Ancient Egypt
Salty Words
Philosophy
Books and Authors
Classic Rock
The 1990s
Mr. Kelly Lore
100
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system?
Hieroglyphics
100
This word, meaning a regular payment for work, comes from a Latin word which originally referred to Roman soldiers being paid half in money and half in salt.
Salary
100
Who wrote "The Republic," a famous work on political philosophy?
Plato
100
Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
JK Rowling
100
This group released "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in 1991.
Nirvana
100
What TV show, featuring Rachel, Ross, and Monica, debuted in 1994?
Friends
100
I was born in this city.
Cincinnati, Ohio
200
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
Hatshepsut
200
This word for a popular dish often consisting of bitter greens and vegetables originally seasoned with salt.
Salad
200
What term describes the philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice?
Existentialism
200
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
200
What band is known for the albums "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall"?
Pink Floyd
200
Who was inaugurated as President of the United States in 1993?
Bill Clinton
200
In high school, my favorite class was:
Creative Writing
300
What river is essential to life in Ancient Egypt?
The Nile
300
This term refers to a small, often decorative, container used to hold salt, commonly seen on dining tables.
Salt shaker
300
The "trolley problem" is a thought experiment that focuses on what branch of philosophy?
Ethics
300
What school does Holden Caulfield get kicked out of at the beginning of Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye?"
Pencey Prep
300
This avian-themed band released hits like "Hotel California" and "Take it Easy."
The Eagles
300
Who won the World Cup in soccer in 1998?
France
300
In high school, my two best friends were named this.
Dave
400
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god?
Ra
400
Known for its pink color, this salt is harvested in Pakistan and is popular for culinary and health-related uses.
Pink Himalayan salt
400
Who is the French rationalist philosopher and mathematician known for saying "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am)
Rene Descartes
400
Who wrote "The Chronicles of Narnia" series?
CS Lewis
400
Which band is famous for the songs "Born to Run" and "Dancing in the Dark"?
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
400
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his efforts to end apartheid in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
400
Many people know I attended Delbarton. What school did I attend prior?
Oak Knoll
500
Which ancient Egyptian queen was known for her beauty and power?
Cleopatra
500
What is the process of removing salt from seawater called?
Desalination
500
The word philosophy comes from two greek words: philo and sophos. What do those words mean?
wisdom & love
500
Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
500
A classic rock band from England, known for wanting satisfaction but not being able to get it.
The Rolling Stones
500
These two boybands paved the way for a pop resurgence in the mid 1990s.
Backstreet Boys and 'NSync
500
My favorite sophomore book to teach is?
Grendel
600
What is the name of the famous boy king whose tomb was discovered almost intact?
King Tut (Tutankhamun)
600
What salty phrase generally means "very good, honest, and reasonable, and not thinking you are special in any way."
Salt of the Earth
600
What philosophical "blade" suggests that if you have two competing ideas to explain the same phenomenon, you should prefer the simpler one.
Occam's Razor
600
By what name is Samuel Longhorne Clemens known?
Mark Twain
600
Who was the lead singer of Queen?
Freddie Mercury
600
What was the name of the popular handheld digital pet toy released in the late 1990s?
Tamagotchi
600
I'm currently working on a doctorate at what school?
Drew University
700
Which pharaoh constructed the Step Pyramid at Saqqara?
Djoser
700
What term refers to a small salt crystal?
A grain
700
Who wrote "One must imagine Sisyphus happy" in his "Myth of Sisyphus?"
Albert Camus
700
Who is the author of "The Great Gatsby"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
700
What rap trio from New York City released albums like Paul's Boutique and Ill Communication on their way to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
The Beastie Boys
700
Which console, released by Sony in 1994, revolutionized the gaming industry?
Playstation
700
I've played golf with a Jedi. Who?
Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson)
800
The 4th Dynasty pyramids (Giza) mimic the arrangement of what constellation?
Orion
800
What term describes someone experienced and knowledgeable in a particular field?
Seasoned
800
This ancient Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on the virtues of harmony, order, and respect for hierarchy.
Confucius
800
What books starts, "In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf."
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
800
Despite being renowned as a classic, this song is "banned" from being played in many guitar stores.
Stairway to Heaven
800
What 1997 movie, directed by James Cameron, was a major box-office hit?
Titanic
800
I collect three things: books, bags, and this.
Typewriters
900
What is the Egyptian symbol of life?
Ankh
900
This term, which comes from the Latin "sal," refers to a solution of salt in water, commonly used in medical practices.
Saline solution
900
This 'father of Nihilism' once wrote "God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him.”
Friedrich Nietzsche
900
This author has written classics like "The Sun Also Rises" and "A Farewell to Arms."
Ernest Hemingway
900
What is the name of The Beatles' album featuring a zebra crossing on the cover?
Abbey Road
900
What was the name of the first successfully cloned mammal in 1996?
Dolly
900
The biggest non-familial influence on my worldview is...
George Carlin
1000
Who deciphered the Rosetta Stone, unlocking the language of ancient Egypt?
Jean-François Champollion.
1000
This road connecting Europe and Asia was used to transport trade goods, one of the many goods being salt.
The Silk Road
1000
This realm of philosophy deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.
Metaphysics
1000
The part of a book that can contain the title page and copyright notice, acknowledgments, a dedication, or an introduction, preface, forward, or prologue.
Front matter
1000
This Boston-based classic rock band teamed with Run-DMC in one of the first rock/rap crossovers to break into the mainstream.
Aerosmith
1000
This "first reality show ever" appeared on MTV in 1992, following the lives of seven young people, picked to live in a house and have their lives filmed.
The Real World
1000
When I was little, I used to tell people I was from this country.
Australia