Languages & Linguistics
This term describes the practice of alternating between two or more languages or speech styles depending on social context, audience, or setting.
What is code switching
This famous Italian artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Who is Michelangelo
Another name for the 4 week winter term when students take one class.
What is Jterm
Season 3 of White Lotus is set in this country formerly known as Siam.
What is Thailand.
This social media platform, popular in the early 2010s, was known for blogs, fandoms, and GIF-heavy posts.
What is Tumblr
The phrase "no sabo kid" references heritage speakers struggling with this language.
What is Spanish
This political and economic theory, promoted by Karl Marx, influenced revolutions in Russia, China, and elsewhere.
What is Communism/ Marxism
This oath requires students to speak only their target language.
What is the Language Pledge
This mountain range forms the northern border of Nepal and is home to Mount Everest.
What is the Himalayas
The brainrot term that originates from a traditional Indonesian practice during Ramadan, where community members create a rhythmic "sound to wake people for Sahur.
What is Tung Tung Tung Sahur
This is a word that imitates a sound, like “buzz” or “splash.”
What is onomatopoeia?
This ancient South American civilization is famous for its pyramids and calendars.
What is The Aztec
This building is home to the biggest window in Vermont
What is Bihall
This river runs through Laos and Vietnam.
What is the Mekong River
This rapper made headlines for placing a diamond implant on his forehead.
Who is Lil Uzi Vert
This ancient writing system, used in Mesopotamia, involved wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.
What is cuneiform
This 9th-century Chinese invention, originally for military use, transformed both warfare and celebrations worlwide
What is gunpowder
Student write this honor code on all submitted assignments and sign.
What is "I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment."
The largest archipelagic country in Asia.
What is Indonesia
In 2014, this “ice bucket challenge” raised awareness and millions of dollars for a neurodegenerative disease.
What is ALS / Lou Gehrig’s disease
The word "robot" comes from this Slavic language, meaning "forced labor."
What is Czech
This West African empire, famous for its wealth in gold, reached its height under Mansa Musa in the 14th century.
What is the Mali Empire?
Students at Bread Loaf often leave short poems, notes, or other writings along these paths named after the famous poet.
What is the Frost Trails
This landlocked country in Central Asia is known for its mountains, including the Tien Shan range, and was part of the Silk Road.
What is Kyrgyzstan?
This surreal satire movie starred LaKeith Stanfield as a telemarketer whose success depends on using his "white voice"
What is Sorry to Bother You