mythology Crossword Puzzles
Changing Rights and Freedons: Aboriginals 2013-02-03
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- a person having one-fourth black ancestry
- to separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group; isolate
- out to white families
- Reconciliation by the government where they focus on practical things which improve the living standards of Indigenous people, such as providing the same quality of housing or water that non-Indigenous communities receive.
- were directed at Aboriginal Australians and non-British migrants who
- the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm
- families by government, churches and welfare groups to be raised in institutions or
- in Australia after 1945.
- the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
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- the ancient time of the creation of all things by sacred ancestors, whose spirits continue into the present, as conceived in the mythology of the Australian Aborigines
- an act or instance of integrating a racial, religious, or ethnic group
- The policy of trying to make people change their culture or way of life
- original or earliest known; native; indigenous
- self-government: government of a political unit by its own people
- To put aside a difference and come together as friends.
- the generations of Aboriginal children taken away from
- originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native
- interposition or interference of one state in the affairs of another
- they will fit in and become part of a different culture or way of life. Assimilation
- of the State
20 Clues: of the State • out to white families • in Australia after 1945. • a person having one-fourth black ancestry • original or earliest known; native; indigenous • the generations of Aboriginal children taken away from • To put aside a difference and come together as friends. • self-government: government of a political unit by its own people • ...
Creation & Fertility 2014-02-05
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- Babylonian goddess of the salt waters who is defeated by Marduk, who fashions the heavens & the earth from her body
- Yoruban god who creates land & human beings, including those who are deformed, for whom he became the protector
- attribution of human qualities to a deity
- Sumerian god who devises the plan to save humanity from the great flood
- primary survivor in the Sumerian flood account (similar to Noah)
- daughter of Demeter & goddess of springtime who is abducted by Hades & becomes his bride
- Babylonian god who incites Tiamat to war & from whose blood humans are fashioned
- serpent-like Chinese goddess who fashions humanity from clay
- pattern of righteous behavior or the sense of duty present in Hindu belief
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- white African creator deity who vomited up creation, including humankind
- fifth & greatest race of Ireland who become associated with the faery realm
- frost giant from Norse mythology from whose body the visible world is made
- divine grandfather & creator of the world from Hindu belief
- Hittite god of fertility who gets angry & leaves, causing havoc in nature
- race of giants who ruled Ireland at one point & are enemies of all the Irish races
- Isis’ husband & eventually god of the Egyptian underworld following his dismemberment by Set
- Mother Earth & one of the immortal beings in Greek myth
- Lady of the Green Crops & daughter of Nut & Thoth of Egyptian myth
- Norse concept of the world’s destruction & rebirth (Norse Armaggedon)
- Chinese creator god whose body became the substance of the visible world
20 Clues: attribution of human qualities to a deity • Mother Earth & one of the immortal beings in Greek myth • divine grandfather & creator of the world from Hindu belief • serpent-like Chinese goddess who fashions humanity from clay • primary survivor in the Sumerian flood account (similar to Noah) • Lady of the Green Crops & daughter of Nut & Thoth of Egyptian myth • ...
GEFELICITEERD!! 2014-07-28
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- Gist, water, hop, mout
- Hij houdt van gevaarlijke dingen
- Beste zusje ooit!
- What was Che Guevara's nationality?
- In which film did Humphrey Bogart say, "We'll always have Paris?"
- In the song `The 12 days of Christmas`, what are the 6 geese a-doing?
- Reuzenrad
- Onze mama
- Hinkstapsprong, hinkstapsprong, ... Surinamers met een ingeklapte long
- Roerbakei, roerbakei, heroine dealen op een ...
- Dè uitspraak van Buurman en Buurman
- Hangbuikzwijn, hangbuikzwijn, Huub wil op vakantie maar z'n auto is te ...
- Blokfluitles, blokfluitles, Debbie amputeert d'r eigen borsten met een ...
- Name the fruit which earned its name from the way it hung in bunches like grapes?
- De dag van vandaag
- Klok/Kazan/Schuurmans
- In which sport would you use a chucker
- Je sterrenbeeld
- Snelkookpan, snelkookpan, vrouwen met een ... kop daar hou ik niet zo van
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- Dit kreeg je altijd bij Oma Schuurmans
- Happy ... to you!
- Optelsom, optelsom, vrouwen lastig vallen met een lege ...
- De snelste fietskoerier in de familie
- ... (2x) Maandagavond doe ik vermicelli in m'n bier
- Who wrote the novel David Copperfield?
- In British mythology, who were Gog and Magog?
- Hier woon je
- Zo oud ben je nu!
- Pijnboompit, pijnboompit, liggend kun je schijten maar het is beter als je ...
- dit is jouw kant
- Je vrouwke
- Hij houdt van veel eten
- Hij kan bijnaaaa lopen
- Maanzaadbrood, maanzaadbrood, Harry heeft ... en Sylvia is dood
- Dit heb jij nu :-)
- Doordrukstrip, doordrukstrip, Tonnie heeft geen benen maar dat stond ook best wel ...
36 Clues: Reuzenrad • Onze mama • Je vrouwke • Hier woon je • Je sterrenbeeld • dit is jouw kant • Happy ... to you! • Beste zusje ooit! • Zo oud ben je nu! • De dag van vandaag • Dit heb jij nu :-) • Klok/Kazan/Schuurmans • Gist, water, hop, mout • Hij kan bijnaaaa lopen • Hij houdt van veel eten • Hij houdt van gevaarlijke dingen • What was Che Guevara's nationality? • Dè uitspraak van Buurman en Buurman • ...
Valentine's Day Trivia 2016-01-30
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- The god of love in Greek mythology. Also known as Cupid.
- Famous Shakespearean star-crossed lovers.
- Cupid is the son of which goddess?
- The legend goes that a kiss on Valentines Day brings this all year.
- This word appear in more song titles than any other word.
- Richard __________ invented the first box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in the late 1800s.
- "Love me like you do," the No. 1 love song on the Adult Top 40 in 2015, was sung by this young artist.
- Who receives the most Valentines on Feb. 14th?
- A 2004 romantic film adapted by the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, a true story in which a young couple falls in love during the 1940s.
- Preferred candy to give on Valentine's Day.
- Shawn Mendes suggests he'll be needing these, now that he is without your kisses.
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- Preferred flower to deliver on Valentine's Day.
- On Valentine's Day 2010, 39,897 people in what city broke the record for the world's largest group kiss?
- Which disease is also known as "the kissing disease."
- Insulting valentines started back in the 19th century. Postmasters were known to confiscate them, deeming them unfit to be mailed.
- Valentine candy conversation hearts have a shelf life of ________ years.
- The town of Valentine is located in which state?
- What amphibian must you kiss to finally find Mr. Right, according to fairytale folklore?
- Mischievous winged child armed with bow and arrow that causes its targets to fall deeply in love; son of a goddess.
- The most common shape for a valentine.
20 Clues: Cupid is the son of which goddess? • The most common shape for a valentine. • Famous Shakespearean star-crossed lovers. • Preferred candy to give on Valentine's Day. • Who receives the most Valentines on Feb. 14th? • Preferred flower to deliver on Valentine's Day. • The town of Valentine is located in which state? • Which disease is also known as "the kissing disease." • ...
History-Ch 6b 2023-10-28
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- Name given to 16 cities built by Alexander
- The Greek city-state
- Greek god of the sun
- a beautiful temple to Athena
- a government in which the people themselves make the big decisions
- Rule by the “best”
- Island where the Minoans lived
- The home of the gods according to Greek mythology
- A league formed between Sparta and other Greek cities
- The Greek marketplace
- A bad form of one man rule
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- Rule by a few rather than one or many; rule by a few rich men
- Strait between Europe and Asia Minor where the Persians built a bridge
- Place where the greatly outnumbered Athenians defeated the Persians
- lover of wisdom
- A hilltop fortress that served as a seat of government and religion
- Platos writing
- Narrow mountain pass where the Spartan army was betrayed by a traitor
- the chief city of Persian homeland that was conquered by Alexander in 330 B.C.
- Greek
- An impressive palace built by the Minoans
- a defensive alliance formed by Athens to prevent another Persian invasion
- Place where the small Greek navy defeated the Persian fleet Chief city of the Persian homeland that was conquered by Alexander in 330 B.C.
- Rule by the many or the common people
- City on the coast of Asia Minor that was burned after a 10-year war
- Rule by one
- King of all the Greek gods
- The common laborers who farmed the land for the ruling class
- a large group of foot soldiers trained to charge the enemy as a group
29 Clues: Greek • Rule by one • Platos writing • lover of wisdom • Rule by the “best” • The Greek city-state • Greek god of the sun • The Greek marketplace • King of all the Greek gods • A bad form of one man rule • a beautiful temple to Athena • Island where the Minoans lived • Rule by the many or the common people • An impressive palace built by the Minoans • ...
Drama Unit Literary Terms 2024-01-03
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- contradictory statement that is somehow true
- a whisper made by one character that only the audience or another character is supposed to hear
- a speech or address to a person who is not present or to a personified object
- introduction that sets tone, introduces characters and main conflict
- a reference to a well-known piece of art, literature, mythology, music, etc that an author expects readers to recognize
- when the audience knows something the characters do not
- character who courageously faces death because of a fatal flaw
- a character whose qualities contrast with another character to highlight the difference in their personalities
- relief the inclusion of humorous scenes in serious drama to relieve emotional intensity
- shows forces acting against the main characters
- a play on words on the different meanings of words that sound alike
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- when a character expects one thing to happen but the opposite occurs
- unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter
- when a character says one thing but means something else
- complications of the conflict build to the climax
- a long speech in which a character speaks thoughts out loud, alone on stage
- a story written to be performed by actors; script is made up of dialogue and stage directions
- where the deaths of the characters occur and loss ends are tied up; order is returned
- moment when the fortunes of the main character peak
- a long, uninterrupted speech given by one character in the presence of others
- a play that results in catastrophe for the main chracters
21 Clues: unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter • contradictory statement that is somehow true • shows forces acting against the main characters • complications of the conflict build to the climax • moment when the fortunes of the main character peak • when the audience knows something the characters do not • when a character says one thing but means something else • ...
This should be history, with a bit of spice (the spice is more geo stuff) 2024-01-22
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- City where Ludwig Van Beethoven died
- Foot-soldier’s weapon popular in 13th to 16th century Germany and Switzerland
- Emperor who crowned himself
- Capital of Russia
- Wobble of Earth’s axis
- City that was destroyed when the volcano on Mount Vesuvius erupted
- Canadian province that was the first to grant voting rights to women
- Goddess of mercy, in Chinese mythology
- Pole weapon that originates in Europe; consists of a sword-type face and spear-tip
- Current premier of Alberta (First letter of given name, all of last name)
- Underground chamber or cave which contains permanent water
- The official language of India
- Among the very first weapons that shot projectiles with the use of gunpowder in WWI
- Artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
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- Fireworks were invented in this country
- Wig that is worn by Lawyers to display their status and power
- Style of dress that was popular during the “Roaring 20’s”
- Spanish painter and sculptor who died in the 70’s
- Directly translates as “korean clothes”; traditional Korean clothing
- Japan's longest serving monarch; emperor of Japan during WWII
- Japan in Japanese
- The origin of the word Ceramic; means “burnt stuff” in Greek
- 5th american president
- Lowest army rank
- Origin of the mojito cocktail
- Class of female Japanese performing artists and entertainers
- Most populated Chinese city (2023)
- System of writing used in the ancient middle east
- cones Most common type of volcano in the world
- Another word for the chinese yuan
30 Clues: Lowest army rank • Japan in Japanese • Capital of Russia • 5th american president • Wobble of Earth’s axis • Emperor who crowned himself • Origin of the mojito cocktail • The official language of India • Another word for the chinese yuan • Most populated Chinese city (2023) • City where Ludwig Van Beethoven died • Goddess of mercy, in Chinese mythology • ...
Matt and Sarah 2023-02-23
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- Sarah's initials
- Matt purchased this canned pantry staple for Sarah the day they got together
- The first state Matt and Sarah traveled to together, to visit Matt’s parents
- Matt’s employer
- Matt’s favorite dog
- Where Matt and Sarah live
- First name of the Ghostbuster’s character featured in the erotic pinup art Sarah purchased for Matt at Christmas.
- The organization Sarah introduced Matt and Holden to, which has provided no less than 5 emergency jumpstarts
- Matt’s favorite TV judge
- Sarah’s favorite kind of Girls
- Why Can’t I remember the first concert Matt and Sarah attended together?
- Listening to Sarah’s favorite singer/songwriter makes her feel Closer to Fine
- Sarah’s favorite dog
- Where Sarah went to High School, abbr.
- Where Matt went to High school, abbr.
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- Matt and Sarah’s favorite competition reality show is hosted by this Glamazon
- Matt and Chris host this retro-gaming youtube show, but it’s okay if you don’t watch it.
- Matt and Sarah's first date was at this coffee shop
- A drunk man yelled this compliment to Matt the first night Sarah and Matt kissed.
- Sarah purchases this samyang product in bulk for Holden.
