
In basketball, the game starts with a
tip-off. In football it starts with a
kickoff. What is it called in hockey?
Face-off
What is the only state that starts with
a “P”?
Paris
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Providence
What is the only state that starts with
a “P”?
Pennsylvania
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, which region of Missouri has the
lowest percentage of youth cigarette
smokers?
Central
Eastern
Northwest
Southeast
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, which region of Missouri has the
lowest percentage of youth cigarette
smokers?
Eastern
Factoid: Almost 70% of youth
in ALL areas of Missouri choose
to NOT smoke cigarettes.
In the Harry Potter movies, what actor
portrays Harry?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Antonio Banderas
Daniel Raddcliffe
Hugh Jackman
In the Harry Potter movies, what actor
portrays Harry?
Daniel Raddcliffe
Fact and Image: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2113437952/tt0241527
According to BusinessWeek.com, what
was the most recognizable brand in
2010?
McDonalds
Nike
Coca-Cola
Google
According to BusinessWeek.com, what
was the most recognizable brand in
2010?
Coca-Cola
Fact and image:
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/07/top_brands/source/1.htm
In Roman Mythology, what was Minerva
the goddess of?
Hope
Courage
Wisdom
Strength
In Roman Mythology, what was Minerva
the goddess of?
Wisdom
Fact and picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerva
What percentage of Missouri students
said that they would “definitely not”
smoke marijuana if one of their best
friends offered it to them?
73.8%
46.3%
99.9%
10.3%
What percentage of Missouri students
said that they would “definitely not”
smoke marijuana if one of their best
friends offered it to them?
73.8%
Factoid: Most Missouri youth
say NO to drugs and 82% of
Missouri youth don’t have
friends who use drugs either!
What ethnic group was largely
responsible for building most of the
early railways in the U.S. West?
Native American
Chinese
Irish
German
What ethnic group was largely
responsible for building most of the
early railways in the U.S. West?
Chinese
What 20th century conflict was dubbed
the “forgotten war” despite 54,246 U.S.
deaths?
Desert Storm
The Vietnam War
The War on Drugs
The Korean War
What 20th century conflict was dubbed
the “forgotten war” despite 54,246 U.S.
deaths?
The Korean War
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, what percentage of Missouri
youth feel that using illegal drugs is
“very wrong”?
50%
66%
73%
86%
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, what percentage of Missouri
youth feel that using illegal drugs is
“very wrong”?
86%
Which member of the Texas Band, ZZ
Top, does not have a beard?
Dusty Hill
Frank Beard
Billy Gibbons
Justin Bieber
Which member of the Texas Band, ZZ
Top, does not have a beard?
Frank Beard
Fact and Picture: http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Frank_Beard.html
What state is the rock band Bon Jovi
from?
New York
California
New Jersey
Missouri
What state is the rock band Bon Jovi
from?
New Jersey
Fact and picture:http://www.bonjovi.com/band
What National League baseball team has
won the most World Series
championships?
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukie Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals
What National League baseball team has
won the most World Series
championships?
St. Louis Cardinals
Factoid: The Cardinals have the second
most World Series titles in all of
baseball, second only to the American
League’s New York Yankees.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history/postseason/mlb_ws.jsp?feature=club_champs
Which rock band had David Lee Roth as
their lead singer?
The Temptations
Van Halen
The Doors
Korn
Which rock band had David Lee Roth as
their lead singer?
Van Halen
Fact and Picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen
True or False? According to the 2010
Missouri student survey, Missouri
females reported having more friends
who used cigarettes, alcohol or
marijuana than males.
True or False? According to the 2010
Missouri student survey, Missouri
females reported having more friends
who used cigarettes, alcohol or
marijuana than males.
True
Discussion: Why might this be?
When did Missouri become a state?
1795
1803
1821
1854
When did Missouri become a state?
1821
Fact and picture: http://www.50states.com/missouri.htm
Where did sliced bread originate?
New York, NY
Miami, FL
Kansas City, MO
Chillicothe, MO
Where did sliced bread originate?
Chillicothe, MO
Fact and picture: http://voices.yahoo.com/the-greatest-thing-since-sliced-breadbrief-history-64122.html?cat=9
Who invented the flushing toilet?
James Charmin
Sir Thomas Crapper
Sir John Harrington
Benjamin Franklin
Who invented the flushing toilet?
Sir John Harrington- (in the
1500’s)
Fact and Picture: http://news.discovery.com/tech/who-invented-the-toilet.html
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, how many Missouri students
reported being bullied on school
property?
1 in 5
1 in 10
1 in 4
1 in 8
According to the 2010 Missouri Student
Survey, how many Missouri students
reported being bullied on school
property?
1 in 4
Factoid: Bullying can happen in
many forms: online, through
jokes and sarcasm, or
purposefully ignoring someone.
What caused America to enter World
War II?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
The discovery of concentration
camps in Poland
To stop Nazi’s from taking over
France
To prove themselves as a world
power
What caused America to enter World
War II?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Fact and Picture: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwiipac/pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm
The definition of bullying includes which
of the following?
