mythology Crossword Puzzles
Agath's Crossword 2021-05-11
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- ________ has to do with the ear and hearing
- when I was studying about _________ which is crime what criminoles do
- study ______ and learn about the different myths
- I got _______ degree which is about the nature of god and the religious beliefs
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- _______ is another word for a prodiction
- the branch of linguistics that deals with systems of sounds (including or excluding phonetics), within a language or between different languages.
- in ________ i was learning about rocks and minerals
- the other weather
- in _______ we dealt with X rays and other high radiation
- _______ is about studies of the environment and what is good for it to make it a better place
- A suffragist had an ________ to make sure that everything was equally between men and woman
- My assignment was about ______ which was about living organisms and is divided into different fields.
- in ___ we studies movements and relative positions
- in ________ we studied about how the world has changed throughout history
14 Clues: the other weather • _______ is another word for a prodiction • ________ has to do with the ear and hearing • study ______ and learn about the different myths • in ___ we studies movements and relative positions • in ________ i was learning about rocks and minerals • in _______ we dealt with X rays and other high radiation • ...
Vocabulary 2022-09-08
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- relating to based on or appearing in myths or mythology
- the sea journey under taken by slave ships from west africa to the west indies
- a member of a class of traveling poets musicians and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of west africa
- the fact of being who or what a person is
- the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
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- a story originating in popular culture typically passed on by word of mouth
- the transmission of customs or belief from generation to generation or the fact of being passed on this way
- belonging naturally essential
- copied quoted or translated in exactly the same words as were used originally
9 Clues: belonging naturally essential • the fact of being who or what a person is • relating to based on or appearing in myths or mythology • a story originating in popular culture typically passed on by word of mouth • copied quoted or translated in exactly the same words as were used originally • ...
Issue 28 2018-02-15
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- What film stars Robin Williams as a professor who invents a living green goo? (7)
- What sport involves a shuttlecock? (9)
- Google Play is the official app store for what mobile operating system? (7)
- In what country would you find the Taj Mahal? (5)
- Who starred as the Terminator in the film of the same name? (6,14)
- Angkor Wat is a temple complex in what country? (8)
- Gammon comes from what animal? (3)
- SOS is a distress signal designed to be sent by what code? (5)
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- In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth in Crete contained what creature? (8)
- Where is the 2018 Winter Olympics taking place? (11)
- In the UK, what rodent species was almost entirely displaced by a grey version? (3,8)
- Sunburn is caused by what type of radiation, most commonly from the Sun? (11)
- The ‘Oculus Rift’ is a headset used for what type of games? (7,7)
- Dappy is part of which British hip hop group? (1,4)
- What British sitcom originally starred Ronnie Barker and David Jason? (4,3,5)
- Who is the main character in Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’? (9)
16 Clues: Gammon comes from what animal? (3) • What sport involves a shuttlecock? (9) • In what country would you find the Taj Mahal? (5) • Dappy is part of which British hip hop group? (1,4) • Angkor Wat is a temple complex in what country? (8) • Where is the 2018 Winter Olympics taking place? (11) • SOS is a distress signal designed to be sent by what code? (5) • ...
contact and colonisation 2019-05-30
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- a close-knit group of interrelated families.
- nullius land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or uninhabited.
- An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.
- flooding.
- the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.
- the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
- The refusal to accept or comply to something.
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- the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
- (in the mythology of some Australian Aboriginal peoples) Dreamtime or Alcheringa, especially as manifested in the natural world and celebrated in ritual.
- An important assignment given to a person, typically involving travel abroad.
- arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
- The action of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions.
- blood relationship.
- the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
- retain for future use.
- law military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law.
16 Clues: flooding. • blood relationship. • retain for future use. • a close-knit group of interrelated families. • The refusal to accept or comply to something. • An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people. • nullius land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or uninhabited. • law military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law. • ...
crossword 2017-01-18
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- What Mexican dish consists of meat and/or beans wrapped in a tortilla? (7)
- Glucose, fructose and sucrose are types of what? (5)
- Who was king of the gods in ancient Roman mythology? (7)
- Brown, Black, Polar, Sloth and Sun are all types of what animal? (4)
- Which Native American reservation was recently home to a protest against a pipeline construction?
- In which board game is the goal to collect 6 wedges or “cheeses”? (7,7)
- Fireworks were invented in what country? (5)
- The Big Fat Quiz of the Year is shown on what TV channel? (7,4)
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- What continent is Uruguay part of? (5,7)
- Which Brighton rock duo consists of just a bassist and a drummer? (5,5)
- In gaming, what does RPG stand for? (4,7,4)
- Who stars in the Die Hard films? (5,6)
- What sport involves the use of a “foil”? (7)
- Which comic book writer created Spider-Man, The Hulk and Iron Man? (4,3)
- Donald Trump’s inauguration as President is today, but who is his Vice President? (4,5)
- The word ‘Nonchalant’ is borrowed from what language? (6)
16 Clues: Who stars in the Die Hard films? (5,6) • What continent is Uruguay part of? (5,7) • In gaming, what does RPG stand for? (4,7,4) • What sport involves the use of a “foil”? (7) • Fireworks were invented in what country? (5) • Glucose, fructose and sucrose are types of what? (5) • Who was king of the gods in ancient Roman mythology? (7) • ...
The History of Zombies 2017-10-27
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- an outbreak, usually a disease, that spreads rapidly and widely
- a person or thing that causes great trouble
- an imagined state or place where everything is perfect or heavenly
- voodoo priests who use black magic to create a zombi to use as a servant
- a very bad event that causes suffering and damage
- ghost or reanimated body that returns from the grave to terrorize the living
- from China, living corpses that had white hair and greenish-white skin
- a religion that includes belief in spirits, witchcraft, and sorcery
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- a major event that completely destroys, or heavily damages humanity or society
- an imagined state or place where everything is unpleasant or bad
- from Norse mythology, reanimated bodies of warriors who had been born with amazing abilities
- a stash of goods, usually hidden
- to search for and collect useable things that were discarded
- a place of isolation to guard people or animals who have been infected with a dangerous disease
- a fixed amount of goods per person, usually food or water
- filmmaker who introduced the idea that zombies must eat the living
16 Clues: a stash of goods, usually hidden • a person or thing that causes great trouble • a very bad event that causes suffering and damage • a fixed amount of goods per person, usually food or water • to search for and collect useable things that were discarded • an outbreak, usually a disease, that spreads rapidly and widely • ...
Fantasy 2023-06-27
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- An adventurous mission or search for a specific object or goal.
- A small, magical creature often depicted with wings and the power to grant wishes.
- Something that is part of mythology or legendary tales, not based on reality.
- An exciting and sometimes dangerous journey or quest.
- A mythical creature with wings and often breathing fire.
- A traditional story or legend that explains natural or supernatural events.
- A person who practices magic or has the ability to cast spells.
- A legendary creature resembling a horse with a single horn on its forehead.
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- To cast a spell or make something magical or captivating.
- A magical liquid or mixture with special effects or powers.
- A wise and powerful magician or sorcerer.
- Something that exists only in the imagination or in stories.
- A genre of imaginative fiction involving magical or supernatural elements.
- Special powers or abilities that are not based on science or reality.
- A supernatural creature often depicted as small, with pointed ears and great agility.
- Having special powers or properties that are not explainable by science.
16 Clues: A wise and powerful magician or sorcerer. • An exciting and sometimes dangerous journey or quest. • A mythical creature with wings and often breathing fire. • To cast a spell or make something magical or captivating. • A magical liquid or mixture with special effects or powers. • Something that exists only in the imagination or in stories. • ...
Ancient Greece 2021-11-18
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- the author of the epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- Area of land that is surrounded on three sides by water
- Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live.
- began as a festival honoring the gods; included sporting events and poetry competitions.
- A war between Athens and Sparta.
- All citizens can participate directly in the government
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- High hill that a strong fortress was on.
- Slaves in Sparta.
- Greek word for a city-state
- Gathering of citizens
- a great temple of Athena that is located on the acropolis in Athens. The ruins still stand today.
- the period of expansion of Greek culture and history following Alexander's death until the rise of the Roman Empire in 31 BCE.
- Type of government in which only a few people have power.
- A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.
- famous philosopher that was the tutor of Alexander the Great
- Leader who held power through the use of force
16 Clues: Slaves in Sparta. • Gathering of citizens • Greek word for a city-state • A war between Athens and Sparta. • High hill that a strong fortress was on. • Leader who held power through the use of force • Area of land that is surrounded on three sides by water • All citizens can participate directly in the government • the author of the epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey. • ...
September Stems List 2024-09-12
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- All learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts
- Of, relating to, or used in vision
- A dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities
- A book for notes or memoranda
- The science of mind and behavior
- Having or indicating a high or satisfactory degree of intelligence and mental capacity
- The part of the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
- A student in the second year at college or a 4-year secondary school
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- A powerboat designed for racing that's skims the surface of water
- To go completely around especially by water
- A water-bearing stratum of permeable rock,sand,or gravel
- permitting the passage of light
- Having mental faculties not dulled by sleep, faintness, or stupor
- Any of a race of giants in Greek mythology with a single eye in the middle of the forehead
- The sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament
- To bring to mind or think of again
16 Clues: A book for notes or memoranda • permitting the passage of light • The science of mind and behavior • Of, relating to, or used in vision • To bring to mind or think of again • To go completely around especially by water • A water-bearing stratum of permeable rock,sand,or gravel • All learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts • ...
SCIZ●NE 2022-10-08
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- British unit of measure.
- Muscle is for the build like smooth muscle, for working like a striated muscle.
- Member of Protista and they live in freshwaters.
- The closest galaxy to the MIKY WAY.
- The ratio that gives the most competent dimensions in terms of harmony between the parts of a perfect whole in mathematics and art. 1,618.
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- Artist who contributed to the Romantic period in Western Classical Music. Composer of the gth symphony.
- Organic compounds.
- Inventor of wireless electrical transmission.
- Electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5-2.5A.
- Water protrusion that is formed by the sea out of the land. e.g:Bothnia
- The light-sensing tissue at the back of your eyes.
- All of the rumors that traditionally explain the creation of the universe and humans in a religion or culture.
- The planet with the most advanced ring system in the solar system.
- Power for bones and a type of mineral."Ca"
- One of the largest volcanic mountains in the world.Located in Hawaii, its name means "LONG MOUNTAIN".
- Mix of whole colors.
16 Clues: Organic compounds. • Mix of whole colors. • British unit of measure. • The closest galaxy to the MIKY WAY. • Power for bones and a type of mineral."Ca" • Inventor of wireless electrical transmission. • Member of Protista and they live in freshwaters. • The light-sensing tissue at the back of your eyes. • Electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5-2.5A. • ...
Ancient Greece Crossword 2022-06-14
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- Belonging to the very distant past
- The society, culture, and way of life of a particular area
- Stories based on a particular religion or cultural tradition.
- Location
- A civilisation based in Greece from around 1700 BCE.
- A period in time after a catastrophic event, being the collapse of a civilisation
- Something which the early Greek civilisations had a major impact on.
- A time when new heights were achieved in art architecture, philosophy and theatre.
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- A key feature in Greek architecture that has been copied worldwide.
- The most famous ancient Greek general. He conquered much of Europe and Asia.
- The centre of the Ancient Greek world which went on to become the capital of modern Greece.
- An early civilisation from Crete, that influenced ancient Greece.
- A highly rocky mound in Athens that is home to many temples including the Parthenon
- Something invented by the Greeks, that we all have! Some of us may use our phones for this.
- The centre of the Ancient Greek world.
- The place of worship for the ancient Greeks, and were often dedicated to one particular god.
16 Clues: Location • Belonging to the very distant past • The centre of the Ancient Greek world. • A civilisation based in Greece from around 1700 BCE. • The society, culture, and way of life of a particular area • Stories based on a particular religion or cultural tradition. • An early civilisation from Crete, that influenced ancient Greece. • ...
roman greece 2021-02-11
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- ---was a god who was the god of lighting
- back in the ancient time Romans strived to earn a living by---
- The--- Horse was something that is very known to Ancient Greek mythology
- While the romans made more realistic sculpture the greeks made sculptors
- The ancient city of--- was best know for its amazing warriors
- ---the Punic War was the last and shortest of the three war punic wars
- While the Romans were a republic, the Greeks were a---
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- Both the romans and greeks focused on art and---
- Both the Romans and the Greeks focused their art on important political---
- Both of the governments of greece and roman started out with
- While the Greeks let their slaves go about, the Romans forced them to---
- The city of --- is one of the oldest cities in the world
- was a student of the philosopher, Socrates.
