RELIGION
TEENS IN HISTORY
U.S. POSTAGE STAMPS
Music
CROSSWORD CLUES "F"
400
It's the religion of about 97% of the people in Portugal
What is Catholicism?
400
She was only about 17 when she began leading French armies against the English in 1429. She was burned at the stake for being a heretic but later her conviction was overturned. Whoops!
Who is Joan of Arc?
400
A stamp honoring this smallest state was issued May 29, 1990, the 200th anniversary of its statehood
Rhode Island
400
It's the note found at the approximate center of a piano keyboard
What is middle C?
400
An 11 letter word for hot dog.
What is "frankfurter"
800
This book in the bible is full of sacred songs.
What is the book of Psalms?
800
While visiting the Potomac Indians in 1613, she was captured by the English & taken to Jamestown
Pocahontas
800
A 17¢ stamp issued in 1986 depicts one of these sleds—mush!
What is a dog sled?
800
The style of music played here:
What is Big Band Jazz?
800
Doodle's cap ornament (7 letters)
A Feather
1200
Thousands of members of this group, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, live in Kenya. A lot also live in Pennsylvania. They might make oatmeal too!
What are the Quakers?
1200
Starred in 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'. His older brother is David.
Who is Ricky Nelson?
1200
In 1991 a 19¢ stamp paid tribute to the centennial of this Manhattan concert hall.
What is Carnegie Hall?
1200
Including over half the musicians, it's the largest section of a symphony orchestra
What are the strings?
1200
The pet rock was one, so was flagpole sitting (3 letters)
A fad
1600
If you are Islamic, you follow the teachings of this prophet.
Who is Muhammad?
1600
She was discovered by Walt Disney himself while performing Swan Lake. She later starred in many "beach" movies with Frankie Avalon.
Who is Annette Funicello?
1600
This woman is honored on a 3 cent stamp in 1952. She sewed the 1st US flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
1600
Of the 3 natural male singing voices, it's the highest one.
What is a Tenor?
1600
Beyond the present tense (6)
The future
2000
Zen is a form of this religion, but many adherents don't believe in reincarnation.
What is Buddhism?
2000
This "Nine Days' Queen" was just 16 when she was beheaded on Tower Green in 1554. Her first name is Jane.
Lady Jane Grey
2000
A 1988 stamp commemorated Mary Cassatt, who made a good "impression" in this profession.
What is painting (Impressionism).
2000
Literally ‘little book’, the text sung in an opera or oratorio.
What is a Libretto?
2000
Psychological slip (8)
a Freudian slip