- Matt’s favorite kind of Girls.
- Matt and Sarah’s favorite sushi restaurant
- Number of years Matt and Sarah have known each other
- From Greek mythology, youth most likely to make a crossword puzzle about himself
- WTF is the first comedy show Matt and Sarah saw together?
- Matt's initials
- Sarah’s employer, first word abbreviated.
27 Clues: Matt’s employer • Matt's initials • Sarah's initials • Matt’s favorite dog • Sarah’s favorite dog • Matt’s favorite TV judge • Where Matt and Sarah live • Matt’s favorite kind of Girls. • Sarah’s favorite kind of Girls • Where Matt went to High school, abbr. • Where Sarah went to High School, abbr. • Sarah’s employer, first word abbreviated. • ...
Valentine's Day Crossword 2023-02-10
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- In what form was the first-known Valentine’s Day message?
- Who first declared Valentine’s day a holiday?
- "Wearing your heart on your sleeve" has origins from honoring which Roman goddess?
- What brain chemical is known as the "cuddle" or "love hormone?"
- Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
- Famous card company that makes billions of cards for Valentine’s Day each year.
- Valentine means strong and ___?
- The love goddess Aphrodite was said to be born from what?
- What do yellow roses symbolize?
- In what country is Valentine's Day known as "Friend's Day?"
- What state produces most of America's red roses?
- This Valentine's Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges.
- Which U.S. state has a town named Valentine?
- In this country, it is traditional for the women to give the gifts instead of the men.
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- Letters to Juliet are sent to what city every year?
- What fruit was once known as a "love apple" for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?
- Which U.S. produces the most chocolate?
- Other than chocolate and flowers, what is the most popular (and expensive) gift option?
- This musician got married on Valentine’s Day. (just give the first name)
- This religious book led to the use of “X” meaning kiss.
- Who first celebrated Valentine’s Day?
- This is the most popular flower given on Valentine’s Day.
- In which European country is the “I love you wall” located?
- How many countries have banned celebrations of Valentine’s Day?
- This is the symbol of Valentine's Day.
- Major invention patented on this holiday.
26 Clues: Valentine means strong and ___? • What do yellow roses symbolize? • Who first celebrated Valentine’s Day? • This is the symbol of Valentine's Day. • Which U.S. produces the most chocolate? • Cupid has what name in Greek mythology? • Major invention patented on this holiday. • Which U.S. state has a town named Valentine? • Who first declared Valentine’s day a holiday? • ...
Percy Jackson - Maeve Timmerding 2023-07-31
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- __ is Percy’s stepfather and helped cover Percy’s smell
- The daughter of Ares is __
- The form of transportation Ares uses is a __
- Monsters don’t have __ so they don’t die
- Percy’s father is __
- The city where the underworld entrance is, is in __ (abbreviation)
- Luke’s sword is named __
- Grover is half human, half goat known as a __
- Greek Gods and everything in Greek mythology is __
- __ keeps humans from seeing monsters
- Percy Annabeth and Grover are trapped at the __ hotel
- The setting at the start of the book is __ (abbreviation)
- __ Jackson disintegrated into gold dust
- Mrs. __ attacked Percy and his friends on the bus
- Mr. Bruner is a __ named Chiron
- Percy wakes up at __ the end of the book
- The campers threw Percy a __ when he returned
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- __ is the three headed dog Annabeth plays fetch with
- The camp Percy attends is known as camp Half- __
- Percy is going to hand deliver the __ to Zeus
- Zeus lives on Mount __
- Fruit grown at Camp Half-Blood to pay expenses are __
- If the bolt is not returned Zeus will start a __ against the other Gods
- The author of Percy Jackson is Rick __
- The __ was left on the tunnel of love ride
- There are __ Olympian Gods the same as the number of cabins
- The other most powerful half-blood beside Percy is __
- __ is the name of the rich family’s poodle
- Percy's friend who is also the daughter of Athena
- The address for the underworld was __
30 Clues: Percy’s father is __ • Zeus lives on Mount __ • Luke’s sword is named __ • The daughter of Ares is __ • Mr. Bruner is a __ named Chiron • __ keeps humans from seeing monsters • The address for the underworld was __ • The author of Percy Jackson is Rick __ • __ Jackson disintegrated into gold dust • Monsters don’t have __ so they don’t die • ...
Common knowledge 2022-11-10
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- What is the name of Mickey Mouse's pet dog?
- What is the largest country in the world (by land area)?
- How many states are there in the U.S.?
- What is the one and only god in Islam?
- Who said "One small step for man,one giant leap for mankind."
- What country is sushi from?
- what is the atomic sign for Helium on the periodic table?
- Who is the wife of Bart Simpson?
- How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
- Who painted the Mona Lisa?
- What is the general name for a group of wolves?
- Which alcoholic beverage is commonly made from grapes?
- How many countries are there total in the world?
- How many Olympic rings are there?
- Arachnophobia is a fear of what?
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- What is the famous theory Einstein came up with?
- What is the smallest country in the world?
- Where is the Taj Mahal?
- Which country sports a red maple leaf on its flag?
- In Greek mythology, Hades is the god of what?
- What is the name of a baby kangaroo?
- Which singer told people to "Beat It" and "Heal the World"?
- The Statue of Liberty was given by which country?
- What planet is the third closest to the sun?
- How many bones are there inside of your body?
- What does the Japanese word Sayonara mean?
- How many innings are in a baseball game?
- How many minutes are there per quarter in basketball?
- What is the currency of Scotland?
- What is the longest river in the world?
30 Clues: Where is the Taj Mahal? • Who painted the Mona Lisa? • What country is sushi from? • Who is the wife of Bart Simpson? • Arachnophobia is a fear of what? • What is the currency of Scotland? • How many Olympic rings are there? • What is the name of a baby kangaroo? • How many stars are on the U.S. flag? • How many states are there in the U.S.? • ...
English 9 Fall Vocabulary Review 2 2022-11-08
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- Etymologically derived from same root as found in Polyphemus, of whom "much is spoken," though in this word it is only for negative actions or reputation
- A past participle used to describe an unhealthy or foolish obsession with someone or something
- Etymologically derived from a figure in Greek mythology whose punishment is the eternally futile action of rolling a bolder up a hill
- A leisurely stroll that Thoreau at least attributes to those going "a la Sainte Terre," or to the Holy Land
- Etymologically derived from "blanc" (white), as things that are diseased are often pale
- Synonyms = unstable; unpredictable; capricious
- Antonyms = aggravate; unsettle; vex
- To have a sense of what might happen in the future
- Antonyms = pacify; assuage; mollify
- Synonyms = mediate; intervene; adjudicate
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- A word derived from an actual person who lived in the American West and who was a famous nonconformist
- To forcefully, or otherwise unlawfully, claim power from another
- Something that is extremely dangerous, harmful, or poisonous
- Telemachus accuses his mother Penelope of being this when she stubbornly refuses to acknowledge Odysseus
- What Cassandra asks to sing for herself in the moments leading to her death 'Agamemnon'
- Etymologically derived from a root meaning "watch," as in standing guard or keeping an eye on something
- Antonyms = sanctify; revere; consecrate
- Synonyms = chaos; confusion; cacophony
- A word that can be pronounced two ways; in one sense, a public tribute or commendation; in another sense, an acknowledgement of influence or inspiration (as in art)
- To make a guess or assumption without complete evidence
20 Clues: Antonyms = aggravate; unsettle; vex • Antonyms = pacify; assuage; mollify • Synonyms = chaos; confusion; cacophony • Antonyms = sanctify; revere; consecrate • Synonyms = mediate; intervene; adjudicate • Synonyms = unstable; unpredictable; capricious • To have a sense of what might happen in the future • To make a guess or assumption without complete evidence • ...
Interclass Crossword 2022-05-26
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- a conical tent usually consisting of skins and used especially by American Indians
- a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs having oily one-seeded fruits
- a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
- load (a ship or other vessel)
- to shoot into the air during a duel, in order deliberately to miss one's opponent
- traditional Japanese masked drama with dance and song
- to ride on a bicycle as a passenger
- buttocks or backside
- the position of a participant in a tournament who advances to the next round without playing
- variant spelling of kamala
- a telecommunications company
- a hill or rocky peak
- used to express good wishes on meeting or parting
- a bird of the crow family with boldly patterned plumage, typically having blue feathers
- short for honey
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- stupid (mentally slow)
- one of two filaments of silk combined by the silkworm to form a strand of silk
- the basic monetary unit of Iran and Oman
- go in a specified direction, typically slowly
- a female fish (as a herring or salmon)
- a World War II gliding bomb
- to attach a rope to the corner of a sail
- a type of clown, usually serving as an anarchic foil to the whiteface
- (plural) an animal that lives on the body of another animal, especially as a parasite
- (in Chinese mythology) the phoenix
- a variant spelling of 'khat'
- a whirring sound
- (plural) an ulcerated chilblain
- containing or resembling lime
- (plural) a seabird related to the gulls, typically smaller and more slender
30 Clues: short for honey • a whirring sound • buttocks or backside • a hill or rocky peak • stupid (mentally slow) • variant spelling of kamala • a World War II gliding bomb • a variant spelling of 'khat' • a telecommunications company • load (a ship or other vessel) • containing or resembling lime • (plural) an ulcerated chilblain • (in Chinese mythology) the phoenix • ...
2022-2023 2023-05-17
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- Works in the cafeteria
- "Raeisms" were named for her
- Won the spelling bee award for 7th grade
- Never talks to Mrs. Spiezio
- Who's sister did Mrs. Spiezio have 4 years ago?
- Went to Hawaii without us
- Number of sisters Mrs. Spiezio has
- Who is Mrs. Spiezio's Op?
- Lover of BMXing
- Loves baseball!
- Who got Mrs. Spiezio's turtle?
- Who got a giraffe for student of the week?
- who won the large cactus in a clay pot?
- what student in this class also took PTV?
- Has a brother on campus named Spencer
- State Mrs. Spiezio is moving to.
- Great curly hair
- Mrs. Spiezio's 10 year old son
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- Quiet and sits at the back
- Has a twin on campus
- Likes Mythology
- Likes cherry blossoms
- Name of Mrs. Spiezio's 22 year old son
- Wants to do Mrs. Spiezio's Makeup
- Taught Mrs. Spiezio to crochet
- who pied Mrs. Spiezio in the face?
- Came from Mrs. Perlstein's class late in the year
- Never stops talking
- Is scared of me
- Won student of the month but then I tried to take it away
- who won a black chicken for cursive writing?
- Came to my Christmas party because his mom made him.
- Introduced to Metallica in class
- Went to Cancun without us
- Mrs. Spiezio's student of the year
- "Do we have to do this?" Often asked by this student
- Will be in his own band one day
37 Clues: Likes Mythology • Lover of BMXing • Is scared of me • Loves baseball! • Great curly hair • Never stops talking • Has a twin on campus • Likes cherry blossoms • Works in the cafeteria • Went to Hawaii without us • Who is Mrs. Spiezio's Op? • Went to Cancun without us • Quiet and sits at the back • Never talks to Mrs. Spiezio • "Raeisms" were named for her • Taught Mrs. Spiezio to crochet • ...
The Myth of Butterflies and Ancestors 2025-03-06
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- Family members from past generations who are honored in many traditions
- Support or direction, often believed to come from ancestors through butterflies
- A supernatural presence believed to exist beyond the physical world
- Delicate insects often seen as symbols of the soul and spiritual messages
- Stories and legends that explain beliefs about gods, spirits, and the afterlife
- A traditional story that explains beliefs, such as butterflies being spirits of the dead
- A term referring to Indigenous peoples, some of whom believe butterflies carry messages to ancestors
- The link between the living and the spiritual world, often represented by butterflies
- Something or someone that delivers a spiritual sign or communication
- A ceremony honoring someone who has passed away, where butterflies sometimes appear as signs
- A country where butterflies symbolize long life, love, and good fortune
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- A major change, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly
- An object or image that represents a deeper meaning, such as butterflies for the soul
- A country where butterflies were believed to be the souls of the dead waiting to enter heaven
- A country where monarch butterflies are connected to Día de los Muertos
- The spiritual world where souls are believed to go after death
- A blessing or safeguard believed to be offered by spirits through butterflies
- A female deity, such as Psyche, who is often linked to love and the soul
- A Greek word meaning both "soul" and "butterfly," also the name of a goddess
- A concept often associated with butterflies in different cultures, bringing good fortune
20 Clues: A major change, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly • The spiritual world where souls are believed to go after death • A supernatural presence believed to exist beyond the physical world • Something or someone that delivers a spiritual sign or communication • Family members from past generations who are honored in many traditions • ...
Jake reinvented 2025-02-25
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- a brave and noble character in a epic poem
- where did Didi and Jake go?
- a scene that interrupts the chronological order of a story to show events that happened in the past Ex. Disney movie “Up”
- comparison NOT using like or as. Ex. Henry is a quick cheetah.
- giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Ex. The wind whispered in my ear.
- What happens between Todd and Jake on the field?
- How does Tood feel when he notices the chemistry between Jake and Didi
- an extreme exaggeration Ex. This class is going to last forever.