- greeks loved and believed deeply into enjoying---
- ---was an ancient greek city destroyed by an volcano
- Unlike like the greeks who got married at 12 to 13 the romans had to get married as---
16 Clues: ---was a god who was the god of lighting • was a student of the philosopher, Socrates. • Both the romans and greeks focused on art and--- • greeks loved and believed deeply into enjoying--- • ---was an ancient greek city destroyed by an volcano • While the Romans were a republic, the Greeks were a--- • The city of --- is one of the oldest cities in the world • ...
Literary Devices 2022-02-06
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- repetition of similar sounds in syllables (dog, frog, log)
- the author's overall message to the readers about a central topic in a text
- a comparison without "like" or "as" that directly connects one idea to another
- when an object stands in for, or represents, a bigger idea or concept
- a recurring idea, image, or concept throughout a text
- a reference to significant people, places, and events from history, mythology, the Bible, pop culture, and more
- recounting of a memory of past events
- a comparison using "like" or "as"
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- the act of repeating something multiple times, often for emphasis or attention
- giving human traits and actions to non-human things
- the use of visually descriptive language
- repetition of the FIRST LETTER of two or more words within a line of writing (cool cats like corn)
- words representing sounds
- a hint at what is to come later or in future events
- a well-known figure of speech with a meaning known to those who are native speakers of the language
- extreme exaggeration
16 Clues: extreme exaggeration • words representing sounds • a comparison using "like" or "as" • recounting of a memory of past events • the use of visually descriptive language • giving human traits and actions to non-human things • a hint at what is to come later or in future events • a recurring idea, image, or concept throughout a text • ...
Det svider när jag quizar 2024-02-09
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- The eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in our Solar System
- The king of the gods in Greek mythology
- The process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into energy in the form of glucose
- A powerful explosion that occurs when a star ceases to burn and collapses
- Ancient Egyptian queen known for her beauty and intelligence
- Hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Pioneering electrical engineer known for his work with alternating current
- An ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for its advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and architecture
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- A German composer and pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time
- Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing this device for long-distance communication
- An antibiotic drug discovered by Alexander Fleming, used to treat bacterial infections
- Holmes A fictional private detective created by the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Known for his abstract paintings, including Guernica
- A private space company founded by Elon Musk
- A known swedish actor, that appeared in a Telenor commercial
- Large marsupial
16 Clues: Large marsupial • Hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics • The king of the gods in Greek mythology • A private space company founded by Elon Musk • Known for his abstract paintings, including Guernica • A known swedish actor, that appeared in a Telenor commercial • Ancient Egyptian queen known for her beauty and intelligence • ...
Det kliar när jag quizar 2024-02-09
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- The eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in our Solar System
- The king of the gods in Greek mythology
- The process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into energy in the form of glucose
- A powerful explosion that occurs when a star ceases to burn and collapses
- Ancient Egyptian queen known for her beauty and intelligence
- Hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Pioneering electrical engineer known for his work with alternating current
- An ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for its advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and architecture
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- A German composer and pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time
- Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing this device for long-distance communication
- An antibiotic drug discovered by Alexander Fleming, used to treat bacterial infections
- Holmes A fictional private detective created by the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Known for his abstract paintings, including Guernica
- A private space company founded by Elon Musk
- A known swedish actor, that appeared in a Telenor commercial
- Large marsupial
16 Clues: Large marsupial • Hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics • The king of the gods in Greek mythology • A private space company founded by Elon Musk • Known for his abstract paintings, including Guernica • A known swedish actor, that appeared in a Telenor commercial • Ancient Egyptian queen known for her beauty and intelligence • ...
Roman and greece 2021-02-11
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- ---was the King of the Gods and threw lightning like a spear
- The Third Punic War was the last and--- of the three wars between
- While the Romans were a republic, the Greeks were a---
- Both the Romans and the Greeks focused their art on important political---
- Like today, many Ancient Romans strived to earn a living by---
- the Greeks believed deeply in enjoying ---
- The --- Horse was something that is very known to Ancient Greek mythology.
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- Unlike like the greeks who got married at 12 to 13 the romans had to get married as---
- Pompeii is an --- Ancient Roman city that was located close to the volcano, Vesuvius, before 79 BC.
- While the Greeks let their slaves go about, the Romans forced them to---
- Like today, many Ancient Romans strived to earn a living by---
- While the romans made more realistic sculpture the greeks made sculptures---
- Both of the governments of greece and roman started out with---
13 Clues: the Greeks believed deeply in enjoying --- • While the Romans were a republic, the Greeks were a--- • ---was the King of the Gods and threw lightning like a spear • Like today, many Ancient Romans strived to earn a living by--- • Like today, many Ancient Romans strived to earn a living by--- • Both of the governments of greece and roman started out with--- • ...
Chapter 2 2017-06-13
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- What Mr.Brunner was trying to tell Percy he's not. It is a synonym of regular.
- Percy's English teacher
- What Grover has to do to Percy. A guardian's job.
- What Percy was doing when Grover and Mr.Brunner were talking behind is back
- a verb used to prevent Percy from knowing the truth. Grover does this to Percy
- A word Grover uses to Percy to assure him about taking him to the subway station to flee from something.
- a language used by Greek Mythology
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- an emotion you feel when feeling fear. Verb form
- A noun that Percy thinks hes seeing. It's what you see but it's not actually there
- senior females that were watching Percy. The on in the middle was cutting yarn. Two Words
- An emotion Grover was feeling when he was leaving Yancy.
- What Mr.Brunner and Grover thinks Percy is in.
12 Clues: Percy's English teacher • a language used by Greek Mythology • What Mr.Brunner and Grover thinks Percy is in. • an emotion you feel when feeling fear. Verb form • What Grover has to do to Percy. A guardian's job. • An emotion Grover was feeling when he was leaving Yancy. • What Percy was doing when Grover and Mr.Brunner were talking behind is back • ...
Units Five, Six, and Seven 2021-06-22
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- a government where almost absolute power is passed down from generation to generation.
- the famous Roman dictator whose murder led to the downfall of the republic.
- stories with gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters that ancient people used to explain the world around them.
- the Roman government consisting of consul, senate and assembly members who work together to represent the people.
- the clay soldiers Shi Huangdi made for his tomb to protect him in the afterlife.
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- the Greek temple to Athena located on the scropolis in Athens.
- the long wall that protected China from nomadic warriors to the north.
- the first ruler of China who unified the 7 warring states kingdoms.
- the Macedonian king who expanded Greece into a large empire.
- rulers in ancient China.
- the Greek government where power is given to the people and they get to vote.
- the ancient Roman amphitheater where gladiator fights took place.
12 Clues: rulers in ancient China. • the Macedonian king who expanded Greece into a large empire. • the Greek temple to Athena located on the scropolis in Athens. • the ancient Roman amphitheater where gladiator fights took place. • the first ruler of China who unified the 7 warring states kingdoms. • the long wall that protected China from nomadic warriors to the north. • ...
History review 2021-12-03
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- This was one of the most important discoveries for humans during the paleolithic period.
- This was one of the most important discoveries during the neolithic period.
- This is what we call a period of a hundred years.
- This is the first prehistorical period.
- The first ancient Olympic Games happened in this city-state.
- In ancient Rome, these people used to fight in the arenas.
- This was how they called the rulers of ancient Egypt.
- People who could vote, participate in the Olympic games and had more rights overall in ancient Greece were called free ___________.
- She is considered the goddess of wisdom and war in Greek mythology.
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- A period of a thousand years
- This is how we call the ancient Egyptian writing system, considered to be one of the first in the world.
- These professionals study human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
12 Clues: A period of a thousand years • This is the first prehistorical period. • This is what we call a period of a hundred years. • This was how they called the rulers of ancient Egypt. • In ancient Rome, these people used to fight in the arenas. • The first ancient Olympic Games happened in this city-state. • ...
Demianna 2021-05-11
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- I what to become a ________because I find X-rays interesting.
- - the study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
- Marian what's to be a astronomy when she is older so she has to study _________.
- Is the study of sounds.
- - The scientific study of crime and ______.
- ______ is a system of ides and ideals.
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- My sister is studying _________in high school and she thinks it is fun
- ________is when we find out where the words come from and what sentry.
- My older sister is studying _________which means something to deal with physical.
- __________means when you have the mythic and the basic word is myth.
- My mum always listens to the audio book and it can help you study the sounds.
- In class our teachers told us that we are going to find out the ______of our words because they said that we need to know when and where the words came from.
12 Clues: Is the study of sounds. • ______ is a system of ides and ideals. • - The scientific study of crime and ______. • - the study of the nature of God and religious beliefs. • I what to become a ________because I find X-rays interesting. • __________means when you have the mythic and the basic word is myth. • ...
BIBLE PLACES 6 2025-02-09
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- A high priest who served during the reign of King David.
- A town and a territory mentioned in the Book of Joshua, allotted to the tribe of Zebulun.
- A city located on the Sea of Galilee, named after the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
- A Phoenician city known for trade, often mentioned in the Bible.
- A biblical figure who was a soldier in King David's army.
- The birthplace of Abraham, located in ancient Mesopotamia.
- A city mentioned in ancient Hebrew genealogies.
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- The name given to Joseph by Pharaoh, meaning “The Savior of the World.”
- A place mentioned in the Bible where the Israelites camped.
- An ancient city, mentioned by Paul in his travels, although more famously known for its role in Greek mythology.
- A city in Asia Minor where Paul had a vision of a man from Macedonia.
- A city in ancient Israel, often mentioned in the history of the Northern Kingdom.
12 Clues: A city mentioned in ancient Hebrew genealogies. • A high priest who served during the reign of King David. • A biblical figure who was a soldier in King David's army. • The birthplace of Abraham, located in ancient Mesopotamia. • A place mentioned in the Bible where the Israelites camped. • A Phoenician city known for trade, often mentioned in the Bible. • ...
All 14 WONDERS Crossword Puzzle 2024-11-25
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- Verticale, It features over 900 trees and thousands of plants.
- Mausoleum, Combines ancient Anatolian, Hellenistic, and modern architectural styles with symbolic art depicting Turkey’s history and values.
- Pyramid of Giza, The oldest and last remaining of the original seven world wonders.
- of Zeus at Olympia, This wonder was made when Olympic Games were at their peak.
- Temple of Artemis, Built to worship the Greek goddess of childbirth, hunting, and chastity.
- of Rhodes, It was built in homage to Helios, the god of the Sun in Greek mythology.
- Louvre Pyramid, Served as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum.
- Khalifa, This wonder can be seen from 95 km away.
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- Chi Minh Mausoleum, Built between 1973 and 1975 by Garol Isakovich.
- of Liberty, Symbolizes freedom, democracy, and hope.
- the Redeemer, Lightning strikes it frequently; it’s repaired regularly, including a thumb repair in 2014.
- of Alexandria, Guided thousands of ships safely.
- at Halicarnassus, A wonder that honors and holds the remains of Mausolus of Caria.
- Gardens of Babylon, There is no proof that this wonder actually existed.
14 Clues: of Alexandria, Guided thousands of ships safely. • Khalifa, This wonder can be seen from 95 km away. • of Liberty, Symbolizes freedom, democracy, and hope. • Verticale, It features over 900 trees and thousands of plants. • Louvre Pyramid, Served as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. • Chi Minh Mausoleum, Built between 1973 and 1975 by Garol Isakovich. • ...
Roman Civilization Crossword Puzzle 2025-04-28
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- In what Roman Province did Jesus of Nazareth deliver his messages?
- What symbol did the emperor Constantine see in his vision when he looked up at the sky?
- Who became the first official Roman emperor after Julius Caesar was assassinated?
- What type of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing their last king?
- What do we call an elected official that passes laws and votes on policies?
- What was the name of the fighting unit that made Rome so powerful?
- Who was the goddess of love, beauty and fertility in Roman mythology?
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- Who was the emperor who split the Roman Empire in Half?
- The Roman Empire controlled territory in three continents: Europe, Asia and ______________?
