ALPS II
The author of this book, Malcom Gladwell, discusses the power of thinking without thinking.
What is Blink
This word is used to describe the act of violating or misuse of something that is considered sacred.
What is Sacrilegious.
A blessing in ___________
What is disguise.
What historical event occurred on 16 December 1773 in the state of of Massachusetts.
What is the Boston Tea Party.
This historical place in San Antonio is visited by more than 2.5 milllion people a year making it the most visited attraction in all of Texas.
What is the Alamo.
A skill that was continuously suggested to be applied throughout the course in order to analyze information.
What is critical thinking.
Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless true),
What is Counter intuitive.
A _____ a dozen.
What is Dime.
Who is the only US President to serve more than two terms?
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president from March 4, 1933 to April 12, 1945. He served as president for four terms, two terms more than any other president.
This structure can be seen from all over San Antonio.
What is the Tower of Americas.
This method of recording notes was tailored to match the student's learning situation.
What is the Cornell Note Taking System
A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced or underdeveloped.
What is Fledgling.
We'll cross that _______ when we come to it.
What is Bridge.
This late great Canadian-American television host and TV personality hosted Jeopardy for 37 years.
Who is Alex Trebek.
This theme park is named after 6 countries that have ruled over Texas.
The act of using another's words or ideas without giving them credit.
What is Plagiarism.
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
What is Acquiesce.
When the person you are talking about suddenly shows up or appears.
What is "speak of the devil"
What is the Roman name for Goddess Hecate?
What is Trivia
This iconic rabbit's catchphrase, "Whats up doc?" originated from Dallas.
Who is Bugs Bunny.
This type of sentence has multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
What is a compound-complex sentence.
An adjective that describes something is present, appearing or found everywhere.
There is no reason to complain about something that cannot be fixed.
What is "Cry over spilt milk".
Which of the 7 Wonders of the World is still standing today?
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza
This soft drink is the oldest in America. It was created in 1887 by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco. At the time it was named Waco.
What is Dr. Pepper.