- a figure of speech where a writer or speaker makes an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work Ex. He is a real Romeo.
- why does Jake invite new people to the party?
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- comparison using like or as Ex. Henry is as quick as a cheetah.
- How did the Broncos play?
- what does Nelson do when a sophomore accidentally steps on his shoe?
- a long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures.
- How does Connor react to Jake being behind on his work?
- untrue stories typically about gods and goddess Ex. Hercules
- what is jake's side job?
- who gets ejected from the game
- descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating a mental picture by describing how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels Ex. The salty sea breeze was warm against my sunburned cheeks.
- What is Rick waiting for all week?
20 Clues: what is jake's side job? • How did the Broncos play? • where did Didi and Jake go? • who gets ejected from the game • What is Rick waiting for all week? • a brave and noble character in a epic poem • why does Jake invite new people to the party? • What happens between Todd and Jake on the field? • How does Connor react to Jake being behind on his work? • ...
400B - Unit 5 2025-03-05
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- a fight, usually between armies
- a story or account of events
- a state of peaceful existence
- to take control of by force
- to organize or plan
- having an overbearing sense of one’s own importance
- proof or supporting information
- to be disloyal or unfaithful
- action taken to get back at someone
- believing one deserves special treatment
- preferred or given special treatment
- intense anger
- dishonesty or trickery
- a collection of traditional stories or beliefs
- dishonest or misleading
- extremely angry
- extreme suffering or unhappiness
- very pleasant or attractive
- knowledge and good judgment
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- a strong desire to know or learn something
- able to die
- the ability to understand and share others' feelings
- to control or influence in a clever or unfair way
- a person’s sense of self-importance
- a brave or experienced soldier
- to assess or judge
- the state of being better or more important than others
- disagreement or conflict
- giving up something valuable for a reason
- opposite or inconsistent
- made to suffer for wrongdoing
- to convince someone to do or believe something
- a desire to do something wrong or unwise
- a person admired for bravery
- to promise strongly
- the act of tricking or misleading
- living forever
- to cause someone to feel upset or angry
- to like one thing more than another
- a strong desire or impulse
- to damage or ruin
- the state of feeling less important or less capable
42 Clues: able to die • intense anger • living forever • extremely angry • to damage or ruin • to assess or judge • to organize or plan • to promise strongly • dishonesty or trickery • dishonest or misleading • disagreement or conflict • opposite or inconsistent • a strong desire or impulse • to take control of by force • very pleasant or attractive • knowledge and good judgment • ...
Vocab and Jake Reinvented Digital Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-25
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- a scene that interrupts the chronological order of a story to show events that happened in the past Ex. Disney movie “Up”
- a figure of speech where a writer or speaker makes an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work Ex. He is a real Romeo.
- What did Didi,Jake,and Rick go to the mall to get?
- A beautiful girl that seems like is cheating on Todd with Jake.
- giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Ex. The wind whispered in my ear.
- What happens to Nelson that makes him upset?
- What are the people called that Jake wants to his party?
- comparison using like or as Ex. Henry is as quick as a cheetah.
- a long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures.
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- What does Jake write as a side job?
- untrue stories typically about gods and goddess Ex. Hercules
- A football player that got ejected from the game.
- comparison NOT using like or as. Ex. Henry is a quick cheetah.
- How does Didi react when she sees Jake at the game?
- Where did Jake and Didi go when they left Rick at the store?
- Does Rick like Jake's party?
- Who does Rick get Jake's schedule
- descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating a mental picture by describing how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels Ex. The salty sea breeze was warm against my sunburned cheeks.
- a brave and noble character in a epic poem
- an extreme exaggeration Ex. This class is going to last forever.
20 Clues: Does Rick like Jake's party? • Who does Rick get Jake's schedule • What does Jake write as a side job? • a brave and noble character in a epic poem • What happens to Nelson that makes him upset? • A football player that got ejected from the game. • What did Didi,Jake,and Rick go to the mall to get? • How does Didi react when she sees Jake at the game? • ...
GREEK, ROMAN, NORSE GODS 2025-08-05
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- Which Olympian god is associated with the sun and music?
- Who is the god of the sea?
- Which Titan represents law and order?
- Which Titan was overthrown by Zeus and cast into Tartarus?
- Which Norse god is associated with thunder and wields Mjölnir?
- Who is the goddess of love and beauty?
- Which goddess was born from Zeus’ head, fully grown and armored?
- Which goddess is known for her wisdom and strategic war?
- Who is the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage?
- Who is the goddess of the hearth and home?
- Who was the Titan of the sun before Apollo?
- Who is the trickster god and sometimes antagonist in Norse myth?
- Who is the mother of the Olympian gods?
- Which god is known for his short temper and love of war?
- Who is the leader of the Titans and father of Zeus?
- Who is the Titan goddess of memory?
- Who is the messenger god with winged sandals?
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- was the consort of Uranus and mother of the Titans?
- Which goddess was kidnapped by Hades to be queen of the Underworld?
- Which god was the blacksmith of the gods?
- What is the Roman name of Zeus?
- Which Olympian is god of wine and revelry?
- Which Titan gave fire to mankind?
- Who is the Titan of intelligence and forethought?
- Which Olympian god is often depicted with a trident?
- Who is the goddess of agriculture and fertility?
- Who is the Titan condemned to hold up the sky?
- Which Olympian goddess is associated with the hunt and the moon?
- Who is the king of the Olympian gods?
- Who is the chief god in Norse mythology?
30 Clues: Who is the god of the sea? • What is the Roman name of Zeus? • Which Titan gave fire to mankind? • Who is the Titan goddess of memory? • Which Titan represents law and order? • Who is the king of the Olympian gods? • Who is the goddess of love and beauty? • Who is the mother of the Olympian gods? • Who is the chief god in Norse mythology? • ...
Unit 3 Vocab 2025-01-21
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- democracy in which people elect representatives to make the nation’s laws
- Greek city-state
- oath taken by medical students swearing to practice medicine in an ethical way
- 18-foot-long Macedonian pike
- “high city” in Greek; the upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city’s defenses were located
- foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan
- man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
- person who pays rent, either in money or crops, to grow crops on another person’s land
- Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
- collection of myths or stories that people tell about their gods and heroes
- art and practice of government
- Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
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- school of philosophy founded by Plato
- form of government in which citizens hold political power
- complex society that has cities, a well-organized government, and workers with specialized job skills
- government in which a small group of people rule
- hereditary class of rulers, Greek for “rule by the best people”
- government in which citizens take part directly in the day-to-day affairs of government
- the form of Greek culture that emerged after Alexander’s conquests
- form of teaching in which the teacher asks students question after question to force them to think more clearly
- worship of many gods or deities
- unjust use of power, or in ancient Greece a government run by a strong ruler
22 Clues: Greek city-state • 18-foot-long Macedonian pike • art and practice of government • worship of many gods or deities • school of philosophy founded by Plato • government in which a small group of people rule • form of government in which citizens hold political power • Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta • ...
Unit 1 Egyptian Quiz 2025-09-08
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- a shepherds tool that Osiris is usually holding
- name of the scale and feather that weighs souls/hearts in the afterlife
- king whos grave was robed in Egypt
- a divine metal to the Egyptians
- a prediction of the future that is believed to come true
- this is what Seth turned into to win the race with Horus
- a bug that represented resurrection
- name of god who killed Osiris
- symbols used by the egyptians that represented ideas that could be strung together to explain myths and stories
- god of space/celestial bodies
- belief in multiple deities/gods
- name of the river that floods and fertilizes the crops once a year in Egypt
- son of Osiris
- represented the air between the earth and the sky
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- what Horus has power over
- this is what Seth and Horus raced in
- how life and death are described in relation to each other
- a pillar that symbolizes stability
- symbol often founds in the hands of pharaohs that gives life
- a snake eating itself that symbolizes the passage of time and cycle of life
- type of flower that represented eternal life
- a type of myth that explains how the world works and howit started
- name of goddess who helped Osiris
- god of the Earth
- associated with water and it's power
- the word that the term mythology comes from which means word or story
- there are two symbols that look like this and mean the protective powers of Ra and Horus
- associated with the sun and creation
28 Clues: son of Osiris • god of the Earth • what Horus has power over • name of god who killed Osiris • god of space/celestial bodies • a divine metal to the Egyptians • belief in multiple deities/gods • name of goddess who helped Osiris • a pillar that symbolizes stability • king whos grave was robed in Egypt • a bug that represented resurrection • this is what Seth and Horus raced in • ...
Native American Mythology Crossword 2025-08-05
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- Name of one of the Navajo Hero Twins who killed many monsters
- Turtle carries this on his back in a creation story
- Trickster spirit in many Native American stories
- Protective water spirit from Ojibwe stories
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- The giant creature that makes thunder with its wings
- Animal often called "brother" or "sister" in stories
6 Clues: Protective water spirit from Ojibwe stories • Trickster spirit in many Native American stories • Turtle carries this on his back in a creation story • The giant creature that makes thunder with its wings • Animal often called "brother" or "sister" in stories • Name of one of the Navajo Hero Twins who killed many monsters
Ancient Rome Study Guide Crossword 2016-10-28
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- This apostle was important in the spread of Christianity…?
- How did the Christian Church influence the later Roman Empire? It became the _______________ religion
- These were the upper class in Roman society…?
- Slavery was based on race in Rome… True or False?"
- Virgil wrote what literature from the Roman Empire?
- A major architectural contribution of the Romans was the …?
- What type of democracy did Rome have?
- Who was the Roman King of Gods?
- What is the name of the water system that the Roman built?
- How many Punic Wars were there?
- Why does Christianity conflict with Roman beliefs in many Gods
- What mountains protected Rome from invasion?
- What was the name of the first five books of the Bible?
- Greek and Roman mythology are...
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- He invaded Italy from the North in the 2nd Punic War…?
- She was the Roman Goddess of Marriage…?
- These were the common men in Rome...?
- This happens when the value of Roman currency is worth less…
- The most powerful branch of Rome’s democracy was…?
- After the Punic Wars, Roman __________________ spread all over Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- This city was the capital of the Eastern half of the Roman Empire.
- This city was destroyed in the 3rd Punic War…?
- The name of the collection of Roman laws was called…?
- Roman Goddess of Wisdom
- Who did the building of the Pantheon honor?
- Octavian took the title of _______________________ and was known as Rome’s 1st emperor.
- Define the Pax Romana. A 200 year period of _________ and prosperity.
27 Clues: Roman Goddess of Wisdom • Who was the Roman King of Gods? • How many Punic Wars were there? • Greek and Roman mythology are... • These were the common men in Rome...? • What type of democracy did Rome have? • She was the Roman Goddess of Marriage…? • Who did the building of the Pantheon honor? • What mountains protected Rome from invasion? • ...
The A List 2012-10-29
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- a saucer-shaped or dome-shaped, free-swimming jellyfish or hydra
- uttered clearly in distinct
- causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow
- at any moment imminently
- without affectation or pretense
- lowering the pride, self-respect, or dignity of a person
- suffering from bad luck
- not patient
- possessing wit in speech or writing
- to slide down or along a surface, especially unsteadily, from side to side, or with some friction or noise
- abrupt in manner
- a literary work or section of a work presenting, usually symbolically, such a moment of revelation and insight
- passing swiftly; vanishing quickly
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- the condition of needing repair
- a person who professes to foretell events
- to bring to mind; recall
- a quick, witty reply.
- a clause in a statute, contract, or the like, by which a condition is introduced.
- of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions
- to allow to do something
- of or pertaining to mythology
- given to acting upon sudden impulses
- using or giving in great amounts
- specified, precise, or particular
- the quality of being insincere; lack of sincerity
- artificial or imitation,fake
- struggling in opposition
- of or pertaining to infants
- to forbid the action of a person
- to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly
- having prescience, or knowledge of things or events before they exist or happen;
- to move or go in a specified manner with ineffective action or little energy or purpose
- a femal given name
33 Clues: not patient • abrupt in manner • a femal given name • a quick, witty reply. • suffering from bad luck • to bring to mind; recall • to allow to do something • at any moment imminently • struggling in opposition • uttered clearly in distinct • of or pertaining to infants • artificial or imitation,fake • of or pertaining to mythology • the condition of needing repair • ...
aztecs 2013-02-20
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- name given to the civilization creaed by a nomatic tribve who settled in the valley of mexico during the 15th century
- traditional stories about god and their relations with humans
- the perception that europians and north americans are more important than other countries
- the aztec school for nobles
- the christian reconquest of spain from the muslims
- a social system in which status is ranked and power is concentrated in the higher ranks
- the word that the spanish used to describe the leaded of an expadition to colonize other lands
- valuable gifts and taxes collected by the aztecs form a conquered group or city
- units of organization in aztec society
- a sign of something going to happen
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- the belief in the existence of many gods
- a desease that spreads rapidly and affects manny individuals at the same time
- aztec school for commoners
- a state run system of courts in spain were non catholics were put on trial
- a brilliantly coloured bird that lives in the tropical rain forests of central and south america
- archaeological objects from the past such as clothing, tools, weapons, buildings, cooking utensils, jewelley, and personal items
- a channel used to move water usually suported on a bridge structure when it had to cross a valley
- a spanish system that gave spanish settlers land grants when they arrived in a colony
- floating islands built in the water around tenochtitlan to grow crops
- aztec books made of dear skin or paper made from tree bark or cactus fibre that contained images only and were folded like an accordion
20 Clues: aztec school for commoners • the aztec school for nobles • a sign of something going to happen • units of organization in aztec society • the belief in the existence of many gods • the christian reconquest of spain from the muslims • traditional stories about god and their relations with humans • floating islands built in the water around tenochtitlan to grow crops • ...
