Science
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CHC Facts
Philosophers
Name that thing!
100
The third planet from the sun.
What is Earth?
100

A tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families.

What is Romeo and Juliet?
100
The president of Chestnut Hill College.
Who is Carol Jean Vale?
100

The inventor of the "tabula rasa" theory, which states that at birth the human mind is a 'blank slate' without rules for processing data. 

Who is John Locke?
100

A small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, used on each end of a shoelace, a cord, or a drawstring

What is an aglet?
200

A process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the organisms' activities.

What is photosynthesis?
200
The lead female character in Tennessee William's 1947 play "A Streetcar Named Desire".
Who is Blanche DuBois? 
200
CHC's mascot!
What is a Griffin?
200

A Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history, who emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.

Who is Confucius?
200

The little groove between your lips and nose. 

What is a philtrum?
300

Elements on the left side of the periodic table.

What are metals?
300

_____ is a romantic novel by Jane Austen that charts the emotional development of the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet. 

What is Pride and Prejudice? 
300
The adorable campus dogs!
Who are Griffin and Kostka?
300

The ancient Greek philosopher, who was the student of Socrates, the teacher of Aristotle, and the founder of the Academy.

Who is Plato? 
300

The space between your pointer finger and your thumb.

What is a purlicue?
400

Clouds which have flat bases and are often described as "puffy", "cotton-like", or "fluffy" in appearance.

What are cumulus clouds? 
400

"1984" is a dystopian novel published in 1949 by this English author.


Who is George Orwell?
400
The year that Chestnut Hill College was founded. 
What is 1924?
400

The philosopher regarded as the father of modern philosophy, who is known for his method of doubt, and his famous declaration "I think therefore I am".

Who is Descartes? 
400
The area between a person's eyebrows.
What is a glabella?
500

The chemical bond that occurs when atoms share electrons (ex: H2O). 

What is a covalent bond?
500
John Steinbeck's novella depicting the journey of George Milton and Lennie Small who are two displaced migrant ranch workers. 
What is Of Mice and Men?
500
The size of CHC's whole campus (in acres). 
What is 75 acres? 
500

The Greek philosopher and scientist, whose writings constitute the first comprehensive system of Western philosophy, and who is better known as the teacher of Alexander the Great. 

Who is Aristotle? 
500
The tingling sensation you experience when your foot falls asleep. 
What is paresthesia?
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