MEG
English Grammar/Vocab
Michigan: The State
Board/video games
World History
100

This member knows how to summon a squirrel

Gemma

100

This grammatical term refers to a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

What is an adverb

100

This city, known as the automotive capital of the world, is home to the "Big Three" automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler.

What is Detroit?

100

This German-style board game involves collecting and trading resources like brick, wood, and sheep to build settlements and roads.

What is Catan?

100

This ancient civilization used hieroglyphics for writing and constructed the Great Pyramid of Giza around 2600 BCE.

What is Ancient Egypt?

200

This member used to work at Panda Express

Jessica

200

This literary term refers to the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words, often used for emphasis or rhythm.

What is Alliteration

200

This island, separated from the rest of Michigan by Straits, is known for its picturesque landscapes and is a popular vacation destination.

What is Mackinac Island?

200

This Microsoft-exclusive sci-fi shooter franchise centers on an unnamed armored protagonist, an interstellar war with alien species, and a mysterious artificial structure designed to end all life.

What is Halo

200

This 15th-century Italian cultural movement emphasized classical learning, art, and humanism and produced figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

What is the renaissance?

300

This member went to a military high school

Kasen
300

This term refers to a statement or situation that appears self-contradictory or illogical but may reveal a deeper truth.

What is Paradox

300

This Michigan city is known for its craft beer scene, hosting the largest beer festival in the state, and is often referred to as "Beer City, USA."

What is Grand Rapids?

300

This team-based word game challenges players to give one-word clues that connect multiple secret words while avoiding opponents’ words and an instant-loss card.

What is Codenames 

300

This Cold War barrier, erected in 1961, physically divided a city in Germany until its fall in 1989.

What is the Berlin Wall?

400

Name 3 members from Grand Rapids

John lee, David, Simran, Sophie, Sydney Goad

400

This word describes two things that are similar or comparable in certain respects, often used when drawing comparisons or making parallels.

What is analogous

400

This popular snack, often associated with Michigan, consists of fried dough and is typically topped with powdered sugar and served at fairs.

What is a funnel cake?

400

This cooperative board game requires players to work together to stop the global spread of diseases before time runs out.

What is Pandemic?

400

This 16th-century empire, ruled by Suleiman the Magnificent, controlled much of Southeast Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East at its height.

What is the Ottoman Empire?

500

This member works at a cryptocurrency cafe

Amory

500

This rarely used word describes something that is excessively complex or overly detailed, especially in writing or reasoning.

What is prolix

500

This Great Lake, bordered by Michigan, is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world.

What is Lake Superior?

500

This Microsoft-developed racing game franchise is known for its realistic driving physics and expansive car lineup.

What is Forza

500

This West African empire reached its peak in the 14th century and became famous for its immense wealth under the rule of Mansa Musa.

What is the Mali Empire?

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