Europe 2021-08-13
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- Contains Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, and more
- Extremely neutral
- Borders Estonia, Russia, and Lithuania
- Used to have an alliance with Hungary
- Small microstate between Switzerland and Austria
- Where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
- Borders Russia at the west
- Smallest country in the world
- Home of vampires
- Where the recent EuroVision movie took place
- Borders Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and Italy
- Speaks French, German, and Dutch
- Borders Ukraine and Romania
- Smallest country in the EU by area
- Oldest country in the world
- Small microstate between Spain and Francee
- The sun never set on them
- Croissants and wine
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- Home of the Leprechaun
- Biggest country in the world by area
- Has the world's smallest town
- Borders Latvia, Belarus, Poland, and an exclave of Russia
- Home of IKEA
- Home of much mythology
- The language that this country speaks is also spoken in Brazil
- Used to own a country with Slovakia
- Was raided by Rome, Hungary, Denmark, itself, and more
- Home of the vikings
- Borders Hungary, Czechia, Austria, Poland, and Ukraine
- A flat country with many, many windmills
- Very popular for how small it is, but is not the smallest country in Europe
- Fighting for the ownership of the Crimean Peninsula
- Had a recent scandal involving a forced landing of a flight
- Borders Russia and Latvia
- A city-state with its own French dialect
- Home to the famous band, NENA
- Home to the Barcelona Soccer team
- Was dictated by Mussolini
38 Clues: Home of IKEA • Home of vampires • Extremely neutral • Home of the vikings • Croissants and wine • Home of the Leprechaun • Home of much mythology • Borders Russia and Latvia • The sun never set on them • Was dictated by Mussolini • Borders Russia at the west • Borders Ukraine and Romania • Oldest country in the world • Has the world's smallest town • Smallest country in the world • ...
Miscellaneous 2 2021-12-19
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- Child's spinning toy (3)
- Common pet (8)
- "This just in" stuff (4)
- A yellow, mouse-like Pokémon which stores electricity in its cheeks (7)
- Disk jockey (2)
- Workplace for scientific research (10)
- Moths are drawn to one (5)
- Try to find something by looking (6)
- "What's up, ___?" (Bugs Bunny) (3)
- XVIII (8)
- Not quickly (6)
- Board game with four corner squares including Free Parking and Go To Jail (8)
- Became knowledgeable about (7)
- A pickup is one (5)
- Festival (7)
- Video game involving breaking and placing blocks (9)
- Opposite of bald (5)
- Spring or leap up (4)
- Of or relating to the internet (6)
- Realising (13)
- "If at _____ you don't succeed..." (5)
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- Go or come after (6)
- Gypsy girl in Victor Hugo's The Hunchback Of Notre-Dame (9)
- Black-capped _________ (New Brunswick's official bird) (9)
- A queen of England (9)
- Purchasing (6)
- Tim _______ (Canadian donuts/coffee chain) (7)
- Book of Scandinavian mythology (4)
- An adult tadpole (4)
- James Bond is one (3)
- Study of stars and planets (9)
- Instructions included with a board game (5)
- 2020, for many (6)
- Disney's ____ and the Tramp (4)
- A position in chess when a player's king is exposed to attack (5)
- Word before "boom" or "the Hedgehog" (5)
- Notre Dame bell ringer (9)
- Vegetable made into chips (6)
- Scaly monster (6)
- Degree of excellence (7)
- Owned by me (2)
- Origin, starting point (6)
42 Clues: XVIII (8) • Festival (7) • Common pet (8) • Purchasing (6) • Realising (13) • Disk jockey (2) • Not quickly (6) • Owned by me (2) • Scaly monster (6) • 2020, for many (6) • A pickup is one (5) • Go or come after (6) • An adult tadpole (4) • Opposite of bald (5) • James Bond is one (3) • Spring or leap up (4) • A queen of England (9) • Child's spinning toy (3) • "This just in" stuff (4) • ...
Theatre History pt. 1 2022-09-15
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- was largely an imitation of greek drama, focused on comedic representations
- only surviving greek trilogy to this day
- actors portraying the gods delivered their monologues on this
- three plays related by theme, myth, or characters
- god of fertility, wine, and theatre
- intended to be read rather than performed
- term used for creators of theatre
- was more interested in people's lives over religious views of his day
- where actors changed masks and costumes
- expanded the number of actors and reduced the size of the chorus
- a cranelike hoist that permitted actors to appear above the stage as if flying
- large circular arenas that were surrounded by tiers of seats
- considered nothing sacred and was a skilled satirist
- writer of bombastic tragedies-only person to attempt something close to a play
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- performances were held in the open on hillsides surrounding a circular area called this
- allows his characters to question fate and the wills of the gods
- means "goat song" named after sacrificing one to the gods
- plays that showed the clash between the will of the gods and the ambitions and desires of humanity
- means "god from the machine"
- based on Greek mythology and were rife with with mock drunkenness, brazen sexuality, pranks, sight gags, and general merriment
- the first actor, stepped from the chorus and spoke dialogue to other members
- euripides emphasized this-human sorrow and compassion
- father of tragedy
- group of chanters, served to drive the story forward
- derived from the word tragos
25 Clues: father of tragedy • means "god from the machine" • derived from the word tragos • term used for creators of theatre • god of fertility, wine, and theatre • where actors changed masks and costumes • only surviving greek trilogy to this day • intended to be read rather than performed • three plays related by theme, myth, or characters • ...
Animals and Creatures 2022-01-26
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- Small insect, said to be unkillable. Related to termites, but much larger
- Another name for a tadpole; a frog in its young stage
- Medieval name for a deer
- Types of this creature include: vipers, pythons, cobras, etc
- Bird that submerges underwater, named after a royal title
- Baby deer
- Small creature who burrows, mostly blind
- Bird seen as a bad omen, related to crows
- Canine, smaller than a wolf; native to North America
- A network of rabbit holes
- Large bird, scavenges for food
- Another name for an animal skin
- Is said to have nine lives
- From Alaskan folklore; peaceful 10 foot forest creature
- Brown, fierce bear
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- Insect known for its pincers and unique hunting method, camouflages very well
- Extremely intelligent bird, related to crows. Known for its song
- What you call it when several rats' tails get tied together
- In American folklore, a fearsome critter resembling a large horned carnivore with thick curved spines on its back
- Small rodent that plays dead
- From inuit folklore, shapeshifter with red eyes
- Folklore from North Carolina, a large insectoid humanoid.
- Where bees live
- Extinct, large canine creature, carnivorous and native to North America and Asia.
- Jersey folklore, legendary hooved creature with wings. Also said to be the 13th child
- Extremely dangerous shark
- Mythical snake that encircles the world
- Large member of the weasel family, with the ability to kill prey many times larger than itself
- Small bird; in Greek mythology a symbol of love
- Especially famous for its smell, black and white rodent
30 Clues: Baby deer • Where bees live • Brown, fierce bear • Medieval name for a deer • Extremely dangerous shark • A network of rabbit holes • Is said to have nine lives • Small rodent that plays dead • Large bird, scavenges for food • Another name for an animal skin • Mythical snake that encircles the world • Small creature who burrows, mostly blind • ...
Rome vs. Greece 2022-02-11
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- While circus maximums is an ancient roman racing stadium the ancient people called the Dorian's were named after a district in the center of _______.
- Greek Theaters were carved out of a hillside while Roman theaters were built up from solid ground using either cement or _____.
- Rome was inland, on one side of the Tiber River, but the Italic tribes did not have the natural hilly borders to keep them out of ______.
- the planets are named after the ____ gods.
- The 26 mile run is known as a ____.
- Both Greece and Rome border the _____sea.
- Beware of the ___march.
- The Greek and Roman god of light and poetry? _____.
- Zeus is the king of the greek gods in roman mythology _______is the king of gods
- While some god's work above the land the god hades works where?______
- Both Greece and Rome are Mediterranean countries, similar enough latitudinally for both to grow wine and _____.
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- Both cultures have almost the same gods with the same _____.
- While emperor Nero ruled the roman empire Constantine the great was the first _________.
- One of the most significant similarities of the Greek and Roman civilizations was their geographical ________.
- Rome was more mythical than the ___.
- there are twelve main gods, known as the Twelve ________.
- The drink of the gods was?______.
- The Greek and Roman conflicts were known as a____.
- Anyone that lives around the same region will have some of the same values and ways of _____.
- While the roman artists were painting gods and goddesses the Greek artists were painting ________.
20 Clues: Beware of the ___march. • The drink of the gods was?______. • The 26 mile run is known as a ____. • Rome was more mythical than the ___. • Both Greece and Rome border the _____sea. • the planets are named after the ____ gods. • The Greek and Roman conflicts were known as a____. • The Greek and Roman god of light and poetry? _____. • ...
Turkey 2021-04-21
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- this is the most well-known personage in the world who was born in Turkey.
- one of the strongest figures in Turkish mythology.
- the cause of the dramatic shrink in the tourism area.
- the month in which the Latin alphabet has been accepted.
- another name given to secondary schools in Turkey.
- a natural element dominant in Turkish beliefs about health and illnesses.
- a plant used to test the endurance of a future marriage.
- what's the name of the largest market in Turkey?
- one of the sweetest Turkish dessert.
- one of the means of transport a person can get to Turkey.
- the original name of Turkey.
- what flower is celebrated in April?
- which of the Ministries has suffered multiple changes in name?
- the most important touristic spot in Turkey.
- one of the compulsory subjects taught in primary schools.
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- a mandatory subject taught in vocational schools.
- the city where Herodotus was born.
- how many letters does the longest Turkish word have?
- one of the most popular types of theater in Turkish folklore.
- one of the continents spanned by Istanbul.
- the most popular sport in Turkey.
- a traditional type of national Turkish sport
- which sea stretches along the eastern coast of Turkey?
- a common type of food in the southeast of Turkey.
- the name of the most popular figure in Turkish folklore.
- one type of nut that is exported to the tune of 75 %
- how many languages are spoken in Turkey?
27 Clues: the original name of Turkey. • the most popular sport in Turkey. • the city where Herodotus was born. • what flower is celebrated in April? • one of the sweetest Turkish dessert. • how many languages are spoken in Turkey? • one of the continents spanned by Istanbul. • a traditional type of national Turkish sport • the most important touristic spot in Turkey. • ...
Ancient Greece 2024-02-15
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- This means a love of wisdom.
- The Greek stories of gods and goddesses.
- This city state focused on education and learning.
- One of the earliest Greek civilizations on mainland Greece.
- One of the earliest Greek civilizations on the island of Crete.
- The idea that happiness is the cure of life.
- This was the Persian religion.
- The center of a city on a hill.
- A Spartan enslaved person.
- A government where citizens vote to make decisions.
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- A Greek word meaning city.
- A philosopher who was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth.
- A famous poet in Greece who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- This Macedonian created a massive empire in just 12 years.
- The ____ Era was when Greek culture spread.
- A story told by actors for entertainment.
- A student of Plate who opened the Lyceum.
- This Athenian leader opened democracy to more people.
- A Greek marketplace.
- The man who united all of Persia.
- The ____ Method is asking questions to think deeply.
- A student of Socrates who opened the Academy.
- The son of Darius who encouraged a second attack on Greece from Persia.
- A form of drama where the hero fails to overcome challenges.
- A government where a few people rule.
- This Persian War battle saw the Athenians defeat the Persians and a man run 25 miles home to report the news.
- A form of drama with a happy ending.
- The Greeks believed that the gods lived on Mount _____.
- This city state focused on military strength.
29 Clues: A Greek marketplace. • A Greek word meaning city. • A Spartan enslaved person. • This means a love of wisdom. • This was the Persian religion. • The center of a city on a hill. • The man who united all of Persia. • A form of drama with a happy ending. • A government where a few people rule. • The Greek stories of gods and goddesses. • A story told by actors for entertainment. • ...
