The Roman Times
Name one of the groups of people who were banned from attending events at the Colosseum.
Former gladiators, actors, gravediggers
These two lovers were the reason the Trojan War began in the first place.
Helen and Paris
What is the name for the open space where Greek citizens would meet to converse and debate? (Starts with an A.)
Agora
"Hotline Bling"
Drake
The Statue of Liberty was given to the U.S. by which country?
France
When Mr. Kline taught at a middle school in Florida during the 2018-19 school year, what subject did he teach? a) Math b) English c) PE d) Typing
c) PE
What was the surface of the Colosseum floor covered in at the start of each day?
Sand
The greatest of all the Trojan warriors, he is the King of Troy's son. He is killed by Achilles on the battlefield.
Hector
What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens? a) Democracy, b) Monarchy, c) Communism
a) Democracy
"Stitches"
Shawn Mendes
What is the largest lake in the U.S.? Superior, Huron, Michigan
Lake Superior (31,700 square miles - next biggest lake is Lake Huron with 23,000 square miles)
Which of these colleges did Mr. Dunleavy attend? Cabrini, St. Joe's, Penn State
Cabrini
True or False - every group of men in Ancient Rome had to pay taxes and do military service
True
What was the name of Achilles' best friend, who was killed by Hector?
Patroclus
What did Sissyphus do to anger the Gods and what was his punishment?
He cheated death and had to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity.
"Into You"
Ariana Grande
If the President and Vice President of USA die at the same time who becomes the President? Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, Attorney General
Speaker of the House (Kevin McCarthy - R)
Who is the Head of the English Department?
Mrs. Byrne
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders or representatives by voting. (Starts with an R)
Republic
Who was the most clever of all the Greek warriors? (He is the main character in Homer's the Odyssey)
Odysseus
List at least three of the four villains faced by the hero during the Odyssey.
Cyclops, Circe, Sirens, Suitors/Squatters in his home
"My House"
Flo Rida
30 seconds on the clock for this one: Which is the only US state to have one syllable in its name?
Maine
True or False: AD Robison has bowled a 300.
True!
Name both the wealthy, landowning group and the less wealthy group of people in Ancient Rome.
Patricians and Plebeians
King of Greece during the Trojan War. Led the army of Greece to battle with Achilles.
Agamemnon
Achilles' disrespect toward this god motivates him to guide Paris's arrow that kills him.
Apollo
"Panda"
Desiigner
By land size, what is the smallest U.S. state?
Rhode Island
Where did Mr. Kline work before becoming a teacher in 2017? Running shoe store, a law firm, or a college admissions office
Law Firm