Teasing
Spreading rumors about another person
Threatening verbal or physical abuse
All of the above
The definition of bullying includes which
of the following?
Teasing
Spreading rumors about another
person
Threatening verbal or physical abuse
All of the above
True or False? All Mexicans are Latino,
but all Latinos are not Mexican.
True or False? All Mexicans are Latino,
but all Latinos are not Mexican.
True
The term “Latino” refers to people that
are from the countries in Central or
South America, formally referred to as
Latin America. Mexico is just one of
these countries.
What is the name of the lanky, clumsy,
non-working character on the sitcom
Seinfeld?
Pappy
Kramer
Newman
Joey
What is the name of the lanky, clumsy,
non-working character on the sitcom
Seinfeld?
Kramer
Fact and Picture: http://seinfeld.wikia.com/wiki/Cosmo_Kramer
Where does the cartoon character,
SpongeBob SquarePants, live?
In a school of fish in the lake
On a coral reef by the shore
In a pineapple under the sea
In a coconut on the beach
Where does the cartoon character,
SpongeBob SquarePants, live?
In a pineapple under the sea
Fact and Picture: http://spongebob.nick.com/
What is the most spoken language in the
world?
Arabic
English
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese
What is the most spoken language in the
world?
Mandarin Chinese
Fact and Picture: http://listverse.com/2008/06/26/top-10-most-spokenlanguages-in-the-world/
True or False? According to the 2010
Missouri Student Survey, in general,
Missouri female students reported
bullying others and being bullied more
than males.
True or False? According to the 2010 Missouri
Student Survey, in general, Missouri female students
reported bullying others and being bullied more than
males.
True
Discussion: Why do you think
this is true?
What is the antonym of the word,
synonym?
Cinnamon
Acronym
Antonym
Symposium
What is the antonym of the word,
synonym?
Antonym
an·to·nym
[an-tuh-nim] noun
a word opposite in meaning to
another. Fast is an antonym of
slow.
What is the most requested song of all
time?
“Old Time Rock and Roll”
“Electric Slide”
“Love Shack”
“Celebration”
What is the most requested song of all
time?
“Electric Slide”
http://www.djmiketaylor.com/PDF/Top_50_Requests_of_all_Time.pdf
Who released the hit, “Girls just want to
have fun” in the 80’s?
Paula Abdul
Cyndi Lauper
Madonna
Whitney Houston
Who released the hit, “Girls just want to
have fun” in the 80’s?
Cyndi Lauper
Fact and Picture: http://cyndilauper.com/
True or False? Most Missouri students
reported that they had engaged in a
physical fight in the last year.
True or False? Most Missouri students
reported that they had engaged in a
physical fight in the last year.
False
Factoid: Most Missouri students
know that conflicts can be resolved
without physical violence. Don’t be a
bystander. Help prevent violence in
your school.
According to the American Kennel Club,
what is the most popular breed of dog in
the United States in 2010?
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
Beagle
Yorkshire Terrier
According to the American Kennel Club,
what is the most popular breed of dog in
the United States in 2010?
Labrador Retriever
Fact and picture: http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm
According to Fortune 500, what was the
largest company in the United States in
2010?
Exxon/Mobil
Bank of America
Wal-Mart
Fannie Mae
According to Fortune 500, what was the
largest company in the United States in
2010?
Wal-Mart
Fact and Picture: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2010/
Which American State has the biggest
population?
Texas
Florida
New York
California
Which American State has the biggest
population?
California
Fact and Picture: http://thelargest.net/us-state-population
Which of the following percentages
compare alcohol use among youth in
Missouri to national levels?
43% of Missouri youth/38% of national youth
11% of Missouri youth/13% of national youth
26% of Missouri youth/22% of national youth
38% of Missouri youth/43% of national youth
Which of the following percentages
compare alcohol use among youth in
Missouri to national levels?
43% of Missouri youth/38% of national youth
Factoid: While Missouri is higher
than the National average,
percentages have dropped over
the last 10 years.
Who is the Kansas City Chief’s mascot?
K. C. Wolf
Chief Touchdown
BBQ Bobby
Marty the War Eagle
Who is the Kansas City Chief’s mascot?
K. C. Wolf
Factoid: In 2006, K. C. Wolf became the first NFL mascot
inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame.
What is the second largest planet in the
solar system?
Earth
Saturn
Mars
Hollywood
What is the second largest planet in the
solar system?
Saturn
Fact and Picture: http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ro-Sp/Saturn.html
Which substance has shown an increase in
use in Missouri?
Marijuana
Inhalants
Meth
Tobacco
Which substance has shown an increase in
use in Missouri?
Marijuana
Factoid: Why do you think that is so?
Despite the lower perception of harm,
marijuana smoke contains 50-70 percent
more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than
tobacco smoke, thus making marijuana
smoke damaging to the lungs.