Greek Mythology
In some myths, Eros is the son of this love goddess
Who is Aphrodite?
He came to power after leading the march on Rome in October 1922
Who is Mussolini
It sounds like it involves yelling, but it's actually public praise or acknowledgment, maybe while accepting an award
What is a shout-out?
This "porcine" term derived from the way bags were carried on shoulders
What is a piggyback?
This czar had the nickname "grozny", which meant "awesome" as well as "threatening"
Who is Ivan the Terrible
In Greek mythology the gods consigned their enemies to this lowest region of Hades
What is Tartarus
The first, he reigned as Rome's "First Citizen" from 27 B.C. to 14 A.D.
Who is Augustus?
It's a full-on fight between all the cows & the bulls in the pasture, it's a...
What is a cattle battle?
New crew members on a ship needed to quickly figure these out--knowing them now means to understand how to do something
What is the ropes?
Dictators ruled this westernmost country of continental Europe from 1926 to 1974
PORTUGAL!!!!!
The name of the wood nymphs that live in trees (no not squirrels)
What are Dryads?
He killed his own mother & at least one of his wives, plus he may have burned Rome to the ground in 64 A.D.
A name for an average & ordinary man is in this 2-word rhyme for an average & ordinary man
What is a Joe Schmo
This psych term means a persistent idea--it once meant control by demons outside you, the opposite of possession (also a hit movie!)
What is obsession?
By murdering all his brothers around 1413, Mehmed I took power as the fifth ruler of this empire
What is the Ottoman Empire?
She was born from a migraine
Who is Athena?
Rather than a toga, women of ancient Rome often wore a long, loose robe or tunic, called this
If you're comfy & into triple rhyme, you may use this phrase that includes an insect & a household item
What is snug as a bug in a rug?
This phrase meaning "to admit defeat" comes from boxing, where a trainer does it to stop the fight
What is to throw in the towel?
In 1972 Ferdinand Marcos imposed martial law in this country; it would last until 1981
What is the Philippines?
With a name from the Greek for "form", he appeared to people in their dreams
Who is Morpheus?
This group was disbanded in 312 after picking the wrong side in an emperor vs. emperor battle for control of Rome
What is the Praetorian Guard
An impoverished British man, fellow or guy
What is a broke bloke
Urdu for "dusty", this olive drab cloth was first used in the uniforms of the British army in India in 1857
What is khaki?
During World War II "Uncle Joe" was a nickname for this world leader
Who is (Joseph) Stalin?