EOTW Part 10 Crossword 2020-05-12
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- The smallest planet in the solar system
- Winner of Best Picture at the 2020 Oscars
- The Stadium of Light is home to this club
- Online company founded by Jeff Bezos
- The term for creating a word or phrase by reordering an existing word or phrase
- The capital city of Canada
- A cricket bat is typically made from this wood
- Main ingredient of a Glamorgan sausage
- Prospero is the main antagonist in this Shakespeare play
- First name of Boris Johnson's newborn son
- The architectural term for an inner courtyard
- The winged goddess of victory in Greek mythology
- Pastry used to make profiteroles
- The country in which Price Phillip was born
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- Fruit found at the top of the men's Wimbledon trophy
- Lead the Israelites out of Egypt and across the Red Sea
- Dinosaur with Latin name meaning 'swift robber'
- The smallest country in the world
- The British name of the fruit known as an 'alligator pear' in the US
- The first successful vaccine
- Denotes the letter K in the phonetic alphabet
- Only American state with one syllable
- Gin is a distilled grain flavoured with this berry
- The most spoken language in the world
- Tom Cruise is a member of this religion
- Arthur's Seat is found in this city
- 50 Shades of Grey was originally fanfiction for this book series
- The Great Fire of London started in this type of shop
- Surname of the author of 'A Tale of Two Cities'
29 Clues: The capital city of Canada • The first successful vaccine • Pastry used to make profiteroles • The smallest country in the world • Arthur's Seat is found in this city • Online company founded by Jeff Bezos • Only American state with one syllable • The most spoken language in the world • Main ingredient of a Glamorgan sausage • The smallest planet in the solar system • ...
Burnham-wi-aug_v3 2020-08-12
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- Surname of WW1 soldier/poet who wrote 'In Flanders Field'
- Collective name for elephants
- Which naturally occurring radioactive gas is found in granite?
- The name of Rene's wife in 'Allo 'Allo
- Ornithophobia is the fear of what?
- The name of the HMP in the BBC sitcom Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker
- In Greek mythology, who did Perseus rescue from being chained to a rock, so saving her from a sea serpent?
- Which are the only big cats that cannot roar?
- Name of a brooch or ring with a portrait profile carved in relief
- The love apple is the original name for what?
- Which country made and donated the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
- Name of naturalist's HM ship, who wrote about the origins of species
- 1991 book; sequel to Gone with the Wind; Alexandra Ripley
- A Whitby Bun is flavoured with this
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- Jeff Bezos is the CEO of which company?
- 2005 animated comedy film about which Indian Ocean island?
- Name of resident team on Jeremy Vine's BBC2 quiz show
- Spanish percussion instruments, mostly used by flamenco dancers
- Zodiac sign of those born between 22 Dec-19 Jan
- Red, white and ????? Which colour is missing from the Bulgarian flag?
- The name of Miranda Hart's best friend in her sitcom
- Scottish Royal residence bequeathed by Elizabeth, Queen Mother to Prince Charles
- Which UK city is constructed mainly from local granite and has the nickname The Granite City?
- In which country was artist Frida Kahlo born?
24 Clues: Collective name for elephants • Ornithophobia is the fear of what? • A Whitby Bun is flavoured with this • The name of Rene's wife in 'Allo 'Allo • Jeff Bezos is the CEO of which company? • Which are the only big cats that cannot roar? • The love apple is the original name for what? • In which country was artist Frida Kahlo born? • ...
People in Period 3/4 2020-08-13
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- He likes to read and play video games
- He likes to watch movies, travel, and studying sports history
- She likes to bake, just started this summer and to read
- He likes to play games and the piano
- He likes to bike, hike, and playing video games; He went on a hike in the Santa Cruz mountains
- He likes to watch movies and loves taking walks with his Grandpa
- She likes to write and watch TV
- He likes to do gaming and fencing and caught about 8 fish on a fishing trip
- he likes being outside and playing basketball and reading mythology
- He likes to play video games and enjoyed his birthday party!!!!
- She likes to ski and play piano
- He likes to play video games and blend 3-D models
- She likes drawing people and gymnastics
- He likes minecraft and reading
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- She likes to draw cartoons and play soccer
- She likes to read, play roblox, and necklaces
- She likes playing softball, read to do art
- she likes to draw and enjoyed getting out of the house even if it was for a few minutes
- He likes to read and play soccer
- She likes to play piano and minecraft
- She likes to paint
- He likes playing games
- She likes to swim and play softball and enjoyed going to a beach house
- She likes to hang out with her friends and to swim; she also enjoyed a 2 day hike
- She likes to watch movies and travel
25 Clues: She likes to paint • He likes playing games • He likes minecraft and reading • She likes to write and watch TV • She likes to ski and play piano • He likes to read and play soccer • He likes to play games and the piano • She likes to watch movies and travel • He likes to read and play video games • She likes to play piano and minecraft • She likes drawing people and gymnastics • ...
Spelling List 26 2020-05-07
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- an apparatus for reducing or increasing the voltage of an alternating current
- a person who purchases goods and services for personal use
- a substance which does not readily allow the passage of heat or sound
- a number by which another number is to be divided
- a person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast
- a person who watches at a show, game, or other even
- a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
- a pilot
- an expert in or student of geology
- a person who is skilled in using a typewriter or computer keyboard, especially one who is employed for this purpose
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- a person or company that makes goods for sale
- an object that is used to project rays of light, especially an apparatus with a system of lenses for projecting slides or film onto a screen.
- a person who operates a machine, especially a machine tool
- a person or company that makes or sells jewels or jewelry
- a person who sells and arranges plants and cut flowers
- a member of a jury
- the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution
- a moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, conveying people between the floors of a public building
- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
- a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
20 Clues: a pilot • a member of a jury • an expert in or student of geology • a person or company that makes goods for sale • a number by which another number is to be divided • a person who watches at a show, game, or other even • a person who sells and arranges plants and cut flowers • a person or company that makes or sells jewels or jewelry • ...
important history 2020-05-19
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- A series of religious wars between Christians & Muslims in the medieval era [8]
- The capital of the Roman Empire [12]
- Invented the printing press [9]
- Capital of the Inca Empire [5]
- The first man-made satellite launched by the Soviet Union [7]
- Wrote 'The Origin of Species' about evolution via natural selection [7,6]
- Greek tragedy about a king who kills his own father and marries his own mother [7,3]
- Mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife [3,5]
- US President fighting to end slavery during the American Civil War [7,7]
- Mongolian conqueror who founded the largest empire in history [7,4]
- Roman city destroyed by a volcanic eruption [7]
- Extremist militant organisation responsible for 9/11 [2,5]
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- His assassination triggered WWI [8,5,9]
- An event in Norse mythology about the destruction of the universe and gods [8]
- Hitler's autobiographical manifesto [4,5]
- The native civilisation in Mexico before the Spanish Conquest [5]
- Churchill's famous speech about the division of Europe during the Cold War [4,7]
- Political document by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels [3,9,9]
- The Virgin Queen [9,1]
- Nickname given to a devastating pandemic in Europe & Asia in the 1300s [3,5,5]
- Shot alongside his family during the Russian Revolution [4,8,2]
- Michelangelo takes 4 years to paint this ceiling in Rome [7,6]
- Communist founder of the People's Republic of China [3,6]
- Greek Titan, father of Zeus, who ate his own children out of fear of being overthrown [6]
- The first spacecraft to land humans on the moon in 1969 [6,2]
25 Clues: The Virgin Queen [9,1] • Capital of the Inca Empire [5] • Invented the printing press [9] • The capital of the Roman Empire [12] • His assassination triggered WWI [8,5,9] • Hitler's autobiographical manifesto [4,5] • Roman city destroyed by a volcanic eruption [7] • Communist founder of the People's Republic of China [3,6] • ...
Hecatoncheires 2024-03-05
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- Poseidon reportedly gave Briareus his daughter, Cymopolea the ____ nymph, for marriage
- He’s also called a Sea God that inspired the name of the _______ Sea
- The most commonly retold Greek myth from Hesiod’s “______.”
- Both Uranus and _______ were primordial deities, so they were among the first beings to exist.
- In ______’s tale, Briareus is only referred to as Aegaeon
- In secret, Rhea _______ the fifth child
- The Hecatoncheires were a group of three enormous ____
- In some texts, this brother’s name is simplified to ____.
- The Hecatoncheires appeared in works by Virgil, ____ of Chios, Ovid, Apollodorus, and more
- The Hecatoncheires then pelted the Titans with ________.
- He left them __________ along with their three Cyclops brothers
- While most are familiar with iconic figures like Zeus and _______, some lesser-known characters played a big part in the battle for the cosmos.
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- It’s one of the greatest stories in Greek Mythology, as it involves the succession of _______ through time
- There, they were guarded by a great dragon called _____
- For example, they’re often called “__________ _______ _______.”
- The Latinized version of their name is “________.”
- Many scholars attribute the latter versions as a representation of __________ and other underground forces of nature.
- The first brother, _________, took a common Thracian moniker.
- They had three Cyclops brothers and were all related to the 12 _____
- Gaia foretold that Zeus would be ___________ with assistance from the Hecatoncheires and the Cyclops
- In “Iliad,” he was called upon by _______ to quell a revolt against Zeus.
- This event triggered the Titanomachy, a ten-year _____ between the Titans and the Olympians
22 Clues: In secret, Rhea _______ the fifth child • The Latinized version of their name is “________.” • The Hecatoncheires were a group of three enormous ____ • There, they were guarded by a great dragon called _____ • The Hecatoncheires then pelted the Titans with ________. • In ______’s tale, Briareus is only referred to as Aegaeon • ...
Mythical Creatures 2023-06-12
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- - A legendary sea monster with tentacles.
- - A small, magical creature with wings that is often associated with granting wishes.
- - Half-human, half-fish creature that lives in the sea.
- - A creature that lures sailors with its enchanting voice and music.
- - A mythical bird that is reborn from its own ashes.
- - A female monster with snakes for hair and the ability to turn people to stone with her gaze.
- - A large, ugly creature often depicted as living under bridges and causing trouble.
- - A legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayas.
- - A female spirit in Irish folklore that is said to foretell death with her wailing cries.
- - A multi-headed serpent-like creature with regenerative powers.
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- - A mythical creature with the body parts of multiple animals, often including a lion, goat, and serpent.
- - A monstrous creature with snakes for hair and a gaze that turns people to stone.
- - A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
- - A large, fire-breathing creature with wings and scales.
- - A small, humanoid creature often associated with gardens and known for its mischievous nature.
- - A legendary creature with a single horn on its forehead.
- - A winged horse from Greek mythology.
- - A half-human, half-bull creature that dwells in a labyrinth.
- - A creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
- - A giant creature with a single eye in the middle of its forehead.
20 Clues: - A winged horse from Greek mythology. • - A legendary sea monster with tentacles. • - A mythical bird that is reborn from its own ashes. • - Half-human, half-fish creature that lives in the sea. • - A large, fire-breathing creature with wings and scales. • - A legendary creature with a single horn on its forehead. • ...
Percy Jackson 2023-07-31
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- __ is the name of the rich family’s poodle
- Percy is going to hand deliver the __ to Zeus
- The address for the underworld was __
- Blood, The camp Percy attends is known as camp __
- Grover is half human, half goat known as a __
- __ is the three headed dog Annabeth plays fetch with
- The __ was left on the tunnel of love ride
- If the bolt is not returned Zeus will start a __ against the other Gods
- The other most powerful half-blood beside Percy is __
- The form of transportation Ares uses is a __
- Riordan, The author of Percy Jackson is __
- Percy’s father is __
- There are __ Olympian Gods the same as the number of cabins
- Greek Gods and everything in Greek mythology is __
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- Luke’s sword is named __
- Olympus, Zeus lives on __
- __ is Percy’s stepfather and helped cover Percy’s smell
- Percy's friend who is also the daughter of Athena
- Fruit grown at Camp Half-Blood to pay expenses are __
- Dodds, __ attacked Percy and his friends on the bus
- Monsters don’t have __ so they don’t die
- Mr. Bruner is a __ named Chiron
- The campers threw Percy a __ when he returned
- __ keeps humans from seeing monsters
- The daughter of Ares is __
- Percy Annabeth and Grover are trapped in a fake paradise at the __ hotel
- __ Jackson disintegrated into gold dust
- York City, The setting at the start of the book is __
- Percy wakes up at __ the end of the book
- Angeles, The city where the underworld entrance is, is in __
30 Clues: Percy’s father is __ • Luke’s sword is named __ • Olympus, Zeus lives on __ • The daughter of Ares is __ • Mr. Bruner is a __ named Chiron • __ keeps humans from seeing monsters • The address for the underworld was __ • __ Jackson disintegrated into gold dust • Monsters don’t have __ so they don’t die • Percy wakes up at __ the end of the book • ...
5 2025-03-24
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- Converting text from one language to another
- Collection of traditional stories
- Nerve cell
- Planned course of action
- Statement that contradicts itself
- Study of Earth's structure
- Study of money and markets
- Government without a monarch
- Discussion to reach agreement
- Activities of government or public affairs
- Introduction of something new
- Study of living organisms
- Microscopic organisms
- Statistical study of populations
- System of communication
- Study of substances and reactions
- Gradual change in species
- Information and understanding
- Government by the people
- Basic physical structures of society
- Study of fundamental questions
- Substance that speeds up a reaction
- Design of buildings
- Force pulling objects to Earth
- State of being free
- Microscopic infectious agent
- Step-by-step problem-solving method
- Study of past events
- City where government sits
- Study of matter and energy
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- Ability to read and write
- Based on reason or logic
- Capacity to do work
- Created by humans, not natural
- Figure of speech
- Essential element for breathing
- All of space and time
- Object orbiting a planet
- Study of the human mind
- Advanced human society
- Massive system of stars
- Long-term weather patterns
- Group of atoms bonded together
- Global network of computers
- Study of human cultures
- Instrument for viewing distant objects
- Written works of artistic value
- Fair treatment and laws
- System of money
- Use of symbols to represent ideas
- Moral principles
51 Clues: Nerve cell • System of money • Figure of speech • Moral principles • Capacity to do work • Design of buildings • State of being free • Study of past events • All of space and time • Microscopic organisms • Advanced human society • Study of the human mind • Massive system of stars • System of communication • Study of human cultures • Fair treatment and laws • Based on reason or logic • ...
