Historical Figures
Who was the group of people who took mounds of silver and gold from the Incas and Aztecs?
The Spanish Conquistadors
What is the religious book that lists seven deadly sins--greed being one of them?
The Bible
What is a 2019 movie starring Chris Evans about detectives investigating the mysterious death of a wealthy old man with a family of vultures itching to get their share of his inheritance?
Knives Out
a excessive desire for something
Greed
This historical figure used his hatred and greed for power to form a new political party in Germany during the 1930s in order to eliminate the Jewish race?
Adolf Hitler
This character in the story Othello, has his betrayal leads everyone to their downfall. He constantly asks for money and he is full of jealousy that seems to never be avenged.
Iago
What is a Disney movie (that we watched in Spanish) where the villain is a greedy musician who killed his song-writing partner and stole all his songs, using them to become the most well-loved musician in Mexico?
Coco
the action of concentrating on only one self's benefit; without regard for others
Selfishness
Who is the sailor who sailed to America in 1492, sparked the greedy taking of land from Natives already living on the continent?
Christopher Columbus
What is a book (that we read in 8th grade) about a poor pearl fisherman who finds a pearl which he deems “the pearl of the world,” only for it to bring him and his family into massive amounts of danger? This book teaches about the dangers of greed and the importance of gratefulness.
The Pearl
What is a Disney movie where the Once-Ler cuts down truffula trees to make money for himself, even at the expense of the environment?
The Lorax
a strategic way of controlling someone or something
Manipulation
This historical figure ate a forbidden apple in the garden of Eden, leading mankind to commit acts of sin.
Eve
This literary figure used his greed to manipulate "The Party" and his power to torture the main character, Winston.
Obrien
What is a 2015 movie starring Blake Lively about a woman who stops aging for nearly 8 decades?
Age of Adaline
the perception of genetic qualities by transmission from parent to offspring
This historical figure was an American politician most notable for being the "boss" of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th-century New York City and State.
Boss Tweed
This literary figure was known for his greedy nature, often causing many problems regarding his relationships with others throughout the story, until he went on a journey with the Past, Present, and Future.
Scrooge
What is the movie about a young and impatient stockbroker who is willing to do anything to get to the top. He trades on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and greedy corporate raider who takes the youth under his wing?
Wall Street
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
Cunning