Financial Literacy
Solve this equation using PEMDAS: (5x2) x (5-3)
10 x 2 = 20
When a judge is appointed to the supreme court (comprised of 9 judges), how long are they allowed to stay on the supreme court?
Life (or however long they choose unless they do something awful)
What is a pharaoh?
An ancient Egyptian ruler.
What does it mean to compare and contrast something?
Speak or write about its similarities and differences.
This holiday celebrated in over 160 countries is celebrated on the 25th of December each year.
Christmas
There are 5 kinds of retirement plans that people invest in throughout their lives. Name 2 of them for 100 points each.
Social security, 401k, annuity, traditional IRA, Roth IRA.
Name two departments and their main responsibility that exist in the presidents' cabinet. They were on the front page of the packet about the executive branch on Tuesday. (If you weren't here Tuesday, think about sectors of society that need people to organize them on a federal and/or state level)
Agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, health and human services, homeland security, housing and urban development, interior, justice, labor, state, transportation, treasure, veterans.
This question includes a visual component! Identify what the following two hieroglyphs mean in English for 100 points each.
1. Leg, 2. Basket
Name two sections of songs that were in the song title outline yesterday. (If you weren't here, think about what the sections of different songs are often called)
Verse, pre-chorus, Chorus, bridge, introduction, ending
This holiday is celebrated in nearly every culture around the world, just on different dates.
New Year's (Eve)
When you were making a budget on Monday, there were 7 sections of expenses that you had to worry about. Name 3 of them for 100 points each. (If you weren't here, think about categories of bills that you have to pay)
Housing, food, transportation, health, personal and family, finance, other/miscellaneous
What are the three branches of government and what is the main responsibility of each one?
Judicial (judges who interpret the laws), executive (president and cabinet members who enforce the laws), legislative (Congress who make the laws)
Name the three Mythical creatures that you could have chosen to read about on Wednesday. (If you weren't here, identify three Mythical creatures)
Mermaids, unicorns, phoenix.
Identify three of the 8 appropriate ways to critique music. (If you weren't here, consider what you might do before providing an opinion on a song)
Encourage others to discuss it with you, form an opinion before saying it out loud, describe strengths and weaknesses of the song, listen to the song multiple times if possible, read the lyrics closely, consider the music itself, research the historical context, who does this music appeal to
How many nights does Hanukkah last? What two colors are usually associated with this Jewish holiday?
8 night, blue and white (sometimes silver)
What does the acronym SMART stand for and why is it important when you are creating financial goals?
SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-based, Timed. It is important when you are creating financial goals because how you save money and where you save it has to fit all of these requirements.
Fill in the following blanks for 100 points each. The two chambers of Congress are the _____ and the _____ ___ _______. The (Senate) has ___ members and the (House of Representatives) has ___ members. These are the governing bodies that run the legislative branch of our government.
Senate, House of Representatives, 100, 435.
There are 5 things that you have to consider before writing a story, particularly a fairy tale. They were in your graphic organizer on Wednesday when you wrote your own fairy tale. What were they? (If you weren't here, think about 5 components of any short story)
Characters, setting, title, problem, solution.
Define the following words relating to music for 100 points each: Accompaniment, vocal range, genre, tempo.
Accompaniment - a musical part that supports or partners a solo instrument, voice, or group
Vocal range - the full spectrum of notes that a singers' voice can produce (ex. soprano, alto, etc.)
Genre - a category of artistic composition
Tempo - the speed at which a passage of music should be played
Fill in the following blanks for 200 points each. Bodhi Day, a holiday celebrated on December 8th by ______ (religion), commemorates the day that the religions founder Siddhartha Gautama achieved _____.
Buddhists; enlightenment
You are a nurse who earns $67,490 per year before taxes. About 25% of your salary will be taken out in taxes. How much does that leave you with per year? How much does that leave you with per month? If you choose to rent a large house with a $2500/month mortgage, $160/month electric bill, $100/month utilities bill, and a $120/month insurance payment, how much will you have left for savings and other expenses? (You can round to the nearest dollar)
Net income per year - $50,618
Monthly net income - $4218
$2500+$160+$100+$120 = $2880
$4218-2880 = $1338 per month left for expenses
Answer the following multiple choice questions about how local government functions:
1. Where does a local government get most of the money to pay for things in the community?
A. Taxes on property B. From donations C. From the national government D. From the state government
2. Why does a doctor have to get a license from the government?
A. To prove that they can drive B. To prove their age C. To prove they have the skills to do the job D. To prove their name and identity
3. Who operates your school?
A. The local government B. Teachers C. Doctors D. The president of the United States
1. A, 2. C, 3. A
Match up the following words for 'hello' in five different languages with the correct language!
Sawubona, Xin Chao, Kon'nichiwa, Ciao, Namaste
Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Sanskrit, Zulu
Italian - Ciao
Japanese - Kon'nichiwa
Vietnamese - Xin Chao
Namaste - Sanskrit
Sawubona - Zulu
Spell the following words for 100 points each:
Collection
Accelerate
Perjure
Synthesis
Abbreviate
Answer the following three multiple choice questions.
1. What is the significance of Three Kings Day?
A. When King George II passed away in England, B. When the three wise men first saw the baby Jesus, C. When three of Jesus' disciples saw the North Star
2. What is the significance of Diwali?
A. This festival of lights celebrates triumph of good over evil, B. This festival of lights celebrates the Hindu god Brahma's resurrection, C. This festival of darkness commemorates the passing of the Buddha
3. What is the significance of Kwanzaa?
A. This holiday acknowledges the contributions of Hispanic people to greater society in the US, B. This holiday celebrates African American culture, History, and values and originated as a 'first fruit' festival in several African countries, C. This holiday relates to commemorating the history of the colonization of West Africa.
B, A, B.