History
Acting Theorists
Absurd Laws
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Millennial Memes
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This document, signed in 1494, divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain.

What is the Treaty of Tordesillas?

200

This technique, developed by Uta Hagen, focuses on substitution and using personal experiences to connect with a character’s emotions.  

What is the Hagen Technique?

200

In Switzerland, it is illegal to own only one of this type of pet due to loneliness concerns.  

What is a guinea pig?

200

This playwright is one of, if not the most famous playwright of all time and wrote classics like Romeo and Juliet and, A Midsummer's Night Dream.

Who is William Shakespeare?

200

In 2016, this viral meme declared that the world was "on fire," accompanied by a dog sitting calmly in a burning house.  

What is "This is fine"?

400

This 16th-century conflict saw Catholic and Protestant factions clash in France, culminating in the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.  

What are the French Wars of Religion?

400

This acting theorist developed a method emphasizing emotional memory and psychological truth.  

Who is Konstantin Stanislavski?

400

This state makes it illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays.  

What is Georgia?

400

This comedic play is written by Mary Lynn Dobson was performed by MRHS Theatre at some point.

What is the The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood?

400

The phrase "One does not simply" is often paired with this famous image from The Lord of the Rings.  

What is Boromir?

600

This leader of the Haitian Revolution successfully led the first successful slave rebellion, leading to Haiti’s independence in 1804.  

Who is Toussaint Louverture?

600

This theorist's technique encourages actors to "live truthfully under imaginary circumstances."  

Who is Sanford Meisner?

600

In this country, you could be fined for wearing camouflage clothing, unless you are in the military.  

What is Barbados?

600

This frog became famous on the internet for saying, "Feels bad, man."  

Who is Pepe the Frog?

800

This Chinese dynasty, known for its cultural achievements and civil service examinations, ruled from 618 to 907 AD.  

What is the Tang Dynasty?

800

This acting theory developed by Jerzy Grotowski focused on actors using their bodies as the primary instrument of expression.  

What is Poor Theatre?

800

In Florida, it is illegal to do this after 6 PM on a Thursday.  

What is fart?

800

The term for a sudden online explosion of interest or virality is often referred to as this kind of "moment."  

What is a "Meme moment"?

1000

This battle in 1066 marked the Norman conquest of England and resulted in William the Conqueror becoming King.  

What is the Battle of Hastings?

1000

This actor's method focused on physical actions and gestures to provoke emotional responses.  

What is the Chekhov Technique?

1000

This U.S. state forbids honking your car horn near sandwich shops at night.  

What is Arkansas?

1000

This meme, which appeared in the late 1990s, is often considered the first viral meme.  

What is the Dancing Baby?