Affixes
Math
Languages Around the World
Revolutionary War
Massachusetts History and Facts
100
What does the prefix pre mean?
Before
100
How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
1,000 g
100
What is a linguist?
Some who studies language
100
The Revolutionary War began with the "shot heard 'round the world." Where was this shot fired?
The Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts
100
What is the outer layer of the Massachusetts State House dome made of?
Gold leaf
200
Name 3 suffixes
-ion
-ed
-est
-ful
-ly
200
How many milliliters are in 1 liter of water?
1,000 mL
200
Name 4 types of communication other than than talking
1. Music
2. Codes (Braille, Morse code)
3. Writing
4. Body motion (dance, hand guestures)
200
The Declaration of Independence
200
What are the two types of lawmakers who work in the Massachusetts State House?
Representatives and Senators
300
Name 3 words with the prefix inter
International
Internet
Intercept
300
What is 37 in roman numerals?
XXXVII
300
What are the 4 categories of instruments found in an orchestra?
1. Percussion
2. Strings
3. Brass
4. Woodwind
300
When did the United States gain independence from Britain?
1776
300
How many Massachusetts State Senators are there?
40
400
Identify and define the root in the word biography
graph = to write
400
How old will the United States be on July 4th (its birthday) this year?
250 years old
400
What are the 6 most commonly spoken languages around the world?
1. English
2. Mandarin
3. Hindi
4. Arabic
5. Spanish
6. French
400
Name 3 taxes imposed on the colonies by the King of England
1. Tea tax
2. Stamp tax
3. Sugar Tax
400
Who was the first governor of Massachusetts?
John Hancock
500
1. What does the root terr mean?
2. Translate the following word from french to English:
pomme de terre
1. Earth
2. Potato (apple of the earth)
500
Solve the equation. Your answer must be in number form (not roman numerals).
LXXXIV - LXVIII = ?
84 - 68 = 16
500
About how many languages are spoken around the world?
About 7,100
500
Who shouted "fire!" at the Boston Massacre?
Nobody knows for sure...
500
It is believed that a group of college students stole the Sacred Cod from the Massachusetts House of Representatives' chamber. What newspaper did they write for?
The Harvard Lampoon