Roman Godesses
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100

Who is the Roman goddess of love and beauty?

Venus

100

The 15th Amendment protects the right to perform this action regardless of race, though property requirements restricted this action in all thirteen colonies before independence.

Voting

100

What is a classic Italian dish made with round, flattened dough topped with tomato sauce and cheese?

Pizza

100

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were the first to postpone a summer games due to a global pandemic. What year were the games eventually held?

2021

100

What is the capital of Indonesia(2023)

Jakarta

200

Which goddess, wife of Jupiter (Roman king of the gods), is associated with marriage, women, and childbirth?

Juno

200

Abu Simbel and the Karnak Temple are located in this country where a large sandstone monument depicts the pharaoh Khafre.

Egypt

200

This northern Italian dish features layers of pasta sheets, creamy béchamel sauce, and meat or vegetables. What is it called?

Lasagna

200

Aside from the Olympics, Tokyo 2020 also hosted the Paralympic Games. What is the motto of the Paralympic Games?

Spirit in Motion

200

What is the 2nd most traveled to country in the world?

Spain

300

Who is the first daughter of Saturn?

Vesta

300

 This event began in 1692 and resulted in the execution of 19 people, none of which were burned at the stake. For the point, identify this series of events in which a hysterical Massachusetts town prosecuted citizens for sorcery and devil worship.

Salem Witch Trials

300

Freshly filled pasta pockets come in many shapes in Italy. What is the name for these filled pastas in general?

Pasta ripiena(Ravioli is 1/2 points)

300

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What organization to prevent Russia from competing, was the winner of Mens Backstorke?

300

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What is the most obese country in the world?


400

What Roman goddess was associated with agriculture, fertility, and harvest festivals?

Ceres

400

The Joy Luck Club is set in this city that contains America's oldest Chinatown. Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" was published in this city where Maya Angelou became the first Black streetcar conductor.

San Fransisco

400

Beyond tomato sauce, what is another popular and flavorful base for Italian pasta dishes in certain regions, made with nuts and cheese?

Pesto

400

Several new sports were included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for the first time.  Can you name one of them?

Surfing, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing

400

What is the Capital of Indonesia(Sep. 2024)

Nusantara

500

Besides her well-known role in war, what other domain did the goddess Minerva preside over?

Wisdom, Crafts, and Handicraft skills.

500

A statue of the Little Mermaid can be found in, for the point, what Nordic country?

Denmark

500

This classic Italian street food is a savory turnover with a flaky pastry crust and various fillings. What is it called?

Calazone

500

The emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics featured a checkered pattern. What is the traditional Japanese name for this pattern?

Ichimatsu

500

This location’s namesake INA Trials led to various soldiers being disgraced for collaborating with Japan during World War Two. The ceiling of this location's Hall of Private Audiences was melted down to fund its defense by a Maratha army. Invaders took treasures such as the Koh-i-Noor Diamond and the Peacock Throne from this historic fort during Nadir Shah's 1739 invasion. For the point, name this Mughal fort in Delhi named for its sandstone walls.

Red Fort