Rhaposdy In Blue Gershwin Flashcards

1
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What athlete won 58 straight 400 meter races between 89-97

A

Michael Johnson

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2
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What type of sedimentary rock is composed mostly of naturally cemented granuales of quartz or feldspar

A

Sandstone

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3
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With around 900 M followers what religion is the 3rd largest in the world

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Hinduism

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4
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Only country’s flag with a specific building featured on it

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Cambodia

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5
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Built to represent mount muh roo home of the gods what temple complex is the largest religious monument in the world

A

Ankor wat

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6
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State between Utah and Nebraska

A

Wyoming

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7
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American composers
He turned to opera with the 1903 work guest of honor likely inspired by booker T Washington’s dinner at the White House

A

Joplin

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8
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In this Bible book 9:13 god send what as a sign of his covenant with Noah
What does this signify

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In genesis a rainbow
Signifies that God will not destroy the earth with another flood

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9
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Phil Collins is known for performing the music for this 99 Disney film
Bonus what other Disney animated film 4 years later did he also perform the music

A

Tarzan
Brother bear - about 3 Inuit brothers

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10
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First US state or territory to allow women the right to vote and hold office
1869

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Wyoming

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11
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David Bowie song about this astronaut that was lost in space

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Space oddity about major Tom - ground control to major Tom
released 1969

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12
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In 1919 21 people were killed in Boston from a flood of this

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Molasses
Storage tank bursting 2 mil resulting in a giant wave traveling over 30mph

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13
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For the past 3 years (2020 question) what has been the most popular boys name according to SS admin

A

Liam
Is short for William?

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14
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Spongebob home

A

Bikini bottom

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15
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Played Alex Monday in the 2000 Charlie’s angels reboot
This song also name checked her and Beyoncé 3 years later

A

Lucy lou

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16
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Lagoon located on the Atlantic coast of south Florida
35 miles long and 8 miles wide and surrounds 5 artificial islands know as

A

The Venetian islands

17
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Controversial rocket has been nominated for 4 Grammys and released albums
The golden age of grotesque
Portraits of an American family
Married burlesque model dida von teese but ended in less than 3 years

A

Marilyn Monroe

18
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Translates literally as free fight Mexican style of wrestling

19
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Poets
Inspired by stories from his grandfather his battle of lovells pond appeared in the Portland gazette in 1820 when he was 13

A

Maine born Henry wadsworth Longfellow

Portland gazette

13800 1799

19800

20
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Tallest structure in the world and where

A

Burj khalifa
In Dubai

21
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In what state was the Gettysburg address delivered

A

Pennsylvania

22
Q

Only NE state that does not touch the Atlantic Ocean

23
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In 87 Phil Simms was the first to say this after the super bowl

A

I’ll going to Disney land

24
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Most NBA championship

A

Bill russel
Tied with Phil Jackson for most championships player coach with 13

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Famous temples Dar bar suh heeb or harman dar suh heeb Spiritual and cultural center for this religion Informally known as Located in this Punjab city
Golden temple Seek religion Om reets sar
26
Meaning man powered carriage what vehicle originated in Japan
Rickshaw
27
What pickled green flower bud is an ingredient in chicken piccata
Caper
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Born in Germany what man started earning his fortune With the American fur company
John Jacob aster
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What 2012 Jonah hill movie was based on a Johnny depp television series
21 jump street
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Reminiscent of an opera character what’s France oldest existing daily newspaper
Le figaro Luh fig uh row