Mythology
What was Tantalus's punishment?
Incredible thirst and hunger (but not being able to drink or eat)
These two lovers were the reason the Trojan War began in the first place.
Helen and Paris
What is the name for the open space where Greek citizens would meet to converse and debate? (Starts with an A.)
Agora
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Olivia Rodrigo
What stringed instrument does Mr. Laughead know how to play?
Guitar
What mountain was considered the "Home of the Gods"?
Mount Olympus
The greatest of all the Trojan warriors, he is the King of Troy's son. He is killed by Achilles on the battlefield.
Hector
What do the prisoners in the cave see when their friend returns from the outside world?
They only see his shadows (and only hear the echoes of his voice)
Levitating (ft. DaBaby)
Dua Lipa
Which one of these high schools did Mr. Laughead attend? Lower Merion, Radnor, Conestoga
Lower Merion
What was Sissyphus' punishment?
Having to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity.
What was the name of Achilles' best friend, who was killed by Hector?
Patroclus
Which of these three philosophers was Alexander the Great's teacher? Aristotle, Plato, Socrates
Aristotle
MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
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Which of these teachers did Mr. Laughead share a trailer with for multiple years? Mr. Koch, Mr. Frawley, Mrs. Mathews
Mr. Koch
Zeus has two brothers - one is the King of the Underworld and one is the King of the Sea. What are both of their names?
Hades (Underworld) and Poseidon (Sea)
Who was the most clever of all the Greek warriors? (He is the main character in Homer's the Odyssey)
Odysseus (the king of Ithaca)
He is most recognized for his book The Republic, in which he describes his idea of the best government. He thought that smart people should run it with fairness and justice (rather than a democracy, which was open to people he considered less wise).
Plato
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True or False: Mr. Laughead has two siblings.
False - he only has one older brother.
Achilles' disrespect toward this god motivates him to guide Paris's arrow that kills him.
Apollo
King of Greece during the Trojan War. Led the army of Greece to battle with Achilles.
Agamemnon
What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens? a) Democracy, b) Monarchy, c) Communism
a) Democracy
Positions
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True or False: Mr. Laughead wears contact lenses every day.
False