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
Party at the ____________
Parthenon
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Olivia Rodrigo
What is the name of the Flyers' mascot?
Gritty
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 is the name for the open space where Greek citizens would meet to converse and debate? (Starts with an A.)
Agora
Levitating (ft. DaBaby)
Dua Lipa
What is the name of the groundhog from the PA Lottery commercials?
Gus ("Keep on Scratching")
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
Name two requirements that you would need in order to be a citizen in Athens
Male, free, 18 or older, parents born in Athens
MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Lil Nas X
What is the state beverage of Pennsylvania? Wood-r, Milk, or Lemonade
Milk
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
Blinding Lights
The Weeknd
What two colors are on the Philadelphia flag?
Blue and Yellow
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 along 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
Ariana Grande
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.
True - it was signed in Philadelphia in 1776. It was also mostly written in Philadelphia by Thomas Jefferson.