- Which group of nomadic warriors forced Germanic Barbarians to migrate into the Roman Empire?
- What is the name of the structure that carries water from the mountains into the city?
- Write the year 2025 in Roman numerals
12 Clues: Write the year 2025 in Roman numerals • Who was the emperor who split the Roman Empire in Half? • In what Roman Province did Jesus of Nazareth deliver his messages? • What was the name of the fighting unit that made Rome so powerful? • Who was the goddess of love, beauty and fertility in Roman mythology? • ...
Present simple 2019-12-05
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- Seven days ___________ up a week.
- Most people go to work or to school on ___________.
- It means “Tiw's Day”, name based on Týr, a god from the Norse mythology.
- Named after the planet Saturn, this day's name means “day of Saturn.”
- All English names of the days of the week ___________ from old religious beliefs.
- It comes from the Latin dies lunae which means “Moon's Day.”
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- Name is taken from the Old English Wōdnesdæg, which means the day of Odin.
- Many people ___________ Mondays because they have to go to work again.
- This day's name comes from the name of the Norse god Thor, meaning “Thor's day.”
- We should always write days of the week in ___________ letters.
- Weekend starts on ___________ afternoon.
- Many people love ___________ because they can relax after all week of work.
- The “day of the Sun” named after our well-known star, the Sun.
- Friday means “day of Frigg”. It ___________ from the name of the old Norse goddess Frigg.
14 Clues: Seven days ___________ up a week. • Weekend starts on ___________ afternoon. • Most people go to work or to school on ___________. • It comes from the Latin dies lunae which means “Moon's Day.” • The “day of the Sun” named after our well-known star, the Sun. • We should always write days of the week in ___________ letters. • ...
fantasy crossword :) 2021-10-05
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- beings that are found at the end of rainbows guarding gold
- a movie series about aliens who came to earth and can shape-shift into vehicles
- mutants with superpowers who fight bad guys
- females who have a tail with scales instead of feet and live underwater
- a movie series about a group of superheroes that constantly save the world, and even the universe
- a novel series about a demigod and his friends fighting against Greek mythology monsters
- small creatures in the forest that leave out dust when flying
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- a big creature that grows 2 heads when one is cut off
- a book series about a boy and his friends in a magical boarding school
- magical people who travel on brooms
- a movie series about the battle between the lightside and the darkside
- giants with one eye usually found in Greek myths
- mystical being that can fly and breathe out fire
- horse-like creatures that have wings and a horn
14 Clues: magical people who travel on brooms • mutants with superpowers who fight bad guys • horse-like creatures that have wings and a horn • giants with one eye usually found in Greek myths • mystical being that can fly and breathe out fire • a big creature that grows 2 heads when one is cut off • beings that are found at the end of rainbows guarding gold • ...
Ancient Greece - Chapter 8 Key Terms 2015-02-22
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- An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force
- A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built
- Ancient Greek storyteller, he was famous for his fables short stories that teach important lessons about life
- A short story that teaches about life and gives advice on how to live life
- A type of government in which people rate themselves
- Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
- A person who has the right to participate in government
- She was a Greek poet, one of the most famous lyric poets of Greece
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- A government in which only a few people have power
- An age marked by great achievements
- Rich land owners
- A Greek poet, he wrote the Iliad and odyssey, two famous Greek poems , they describe the deeds of heroes during the Trojan war
- Athenian leader, he encouraged the spread of democracy and lead Athens when the city was at its height
- A Greek word for city-state
14 Clues: Rich land owners • A Greek word for city-state • An age marked by great achievements • A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built • A government in which only a few people have power • A type of government in which people rate themselves • A person who has the right to participate in government • An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force • ...
Ancient Civilization Unit Review 2023-08-25
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- The world's first author
- This characteristic of a civilization deals with their belief systems
- This type of religion worships ONE god
- The Lore of a civilization is often referred to by this term
- This material was invented in Ancient China in the year 105 C.E.
- One of Enheduanna's jobs as High Priestess was to interpret these
- Enheduanna wrote 42 of these, which were later included and revised in the Old Testament
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- This is a system of communication that can be written, verbal, or non-verbal
- The Mesopotamian Goddess of War and Desire
- This invention was likely updated by the Ancient Hebrews and used for clothing, shoes, and bedding
- Having a stable food supply required this technology (another term for farming)
- This type of religion worships MANY gods
- This invention came from the Inuit people about 800 years ago to help them prevent snow-blindness
- The oldest evidence of this subject area comes from Swaziland, Africa
14 Clues: The world's first author • This type of religion worships ONE god • This type of religion worships MANY gods • The Mesopotamian Goddess of War and Desire • The Lore of a civilization is often referred to by this term • This material was invented in Ancient China in the year 105 C.E. • One of Enheduanna's jobs as High Priestess was to interpret these • ...
Assimilation 2023-09-26
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- The main character in a story, often portrayed as brave and noble.
- Supernatural forces or powers that can influence events or outcomes.
- A female royal member of a monarchy, often depicted as a heroine in fairy tales.
- A long, adventurous journey undertaken in search of something valuable.
- A supernatural being with magical powers, often portrayed as a villain.
- A mythical, fire-breathing creature often encountered in fantasy stories.
- A large fortified building, often the setting for medieval tales.
- A male magic practitioner, often depicted as a wise and powerful figure.
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- A male royal member of a monarchy, often depicted as a hero in fairy tales.
- An exciting and daring experience or undertaking.
- Godmother A magical character who grants wishes and helps the protagonist in fairy tales.
- Creature A creature from mythology, often with extraordinary abilities or features.
- A magical spell or charm that brings about a change in someone or something.
- The antagonist or a wicked character in a story, often causing conflict.
- Tale A story typically featuring magical creatures and adventures.
15 Clues: An exciting and daring experience or undertaking. • A large fortified building, often the setting for medieval tales. • The main character in a story, often portrayed as brave and noble. • Tale A story typically featuring magical creatures and adventures. • Supernatural forces or powers that can influence events or outcomes. • ...
World Religions Final Religious Elements and Basic Concepts 2025-05-16
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- The doctrine that reality is ultimately made up of only one essence
- A dimension of religion that deals with how we are to act while living in the world
- The belief that the divine reality exists in everything
- Describes a belief system that holds that there is no divine being
- The understanding of the nature of the universe.
- A religion that allows for belief in divine or semidivine beings without the belief in an essentially relevant god
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- Religious theology
- The overcoming of the normal limitations imposed by the human condition, whether temporarily or abidingly.
- The belief in many gods
- The transmission of the divine will or knowledge to human beings, typically through myths or some form of religious experience
- Tends to answer questions of origins and serves as a source of sacred truth
- The experience of the divine or holy presence, sometimes involving intellectual belief and sometimes emphasizing personal trust
- The belief in only one god.
- Formal worship practice, often based on the reenactment of a myth
14 Clues: Religious theology • The belief in many gods • The belief in only one god. • The understanding of the nature of the universe. • The belief that the divine reality exists in everything • Formal worship practice, often based on the reenactment of a myth • Describes a belief system that holds that there is no divine being • ...
The Hero's Journey 2023-04-18
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- A traditional story from a specific culture with supernatural elements explaining the world and people
- A traditional story based on historical characters but includes fantastic elements
- The hero prepares for the most difficult part of the journey.
- The hero receives a reward, often in the form of knowledge or power.
- The hero receives a message or request to begin their journey.
- The hero faces their greatest challenge, often involving a life or death situation.
- The hero goes back to their ordinary world, changed by their experiences, and shares their new knowledge or abilities with others.
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- The hero receives help from a mentor or guide.
- The study of myths and traditional stories
- The hero leaves their ordinary world and enters the special world of the adventure.
- A typical pattern that stories or characters represent
- The hero faces a series of tests or obstacles in the special world.
12 Clues: The study of myths and traditional stories • The hero receives help from a mentor or guide. • A typical pattern that stories or characters represent • The hero prepares for the most difficult part of the journey. • The hero receives a message or request to begin their journey. • The hero faces a series of tests or obstacles in the special world. • ...
Vacation time... 2023-01-16
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- We will fly out from there so we can visit its world famous mosque
- big lumps of sand you can snowboard on
- Soren might enjoy riding one of these in the desert. They have two bumps, not one!
- I am the national airline, and I am also the name of a male goat
- the country's most famous city, with a really fun and overwhelming medina
- I am the capital city
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- a gorgeous little beach town, perfect for Nina's instagram shots
- Hopefully we will find time for this yummy, hydrating treatment!
- the name of a beloved national dish
- made with "semoule de ble", I am also a national dish
- the local name for the market, where Anouk can hopefully find some items for her new room.
- the name of the mountain chain we may hike through, and also the name of a Titan in Greek mythology
12 Clues: I am the capital city • the name of a beloved national dish • big lumps of sand you can snowboard on • made with "semoule de ble", I am also a national dish • a gorgeous little beach town, perfect for Nina's instagram shots • Hopefully we will find time for this yummy, hydrating treatment! • I am the national airline, and I am also the name of a male goat • ...
Mythical Creatures 2025-09-03
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- A creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish
- A giant sea monster said to drag ships underwater
- A creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse
- A fire-breathing reptile often found guarding treasure
- A creature with a human head and a lion’s body, known for riddles
- A serpent or lizard said to cause death with a single glance
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- A serpent-like monster with many heads that regrow if cut off
- A creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man, found in a labyrinth
- A legendary beast with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
- A magical horse with a single horn on its forehead
- A bird that bursts into flames and is reborn from its ashes
- A winged horse from Greek mythology
12 Clues: A winged horse from Greek mythology • A giant sea monster said to drag ships underwater • A magical horse with a single horn on its forehead • A fire-breathing reptile often found guarding treasure • A bird that bursts into flames and is reborn from its ashes • A serpent or lizard said to cause death with a single glance • ...
crossword 1 2023-01-10
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- A serving cart for displaying pastry desserts to restaurant patrons
- The area around the eastern Mediterranean; from Turkey to northern Africa and eastward to Iran; the site of such ancient civilizations as Phoenicia and Babylon and Egypt and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity and Islam; had continuous economic and political turmoil in the 20th century
- Large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning
- A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
- Skill in carving or fashioning objects from wood
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- Free from confusion or doubt
- An ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.
- The study of myths
- aninitial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
9 Clues: The study of myths • Free from confusion or doubt • Skill in carving or fashioning objects from wood • Large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning • A serving cart for displaying pastry desserts to restaurant patrons • A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part • ...
Adele's cross word 2022-11-27
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- a humorous or malicious deception or trick or deceive (someone)
- unthinkingly enthusiastic and eager, especially about taking part in fighting or warfare.
- unthinkingly enthusiastic and eager, especially about taking part in fighting or warfare.
- present, appearing, or found everywhere
- (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences
- a soft gentle breeze or a fine cotton gingham
- emit flashes of light; sparkle
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- (of a person in their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated
- a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in blood of vertebrates. Its molecule comprises four subunits, each containing an iron atom bound to a haem alleviated.
- in a state or period in inactivity or dormancy
10 Clues: emit flashes of light; sparkle • present, appearing, or found everywhere • a soft gentle breeze or a fine cotton gingham • in a state or period in inactivity or dormancy • a humorous or malicious deception or trick or deceive (someone) • (of a person in their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated • ...
crossword 2017-01-18
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- Which comic book writer created Spider-Man, The Hulk and Iron Man? (4,3)
- Fireworks were invented in what country? (5)
- Who stars in the Die Hard films? (5,6)
- Glucose, fructose and sucrose are types of what? (5)
- In gaming, what does RPG stand for? (4,7,4)
- Which Native American reservation was recently home to a protest against a pipeline construction?(8,4)
- What sport involves the use of a “foil”? (7)
- What Mexican dish consists of meat and/or beans wrapped in a tortilla? (7)
- Which Brighton rock duo consists of just a bassist and a drummer? (5,5)
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- The word ‘Nonchalant’ is borrowed from what language? (6)
- Who was king of the gods in ancient Roman mythology? (7)
- In which board game is the goal to collect 6 wedges or “cheeses”? (7,7)
- What continent is Uruguay part of? (5,7)
- Donald Trump’s inauguration as President is today, but who is his Vice President? (4,5)
- Brown, Black, Polar, Sloth and Sun are all types of what animal? (4)
- The Big Fat Quiz of the Year is shown on what TV channel? (7,4)
16 Clues: Who stars in the Die Hard films? (5,6) • What continent is Uruguay part of? (5,7) • In gaming, what does RPG stand for? (4,7,4) • Fireworks were invented in what country? (5) • What sport involves the use of a “foil”? (7) • Glucose, fructose and sucrose are types of what? (5) • Who was king of the gods in ancient Roman mythology? (7) • ...
