MEXICO!
Space-tastic!
Philosophers
Warm Weather
Summer Blues
100
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory over what forces in the 1862 Battle of Puebla?
French forces.
100
This planet in our solar system has the largest volcano, Olympus Mons.
Mars
100
The Allegory of the Cave appears in this philosopher’s work The Republic.
Plato
100
This frozen summer treat was invented accidentally by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905.
Popsicle
100
This phrase describing a rare occurrence comes from an astronomical event.
Blue Moon
200
This peninsula in southeastern Mexico separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea and was home to major Maya cities such as Chichen Itza.
The Yucatan Peninsula.
200
This was the first artificial satellite successfully launched into orbit around Earth in 1957.
Sputnik 1
200
This French philosopher famously declared, “I think, therefore I am.”
Rene Descartes
200
SPF in sunscreen stands for this three-word term
Sun Protection Factor
200
First patented in 1873 for laborers during the California Gold Rush, this durable piece of clothing was originally reinforced with copper rivets.
Blue Jeans
300
Mexico’s flag features an eagle perched on a cactus devouring this animal, based on an Aztec legend.
A snake.
300
This term describes the boundary around a black hole beyond which not even light can escape.
The Event Horizon
300
This Enlightenment philosopher argued that people possess natural rights to life, liberty, and property
John Locke
300
This weather phenomenon occurs when warm ocean water in the Pacific alters global climate patterns and can intensify summer storms.
El Nino
300
Penicillium mold gives this food its distinct veins and sharp flavor
Blue Cheese
400
This Mexican artist, who was married to Diego Rivera, and had a pet monkey, is known for surreal self-portraits inspired by pain, identity, and indigenous culture.
Frida Kahlo.
400
This astronaut became the first American to orbit Earth in 1962 aboard Friendship 7.
John Glenn
400
Niccolo Machiavelli, an italian political philosopher is most famous for this work. It is often associated with ruthless political strategy.
The Prince.
400
If there is dangerous marine life in the sea, including jellyfish or sharks, life guards will fly this colored flag.
Purple
400
This American music genre is named after a Kentucky band
Bluegrass
500
The Mexican holiday, Dia de lo Muertos, honors deceased loved ones with ofrendas, marigolds, and sugar skulls. What days is it celebrated?
November 1st and 2nd
500
The nearest star system to Earth, besides our own Sun, is this triple-star system. What is it called?
Alpha Centauri
500
This Enlightenment philosopher is often — though likely incorrectly — credited with the quote, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
Voltaire
500
The buoyant force that helps humans float in water on a hot summer day is explained by this ancient Greek scientist’s principle.
Archimedes Principle
500
Originally created using cyanotype printing, this term is now commonly used to describe a detailed design
Blueprint