Golden Jeopardy

Which tropical fish is often mistaken for piranhas but is actually an herbivore?

What is the name of the Italian dish made of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served as an appetizer and often drizzled with olive oil and lemon?

Which French king, often referred to as the “Sun King,” required all of his nobles to live at his lavish palace at Versailles to keep them under his watchful eye?

Which tropical fish is known for its ability to change gender?

Which fruit is technically classified as a berry, but most people don't think of it as one?

What was the first product ever scanned using a barcode?

What is the name of the traditional Japanese dish that consists of raw fish, often served atop small balls of vinegared rice, and usually served with wasabi and soy sauce?

Which country is home to the only flag that is not rectangular or square?

Which slang word can mean both “to deceive or trick someone” and “a close friend or companion”?

What animal can sleep for up to three years at a time, depending on its environment?

The Hindenburg airship disaster occurred in which U.S. state in 1937?

What type of vinegar is typically used in the preparation of traditional balsamic vinegar, originating from Modena, Italy?

Which South American tropical fish is famous for its leaping ability and often called the “monkey fish”?

What word can mean both “to strike or hit something” and “a sudden or quick change”?

Which English monarch, who ruled during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, was the first to be executed publicly in history?

What word can mean both “to finish or complete something” and “to trick or deceive someone”?

What is the native habitat of the piranha?

What structure failed in Los Angeles in 1928, releasing a wall of water that killed over 400 people?

Which reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was involved in the catastrophic explosion of April 26, 1986?

What is the term for a smooth, creamy texture achieved by slowly emulsifying a fat (like oil or butter) into a liquid, commonly used in making sauces like hollandaise or mayonnaise?

What infamous chemical plant disaster occurred in India in 1984, killing thousands?

What engineering failure led to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940, despite relatively low wind speeds?

Which word can refer to both “a loud noise” and “an impressive performance or success”?

Which Russian empress, known for her progressive reforms and territorial expansion, is rumored to have had a secret fondness for watching plays in disguise to avoid being recognized by her courtiers?

Which Roman emperor, known for his eccentricities, once reportedly made his horse, Incitatus, a senator and planned to make him a consul?

In French cuisine, what term is used to describe a finely chopped mixture of vegetables, often including onions, carrots, and celery, used as a base for sauces and soups?

In what year did the first email ever get sent?

Which Egyptian queen was reportedly so skilled in languages that she spoke as many as 9 different languages, and was the last of her royal dynasty to rule Egypt before its annexation by Rome?

What word can mean both “to rest or sleep” and “to take control or dominate in a situation”?

How many species of fish exist on Earth?