Moir Post Crossword 2021-05-31
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- A villain in Batman who has two sides of a face
- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, nicknamed "The Beautiful Game." is an adrenaline-pumping activty that connects communities from all walks of life.
- This king is said to be the son of a Lion
- A play by Shakespeare about a Moor who died for love
- Lord of the Greek gods
- A new Marvel movie coming out this year
- A time traveler that teleports one back in time to the heritage of this world.
- This word refers to the dead body of a person or an animal that has not decayed due to specific natural or artificial conditions.
- A long awaited reunion that has elevated most of us onto cloud nine.
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- Most endangered species
- This planet is known for its rings
- A feeling we yearn for amidst the hustle and bustle of our quotidian lives.
- This can make you travel back in time, guffaw, bawl your eyes out and ressurect the dead.
- The trickster god in Norse mythology
- The two main types of clouds are stratus and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ clouds
- A country in Scandinavia famous for pigs and pork
16 Clues: Lord of the Greek gods • Most endangered species • This planet is known for its rings • The trickster god in Norse mythology • A new Marvel movie coming out this year • This king is said to be the son of a Lion • A villain in Batman who has two sides of a face • A country in Scandinavia famous for pigs and pork • A play by Shakespeare about a Moor who died for love • ...
II. Vocabulary & Definitions 2023-10-03
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- when something is really lively, colorful, and full of energy.
- a make-believe thing that can't ever get old or die.
- a short story that teaches us a lesson in a fun way.
- like starting all over again, like a fresh beginning.
- a magical change, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
- when something is so cool or interesting that it's hard to look away from.
- when you see something happen or watch it.
- when you go on an exciting adventure or explore something new.
- when you're holding your breath because something exciting is happening.
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- really old stories about gods, heroes, and magical things.
- a fun story that people love to tell and hear.
- when something goes into the water quickly and comes back out.
- fancy feathers that birds have, like their colorful clothes.
- when something or someone changes in a big, special way.
- a super cool and famous story that everyone loves to talk about.
- when something is soaked in something tasty, like tea in hot water.
16 Clues: when you see something happen or watch it. • a fun story that people love to tell and hear. • a make-believe thing that can't ever get old or die. • a short story that teaches us a lesson in a fun way. • like starting all over again, like a fresh beginning. • when something or someone changes in a big, special way. • ...
Culture 2023-07-02
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- The style of cooking and the food traditions of a particular region or culture
- Clothing worn to represent a specific character or culture
- A series of movements performed to a rhythm or music
- Creative expression or activity that produces visual or auditory forms
- Beliefs, customs, or practices handed down from generation to generation
- Sounds arranged in a pleasing way, often with rhythm and melody
- A collection of myths or stories that explain natural phenomena or cultural beliefs
- A celebration or event that is usually held annually and has a cultural significance
- The state of having different cultures, backgrounds, or characteristics
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- An object, image, or idea that represents a deeper meaning or concept
- A formal or ceremonial act performed as part of a cultural or religious practice
- A joyful gathering or event to commemorate a special occasion
- A system of communication used by a particular country or community
- The art and science of designing and constructing buildings
- Traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a particular community
- Cultural traditions, customs, or practices that are inherited from ancestors
16 Clues: A series of movements performed to a rhythm or music • Clothing worn to represent a specific character or culture • The art and science of designing and constructing buildings • A joyful gathering or event to commemorate a special occasion • Sounds arranged in a pleasing way, often with rhythm and melody • ...
Roses 2023-04-25
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- Both the War of the Roses and the Game of Thrones featured _______ betrayals and shifting alliances.
- The War of the White and Scarlet Roses was a struggle for the ___ of the English crown.
- Daenerys was the last surviving member of the _______ dynasty.
- The mythical figure Odin was known for his two _______.
- The Yorkist symbol was the _______ while the Lancastrian symbol was the red rose.
- The Yorkists and Lancastrians fought for years in the _______.
- Henry VII Tudor faced threats to his reign from _______ and rebellions.
- The Lancastrian king Henry VI suffered from bouts of _______.
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- The Tudors eventually emerged as the _______ of the conflict.
- Richard of York was the leader of the _______ forces.
- Edward IV and Robb Stark were both charismatic _______ leaders.
- Cersei Lannister and Margaret of Anjou both used their _______ to manipulate politics.
- Margaret of Anjou was married to King _______ VI of England.
- Sansa Stark and Elizabeth of York both married their former enemies to secure _______.
- Sandor Clegane was known as the _______ due to his fierce loyalty and temper.
- The three-headed _______ guarded the entrance to the underworld in Greek mythology.
16 Clues: Richard of York was the leader of the _______ forces. • Margaret of Anjou was married to King _______ VI of England. • The mythical figure Odin was known for his two _______. • The Yorkists and Lancastrians fought for years in the _______. • Daenerys was the last surviving member of the _______ dynasty. • ...
Mythology 2020-07-29
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- has ten avataras
- is the creator of Vishnu
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- is the Lord of Dance
3 Clues: has ten avataras • is the Lord of Dance • is the creator of Vishnu
Mythology 2012-10-27
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- son of Zeus
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- many headed monster
- mother of Hercules
3 Clues: son of Zeus • mother of Hercules • many headed monster
Greece II 2013-10-10
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- question Greek philosophers began to ask upsetting many that believed in polytheism
- the games to honor Zeus and the Gods happen how many years apart
- empire Greeks go to war with when expand colonies along Aegean Sea
- sports teams getting their mascot names from the Greeks show how they impact our popular...
- the culture spread by Alexander the Great
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- Ancient Greeks used these about their gods to explain events in the natural world
- games created by Greeks to honor Zeus and the Gods
- the most important thing to Alexander the Great was expanding his...
- which person named cities Alexandria in every place he conquored to spread Greek culture and ideas
- many English words and expressions come from Greek...
- two battles in which the Greeks cleverly defeated Xerxes were Marathon and ...
- in Ancient Greek education, they were not concerned about teaching...
12 Clues: the culture spread by Alexander the Great • games created by Greeks to honor Zeus and the Gods • many English words and expressions come from Greek... • the games to honor Zeus and the Gods happen how many years apart • empire Greeks go to war with when expand colonies along Aegean Sea • the most important thing to Alexander the Great was expanding his... • ...
The Traits of an Epic 2022-01-24
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- The speaker of the poem asks the Muse for inspiration.
- A long, drawn-out comparison is sometimes called this.
- (2 words)a larger-than-life person who embodies traits that a culture values
- A long narrative poem that relates important events in the history or folklore of the culture that produced
- Odysseus tells his story to King Alcinous in the form of a ____.
- A fixed rhythmic pattern
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- The style in which The Odysseys is written is sometimes called this.
- The Odyssey uses this storytelling technique by starting ____, or in the middle of things, rather than telling the adventure in chronological order
- In ancient Greece, the notion of hospitality is called this.
- A nickname or phrase of description to identify a character
- person given credit for writing both The Iliad and The Odyssey
- Excessive pride, or ____, sometimes gets mortals in trouble in Greek mythology.
12 Clues: A fixed rhythmic pattern • The speaker of the poem asks the Muse for inspiration. • A long, drawn-out comparison is sometimes called this. • A nickname or phrase of description to identify a character • In ancient Greece, the notion of hospitality is called this. • person given credit for writing both The Iliad and The Odyssey • ...
Word 1-11 2022-10-11
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- a religion that believes in one god it is the oldest monotheistic religion today
- the belief in one god
- a religion that originated in India and is both monotheistic and polytheistic
- a set of myths that relate to religion
- the Westernized version, believed that a society could become perfect,the people who lived in it exhibited "beautiful conduct." High value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors).
- The specific set of beliefs that 1 or more people practice
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- The belief in many gods
- The way of life propagated by a Chinese philosopher named K'ung Fu-or
- the religion that believes in Buddha and the destruction of greed and hatred
- a story that tries to explain the world or how something came to be the way it is
- - a religion based on the messages that Muhammad is believed to have received
- a monotheistic religion that follows the teachings of the bible
12 Clues: the belief in one god • The belief in many gods • a set of myths that relate to religion • The specific set of beliefs that 1 or more people practice • a monotheistic religion that follows the teachings of the bible • The way of life propagated by a Chinese philosopher named K'ung Fu-or • the religion that believes in Buddha and the destruction of greed and hatred • ...
Invisible Man Ch. 3-5 2025-04-16
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- A solemn song performed at the chapel service, setting a reflective tone.
- A sharp-witted, institutionalized man who critiques the illusions upheld by society and the college.
- The college president, admired publicly but manipulative behind the scenes.
- A fictional figure modeled on Booker T. Washington, central to the school's mythology.
- The blind preacher who delivers a glowing eulogy of the Founder.
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- A wealthy white trustee whose presence leads to chaos on the narrator’s campus tour.
- Ironically describes Barbee, whose vision of the Founder is idealized despite lacking sight.
- Symbolic of power and control, often tied to the school's donors and influence.
- The narrator's existential condition and metaphor for societal erasure.
- A chaotic bar and mental hospital hybrid where truth is spoken more freely than at the college.
- A physical representation of the Founder, raising questions about legacy and symbolism.
- The almost religious reverence shown toward the Founder and his ideals.
12 Clues: The blind preacher who delivers a glowing eulogy of the Founder. • The narrator's existential condition and metaphor for societal erasure. • The almost religious reverence shown toward the Founder and his ideals. • A solemn song performed at the chapel service, setting a reflective tone. • ...
Vocabulary Week 22 (Geometry and Mythology) 2023-04-12
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- one dimensional straight path that is endless in both directions
- prefixes and suffixes
- to mention something briefly / to make a quick reference.
- myths of the ancient Greeks. These myths were more than just folk tales to them; they were their religion.
- lines that cross or meet to form right angles
- the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
- a story that is the product of one's imagination
- an exact location in space represented by a dot
- a straight line that extends in one direction
- a letter or group of letters placed after the base or root of the word to change the meaning of the word
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- lines that are the same distances apart and never meet
- a part of line defined by two end points
- a letter or group of letters placed before the base or root of the word to change the meaning of the word
- language spoken in the country Greece. Many of our English roots and affixes are Greek. (Remember Mrs. Shields' lessons?)
- the most basic part of a word with no prefixes or suffixes
- when a person or text makes a reference to a well known person, place, or concept, such as Greek Mythology, the Bible, Shakespeare, a movie, or song.
16 Clues: prefixes and suffixes • a part of line defined by two end points • lines that cross or meet to form right angles • a straight line that extends in one direction • an exact location in space represented by a dot • a story that is the product of one's imagination • lines that are the same distances apart and never meet • ...
Olympic Games in Ancient Greece Vocabulary List: 2024-05-23
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- Relating to all the Greek city-states or regions.
- wreath A crown made of olive branches, symbolizing victory in the ancient Olympics.
- A large, typically outdoor, venue for sports events.
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- The site in ancient Greece where the Olympic Games were held. It was a sacred area dedicated to the worship of Zeus.
- The ancient Olympic Games had various rituals and traditions that participants followed.
- Individuals who compete in sports. In ancient Greece, athletes would participate in events like running, discus throwing, and wrestling during the Olympic Games.
- racing A popular ancient Greek sport involving horse-drawn chariots.
- The act of evaluating or determining the outcome of a competition.
- The king of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology.
9 Clues: Relating to all the Greek city-states or regions. • A large, typically outdoor, venue for sports events. • The king of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology. • The act of evaluating or determining the outcome of a competition. • racing A popular ancient Greek sport involving horse-drawn chariots. • ...
Moir Post Crossword 2021-06-01
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- This planet is known for its rings
- A long awaited reunion that has elevated most of us onto cloud nine.
- Most endangered species
- nicknamed "The Beautiful Game." is an adrenaline-pumping activity that connects communities from all walks of life.
- A villain in Batman who has two sides of a face
- A time traveler that teleports one back in time to the heritage of this world.
