17th Century Names
His writings gave rise to a type of philosophy called Cartesianism
Who is Descartes?
1776 wasn't just a big year for us--Guatemala City was founded, 3 years after Antigua Guatemala was felled by one of these
What is an earthquake?
"This is the day which the lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" is from the 118th of these sacred poems
What are Psalms?
White, black, & green types of this drink all come from the same plant--Camellia sinensis
What is tea?
Man with the golden touch
(5 letters)
What is Midas?
World Book says this author & soldier was "known for his skill in sword fighting and for his long nose"
Who is Cyrano de Bergerac?
Do you know the way to this capital of Costa Rica? If you do, check out its National Theatre, modeled after the Paris Opera
What is San Jose?
Potiphar's wife tries to seduce this dream translator, who resists & ends up being sent to jail
Who is Joseph?
Gruyere is a firm, tangy cheese named for a district in this nation
What is Switzerland?
Supplement containing the ABCs & more
(12 letters)
What is a multivitamin?
Around 1665, this Dutchman painted one of his smallest works, "Girl with the Red Hat"
Who is Vermeer?
Belmopan, with a population about the capacity of Madison Square Garden, is the capital of this nation on the Caribbean
What is Belize?
After the death of Moses, Joshua leads the Israelites in their conquest of this promised land
What is Canaan?
Grown in Spain, Marcona is a variety of this nut
What are almonds?
Fashion dummy
(9 letters)
What is a mannequin?
The "Father of" North America's New France, he also gave his name to a large lake
Who is Champlain?
Poet Rubén Darío is honored with a park & monument in this city that became Nicaragua's permanent capital in 1857
What is Managua?
The first 5 books of the Bible are known as the Torah or by this name from the Greek
What is the Pentateuch?
Garbanzo beans commonly go by this name as well
What are chickpeas?
Marsh gas
(7 letters)
What is methane?
DAILY DOUBLE
Who is John Milton?
It took 15 years to finish Panama City's Biomuseo, designed by this L.A. man; the nearby canal took 5 less, but he didn't design that
Who is Frank Gehry?
At God's command, Abraham goes to this mountainous place to sacrifice Isaac
What is Mount Moriah?
Koumiss is a fermented drink made from mare's milk; this similar fermented milk also starts with a "K"
What is kefir?
Written declaration of political intentions or views
(9 letters)
What is a manifesto?