HISTORY OF LIGGETT
BIOLOGY
WORLD HISTORY
HODGEPODGE
TEACHER FUN FACTS
100
What are the names of all three division heads; simply last names are acceptable (Elementary, Middle, & Upper)
Peggy Dettlinger, Paul Rossi, & Shernaz Minwalla
100
This English Naturalist travelled to the Galapagos Islands which helped lead to his theory of Evolution via Natural Selection
Charles Darwin
100
This European (in 1492) is often credited for discovering America when in all likelihood the first Europeans to do so were The Vikings.
Christopher Columbus
100
This literary giant is best known for his novel Catcher In The Rye
J. D. Salinger
100
Dr. Lam is known for many amazing feats, including her ability to play this instrument also known as a squeezebox.
Accordion
200
This original SNL cast member was part of Liggett’s illustrious list of alumni, and unfortunately left us too soon in 1989 after a lengthy battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Gilda Radner
200
This organelle is where the process of Cellular Respiration to take place
Mitochondria
200
The explorer-soldiers sent by Spain and Portugal during the 16th century to conquer, inparticularly Mexico and Peru.
Conquistadors
200
Solve for x by factoring
X= -3 X=4
200
Mr. Bronk’s hometown has many team mascots, but this newer edition can be found skating with the Flyers.
GRITTY
300
What are the names of University Liggett’s predecessor schools (must name 2)?
Detroit Home and Day School
Detroit University School
Grosse Pointe Country Day School
300
What type of solution are the red blood cells in when looking at the third image?
Hypotonic
300
This Emperor is best known for trying to Christianize the Roman Empire
Constantine
300
“gurgle,” “hiss,” “boom,” “whir,” and “whizz.” are examples of this literary device
Onomatopoeia
300
It would be a safe bet that you could engage Mr. Homuth in this spinoff of Star Wars featuring ‘baby yoda’
The Mandalorian
400
University Liggett is very unique as we have all three divisions on the same campus, but this wasn’t always the case. What was the name of the “campus” that our middle school used to be housed on?
Briarcliff
400
Write the full chemical equation for photosynthesis (words and chemical formulas)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2
Carbon Dioxide + Water--> Glucose + Oxygen
400
This route connected a point near Rome with the Adriatic coast, running through Italy. It’s named for a mineral that was so scarce that often a Roman soldiers’ pay included it.
The Salt Route
400
According to Knotes Notes, this term was given to Jews in the 14th century to any Jews who converted to Christianity but still practiced in secret.
Marrano
400
Ms. Wagenschutz received her Master’s Degree from National University of [this country].
Ireland
500
In 1954 this famous architect was commissioned by Liggett to help redesign the school. He may be most well known for his design of NYC World Trade Center.
Minuro Yamasaki
500
What are the three parts of a nucleotide (shown below)?
Phosphate, (Deoxyribose) Sugar, & Nitrogen Base
500
Ancient Egypt is known for many firsts, but creation of this paper product is high up on that list.
Papyrus
500
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500
What is the name of Mrs. Hibbs Pickle Company?
Dillicious