- The two main types of clouds are stratus and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ clouds
- This can make you travel back in time, guffaw, bawl your eyes out and ressurect the dead.
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- Lord of the Greek gods
- a feeling we yearn for amidst the hustle and bustle of our quotidian lives.
- A country in Scandinavia famous for pigs and pork
- This king is said to be the son of a Lion
- A new Marvel movie coming out this year
- A play by Shakespeare about a Moor who died for love
- The trickster god in Norse mythology
- This word refers to the dead body of a person or an animal that has not decayed due to specific natural or artificial conditions.
16 Clues: Lord of the Greek gods • Most endangered species • This planet is known for its rings • The trickster god in Norse mythology • A new Marvel movie coming out this year • This king is said to be the son of a Lion • A villain in Batman who has two sides of a face • A country in Scandinavia famous for pigs and pork • A play by Shakespeare about a Moor who died for love • ...
Contact & Colonisation 2019-05-30
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- the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
- military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law
- a close-knit group of interrelated families
- An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people
- flooding
- The action of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions
- the refusal to accept or comply to something
- the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
- (in the mythology of some Australian Aboriginal peoples) Dreamtime or Alcheringa, especially as manifested in the natural world and celebrated in ritual
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- blood relationship
- land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or unihabited
- An important assignment given to a person, typically involving travel aboard
- the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
- the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other
- retain for future use
- arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
16 Clues: flooding • blood relationship • retain for future use • a close-knit group of interrelated families • the refusal to accept or comply to something • An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people • land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or unihabited • military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law • ...
literary 2023-06-22
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- Stories that aim to evoke fear and suspense through supernatural or psychological elements.
- Traditional stories passed down through generations, often reflecting cultural beliefs and values.
- Fiction Stories set in the past, often based on real historical events or figures.
- Stories that involve solving a crime or unraveling a puzzling event.
- Exciting stories that follow characters on daring journeys or quests.
- Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical elements and mythical creatures.
- Exciting stories that follow characters on daring journeys or quests.
- Genre Description
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- Stories that explain natural phenomena, gods, and legendary creatures in a particular culture or religion.
- Tale Stories that often involve magical elements, enchantments, and moral lessons.
- Stories intended to entertain through humor and light-hearted situations.
- Expressive and rhythmic writing that often uses vivid imagery and figurative language.
- Stories that focus on conflicts, emotions, and relationships among characters.
- Stories centered around love, relationships, and emotional connections.
- Stories that are intended to be funny and make readers laugh.
- Accounts of a person's life, based on factual information and research.
- Fiction Stories that explore futuristic concepts, advanced technology, and scientific possibilities.
17 Clues: Genre Description • Stories that are intended to be funny and make readers laugh. • Stories that involve solving a crime or unraveling a puzzling event. • Exciting stories that follow characters on daring journeys or quests. • Exciting stories that follow characters on daring journeys or quests. • ...
CXV - Learning & Recruitment 2024-02-09
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- The eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in our Solar System
- The king of the gods in Greek mythology
- The process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into energy in the form of glucose
- A powerful explosion that occurs when a star ceases to burn and collapses
- Ancient Egyptian queen known for her beauty and intelligence
- Hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Pioneering electrical engineer known for his work with alternating current
- An ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for its advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and architecture
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- A German composer and pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time
- Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing this device for long-distance communication
- An antibiotic drug discovered by Alexander Fleming, used to treat bacterial infections
- Holmes A fictional private detective created by the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Known for his abstract paintings, including Guernica
- A private space company founded by Elon Musk
- A known swedish actor, that appeared in a Telenor commercial
- Large marsupial
16 Clues: Large marsupial • Hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics • The king of the gods in Greek mythology • A private space company founded by Elon Musk • Known for his abstract paintings, including Guernica • A known swedish actor, that appeared in a Telenor commercial • Ancient Egyptian queen known for her beauty and intelligence • ...
Social Hierarchies of Ancient Greece 2021-10-19
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- The way that society is organized
- The most powerful god in Greek mythology
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- Had the least amount of power in ancient greece
- the word used to describe a very old country or civilization
4 Clues: The way that society is organized • The most powerful god in Greek mythology • Had the least amount of power in ancient greece • the word used to describe a very old country or civilization
hw1 2024-10-19
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- – Clothing worn to disguise oneself, often spooky or funny, on Halloween.
- – A festival celebrated on October 31, involving costumes, spooky stories, and trick-or-treating.
- – A nocturnal flying mammal often associated with darkness and vampires.
- – Something that causes fear or discomfort, often through strange or unnatural behavior.
- – A magical liquid, often used in witchcraft or spells.
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- – A spirit or soul of a dead person, commonly seen as spooky or haunting.
- – A reanimated corpse that walks slowly and seeks out the living.
- – A framework of bones, often used as a Halloween decoration.
- – A source of light, often used in spooky settings to create an eerie atmosphere.
- – A preserved body wrapped in bandages, often linked with ancient Egyptian mythology.
- – A woman with magical powers, often depicted wearing a pointy hat and riding a broom.
- – A mythical creature that drinks blood, typically dressed in black with sharp fangs.
12 Clues: – A magical liquid, often used in witchcraft or spells. • – A framework of bones, often used as a Halloween decoration. • – A reanimated corpse that walks slowly and seeks out the living. • – A nocturnal flying mammal often associated with darkness and vampires. • – A spirit or soul of a dead person, commonly seen as spooky or haunting. • ...
Legacy of Rome 2025-09-04
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- equaled a total of 50,000 miles, that connected each part of the Roman Empire
- worshipped a wide variety of gods or goddesses, including those from regions they conquered
- Most Roman cities had bath complexes and swimming pools
- official language of Ancient Rome and was spoken throughout the empire
- a large amphitheater that could hold up to 50,000 people
- a world religion that is based upon the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
- channels that carried water into Roman cities from the mountains
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- trained fighters who fought, often to the death, in arenas like the Colosseum
- used these numerals to help them keep track of money, goods, time, and people
- a public meeting place in Rome with many important temples and government buildings
- The Romans wanted to protect their freedoms from tyranny after getting rid of their king
- Rome’s first written law code
12 Clues: Rome’s first written law code • Most Roman cities had bath complexes and swimming pools • a large amphitheater that could hold up to 50,000 people • channels that carried water into Roman cities from the mountains • official language of Ancient Rome and was spoken throughout the empire • a world religion that is based upon the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth • ...
Radio Gunk Lingo 2020-04-30
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- Greek mythology reference
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- movie reference
- tits for tat
3 Clues: tits for tat • movie reference • Greek mythology reference
Cloak's Mythology Crossword 2021-09-27
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- heralds death by shrieking and wailing
- fire-breathing monster with a lion head
- aquatic creature half human half fish
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- two-legged dragon with rooster head
- gigantic water snake with 9 heads
- creature with a single horn
6 Clues: creature with a single horn • gigantic water snake with 9 heads • two-legged dragon with rooster head • aquatic creature half human half fish • heralds death by shrieking and wailing • fire-breathing monster with a lion head
Sumerian Mythology Crossword 2025-02-25
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- After dying, what place is reserved only for deities
- What rivers does the heartland of Sumer lay between
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- What ancient Sumerians were called
- The princely seed
- The God of knowledge, crafts, and creation of one of the Annunaki
- The god of heaven
6 Clues: The princely seed • The god of heaven • What ancient Sumerians were called • What rivers does the heartland of Sumer lay between • After dying, what place is reserved only for deities • The God of knowledge, crafts, and creation of one of the Annunaki
Contact & Colonisation 2019-05-30
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- An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people
- blood relationship
- arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
- the refusal to accept or comply to something
- (in the mythology of some Australian Aboriginal peoples) Dreamtime or Alcheringa, especially as manifested in the natural world and celebrated in ritual
- the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
- The action of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions
- the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
- military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law
- retain for future use
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- An important assignment given to a person, typically involving travel aboard
- flooding
- land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or unihabited
- the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
- the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other
- a close-knit group of interrelated families
16 Clues: flooding • blood relationship • retain for future use • a close-knit group of interrelated families • the refusal to accept or comply to something • An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people • land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or unihabited • military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law • ...
Fantasy 2023-06-27
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- A wise and powerful magician or sorcerer.
- Something that is part of mythology or legendary tales, not based on reality.
- An adventurous mission or search for a specific object or goal.
- A mythical creature with wings and often breathing fire.
- Special powers or abilities that are not based on science or reality.
- Having special powers or properties that are not explainable by science.
- A genre of imaginative fiction involving magical or supernatural elements.
- A magical liquid or mixture with special effects or powers.
- An exciting and sometimes dangerous journey or quest.
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- Something that exists only in the imagination or in stories.
- A supernatural creature often depicted as small, with pointed ears and great agility.
- A traditional story or legend that explains natural or supernatural events.
- To cast a spell or make something magical or captivating.
- A small, magical creature often depicted with wings and the power to grant wishes.
- A legendary creature resembling a horse with a single horn on its forehead.
- A person who practices magic or has the ability to cast spells.
16 Clues: A wise and powerful magician or sorcerer. • An exciting and sometimes dangerous journey or quest. • A mythical creature with wings and often breathing fire. • To cast a spell or make something magical or captivating. • A magical liquid or mixture with special effects or powers. • Something that exists only in the imagination or in stories. • ...
x 2023-07-01
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- Traditional form of musical theater from northern India consisting of singing, dancing, and dramatic storytelling
- Traditional dance form from the northeastern state of India;
- Block-printed textile from Gujarat and Rajasthan
- Style of silk fabric from Varanasi;
- Handwoven textile from Odisha; Recognized for its intricate ikat patterns and vibrant colors
- Style of classical Indian painting from Tamil Nadu
- Traditional scroll painting from Odisha and West Bengal
- An eminent poet, philosopher from India mainly known for his composition of the Indian national anthem
- Style of footwear from Maharashtra
- Traditional cloth painting from Rajasthan usually depicts scenes from Lord Krishna's life and is done on cloth
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- Traditional folk art from Bihar featuring colorful paintings depicting mythology and nature
- Type of hardwood tree native to the Indian subcontinent; Valued for its durability and used in furniture making
- Ritual in Hindu weddings involving seven steps
- Cuisine from the coastal region of Karnataka famous for dosas
- Ornamental anklet worn by women in India having bells
- Traditional board game from India, "Indian Ludo"; Played on a cross-shaped board with colorful pieces; Betaal
16 Clues: Style of footwear from Maharashtra • Style of silk fabric from Varanasi; • Ritual in Hindu weddings involving seven steps • Block-printed textile from Gujarat and Rajasthan • Style of classical Indian painting from Tamil Nadu • Ornamental anklet worn by women in India having bells • Traditional scroll painting from Odisha and West Bengal • ...
Trimester 1 Vocab Test (3) - 7th 2017-11-19
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- a rhythm in poetry that has five stressed syllables in each line
- to divide into two equal parts
- a person's handwritten signature
- a piece of equipment with a screen that receives images and sounds by a wire
- an individual believing to have great or unlimited power or importance
- a device shaped like a long tube that you look through in order to see things that are far away
- a part of a piece of writing comprised of sentences covering one topic
- relating to or caused by heat
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- the distance through the center of an object from one side to the other
- relating to or using the natural heat produced inside the Earth
- an automatic device for regulating temperature
- ideas that are believed by many people but that are not true
- to decide how a dancer or group of dancers will move during a performance
- a changing pattern or scene
- an instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather
- the study of family ancestral lines
16 Clues: a changing pattern or scene • relating to or caused by heat • to divide into two equal parts • a person's handwritten signature • the study of family ancestral lines • an automatic device for regulating temperature • ideas that are believed by many people but that are not true • relating to or using the natural heat produced inside the Earth • ...
Greek vs Rome 2024-02-07
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- was the favorite daughter of Zeus, the chief god.
- It was the first European Capital of Culture.
- a military alliance against any enemies that might threaten Ionian Greeks
- ll three were the daughters of Phorcys and his sister, Ceto
- has a snake-like lower half, has snakes for hair, can use her tail as a whip, and can use her stare to turn anyone into stone.
- a brother of Zeus, the sky god and chief deity of ancient Greece, and of Hades, god of the underworld.
- turned victems into stone
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- known for their warrior society and caste system
- comes from the people's original tribal name Parsua
- son of Zeus, the chief god, and Leto.