April Crossword 2025-03-24
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- Warmth and light from the sun
- State of inactivity during winter
- A word or phrase that reads the same backward and forward
- Related to springtime
- Pleasant-sounding, like a tune
- Twisting and turning, like a road
- The theme of pranks and hoaxes on April 1st
- Someone who sees the bright side of things
- Collection of traditional stories explaining history or nature
- Small droplet of water falling from clouds
- Period of great cultural and artistic revival
- Sudden flash of electricity in the sky
- The smell of rain on dry earth
- Creation of something new
- Formation of condensed water vapor in the sky
- Mathematical sequence found in nature
- Celestial event sometimes occurring in April
- Event marking equal day and night, close to April
- Book of synonyms and antonyms
- Soft, mild wind
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- Arranging shapes without gaps or overlaps
- Lasting for a very short time
- Powerful storm often occurring in April
- Feeling of longing for one's home
- Gentle wind, common in spring
- Light, steady rain
- Saying something again and again
- Colorful arc appearing after rain
- Traditions, beliefs, and customs of a society
- Path taken by a celestial body around another
- Friendly way to acknowledge someone
- Having good luck
- Speech given by one person
- Wires on a musical instrument
- Calm and free of disturbance
- Proper positioning in relation to something else
- Very old, from a distant past
- Iconic flower blooming in April in Japan
- Large structure built to honor something
39 Clues: Soft, mild wind • Having good luck • Light, steady rain • Related to springtime • Creation of something new • Speech given by one person • Calm and free of disturbance • Lasting for a very short time • Warmth and light from the sun • Gentle wind, common in spring • Wires on a musical instrument • Very old, from a distant past • Book of synonyms and antonyms • ...
Lunar New Year Crossword 2025-02-03
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- This festival marks the end of the New Year celebration.
- These are a common gift exchanged during the new year.
- It is believed that the most ___________ in the world are set off at midnight on New Year's Day.
- A special type of rice cake that symbolizes success.
- How many days does the Lunar New Year celebration last?
- What is the zodiac animal for the year 2025?
- Around this many people around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year.
- You cannot wear these colors during the Lunar New Year because they're associated with mourning and bad luck.
- This zodiac animal is believed to be the luckiest.
- The luckiest color in Chinese culture, it is thought to help scare away monsters and bad luck.
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- How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac?
- This zodiac animal is thought to be energetic and adventurous?
- The rabbit is said to live on the _______ in Chinese mythology
- The name for the year in the Chinese zodiac that matches the the ear a person was born.
- This zodiac animal is thought to be smart and curious.
- The Lunar New year causes the largest human ______ in the world, because it's tradition for families to spend it together.
- The Chinese New Year is also know as this.
- This fruit is a traditional food during Chinese New Year believed to bring good fortune.
- What was the zodiac animal for the year 2022?
- This dance is meant to expel evil spirits and attract good luck for the coming year.
20 Clues: The Chinese New Year is also know as this. • How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac? • What is the zodiac animal for the year 2025? • What was the zodiac animal for the year 2022? • This zodiac animal is believed to be the luckiest. • A special type of rice cake that symbolizes success. • This zodiac animal is thought to be smart and curious. • ...
Baroque Era 2025-09-30
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- A short piece used to introduce a fugue or other composition
- This kind of instrument became especially important
- A word for dynamics that means they are constant and have abrupt changes
- The baroque era was the "golden age" for this family of instruments
- Early opera had this texture
- One of two key baroque composers, death ends the Baroque era
- A form that has a contrast between soloists and tutti
- Vocal music often based on Greek mythology and ancient history
- Italian for "everyone" or a larger group of players
- Late baroque music had this texture
- The type of opera song that presents plot material
- Suites were often in this form
- A multimovement piece for one to eight instruments
- An instrumental genre based on dances but meant for listening
- Songs meant for congregational singing in church
- Multimovement work meant for church that lasted roughly 25 mins
- Similar to opera, but mostly based on biblical stories
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- Opening ________ are heard again and again
- A polyphonic composition based on one main theme; can be vocal or instrumental
- Music was often written by request for churches and ___________ courts
- Multimovement work with a contrast of texture between a small group of soloists and a larger group of players
- The type of opera song that expresses emotion and showcases the singer
- One of two key baroque composers
- This form is ABA
- The baroque era is divided into this many phases
- The leading genre of vocal music during the period
- Accompaniment usually played by two instruments
27 Clues: This form is ABA • Early opera had this texture • Suites were often in this form • One of two key baroque composers • Late baroque music had this texture • Opening ________ are heard again and again • Accompaniment usually played by two instruments • The baroque era is divided into this many phases • Songs meant for congregational singing in church • ...
Blue Devil Teachers, A-M 2019-01-18
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- Teaches AP Calculus, but only AB
- Teaches French 1 and 2
- Redhead (according to him) whose favorite restaurant is Chipotle
- Teaches AP Environmental Science in the lowest numbered classroom in the school
- Teaches AP and non-AP US History
- Teaches both AP Gov and Economics
- Teaches Zoology and Forensic Science
- Spent 17 days in Europe for college credit
- Worked first job at GameStop
- Teaches AP Seminar
- She played clarinet, which is ironic to her because it is in the band
- The Lady of Room 220
- Married to a Peruvian woman
- The 2nd floor American Literature teacher
- According to her, the only black teacher with freckles
- Going to Scotland during Spring Break 2019
- Has a Star Wars sign of his name outside his door
- Teaches all AP Calculus levels
- Was an All Bi-City Baseball player
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- Loves Michigan State University
- Teaches Mythology
- Sponsor of Yoga Club
- Teaches art in room 15 squared
- Head Coach of CHS team
- Refers to her class as "Camp Pleasure"
- Coach/Manager of CHS baseball team
- Famous quotes such as "Cell phones — Worst inventions ever"
- Played in a piano duet at the 2018 Winter Choir Concert
- The Lady of Room 103
- Teaches AP Psychology exclusively
- Head of track team
- Was a dancer for 14 years
- Played college basketball at Shooting Guard
- Academic Decathlon Coach
- Long bearded Economics teacher
- Teaches both AP Human Geography and AP World History
- Newest athletics coach
- Teaches both AP and Honors Chemistry
38 Clues: Teaches Mythology • Head of track team • Teaches AP Seminar • Sponsor of Yoga Club • The Lady of Room 103 • The Lady of Room 220 • Teaches French 1 and 2 • Head Coach of CHS team • Newest athletics coach • Academic Decathlon Coach • Was a dancer for 14 years • Married to a Peruvian woman • Worked first job at GameStop • Teaches art in room 15 squared • Long bearded Economics teacher • ...
Blue Devil Teachers, A-M 2019-01-18
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- Refers to her class as "Camp Pleasure"
- Coach/Manager of CHS baseball team
- Was a dancer for 14 years
- The Lady of Room 220
- The Lady of Room 103
- Head of track team
- Teaches all AP Calculus levels
- Academic Decathlon Coach
- The 2nd floor American Literature teacher
- Teaches both AP and Honors Chemistry
- Played college basketball at Shooting Guard
- Played in a piano duet at the 2018 Winter Choir Concert
- Worked first job at GameStop
- Loves Michigan State University
- Sponsor of Yoga Club
- Teaches both AP Gov and Economics
- Newest athletics coach
- Teaches art in room 15 squared
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- Teaches AP Calculus, but only AB
- Teaches AP and non-AP US History
- Going to Scotland during Spring Break 2019
- Has a Star Wars sign of his name outside his door
- Famous quotes such as "Cell phones — Worst inventions ever"
- Teaches Zoology and Forensic Science
- Married to a Peruvian woman
- She played clarinet, which is ironic to her because it is in the band
- Teaches AP Seminar
- Was an All Bi-City Baseball player
- Head Coach of CHS team
- Teaches AP Psychology exclusively
- Spent 17 days in Europe for college credit
- Redhead (according to him) whose favorite restaurant is Chipotle
- Teaches Mythology
- (Formerly) Long bearded Economics teacher
- Teaches French 1 and 2
- Teaches both AP Human Geography and AP World History
- Teaches AP Environmental Science in the lowest numbered classroom in the school
- According to her, the only black teacher with freckles
38 Clues: Teaches Mythology • Head of track team • Teaches AP Seminar • The Lady of Room 220 • The Lady of Room 103 • Sponsor of Yoga Club • Head Coach of CHS team • Teaches French 1 and 2 • Newest athletics coach • Academic Decathlon Coach • Was a dancer for 14 years • Married to a Peruvian woman • Worked first job at GameStop • Teaches all AP Calculus levels • Teaches art in room 15 squared • ...
8th Grade Astronomical Science 5 CONSTELLATIONS & ASTERISMS (A Beka Book, Science: Earth and Space, pp. 339-35) 2017-04-28
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- Regulus (star) and Sickle (asterism) are in this constellation
- Castor and Pollux (stars) are in this constellation
- Rigel, Betelgeuse, & Bellatrix (stars) are in this famous constellation; inside this there is a nebula with the same name as the constellation
- an asterism formed by part of the Ethiopian princess and the winged horse
- named for a mythical winged horse; near the daughter of the mythical queen of Ethiopia
- an asterism found in the great bear constellation
- Alpha Centauri and Beta Centauri (stars) are in this constellation
- the archer; Teapot [or Milk Dipper] (asterism) is in this constellation
- the little bear (a constellation)
- named with for the mythical daughter of two other constellations; near a galaxy named the same as her
- the dragon (constellation)
- an asterism found in the little bear constellation
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- Algol (star) is in this constellation; in mythology, he rescued the nearby Ethiopian princess
- the swan; Deneb (star) and the Northern Cross (asterism) are in this constellation
- Antares (star) is in this constellation
- Vega (star) is in this constellation
- Spica (star) is in this constellation
- Deneb, Vega, and Altair are the stars is this prominent asterism
- the Southern Cross (asterism) is in this constellation
- the bull; Aldebaran and Pleiades (stars) are in this constellation
- Alderamin (star) is in this constellation; this looks like a house with a pointed roof
- Sirius (star) is in the nose constellation's picture
- represents a vain woman looking down at herself in a hand mirror; constellation
- the herdsman; Arcturus (star) is in this constellation
24 Clues: the dragon (constellation) • the little bear (a constellation) • Vega (star) is in this constellation • Spica (star) is in this constellation • Antares (star) is in this constellation • an asterism found in the great bear constellation • an asterism found in the little bear constellation • Castor and Pollux (stars) are in this constellation • ...
December 9th! 2021-12-09
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- how many hours do cats sleep per day
- the bags of stuff inside you
- immigrants of which nationality are credited with importing the tradition of Santa Claus to the Americas
- food heating Radio box
- in Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun
- chemical element for the symbol B
- what is the name for the history of the evolution of a species or group
- picture taker
- stripey horse
- writing sticks
- smallest country in the world
- which of these is not made from potassium compounds: gunpowder, bread, soap, glass
- bristled dirt pusher
- a tall road
- which easily trained monkey has been popularly associated with roving performers such as organ grinders
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- the organelles in the body that generate large quantities of energy (in the form of adenosine triphosphate or ATP)
- in 1890 and 1891 Shakespeare enthusiasts released about 100 of these birds into New York City’s Central Park
- planes with turning wings
- the table that everything is made up of
- the thin layer that forms the outer boundary of a cell
- you like to eat this but Mayan and Aztec people also used it as a currency
- Addis Ababa is the capital city of this country
- what is the tiniest animal with a backbone
- the plates that we live on
- aside from other humans, this animal is responsible for the most human fatalities
- shared space house
- the most widely used building material
- vertical people mover
- in which country is the world’s tallest building
29 Clues: a tall road • picture taker • stripey horse • writing sticks • shared space house • bristled dirt pusher • vertical people mover • food heating Radio box • planes with turning wings • the plates that we live on • the bags of stuff inside you • smallest country in the world • chemical element for the symbol B • how many hours do cats sleep per day • the most widely used building material • ...
Greek gods and ogres 2016-05-04
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- - a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.
- - the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
- - a group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership.
- - a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- - a two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient racing and warfare.
- - the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
- - the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
- - a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
- - the action of pursuing someone or something
- - reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
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- - a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
- - satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.
- - the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline
- - an essential or characteristic part of something abstract.
- - the pointed top of a mountain.
- - moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
- - a play for theater, radio, or television.
- - a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
- - a state of happiness and satisfaction.
