Athens
The ACT Framework
Keep Sweet & Obey
American Culture
OU
100

Name one of the two elementary schools in Athens that is attended by students in grades 1-3.

East

-or-

Morrison Gordon

100

The 'A' in the ACT framework stands for this word -- it could be a synonym of 'knowledge'

Awareness

100

What does the 'F' in FLDS stand for?

Fundamentalist

100

Lots of Chubu students have noticed that Americans hold this for the next person when walking into a building.

The door

100

In what year was Ohio University founded?

1804

200

What is the name of the river that flows through Athens and alongside Ohio University?

The Hocking River

200

The 'C' in the ACT framework is about asking a lot of questions, so it's represented by this C word.  (2 answers possible)

Curiosity

-or-

Critique

200

The FLDS is an offshoot sect of this larger American religious group that has a large population around the state of Utah.

Mormons or Mormonism

200

This summer holiday celebrates America breaking away from England.  Americans celebrate with barbecues and fireworks.  What's the name of this holiday?

Independence Day

-or-

The 4th of July (July 4th)

200

What's the name of the mascot of Ohio University?

Rufus...the Bobcat

300

What was the family name that children used to describe other children who were poor, dirty, or untrustworthy in the Athens school system.

Rutter

300

The 'T' in the ACT framework represents Transformation, but in our textbook, they called it T___________ Action.

Thoughtful

300

Warren Jeffs, the leader of the FLDS movement, was known by this religious title that implies that he spoke directly to God.

The prophet

300

What's the name of the chocolate and peanut butter candy that looks like a poisonous nut that is a symbol for Ohio.

Buckeyes

300

What is the name of the building where the OPIE and the Linguistics Department have their offices?

Gordy Hall

400

What's the name of the small movie theater on Court Street?

The Athena

400

The textbook describes _____________ actions as actions that you can do by yourself in order to bring about meaningful change in the world.

Individual

400

The FLDS are known for the practice of one man marrying several women.  What is this practice called?

polygamy

400

What's the name of the 1990s grunge rock band that recorded the song "Smells like Teen Spirit"

Nirvana

400

What is the nickname for the Ohio University Marching band?

The Marching 110

500

What's the name of the local coffee shop that's located near the Athens Court House and shares a name with a 4-legged animal?

Donkey Coffee

500

The textbook describes ____________ actions as actions that we undertake with a group in order to challenge power structures.  Examples include organized protests, strikes, and marches.

collective

500

Under Warren Jeffs' leadership, many FLDS members were moved to a compound in this US state, where they were eventually raided by the FBI.

Texas

500

In what year was Martin Luther King Jr. killed?

A. 1768

B. 1868

C. 1968

1968

500

In what year did Professor Aaron graduate from Ohio University?

2000

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