PARLEZ-VOUS?
WHEN IN ROME…
IF AT “FIRST”
YOU DON’T SUCCEED
FRY, FRY AGAIN
100
What a tourist might try to say when met with a talkative Spaniard
What is “No Entiendo/Hablo Español”?
100
This Latin country is the smallest of the 193 nations recognized by the UN
What is Vatican City?
100
These EMTs run into the danger, ready to save lives quick
What is a First Responder?
100
This former Secretary of State won the popular vote but lost the U.S. Presidential election
Who is Hillary Clinton?
100
This Mexican treat is fryed and coated in cinnamon
What is a Churro?
200
The most common greeting in Japan, which translates to “good day” in English
What is Konnichiwa (こんにちは)?
200
Adopted from the Greek god Hermes, this messenger god is also a member of our Solar System
Who is Mercury?
200
“Me” is described as a singular personal pronoun. When telling a story, it would be in this format
What is First Person?
200
This man rejected being crowned a king time and time again, finally relieving himself after serving two elected terms
Who was George Washington?
200
This Japanese frying technique is known for its light, crispy texture
What is Tempura?
300
Ivorians, Beninese, and the people of St. Barts can all greet themselves with this romantic hello
What is Bonjour?
300
The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement were painted on the ceiling of this sacred site
What is the Sistine Chapel?
300
The formal name of Madam President’s spouse
What is First Gentleman?
300
This French revolutionary sent the country into a Reign of Terror
Who was Maximilien Robespierre?
300
The Cafe du Monde in New Orleans is known for this sugary fried delight
What are Beignets?
400
Known as the oldest living spoken language, it’s still quite common in Southern India
What is Tamil?
400
This Pope sparked the radical movement of the First Crusade, resulting in the Christian capture of Jerusalem
Who was Urban II?
400
"Primus inter pares" is Latin for this saying
What is “First Among Equals?”
400
After the English Civil Wars (1642-1651), he was offered the crown but refused; choosing instead to serve the Commonwealth of England as Lord Protector
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
400
This classic American fried food is believed to have been invented in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, in the late 1930s
What is a Corndog?
500
Saluton! This 19th Century language was designed to be the universal second tongue for international communication
What is Esperanto?
500
The last Roman Emperor, nicknamed the “little Augustus”, only ruled for ten months before being deposed by the barbarian Odoacer
Who was Romulus Augustulus?
500
Xi Jinping holds this chair in the Chinese Communist Party
What is First Secretary?
500
She was the only legitimate heir to George III, but she died during childbirth, leading to a succession crisis
Who was Princess Charlotte?
500
Deep-fried and delicious, this European pub snack is wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden brown
What is Scotch Egg?