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A woman who earns a living by sewing and altering textiles can be referred to as this.
What is a seamstress?
Pyrite was an ore that commonly tricked inexperienced miners into thinking they've hit the jackpot due to its similarities to this valuable metal.
What is gold?
One of the most famous poets during the Renaissance and known as "The Bard of Avon," this person's works included "King Lear" and "Othello."
Who is Shakespeare?
This person claimed that the world misheard their famous quote "one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind," and dropped the "a" before man.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This 2012 film combines the stories of many magical beings, including Mr. Sandman, Jack Frost, and the Tooth Fairy.
What is Rise of the Gaurdians?
This title is used to describe a woman who works to produce dairy products on a farm, and has evolved to include many tasks.
What is a milkmaid?
Though believed to be a product of coal, diamonds are actually created by atoms of this element when put under immense pressure.
What is Carbon?
Serving as ruler of England from 1509-1547, this King was known for his establishment of the Church of England and his many failed marriages.
Who is Henry VIII?
"One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world," is a quote from this activist for education from Pakistan.
Who is Malala?
Originally made in 1990 and then remade in thirty years later, this movie was adapted from a book by Roald Dahl and features some very intimidating women.
What is The Witches?
An ancient Jewish record-keeper, or more generally a person employed to copy documents before printing existed, was called this.
Hint: Tarkan had one of these when he broke his arm and couldn't take the final.
What is a scribe?
This material comes from ore deposits, and is commonly mistaken for lead when referring to pencils.
What is graphite?
The Golden Age of the English Renaissance, also known as this age, was marked by a peak in literary and theatrical growth under the leadership of a new monarch.
What is Elizabethan?
This poet delivered her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
This titular magical nanny from the 2005 film is known for leaving when the kids want her to stay, but no longer need her help.
Who is Nanny McPhee?
Daily Double!!
Cartographers were in high demand during the age of exploration from the 15-17th century, and again during World Wars due to their work producing this item.
The name of this two-worded, deep-blue colored metamorphic rock containing lazurite is named after the Persian word for "blue stone."
What is lapis lazuli?
Garderobes, also known as privys, were small rooms built into castle walls that funtioned in the same way as this modern convenience.
What are toilets?
An activist and advocate for socialism, this person said "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision."
Who is Hellen Keller?
Written by J.K. Rowling, this spin-off prequel to Harry Potter takes place in the 1920s in the Wizarding World.
What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Equivalent to a modern-day pharmacist, this job title was used to refer to someone who would create and dispense custom compounds, medicines, and natural remedies.
What is an apothecary?
Ores like Chromite and Lodestone naturally have a very strong property of this.
What is magnetism?
This instrument is similar to a harp, and was popular during the medieval times. However, this small stringed instrument began to decline in usage as the Renaissance progressed.
What is a psaltery?
"An unexamined life is not worth living" is a quote from this Greek philosopher.
Who is Plato?
This movie was adapted from the first book of a series, and follows the story of Jacob Portman and all of the interesting, yet powerful friends he meets, including a pyromancer, an abnormally strong girl, and a girl who is lighter than a feather.
What is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?