- the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman religion
- is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology
- the oldest written languages still in use today
- She is said to be the most independent and ferocious
- has the most fountains than any city
- the first-born son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea
16 Clues: turned victems into stone • has the most fountains than any city • son of Zeus, the chief god, and Leto. • It was the first European Capital of Culture. • the oldest written languages still in use today • known for their warrior society and caste system • is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology • the first-born son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea • ...
Polynesian Mythology Gods 2023-02-15
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- Kanaloa is the Polynesian God of the _.
- Lono is the God of peace and _.
- Papatūānuku is the Goddess of the _.
- Kāne is the God of creation and the _.
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- Hikule'o is the God of the _.
- Rūaumoko is the God of _.
6 Clues: Rūaumoko is the God of _. • Hikule'o is the God of the _. • Lono is the God of peace and _. • Papatūānuku is the Goddess of the _. • Kāne is the God of creation and the _. • Kanaloa is the Polynesian God of the _.
Greek Mythology Puzzle 2025-03-05
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- did the Gods live Mount Olympus
- amount of children Zeus had Twelve
- is the God of death and the ___________ underworld
- weapon Trident
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- God of love and beauty Aphrodite
- did the Gods live Mount Olympus
- of Zeus Apollo
- of the Sea Poseidon
8 Clues: of Zeus Apollo • weapon Trident • amount of children Zeus had Twelve • is the God of death and the ___________ underworld • ...
Sort 22 Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-08
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- a branch of knowledge that deals with myths
- a branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and life processes
- a device that automatically controls temperature
- an instrument that measures speed
- a branch of biology concerned with the animal kingdom and animal life
- a science that deals with the location of living and nonliving things on earth and the way they affect one another
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- an instrument containing lenses and mirrors by which an observer can get a view that would otherwise be blocked
- a tubular instrument for viewing distant objects (as objects in outer space) by focusing light rays with mirrors or lenses
- a history of a person's life
- of, relating to, or using the heat of the earth's interior
- the history and origins of a words
- an instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere to determine probable weather changes
12 Clues: a history of a person's life • an instrument that measures speed • the history and origins of a words • a branch of knowledge that deals with myths • a device that automatically controls temperature • of, relating to, or using the heat of the earth's interior • a branch of biology concerned with the animal kingdom and animal life • ...
FOLKLORE 2024-04-16
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- the Scotland Patron Saint
- the whole of oral traditions shared by a particular group of people, culture or subculture.
- a Scottish historian and playwright who wrote the ballad "Rob Roy"
- a form of verse, often a narrative set to music.
- a short story that tells a moral truth, often using animals as characters.
- a body of myths/stories that a particular culture believes to be true and that use the supernatural to interpret natural events and to explain the nature of the universe and humanity.
- long narrative poem recounting heroic deeds.
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- in medieval English folklore, a malicious fairy or demon.
- a traditional story written for children that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic
- an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings:
- is an iconic, though unofficial, symbol of Scotland.
- a small imaginary creature in old stories
12 Clues: the Scotland Patron Saint • a small imaginary creature in old stories • long narrative poem recounting heroic deeds. • a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. • is an iconic, though unofficial, symbol of Scotland. • in medieval English folklore, a malicious fairy or demon. • a Scottish historian and playwright who wrote the ballad "Rob Roy" • ...
SCS Canada Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-24
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- Quebec gave the rest of Canada (and the world) this dish of french fries and cheese curds that is topped with a brown gravy
- The last province to join Canada was _______
- The capital city of the Canadian territory of Nunavut is ______
- The last team from Canada to win the Stanley Cup was the _____
- The official summer sport of Canada is ___
- Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes won medals for speed skating in the winter Olympics and ___ in the Summer Olympics
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- The ____ Classic is a series of outdoor NHL games that are played exclusively between Canadian teams
- The capital city of Canada is _____
- This CFL (Canadian Football League) team gets is name from Greek Mythology
- The early settlers of New Brunswick & Nova Scotia who spoke French were called ____
- The official national tree of Canada is the ___ Tree
11 Clues: The capital city of Canada is _____ • The official summer sport of Canada is ___ • The last province to join Canada was _______ • The official national tree of Canada is the ___ Tree • The last team from Canada to win the Stanley Cup was the _____ • The capital city of the Canadian territory of Nunavut is ______ • ...
Introduction to Ancient Rome 2024-10-07
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- The republic was led by two rulers called _____.
- The First Triumvirate consisted of Julius _____, Pompey the Great, and Marcus Crassus.
- A king of government where the people vote for senators to represent their interests.
- The representatives of the plebeians.
- The two brothers who founded Rome, according to mythology, were Romulus and _____.
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- The Roman Constitution outlined the different branches of government and assured they all had checks and _____.
- Rome took a headcount, or _____, every five years.
- Ordinary people, such as farmers, artisans, and soldiers.
- People living in Rome who had no rights and were forced to work against their will.
- The last Roman king was Tarquin the Proud. He was a cruel _____ and very unpopular. He was banished from Rome in 509 BC.
- Pompey fled here to escape Julius Caesar. He was turned in by Ptolemy XIII and executed.
11 Clues: The representatives of the plebeians. • The republic was led by two rulers called _____. • Rome took a headcount, or _____, every five years. • Ordinary people, such as farmers, artisans, and soldiers. • The two brothers who founded Rome, according to mythology, were Romulus and _____. • ...
Fantasy creatures 2023-06-14
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- A large and often ugly creature with a reputation for being mean and cruel. Trolls are commonly depicted as living under bridges and threatening travelers.
- A creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Griffins are often seen as guardians and symbols of strength and courage.
- A small, magical creature with wings. Fairies are believed to have special powers and are often associated with granting wishes or protecting nature.
- A creature that is said to drink the blood of the living to survive. Vampires are often depicted as immortal beings with supernatural powers and a aversion to sunlight.
- A half-human, half-fish creature that lives in the water. Mermaids are often depicted as beautiful and graceful beings with a tail instead of legs.
- A small, playful creature with magical abilities. Pixies are often portrayed as mischievous but harmless beings that live in forests.
- A mythical creature with wings, scales, and the ability to breathe fire. Dragons are often portrayed as powerful and magical creatures in stories and legends.
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- A mischievous and often ugly creature in folklore. Goblins are known for causing trouble and playing pranks on people.
- A creature that can transform from a human into a wolf, usually during the full moon. Werewolves are often associated with strength and primal instincts.
- A creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. Centaurs are often portrayed as skilled archers or warriors in mythology.
- A man with exceptional magical abilities. Wizards are often depicted as wise and knowledgeable figures who use their magic for good.
- A creature with the head of a bull and the body of a human. The Minotaur is a famous character from Greek mythology and is often depicted as a fierce and dangerous being.
- A mythical bird that is born again from its ashes. The phoenix is a symbol of rebirth and immortality.
- A magical horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead. Unicorns are often depicted as gentle and pure beings that bring joy and wonder.
- A mythical creature with a single eye in the middle of its forehead. Cyclops are often portrayed as giants and are known for their great strength.
- A woman with magical powers. Witches are often associated with casting spells and brewing potions. They can be portrayed as good or evil characters in stories.
16 Clues: A mythical bird that is born again from its ashes. The phoenix is a symbol of rebirth and immortality. • A mischievous and often ugly creature in folklore. Goblins are known for causing trouble and playing pranks on people. • ...
rome 2022-05-04
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- a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
- an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.
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- romes first laws
- Founder of ancient Rome and the twin brother of remus
- religious myths of origin to folktales and legends of heroes
5 Clues: romes first laws • Founder of ancient Rome and the twin brother of remus • religious myths of origin to folktales and legends of heroes • a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged. • an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.
Mesoamerica 2023-02-27
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- Known as the "creator" amongst Mayan mythology.
- This civilization built pyramids, invented the calendar, and hold the earliest written records in American history.
- A Spanish explorer who was able to conquer the Inca Empire with only 168 people.
- These people were known for introducing the chili pepper and peanuts to their cuisine.
- Mountain range starting in Mexico and moving down into Central America.
- The name for Spanish explorers who took over many Native American empires.
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- These people made ponchos from alpaca wool, made pottery with bird art, and made giant lined designs in the Earth's surface.
- This early Mesoamerican empire glorified war, but were defeated by Cortes.
- This early Mesoamerican empire became strong under the leadership of Pachacuti.
- First people in the Americas to have a government, education, and religion.
- Largest mountain range in South America.
11 Clues: Largest mountain range in South America. • Known as the "creator" amongst Mayan mythology. • Mountain range starting in Mexico and moving down into Central America. • This early Mesoamerican empire glorified war, but were defeated by Cortes. • The name for Spanish explorers who took over many Native American empires. • ...
Beliefs Vocab Practice 2025-03-10
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- A fantastic retelling of some part of history.
- Michelangelo loved to paint detailed human bodies and to praise intelligence and other human achievements as part of his philosophy of ________.
- The ________ of uninterrupted Chiefs Super bowl victories went from 2023 to 2024.
- _______ Francis was the first head of the Catholic Church to come from Latin America.
- The largest Christian denomination in the world is the _______ _______ based in the Vatican City in Rome.
- James the First ruled the _______ of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- A fantastic story in a belief system created to explain the world itself.
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- The United Kingdoms were ruled by one ________ for several years.
- Christianity, Humanism, Islam, and even mythology can all qualify as ________ ________.
- James the First claimed that his _______ _______ to rule came from God.
- Mexico's ______ was created by a shared history of Aztec and Spanish influences.
11 Clues: A fantastic retelling of some part of history. • The United Kingdoms were ruled by one ________ for several years. • James the First ruled the _______ of England, Scotland, and Ireland. • James the First claimed that his _______ _______ to rule came from God. • A fantastic story in a belief system created to explain the world itself. • ...
Ancient Greece vs. Ancient Rome by Tessa Caplan 2021-02-11
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- Both Rome and Greece learn _______ which is about gods and goddesses.
- Greece and Rome both have astonishing ______ that took long to make.
- Greece and Rome both also studied different ______.
- Romans and Greece both appreciate ______.
- Greece had nice sculptures and Rome had _______.
- Geographically, ancient Rome and ancient Greece were ________, which means they were both surrounded on three sides by water.
- Greece and Rome had many astonishing and large _______.
- Greece and Rome also had many different types of ____used for battle.
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- Ancient Greece and Rome also both had great leaders also known as __________.
- Both Greece and Rome are ___ countries.
- Greek and Rome have both had multiple battles and _____ that they have both won and lost.
- Greek and Rome both have won _____.
- Rome and Greece both had so many different and interesting types of religion and ______.
- Greece’s main god was _______, and Rome’s main god was Jupiter.
- Caesar Unlike Greece, Romans almost had a king named _______.
- Both Greece and Rome had some very important ________.
- Both Greece and Rome had some very important ________.
- Greek had their own _______ for art, but the Romans added to that.
- Greece and Rome both had schools and studied some gods and __________.
- Greece and Rome both had a very large _____.
20 Clues: Greek and Rome both have won _____. • Both Greece and Rome are ___ countries. • Romans and Greece both appreciate ______. • Greece and Rome both had a very large _____. • Greece had nice sculptures and Rome had _______. • Greece and Rome both also studied different ______. • Both Greece and Rome had some very important ________. • ...
B-1 2021-07-29
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- Creatures with the top half of a woman, wings, and talons of a bird
- A bird that rises from its ashes
- Creatures with the top half of a man, bottom half of a goat
- A creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man; dwelt in the center of the labyrinth
- a winged female monster with a woman's head and a lion's body; kills anyone unable to answer its riddle
- a nymph changed into a monster by Circe
- snake-haired sisters who turn the beholder to stone
- A three-headed monster; one of lion, one of a snake, one of a goat
- Strongest monster with a tremendous voice
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- A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus
- A giant with a single eye in the forehead
- The serpent biting its own tail
- A white, winged horse
- A serpent living at the Delphic oracle, killed by Apollo
- a hundred-eyed monster of Greek mythology, killed by Hermes
- Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades
- Creature with head and wings of an eagle and body, hind legs and tail of a lion
- A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules
18 Clues: A white, winged horse • The serpent biting its own tail • A bird that rises from its ashes • a nymph changed into a monster by Circe • A giant with a single eye in the forehead • A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules • Strongest monster with a tremendous voice • A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus • Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades • ...
