Architecture
This ancient civilization built the Parthenon on the Acropolis
Greece
The result of 8 × 7
56
This bird is traditionally the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving dinner
turkey
This is SIU Carbondale’s mascot
Saluki
This big green ogre is the star of the franchise
Shrek
This tall U.S. landmark in New York City lights up in different colors and was once the tallest building in the world
Empire State Building
A triangle with all three sides equal
equilateral triangle
The voyage of this ship brought the Pilgrims to North America in 1620
Mayflower
SIU’s campus lake shares its name with a famous national park in Wyoming.
Campus Lake
This wisecracking sidekick will talk your ear off. Literally
Donkey
Rome’s ancient stadium, once used for gladiator battles, is still standing today (and perfect for dramatic selfies)
Colosseum
The name of the number that cannot be expressed as a fraction, like √2 or π
irrational number
This U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863
Abraham Lincoln
This SIU building is home to the architecture program
Quigley Hall
The kingdom ruled by Princess Fiona’s parents
Far Far Away
This 12th-century Cambodian temple complex is the world’s largest religious monument and appears on its country’s flag
Angkor Wat
The value of the derivative of x²
2x
This side dish is made from potatoes, milk, and butter, and is smashed to fluffy perfection
mashed potatoes
This large wooded area and natural landmark borders SIU and is popular for hiking
Shawnee National Forest
This villain from Shrek 2 owns a magical business and is known for dramatic potions
Fairy Godmother
This ancient city in Jordan was carved directly into rose-colored stone cliffs and is home to the famous “Treasury” façade from Indiana Jones
Petra
This type of matrix has the same number of rows and columns
square matrix
The Wampanoag leader who helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter
Massasoit
This SIU chancellor, appointed in 2024, works alongside the president to lead the university.
Dr. Austin A. Lane.
In the first movie, this tiny but fierce ruler sends Shrek on a quest to rescue Fiona
Lord Farquaad