HSCP Review
Dating back to our college vocab unit – what is the difference between a minor and a major?
A major is your primary field of study. It requires more coursework and credits. A minor is not as much work and is not the main focus.
Mr. Gabbard has his own ___________ Company.
Photography
What civilization's name translates to "the land between the rivers"?
A) Mesopotamia
B) Indus Valley
C) Nile Delta
D) Anatolia
A) Mesopotamia
Mr. DarrochMannix moved to CT from this state.
Washington
Name the two pieces we are playing in the upcoming concert.
SpongeBob and Chillaxin
What instrument is Ms. Luna's primary?
Saxophone
Why does SMPA require 8th graders to give graduation speeches?
Helps the SMPA get to know their graduates. Helps with public speaking.
Mr Gabbard has what kind of pet?
2 bunnies
During which period of Egyptian history were most of the pyramids built?
A) The Middle Kingdom
B) The Old Kingdom
C) The New Kingdom
D) The Predynastic Period
B) The Old Kingdom
Mr. DarrochMannix played this instrument through high school.
French Horn
How many beats are in a measure if the time signature is 3/4?
3 beats
How old is Ms. Luna?
27 (28 in May!)
How much does the average family spend on groceries per week?
$270
Mr. Gabbard favorite vacation destination is...
Vermont
The name of which religion can be translated as "the way"?
A) Hinduism
B) Daoism (Taoism)
C) Confucianism
D) Shintoism
B) Daoism (Taoism)
Mr DarrochMannix can speak this language (other than English).
German
In music, what does the hashtag (#) represent?
Sharp sign
Name one college that Ms. Luna attended...
Notre Dame or Eastman
What is a first generation student?
A student whose parents did not complete a college degree.
Mr. Gabbard played ________ and ____________ in both high school and college.
soccer and tennis
The first known alphabet was created in which Mediterranean city?
A) Carthage
B) Athens
C) Phoenicia
D) Alexandria
C) Phoenicia
Mr. DarrochMannix takes this public transit system to work most mornings.
MTA Metro-North
Name at least 3 pieces we have played in past concerts (any time from when Ms. Luna started teaching).
8th grade list includes - Lamb chop rock, Mechanical monsters, Festive Fanfare, Aliens Landing, Ghostbusters, House of the Rising Bells
How many dogs are currently in Ms. Luna's house?
Three - Rosie, Ruthie, and a foster
What year did the stock market begin?
1792
Mr. Gabbard is a _________ in his spare time.
DJ
Our earliest evidence of Chinese writing comes from which dynasty?
A) Zhou Dynasty
B) Qin Dynasty
C) Han Dynasty
D) Shang Dynasty
D) Shang Dynasty
The brand of the bag that Mr. DarrochMannix brings to work every day.
Baggu
What word is spelled with the spaces of a treble clef staff? (Hint: it’s 4 letters for the 4 spaces)
FACE
Name one country Ms. Luna has traveled to.
Answers include: New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Nicaragua, France