Yussha's Graduation Party 2024-05-30
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- This singer went through a rebrand resulting in a stage name 14 letters shorter than before; also Yussha's first concert
- The direction Yussha is moving, as well as the name of the company she works for
- It's not a minor accomplishment, it's a major one.
- You're all gonna watch her disappear into the sun, especially because this is the alias she goes by
- Now a Boba Loca, previously where Yussha was employed
- Disney character Yussha would be
- Thankfully we can change Snapchat users now because this one had to go
- Yussha's favorite Webkinz original, also a feature of a cat
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- Not very tall, this perfume is sweet(en)er than the original
- Everything Yussha learned about Greek Mythology was from this game, originally on CoolMathGames.Com
- Plague Yussha's Instagram reels
- 8th grade Halloween costume
- Name of restaurant operated by Yussha at her Dora Kitchen Set
- Common speech impediment in children, which Yussha was also afflicted by
- This infant inherited Yussha's green eyes and love of eidi
- Color of Yussha's preschool graduation gown
- Yussha might feel some karma once this celebrity (re)discovers her fan account
- Name of Yussha's Webkinz polar bear
18 Clues: 8th grade Halloween costume • Plague Yussha's Instagram reels • Disney character Yussha would be • Name of Yussha's Webkinz polar bear • Color of Yussha's preschool graduation gown • It's not a minor accomplishment, it's a major one. • Now a Boba Loca, previously where Yussha was employed • This infant inherited Yussha's green eyes and love of eidi • ...
A Zaney Moo Year 2023-12-29
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- Zane's Grandpa and his favourite number?
- What mount is the home of the Gods in Greek mythology
- Who instigated the use of helmets to be mandated for motorcyclists?
- Zane's favourite historical celebrity
- "Race power" is still in what section of our constitution
- What modern country used to be called Gaul?
- What Greek king was given the gift of the golden touch?
- What does a cake taste like? (Portal)
- What Melbourne River has been described as "too thick to drink and too thin to plough"?
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- Who's the plump religious member of Robin Hood's merry band?
- Rim of the world, plus the sky and add in Todd Howard for fun
- What country did the Godzilla movies originally come from?
- Zane's favourite colour
- What do black birds and Little Jack Horner have in common? (Three digits will do!)
- What animal was brought into Australia to control the sugar cane beetles, but has itself become a more serious pest?
- Majority of the day, earth's sky is blue, mars sky is *answer*
- How many flags come together to make up the Union Jack?
- Is a filly a male or female?
18 Clues: Zane's favourite colour • Is a filly a male or female? • Zane's favourite historical celebrity • What does a cake taste like? (Portal) • Zane's Grandpa and his favourite number? • What modern country used to be called Gaul? • What mount is the home of the Gods in Greek mythology • How many flags come together to make up the Union Jack? • ...
Mythology 2023-04-27
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- lives on a mountain top
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- a hideous creature
- the underworld; also a progressive rock band of the 1970's
3 Clues: a hideous creature • lives on a mountain top • the underworld; also a progressive rock band of the 1970's
Mythology 2023-04-27
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- The leader of all
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- A nymph of the woods
- The scariest of all creatures
3 Clues: The leader of all • A nymph of the woods • The scariest of all creatures
Mythology 2015-05-02
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- slayer
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- current king of thebes
- god of fire
3 Clues: slayer • god of fire • current king of thebes
Personal Mythology Project 2023-12-05
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- I read the children's book series called ___ _______ _____
- I read the popular mythological book called _____ _______
- I watched the Disney movie about a half human and half god, ________
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- I took a class in high school that taught me about unpopular _____
- My dad made me believe in the creature who gives you money for your teeth.
- My mom made me believe in the man who gives you presents on Christmas.
6 Clues: I read the popular mythological book called _____ _______ • I read the children's book series called ___ _______ _____ • I took a class in high school that taught me about unpopular _____ • I watched the Disney movie about a half human and half god, ________ • My mom made me believe in the man who gives you presents on Christmas. • ...
B-1 2021-07-29
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- A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules
- A giant with a single eye in the forehead
- A three-headed monster; one of lion, one of a snake, one of a goat
- A serpent living at the Delphic oracle, killed by Apollo
- The serpent biting its own tail
- A white, winged horse
- Creatures with the top half of a man, bottom half of a goat
- Creature with head and wings of an eagle and body, hind legs and tail of a lion
- a nymph changed into a monster by Circe
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- A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus
- Strongest monster with a tremendous voice
- a winged female monster with a woman's head and a lion's body; kills anyone unable to answer its riddle
- Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades
- A creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man; dwelt in the center of the labyrinth
- A bird that rises from its ashes
- snake-haired sisters who turn the beholder to stone
- Creatures with the top half of a woman, wings, and talons of a bird
- a hundred-eyed monster of Greek mythology, killed by Hermes
18 Clues: A white, winged horse • The serpent biting its own tail • A bird that rises from its ashes • a nymph changed into a monster by Circe • Strongest monster with a tremendous voice • A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules • A giant with a single eye in the forehead • A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus • Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades • ...
Literary Devices and Concepts 2024-10-11
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- A self-contradictory statement or situation.
- A figure of speech that likens two objects or concepts that are not similar.
- A significant change in a character resulting from experiences in a narrative.
- The attempt by a person or group of people to view others as less than a person.
- A veiled or passing reference to literature, art, music, mythology, etc.
- A society designed to be perfect, to minimize differences and conflicts.
- The main character in a story.
- Exaggeration.
- Referring to an inanimate object or to an idea as if it were human.
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- An object that represents a deeper, more significant concept.
- A fancy word for “category” when it comes to characters.
- Hints in a story about what will happen later.
- Struggle in a narrative.
- A circumstance or situation that is the opposite of what a reader has been led to expect.
- Characters who highlight each other due to their important similarities and differences.
- A manner of saying something designed to sound less harsh than what is meant.
- Powerful descriptions that create sensory impressions in a reader’s mind.
- A character or force who opposes the protagonist in a story.
18 Clues: Exaggeration. • Struggle in a narrative. • The main character in a story. • A self-contradictory statement or situation. • Hints in a story about what will happen later. • A fancy word for “category” when it comes to characters. • A character or force who opposes the protagonist in a story. • An object that represents a deeper, more significant concept. • ...
Kavin's Crossword Term 4 Week 2 2022-10-19
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- - You need to be very flexible and be able to balance well if you want to be good at __________(s).
- - A circle has infinite lines of _________.
- - The word means a __________, it means average or another word for rude.
- - A _________ is somebody’s fictitious name.
- - The new girl at our school seemed very ______ and it seemed like she was hiding something.
- - ______ is another term for ‘pure water’.
- - I could tell that his apology was ingenuine and __________.
- - The day was very _________ and the same things happened as yesterday.
- - A square-based _________ has five faces, a square and four triangles.
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- - The pigment __________ has to absorb light and turn it into energy for plants.
- - The tailwind provided a ________ for the athlete.
- - There are many tales about __________ set at a time a long time ago.
- - He was very ____________ towards his friends and always encouraged them.
- - A _________ is another word that has a similar meaning to that of a word.
- - If you show _______ to other people they will show _________ to you.
- - _______ music could be baroque, classical
- - _________ is associated with the fields of science and mathematics.
- - Canned foods usually come in the shape of a __________.
18 Clues: - ______ is another term for ‘pure water’. • - A circle has infinite lines of _________. • - _______ music could be baroque, classical • - A _________ is somebody’s fictitious name. • - The tailwind provided a ________ for the athlete. • - Canned foods usually come in the shape of a __________. • - I could tell that his apology was ingenuine and __________. • ...
Ancient Greece & Rome Vocabulary 2024-01-10
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- a self-governing state consisting of a city and surrounding territory
- the ancient citadel at Athens, containing the Parthenon and other notable buildings.
- the myths dealing with the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people
- a group of people gathered together to make laws or decisions for the country or empire
- a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
- fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
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- the act or process of expanding, particularly territory
- a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.
- a major political unit having a territory of great extent or a number of territories or peoples under a single sovereign authority
- public open space used for assemblies and markets
- exempt from death; the immortal gods
11 Clues: exempt from death; the immortal gods • public open space used for assemblies and markets • the act or process of expanding, particularly territory • a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. • a self-governing state consisting of a city and surrounding territory • ...
B-1 2021-07-29
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- A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules
- Creature with head and wings of an eagle and body, hind legs and tail of a lion
- a winged female monster with a woman's head and a lion's body; kills anyone unable to answer its riddle
- A white, winged horse
- A giant with a single eye in the forehead
- A creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man; dwelt in the center of the labyrinth
- The serpent biting its own tail
- Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades
- Creatures with the top half of a woman, wings, and talons of a bird
- A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus
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- snake-haired sisters who turn the beholder to stone
- Strongest monster with a tremendous voice
- a hundred-eyed monster of Greek mythology, killed by Hermes
- A bird that rises from its ashes
- Creatures with the top half of a man, bottom half of a goat
- A three-headed monster; one of lion, one of a snake, one of a goat
- A serpent living at the Delphic oracle, killed by Apollo
- a nymph changed into a monster by Circe
18 Clues: A white, winged horse • The serpent biting its own tail • A bird that rises from its ashes • a nymph changed into a monster by Circe • Strongest monster with a tremendous voice • A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules • A giant with a single eye in the forehead • A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus • Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades • ...
B-1 2021-07-29
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- Creatures with the top half of a man, bottom half of a goat
- A creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man; dwelt in the center of the labyrinth
- A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules
- Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades
- A serpent living at the Delphic oracle, killed by Apollo
- snake-haired sisters who turn the beholder to stone
- a hundred-eyed monster of Greek mythology, killed by Hermes
- A giant with a single eye in the forehead
- a winged female monster with a woman's head and a lion's body; kills anyone unable to answer its riddle
- A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus
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- Creature with head and wings of an eagle and body, hind legs and tail of a lion
- A three-headed monster; one of lion, one of a snake, one of a goat
- Strongest monster with a tremendous voice
- The serpent biting its own tail
- Creatures with the top half of a woman, wings, and talons of a bird
- A bird that rises from its ashes
- A white, winged horse
- a nymph changed into a monster by Circe
18 Clues: A white, winged horse • The serpent biting its own tail • A bird that rises from its ashes • a nymph changed into a monster by Circe • Strongest monster with a tremendous voice • A many-headed monster, killed by Hercules • A giant with a single eye in the forehead • A Child eating monster; had an affair with Zeus • Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades • ...
Keith Crossword 2020-10-12
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- Jaiden hated______ because he couldn’t get his feet of the ground when he was on the trampoline
- this has to with when you are splitting something equally in half
- each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
- fictitious name, especially one used by an author
- having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
- a colorless fluid containing white blood cells, which bathes the tissues.
- made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
- It is a______ sunny day here in home town Alabama
- the______ was located on the east side of Egypt
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- the thing that makes the plants green
- speeds up a chemical reaction
- a study all about Greek and roman myths
- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
- a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
- When you feel bad for someone
- expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.
- the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy.
- The______ was used to trace a circle
18 Clues: speeds up a chemical reaction • When you feel bad for someone • The______ was used to trace a circle • the thing that makes the plants green • a study all about Greek and roman myths • feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. • having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure • the______ was located on the east side of Egypt • ...
Year 5 'ology' Week 2 2025-10-17
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- The use of science and tools to make life easier or solve problems.
- The study of past human life by digging up artefacts and remains.
- A set of special words used in a particular subject (like “volcano,” “lava,” and “magma” in geology).
- The study of humans and how they have developed over time.
- A set of ideas or beliefs that guide how people think or act.
- A collection of writings, such as poems or stories, in one book.
- The study of the universe and how it began.
- The study of rocks, mountains, and the Earth’s layers.
- The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment.
- The study of myths or old stories about gods, heroes, and magical creatures.
- The study of where words come from and how their meanings have changed.
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- The study of how people live and work together in groups or societies.
- The study of ancient Egypt and its history.
- The order in which events happen in time.
- The study of living things like animals, plants, and humans.
- The study of birds.
- The study of the weather.
- The study of animals and how they live.
