History of English
Novels and Plays
SMHS
Pop Culture
Who said it?
100
This Norman laid the foundations for the modern English language by merging the English and French languages.
Who is William the Conqueror
100
This famous character is known for marrying his mother and killing his father.
Who is Oedipus
100
Also known as Arctictis binturong, this animal is the mascot of San Mateo High School.
What is the bearcat
100
Marvel’s film Civil War features a struggle between these two superheroes.
Who are Iron Man and Captain America
100
“Those plans belong to the syndicate, and everybody has a share.”
Who is Milo Minderbinder
200
A cultural rebirth across Europe, this event was responsible for introducing many Latin and Greek words into the English language.
What is the Renaissance
200
Complete the blank. Shall we go? ______________
Yes, let’s go.
200
The colors of San Mateo are based upon this prestigious university.
What is Princeton
200
This actress is known for her breakout role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Who is Daisy Ridley
200
“Let come what comes, only I’ll be revenged most thoroughly for my father.”
Who is Laertes
300
This epic is one of the most famous surviving works from the Old English period.
What is Beowulf
300
When discussing suicide with Quentin, Jason Sr. used this name for death.
The Dark Diceman
300
In this year, San Mateo High School earned a Guinness world record for its prestigious Canned Food Drive.
What is 2005
300
Fans around the world were dismayed when Kanye West announced his new album The Life of Pablo would only be available on this streaming service.
What is Tidal
300
“Et tu Bruté一Then fall, Caesar.”
Who is Julius Caesar
400
This form of English was the type used by William Shakespeare.
What is Modern English
400
This object was supposedly dropped by Claudius into the cup of poisoned wine.
What is a pearl
400
San Mateo High School was founded during this year.
What is 1902
400
This Youtube video has the second most dislikes on the site, even though it was released less than one month ago.
What is the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Trailer
400
“O, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in't!”
Who is John the Savage (or Miranda)
500
This event was responsible for changing the pronunciation of all Middle English long vowels, and is responsible for many peculiarities in English spelling.
What is the Great Vowel Shift
500
This shape was branded into the flesh of Sethe's mother.
What is a cross within a circle
500
The name of this famous musician, singer, and actor adorns the San Mateo quad.
Who is Merv Griffin
500
This debut album contains hit songs such as Girls and Brass Monkey and was created by the Beastie Boys.
What is Licensed to III
500
“You dont you dont I'll make you I'll make you give a damn.”
Who is Quentin