- -set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water.
20 Clues: - the pointed top of a mountain. • - a thing that is helpful or beneficial. • - a state of happiness and satisfaction. • - a play for theater, radio, or television. • - the action of pursuing someone or something • - an essential or characteristic part of something abstract. • - a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon. • ...
Literary Devices Crossword 2022-09-09
Across
- Shift from serious/elevated to comic/trivial
- All 4 types: 1st person, omniscient, 3rd person, objective- cold detachment
- feeling created by the story. Through dialogue, descriptive action, and imagery
- Defect in character that leads to downfall
- Writers attitude toward his/her work
- no clear outcome, result, or resolved conflict
- story or poem with an underlying or hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one
- A pause in a line of verse- characters pause in his/her speech
- Concrete details/figures of speech that help the reader visualize, paints a picture in the reader's mind
- highest point of emotional intensity- turning point in the protagonist's fortune
- implied comparison- a word or phrase is applied to another thing to suggest they are similar
- central idea, usually implied rather than stated; must be a full, complete statement
- major character or thing in opposition with protagonist
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- Solely to entertain, takes us away from the real world- flat characters, melodramatic plots- travel stories
- moment of realization/insight of protagonist
- stated/implied lesson
- bears the blame for the mistakes/sins of another; unfairly blamed
- timeworn expression or idea, a failure of imagination, overdone story idea or characters
- heroic qualities
- comparing 2 things using like or as
- 'dream like', distorts the subconscious mind, not real
- vocabulary used by the writer
- Quality in writing that evokes a feeling of pity or sadness, convincing your readers by using emotion
- Reference to a presumably familiar figure, place, or event, from history, mythology, literature, or the Bible
- action the events preceding the climax
25 Clues: heroic qualities • stated/implied lesson • vocabulary used by the writer • comparing 2 things using like or as • Writers attitude toward his/her work • action the events preceding the climax • Defect in character that leads to downfall • Shift from serious/elevated to comic/trivial • moment of realization/insight of protagonist • ...
Literary Devices Crossword 2022-09-09
Across
- heroic qualities
- Concrete details/figures of speech that help the reader visualize, paints a picture in the reader's mind
- Defect in character that leads to downfall
- timeworn expression or idea, a failure of imagination, overdone story idea or characters
- vocabulary used by the writer
- A pause in a line of verse- characters pause in his/her speech
- moment of realization/insight of protagonist
- bears the blame for the mistakes/sins of another; unfairly blamed
- no clear outcome, result, or resolved conflict
- Shift from serious/elevated to comic/trivial
- Quality in writing that evokes a feeling of pity or sadness, convincing your readers by using emotion
- stated/implied lesson
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- Solely to entertain, takes us away from the real world- flat characters, melodramatic plots- travel stories
- All 4 types: 1st person, omniscient, 3rd person, objective- cold detachment
- 'dream like', distorts the subconscious mind, not real
- story or poem with an underlying or hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one
- implied comparison- a word or phrase is applied to another thing to suggest they are similar
- feeling created by the story. Through dialogue, descriptive action, and imagery
- the events preceding the climax
- major character or thing in opposition with protagonist
- Reference to a presumably familiar figure, place, or event, from history, mythology, literature, or the Bible
- highest point of emotional intensity- turning point in the protagonist's fortune
- central idea, usually implied rather than stated; must be a full, complete statement
- comparing 2 things using like or as
- Writers attitude toward his/her work
25 Clues: heroic qualities • stated/implied lesson • vocabulary used by the writer • the events preceding the climax • comparing 2 things using like or as • Writers attitude toward his/her work • Defect in character that leads to downfall • moment of realization/insight of protagonist • Shift from serious/elevated to comic/trivial • no clear outcome, result, or resolved conflict • ...
Literary Devices Crossword 2022-09-09
Across
- heroic qualities
- Concrete details/figures of speech that help the reader visualize, paints a picture in the reader's mind
- Defect in character that leads to downfall
- timeworn expression or idea, a failure of imagination, overdone story idea or characters
- vocabulary used by the writer
- A pause in a line of verse- characters pause in his/her speech
- moment of realization/insight of protagonist
- bears the blame for the mistakes/sins of another; unfairly blamed
- no clear outcome, result, or resolved conflict
- Shift from serious/elevated to comic/trivial
- Quality in writing that evokes a feeling of pity or sadness, convincing your readers by using emotion
- stated/implied lesson
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- Solely to entertain, takes us away from the real world- flat characters, melodramatic plots- travel stories
- All 4 types: 1st person, omniscient, 3rd person, objective- cold detachment
- 'dream like', distorts the subconscious mind, not real
- story or poem with an underlying or hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one
- implied comparison- a word or phrase is applied to another thing to suggest they are similar
- feeling created by the story. Through dialogue, descriptive action, and imagery
- the events preceding the climax
- major character or thing in opposition with protagonist
- Reference to a presumably familiar figure, place, or event, from history, mythology, literature, or the Bible
- highest point of emotional intensity- turning point in the protagonist's fortune
- central idea, usually implied rather than stated; must be a full, complete statement
- comparing 2 things using like or as
- Writers attitude toward his/her work
25 Clues: heroic qualities • stated/implied lesson • vocabulary used by the writer • the events preceding the climax • comparing 2 things using like or as • Writers attitude toward his/her work • Defect in character that leads to downfall • moment of realization/insight of protagonist • Shift from serious/elevated to comic/trivial • no clear outcome, result, or resolved conflict • ...
Science cross word puzzel 2023-04-24
Across
- is a type of satilight
- NASA
- force/acceleration
- substance that is the simplest member of the family of chemical elements
- were we live
- a giant cloud of dust and gas in space
- A snow machine brand
- a property of matter by which it remains at the state of rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force
- a place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light can not get out
- what is keeping us in orbit..
- the distance light travels in one year
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- A hour and a half is equal to___
- a group of stars that forms a particular shape in the sky and has been given a name.
- a doughnut-shaped ring of icy objects
- an Ethiopian princess of Greek mythology rescued from a monster by her future husband Perseus
- Telescope
- a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star
- a broad band of light that can be seen in the night sky and that is caused by the light of a very large number of faint stars
- a star system, and is widely believed to be the closest to the solar system at a distance of 4.37 light-years
- a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one
- a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems
- a celestial body that revolves around a star
- "twinkle twinkle little star______"
23 Clues: NASA • Telescope • were we live • force/acceleration • A snow machine brand • is a type of satilight • what is keeping us in orbit.. • A hour and a half is equal to___ • "twinkle twinkle little star______" • a doughnut-shaped ring of icy objects • a giant cloud of dust and gas in space • the distance light travels in one year • a celestial body that revolves around a star • ...
Spelling List 26 2020-05-07
Across
- a person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast
- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
- a person who purchases goods and services for personal use
- a person who sells and arranges plants and cut flowers
- a moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, conveying people between the floors of a public building
- an apparatus for reducing or increasing the voltage of an alternating current
- a person who is skilled in using a typewriter or computer keyboard, especially one who is employed for this purpose
- a member of a jury
- a number by which another number is to be divided
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- a pilot
- a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
- a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
- a person who operates a machine, especially a machine tool
- the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution
- a person or company that makes goods for sale
- a person or company that makes or sells jewels or jewelry
- an expert in or student of geology
- an object that is used to project rays of light, especially an apparatus with a system of lenses for projecting slides or film onto a screen.
- a substance which does not readily allow the passage of heat or sound
- a person who watches at a show, game, or other even
20 Clues: a pilot • a member of a jury • an expert in or student of geology • a person or company that makes goods for sale • a number by which another number is to be divided • a person who watches at a show, game, or other even • a person who sells and arranges plants and cut flowers • a person or company that makes or sells jewels or jewelry • ...
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome 2021-02-11
Across
- Roman _____ were purpose built structures or buildings, used for bathing in the days of Roman civilization
- An Oligarchy is ruled by ___
- Ancient Greece has warriors and Ancient Rome has __________
- The Romans had the three Punic Wars, while the Greeks had the ________ Wars
- Male slaves, _______, and children were not considered to be citizens
- The Romans have Julius ______, while Greeks have Alexander the Great
- The daily life of an ancient Greek was very ________ to our lives today
- Nero was a Roman Emperor born in 37 AD who ruled Roman Empire from 54 to 68 AD, he came from an _______ background
- Roman __________ is a collection of traditional stories, beliefs and rituals that Romans used to describe the origin of Roman civilization, culture, history and religion
- While the Romans were a Republic, the Greeks were a _______
- The ______ didn’t care about their clothing while the Romans cared deeply about their clothing
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- The __________ or Flavian Amphitheater is an amphitheater built during the time of Roman Empire in Rome, Italy
- Both Rome and Greece farmed _______ to make wine
- Both Greeks and __________ were accustomed to wine
- Both Roman and Greek towns consist of ______
- Ancient Rome has Constantine the _____, while Ancient Greece has Alexander the Great
- Both the Romans and the Greeks focused their art on important _______ figures
- For thousands of years, humans wrote without any letters, they simply drew _________ to make their point
- In Greece, women were not allowed to be a _______, but in Rome they were
- Romans and Greeks both had different styles of ____
20 Clues: An Oligarchy is ruled by ___ • Both Roman and Greek towns consist of ______ • Both Rome and Greece farmed _______ to make wine • Both Greeks and __________ were accustomed to wine • Romans and Greeks both had different styles of ____ • Ancient Greece has warriors and Ancient Rome has __________ • While the Romans were a Republic, the Greeks were a _______ • ...
Lesson 7 Crossword 2021-08-24
Across
- - trash
- - surprise or impress someone greatly
- - a small South American rodent with soft gray fur and a long bushy tail
- - shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
- - expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives
- - a private room
- - a channel or pipe that smoke goes up from a fire or furnace and typically through the roof of a building
- - a stiff, sharp-pointed, straight or curved woody projection on the stem or other part of a plan
- - an animal that looks like a squirrel or mouse
- - a powerful member of an organization
- - give too much of a thing to someone
- - a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
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- - to end, stop
- - the action or crime of stealing
- - a column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape
- - carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
- - a type of cheese such as swiss, colby, and american
- - a member of a team that performs organized cheering, chanting, in support of a sports team
- - is a food product made from roasted and ground cacao pods
- - an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature
- - a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
- - is a lightweight black carbon residue produced by strongly heating wood in minimal oxygen
- - a great ape with large ears
- - deepen, become dense
- - a building where you can watch movies or plays at
25 Clues: - trash • - to end, stop • - a private room • - deepen, become dense • - a great ape with large ears • - the action or crime of stealing • - surprise or impress someone greatly • - give too much of a thing to someone • - a powerful member of an organization • - an animal that looks like a squirrel or mouse • - expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives • ...
World History- chapter 4 2017-10-24
Across
- leader of the Visigoths
- invaders from the east
- gave an account of the Germanic people
- most famous Greek writer of the Roman empire
- first Christian martyr
- law written to end the persecution of Christians
- brought about peace from 31 B.C. to A.D.180
- "first citizen" title Octavian gave himself
- emperor during the time of Christ
- writings of Ovid
- charged Jesus with disrupting the state
- written by Virgil
- "Homer of Rome"
- emperor of Rome when Christianity was the official language
- Roman ruler who officially ended the persecution of Christians
- recorded the conflict between the Jews and the Romans
- Germanic tribe that established a king of North Africa
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- wrote satires on the loose morals and social problems of Rome
- leader of the Huns
- Octavian's family name
- worst and last ruler who persecuted the Christians
- "Roman Peace" the period of peace and prosperity of the ancient world
- "poet of the Augustan Age"
- commander of the Romans who destroyed Jerusalem
- the two greatest Latin literature producers (two names)
- Germanic tribe invaders
- wrote of mythology and love
- belief that exercised a strong influence on the church and would live apart from society
- came up with the geometric theory of the earth
- wrote of Roman History
- name Octavian is most remembered for
- ruler who began the first official persecution of the Christians
- made advancements in medicine in the Roman empire
- believed to have impacted the world for Christ more than any other Christian
34 Clues: "Homer of Rome" • writings of Ovid • written by Virgil • leader of the Huns • Octavian's family name • invaders from the east • first Christian martyr • wrote of Roman History • leader of the Visigoths • Germanic tribe invaders • "poet of the Augustan Age" • wrote of mythology and love • emperor during the time of Christ • name Octavian is most remembered for • ...
