Ancient Civilizations
Living in Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates, this civilization invented cuneiform writing, built ziggurats, and is often considered the world’s first urban society.
Sumer
A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant
Number of eggs in one small egg carton
10^1 (8-12)
This bread-based dish from Tuscany is often made from stale bread, olive oil, and tomatoes.
Bruschetta
I volunteer as tribute
The Hunger Games
Known as expert seafarers and traders, this ancient Levantine civilization established colonies across the Mediterranean, including Carthage, and gave the world an alphabet that influenced Greek and Latin scripts.
Phoenicia
An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs
Commentary
Mass of a standard bowling ball in grams
10^3 (4500-6500 g)
These rice balls from Sicily are stuffed, coated with breadcrumbs, and fried until golden.
Arancini
Why so serious?
The Dark Knight
Centered on cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, this South Asian civilization featured advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and standardized weights and measures.
Indus Valley
The practice of treating others with fairness and justice
Equality
Population of New York City
10^7 (~8 million)
A famous Italian dish featuring thinly sliced raw veal or beef dressed with lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan.
Carpaccio
On Wednesdays, we wear pink.
Mean Girls
Flourishing in present-day Mexico and Central America, this Mesoamerican civilization built cities like Chichen Itzá, developed a complex calendar system, and recorded history in hieroglyphic writing.
Maya
A standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.
Criteria/Criterion
The number of heartbeats in a human lifetime.
10^9 (~3 billion)
This pasta shape resembles small rice grains and is commonly used in soups or as a side dish.
Orzo
60% of the time, it works every time
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Centered on the island of Crete, this Bronze Age civilization built the palace of Knossos and is associated with the myth of the Minotaur.
Minoan
Connecting without a break
Contiguous
The number of seconds since the Big Bang
10^17 (4.35E17)
This hard, stinky blue cheese from Lombardy is named after the town where it originated.
Gorgonzola
If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have any money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills
Taken