18 Clues: The study of birds. • The study of the weather. • The study of animals and how they live. • The order in which events happen in time. • The study of ancient Egypt and its history. • The study of the universe and how it began. • The study of rocks, mountains, and the Earth’s layers. • The study of humans and how they have developed over time. • ...
The Legacy of Rome 2020-03-25
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- A poet whose metamorphoses transmitted classical Greco-Roman mythology to the modern world
- the city God used to prepare the word for His plan of salvation through His son, Jesus Christ
- the belief that all men share a common human nature
- the language spoken and understood by churchmen and scholars
- A historian who portrayed the lives of the 12 Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian
- an epic poem from Virgil and one of the greatest masterpieces of Latin literature
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- The common and everyday speech of Latin that most of the Romans spoke
- it forms the basis for the civil law of many western European and Latin American nations
- He was a master of Latin prose and wrote numerous letters
- The greatest poet of the Golden Age
- the third characteristic of Roman law
11 Clues: The greatest poet of the Golden Age • the third characteristic of Roman law • the belief that all men share a common human nature • He was a master of Latin prose and wrote numerous letters • the language spoken and understood by churchmen and scholars • The common and everyday speech of Latin that most of the Romans spoke • ...
Native American Culture 2022-01-04
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- Major food source for the Takelma people and many other tribes, used to create a number of dishes.
- Origin story and mythology surrounding storms, rainfall, lightning and thunder.
- estimated population of Native Americans in the US before settlement.
- bowl used for grinding acorns.
- Housing structures built by Native Americans by bending thin trees into arches.
- Blunt stone tool used to grind in mortar bowls.
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- Name of the local tribe of Native Americans that lived along the Rogue River.
- The main way that information was passed down and traditions were preserved in Native American culture.
- How we categorize the many different Native American tribes and populations
- the main feature of a pow wow. Also said to be the heart beat of the Earth.
- a healing ceremony conducted by spiritual or religious leaders within a tribe.
11 Clues: bowl used for grinding acorns. • Blunt stone tool used to grind in mortar bowls. • estimated population of Native Americans in the US before settlement. • How we categorize the many different Native American tribes and populations • the main feature of a pow wow. Also said to be the heart beat of the Earth. • ...
Word Building (Unit 1) 2nd Term 2013-03-10
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- Good _________ means luck, wealth, or which something will happen to a person in the future
- believing that that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck
- To produce or yield flowers
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- At Chinese New Year, we will have pairs of spring ________ on both side of the walls.
- a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles
- a set of stories, tradition or belief to explain some nature phenomenon
- incredible or mythical
7 Clues: incredible or mythical • To produce or yield flowers • a set of stories, tradition or belief to explain some nature phenomenon • believing that that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck • At Chinese New Year, we will have pairs of spring ________ on both side of the walls. • ...
Mime Crossword Puzzle 2020-11-17
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- a theatrical technique of expressing an idea or mood or portraying a character entirely by gesture and movement - without the use of words.
- In this part of the world, mimetic scenes are inspired from the mythology of Vishnu.
- characters who represent specific stereotypes. Usually based on clichés and social prejudices.
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- mime is an important part of the major dramatic genres.
- In this part of the world, pantomime performances are a tradition during the Christmas season.
- more about conveying recognizable actions and less about conveying a theme.
- The European country most famous for mime.
7 Clues: The European country most famous for mime. • mime is an important part of the major dramatic genres. • more about conveying recognizable actions and less about conveying a theme. • In this part of the world, mimetic scenes are inspired from the mythology of Vishnu. • In this part of the world, pantomime performances are a tradition during the Christmas season. • ...
jack 2022-10-26
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- act or instance of going or moving around.
- spaceship, etc., around a celestial body, as the sun
- act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing.
- treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse
- go around or bypass:
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- Mythology. a member of a family of giants having a single round eye in the middle of the forehead.
- curved path, usually elliptical, described by a planet,
- the form of a circle; round:
- a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.Compare anticyclone, extratropical cyclone, subtropical cyclone, tropical cyclone.
- form a circle around; surround; encompass:
10 Clues: go around or bypass: • the form of a circle; round: • act or instance of going or moving around. • form a circle around; surround; encompass: • spaceship, etc., around a celestial body, as the sun • curved path, usually elliptical, described by a planet, • act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing. • ...
CRNS Connections Valentine's Day 2022 2022-01-24
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- This country set a kissing world record on Valentine's Day in 2009.
- Rom-Com featuring Will Smith.
- What activity can increase a person's pulse to 110 bpm?
- Where are wooden love spoons carved and given as gifts on Valentine’s Day?
- Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
- Cupid is described as having which ailment, according to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
- In 2001, a movie was released titled 'Valentine'. What genre was the film?
- Valentine's Day is referred to as ______ Day in Finland.
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- What brain chemical is known as the “cuddle” or “love hormone?”
- What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine’s Day in 2005
- What do yellow roses symbolize?
- Every year, thousands of Valentine's cards are addressed to Juliet. Which city are they sent to?
- The O in XOXOXOX symbolizes _____.
- _____ is a Saskatchewan village located in the province's north.
- What Valentine’s Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
- What fruit was once known as a “love apple” for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?
- ______ was the first company to create heart-shaped boxes containing Valentine's Day chocolates.
- Saint Valentine is the patron saint of _____.
18 Clues: Rom-Com featuring Will Smith. • What do yellow roses symbolize? • The O in XOXOXOX symbolizes _____. • Cupid has what name in Greek mythology? • Saint Valentine is the patron saint of _____. • What activity can increase a person's pulse to 110 bpm? • Valentine's Day is referred to as ______ Day in Finland. • ...
The Roman Empire 2017-08-10
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- Mythological founder of Rome
- The Roman goddess whose functions encompassed love, beauty, and fertility. In Roman mythology, she was the mother of the Roman people
- ancient Roman town destroyed by the volcano, Mount Vesuvius
- Highest elected political office of the Roman Republic
- Carthaginian general who defeated the romans in the battle of Cannae
- Name of the forest where a decisive battle between the Germans and Romans took place in 9 AD
- The leader of the famous slave rebellion 71 BC
- City that became center of the Third Punic War
- German tripe who became famous for the sack of Rome in 410 AD
- Last king of Rome. Overthrown 509 BC
- The man who said the famous words: iacta area es
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- Important commondity in the Roman Empire
- River crossed by Caesar marking the beginning of the Roman Civil War 49 BC
- Ruler of Egypt and mistress of Julius Caesar
- The first Roman emperor
- Got blamed for the fire of Rome in 64 AD
- The political institution in ancient Rome
- The continuation of the Roman Empire in the East during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages
18 Clues: The first Roman emperor • Mythological founder of Rome • Last king of Rome. Overthrown 509 BC • Important commondity in the Roman Empire • Got blamed for the fire of Rome in 64 AD • The political institution in ancient Rome • Ruler of Egypt and mistress of Julius Caesar • The leader of the famous slave rebellion 71 BC • City that became center of the Third Punic War • ...
Ancient Greece Review 2022-11-07
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- this man came up with the socratic method
- this man wrote the republic
- this was the only similarity shared by the various Greek city-states
- this city-state was known for its emphasis on education and art
- This aspect of Greece was partially why it was so disunified and impacted the development of a strong seafaring trade
- the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
- Ancient Greece was not one unified nation, instead it was split into many of these...
- this Macedonian king successfully conquered lands from Macedonia to India
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- people use this to explain the unexplainable and teach morals to children
- This man was the leader of Athens during its Golden Age
- this city-state was known for its emphasis on military might
- this civilization is considered to be the foundation of Western Civilization
- Form of government in which a few rich people are in charge
- this man invented the study of logic
- A blend of greek, persian, egyptian and indian culture
- this war was fought between Athens and Sparta
- Form of government in which a king is in charge
- Form of government in which all people have a say
18 Clues: this man wrote the republic • this man invented the study of logic • this man came up with the socratic method • this war was fought between Athens and Sparta • Form of government in which a king is in charge • Form of government in which all people have a say • A blend of greek, persian, egyptian and indian culture • ...
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS 2023-06-07
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- - Ancient civilization known for its Great Wall and inventions like paper and gunpowder.
- - Ancient civilization known for its seafaring skills and alphabet.
- - Ancient civilization located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
- - Ancient civilization known for its invention of writing and wheel.
- - Ancient civilization known for its colossal stone heads and early writing system.
- - Ancient civilization known for its philosophy, democracy, and mythology.
- - Ancient civilization known for its chariot warfare and ironworking.
- - Ancient civilization known for its trade and close ties with Egypt.
- - Ancient civilization known for its empire and architectural marvels.
- - Ancient civilization known for its palaces and colorful frescoes on the island of Crete.
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- - Ancient civilization known for its sun temples and human sacrifices.
- - Ancient civilization known for its advanced calendar and temple complexes.
- Valley - Ancient civilization known for its well-planned cities and sewer systems.
- - Ancient civilization known for its elaborate network of roads and Machu Picchu.
- - Ancient civilization known for its colossal stone heads and early writing system.
- Sarasvati - Ancient civilization known for its urban planning and advanced drainage system.
- - Ancient civilization known for its powerful navy and conflict with Rome.
- - Ancient civilization known for its fortified citadels and epic tales like the Iliad.
- - Ancient civilization known for its pyramids and pharaohs.
- - Ancient civilization known for its vast empire and intricate art and architecture.
20 Clues: - Ancient civilization known for its pyramids and pharaohs. • - Ancient civilization known for its seafaring skills and alphabet. • - Ancient civilization known for its invention of writing and wheel. • - Ancient civilization known for its chariot warfare and ironworking. • - Ancient civilization known for its trade and close ties with Egypt. • ...
Singapore Crossword 2025-12-27
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- Fake sand everywhere in this place(1pt)
- Coffee with evaporated milk and no sugar(2pt)
- Our favorite Chinese New Year game. Huat ah!(2pt)
- Word to end your sentences for dramatic effect(1pt)
- A forgotten tourist attraction filled with Chinese mythology and wtf statues(3pt)
- A mysterious town in Singapore, rumored to be cursed with endless stories of evildoings, cat torture, accidents and crimes having occurred here(2pt)
- Oldest estate in Singapore since 1930s(2pt)
- Often regarded as the best local food in Singapore(2pt)
- Made in Singapore ointment brand for muscle aches(2pt)
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- A singlish expression of orgasmic taste(1pt)
- The only MRT station spelt with only lower-case letters(3pt)
- Abbreviation of a vulgarity, translates to screw your mom.(1pt)
- An action where you put a pack tissue paper to reserve table in a hawker centre(2pt)
- A singlish expression of "scared to lose"(1pt)
- Singapore's ugly national animal(1pt)
- A malay-singlish expression of self-surprised, often used when you forgot something(2pt)
- Singapore's first Prime Minister(1pt)
- A hokkien expression of dejected, or feeling of "what a waste"(1pt)
18 Clues: Singapore's ugly national animal(1pt) • Singapore's first Prime Minister(1pt) • Fake sand everywhere in this place(1pt) • Oldest estate in Singapore since 1930s(2pt) • A singlish expression of orgasmic taste(1pt) • Coffee with evaporated milk and no sugar(2pt) • A singlish expression of "scared to lose"(1pt) • Our favorite Chinese New Year game. Huat ah!(2pt) • ...
THE LAST PUZZLE 2024-03-17
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- figure of speech that requires the use of "as" and "like"
- a famous Shakespeare play involving murder, betrayal and prophecy
- The magical school in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
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- A very controversial Colleen Hoover novel, thought to be problematic and abusive
- goddess of love in greek mythology
- a popular book series following the adventure of a young demigod who discovers his divine heritage and embarks on thrilling quests at a camp for half bloods
6 Clues: goddess of love in greek mythology • figure of speech that requires the use of "as" and "like" • The magical school in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling • a famous Shakespeare play involving murder, betrayal and prophecy • A very controversial Colleen Hoover novel, thought to be problematic and abusive • ...
African Folktales 2021-10-08
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- The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through oral storytelling.
- A collection of stories belonging to a specific culture or religion created to explain how the world works.
- Myth A story that tells of how something began or was created.
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- The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
- Established customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation.
- A traditional story usually believed as historically accurate but not proven.
6 Clues: Myth A story that tells of how something began or was created. • Established customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation. • The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society. • A traditional story usually believed as historically accurate but not proven. • ...