Maeve Timmerding 2023-08-15
Across
- The author of Percy Jackson is Rick __
- Luke’s sword is named __
- If the bolt is not returned Zeus will start a __ against the other Gods
- The camp Percy attends is known as camp Half- __
- Greek Gods and everything in Greek mythology is __
- __ is the three headed dog Annabeth plays fetch with
- The other most powerful half-blood beside Percy is __
- Percy Annabeth and Grover are trapped at the __ hotel
- There are __ Olympian Gods the same as the number of cabins
- The campers threw Percy a __ when he returned
- The form of transportation Ares uses is a __
- __ is Percy’s stepfather and helped cover Percy’s smell
- Monsters don’t have __ so they don’t die
- Percy wakes up at __ the end of the book
- The setting at the start of the book is __ (abbreviation)
- The address for the underworld was __
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- Mr. Bruner is a __ named Chiron
- Percy is going to hand deliver the __ to Zeus
- Percy's friend who is also the daughter of Athena
- Percy’s father is __
- Fruit grown at Camp Half-Blood to pay expenses are __
- __ Jackson disintegrated into gold dust
- __ keeps humans from seeing monsters
- The daughter of Ares is __
- Zeus lives on Mount __
- __ is the name of the rich family’s poodle
- The __ was left on the tunnel of love ride
- Grover is half human, half goat known as a __
- The city where the underworld entrance is, is in __ (abbreviation)
- Mrs. __ attacked Percy and his friends on the bus
30 Clues: Percy’s father is __ • Zeus lives on Mount __ • Luke’s sword is named __ • The daughter of Ares is __ • Mr. Bruner is a __ named Chiron • __ keeps humans from seeing monsters • The address for the underworld was __ • The author of Percy Jackson is Rick __ • __ Jackson disintegrated into gold dust • Monsters don’t have __ so they don’t die • ...
Board game 2 2023-09-29
Across
- What game challenges players to deliver a love letter to the princess?
- This cooperative adventure game is known for its rich storytelling and campaigns.
- Godstorm What version of Risk incorporates mythology and ancient gods?
- Who? In this classic game players try to guess their opponent's mystery character.
- In this word game players try to get their team to guess a word without saying certain related words.
- What game has players working together to identify spies within their group?
- This game is a prehistoric twist on a classic favorite.
- What deck-building game challenges players to acquire victory points?
- Island What cooperative game has players working together to recover treasure from a sinking island?
- In this game players aim to create rows of their colored chips on the board.
- In this word game players brainstorm words that fit specific categories.
- This variant of Tsuro adds sea monsters and new challenges to the game.
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- What game simulates a journey through life's milestones?
- Which game requires players to fit their Tetris-like pieces on the board?
- In this card game players try to avoid exploding kitten cards.
- Which game simulates World War II conflicts and strategies?
- What word game has players race to create a grid of interconnected words?
- In this drawing and guessing game sketches and interpretations often go hilariously awry.
- In this abstract strategy game players control insect-themed pieces.
- What party game involves performing wacky and zany actions?
- What game involves hidden military ranks and strategic attacks?
- What game involves an adventure through a magical jungle?
22 Clues: This game is a prehistoric twist on a classic favorite. • What game simulates a journey through life's milestones? • What game involves an adventure through a magical jungle? • Which game simulates World War II conflicts and strategies? • What party game involves performing wacky and zany actions? • In this card game players try to avoid exploding kitten cards. • ...
Odyssey 2023-12-12
Across
- the goddess of wisdom and military victory, and also the patron of the city of Athens, was Hercules' half-sister. Her parents were Zeus and Metis, a nymph.
- The brother of Zeus, ruler of the sea
- the man who spent 10 years away from home
- the wife of Odysseus, also the mother of Telemachus
- The woman who gave Odysseus the scarf of temporary immortality
- One of the lead suitors who threatens Telemachus that somebody might take the crown from him forcefully.
- the god of wind, gave Odysseus the West wind
- the person who turned Odysseus men into swine
- The lustrous nymph who kept Odysseus for 7 years
- the son of Penelope
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- The king of the Phaeacians
- The blind prophet
- the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology. As the chief Greek deity, he is considered the ruler, protector, and father of all gods and humans.
- The king who commanded the Greeks during the Trojan war
- the most aggressive of the suitors. Concerned that public opinion is shifting to the side of the prince, he wants to strike immediately, assassinating Telemachus before he can gather support.
- the friend of Laertes
- The cyclops, son of Poseidon
- the cowardly leader, the one who led his men to mutiny
- the person who was moved by Athena in a dream, she goes to the river-mouth to do the family washing, and is playing ball with her maids when the shipwrecked Odysseus comes out of hiding and begs her help.
- The hero of the Trojan war, his weakness is the achilles
20 Clues: The blind prophet • the son of Penelope • the friend of Laertes • The king of the Phaeacians • The cyclops, son of Poseidon • The brother of Zeus, ruler of the sea • the man who spent 10 years away from home • the god of wind, gave Odysseus the West wind • the person who turned Odysseus men into swine • The lustrous nymph who kept Odysseus for 7 years • ...
Drama Unit Literary Terms 2024-01-03
Across
- contradictory statement that is somehow true
- a whisper made by one character that only the audience or another character is supposed to hear
- a speech or address to a person who is not present or to a personified object
- introduction that sets tone, introduces characters and main conflict
- a reference to a well-known piece of art, literature, mythology, music, etc that an author expects readers to recognize
- when the audience knows something the characters do not
- character who courageously faces death because of a fatal flaw
- a character whose qualities contrast with another character to highlight the difference in their personalities
- relief the inclusion of humorous scenes in serious drama to relieve emotional intensity
- shows forces acting against the main characters
- a play on words on the different meanings of words that sound alike
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- when a character expects one thing to happen but the opposite occurs
- unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter
- when a character says one thing but means something else
- complications of the conflict build to the climax
- a long speech in which a character speaks thoughts out loud, alone on stage
- a story written to be performed by actors; script is made up of dialogue and stage directions
- where the deaths of the characters occur and loss ends are tied up; order is returned
- moment when the fortunes of the main character peak
- a long, uninterrupted speech given by one character in the presence of others
- a play that results in catastrophe for the main chracters
21 Clues: unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter • contradictory statement that is somehow true • shows forces acting against the main characters • complications of the conflict build to the climax • moment when the fortunes of the main character peak • when the audience knows something the characters do not • when a character says one thing but means something else • ...
Poetry Terms Review MWilson TTMS 2024-02-21
Across
- stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry; giving the poem rhythm
- using a letter of the alphabet to determine the pattern of end rhymes in a poem
- word choice
- the writer's attitude towards a subject
- a comparison of two things that is stated or implied that one this IS something else.
- repetition of vowel sounds in neighboring words (ex: althOUGH I'm Old)
- rhyming words in the middle of lines of poetry
- the repetition of consonant sounds within and at the ends of words (ex: in a lurCH, searCHing)
- words that ryme at the ends of lines in poetry
- using description words and senses to paint a picture with words
- a reference to something well-known (history, mythology, cultural)
- a group of lines in a poem or a verse in music.
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- an object that is used to represent something more abstract (ex: eagle = freedom)
- giving human characteristics to animals, objects, and ideas
- the strict dictionary definition of a word
- a saying or expression that cannot be taken literally (es: she has a bee in her bonnet)
- words that mimic sound
- emotional association surrounding a word (can be positive or negative)
- words that mean exactly what they say
- a type of poem that shoes appreciation or celebrates its subject
- exaggeration (example: this class is NEVER going to end)
- a comparison of two things using "like" or "as".
- making a situation less important than it is
- what writers want reachers to feel as they read the text
- the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words
25 Clues: word choice • words that mimic sound • words that mean exactly what they say • the writer's attitude towards a subject • the strict dictionary definition of a word • making a situation less important than it is • rhyming words in the middle of lines of poetry • words that ryme at the ends of lines in poetry • a group of lines in a poem or a verse in music. • ...
Happy Birthday Moses! 2024-08-11
Across
- Syrian party
- Shade of green
- Island that shares its name with a liquor
- In Greek mythology, this fire-breathing creature is a hybrid of lion, goat, and serpent.
- Premier couple’s retreat?
- Artistic contrast of light and shadow
- Egyptian jazz musician known for pioneering the fusion of jazz with traditional Arabic music
- Melodic framework in Indian classical music
- Lookalike, in Munich
- River flowing through Southeast Asia, including Cambodia and Vietnam
- Quite some time
- Russian Head of State before 1917
- A Great Lake
- Architect known for pioneering modernist design and the 'Modulor' system
- Surreal, nightmarish, like a certain Prague-born writer's works
- Land that split from Zanzibar in 1861
- Tootsie treat?
- Nomadic people
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- Contemptuous sort, in modern parlance
- Inept person, in London
- French almond cake or City tyrant
- One of diamond’s five C’s
- Technological competition of the coldwar period
- Acme
- A city in Northern Ireland
- Period of 'good times'
- A tedious or difficult journey, in the Yiddish tradition
- Previous name for Istanbul
- Actor famous for his depiction of Hannibal Lecter
- Something passed down the line
- Abbrev. for someone who’s English not so good
- West African drum known for its rich sound
- Mathematician after which the most common Game Theory solution is named
- Seat of power in Moscow
- Architect known for pioneering modernist design and the 'Modulor' system
- Nietzche’s superior man of the future
- Idealistic but impractical, after a Spanish knight
- Travel Restriction
- Lowest point
- Style of music from the biggest African nation by landmass
- Narrow sea inlet
41 Clues: Acme • Syrian party • A Great Lake • Lowest point • Shade of green • Tootsie treat? • Nomadic people • Quite some time • Narrow sea inlet • Travel Restriction • Lookalike, in Munich • Period of 'good times' • Inept person, in London • Seat of power in Moscow • One of diamond’s five C’s • Premier couple’s retreat? • A city in Northern Ireland • Previous name for Istanbul • ...
Crossword 1 2024-11-19
Across
- This snakey, fish was served at the original Thanksgiving
- “Oh no I’m __ of Gas!”
- used to be our 9th planet; the ruler of the underworld in Roman mythology
- Au is this element’s Chemical symbol
- This famous comedian and talk show host helped move freshmen into Leo Hall in 1996
- Hailing from Queens this baseball team is known for their love of Grimace and Polar Bears
- Bigfoot of the Himalayas
- This silent, wise bird; in symbolic form: (ʘ ◊ ʘ)
- This streaming service unwraps your music stats at the end of the year
- “Who watches the ____,” a famous graphic novel by Alan Moore
- Santa's scary opposite, a spooky central and eastern
- A ghost and a retail store brand now for Christmas
- Filmmaker: Avatar, Aliens, and The Terminator
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- a large amount of something
- shortened name of this metal-masked rapper, just remember ALL CAPS
- In 1863 this president made Thanksgiving a holiday
- What Hanukkah means in Hebrew
- A terrifying killer portrayed by Nicholas Cage, named after fatherly named spider
- Executive, Judicial, and _____
- delicious Vietnamese soup
- The biggest country, in both size and population, in South America
- This Instagram account really doesn’t like this device around campus
- A group of these are called a murder, or the last name of the main star of “Gladiator” (minus the E)
- An Empire that you may think about a lot or the youngest of the Roy siblings in “Succession”
- This species is a world-famous bird, Pesto, and Gotham’s newest crime lord in an HBO series
25 Clues: “Oh no I’m __ of Gas!” • Bigfoot of the Himalayas • delicious Vietnamese soup • a large amount of something • What Hanukkah means in Hebrew • Executive, Judicial, and _____ • Au is this element’s Chemical symbol • Filmmaker: Avatar, Aliens, and The Terminator • This silent, wise bird; in symbolic form: (ʘ ◊ ʘ) • In 1863 this president made Thanksgiving a holiday • ...
Final Exam - The Wonders 2025-05-14
Across
- Series of rulers from the same family, often associated with the Great Wall.
- Art form used in creating many of the wonders.
- Incan city high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
- Civilization that built Machu Picchu.
- Bronze statue that once stood in a Greek harbor.
- Tall structure guiding ships in Egypt.
- Material used in statues and temples.
- Monumental tomb built for Mausolus.
- Rose-colored stone city carved into cliffs in Jordan.
- Greek site where the Statue of Zeus was located.
- Giant statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Traditional stories often tied to ancient wonders.
- Terraced gardens said to be in Babylon.
- A building material used in many ancient and modern wonders.
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- City that housed the Temple of Artemis.
- Organization that designates World Heritage Sites.
- Giant seated statue in Olympia, Greece.
- Massive temple in Ephesus dedicated to a Greek goddess.
- The design and style of buildings and monuments.
- A journey to a sacred place, like to Chichen Itza or the Taj Mahal.
- The only surviving ancient wonder, located in Egypt.
- Roman amphitheater in Italy used for gladiator fights.
- White marble mausoleum in India built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
- Massive fortification in China built to protect against invasions.
- Ancient city possibly home to the Hanging Gardens.
- Mountain range where Machu Picchu is located.
- Title of ancient Egyptian rulers who built the pyramids.
- Large open-air venue for entertainment, like the Colosseum.
- The application of science and math to build wonders.
29 Clues: Monumental tomb built for Mausolus. • Civilization that built Machu Picchu. • Material used in statues and temples. • Tall structure guiding ships in Egypt. • City that housed the Temple of Artemis. • Giant seated statue in Olympia, Greece. • Terraced gardens said to be in Babylon. • Mountain range where Machu Picchu is located. • ...
A Mom-a-zing Crossword for Mother's Day 2025 2025-05-06
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- A special middle name that rhymes with 'stay'
- Welsh singer Lorraine crushed on
- Animal used in metaphors for fierce maternal protection
- Gemini and Cancer Bdays
- “Because You Loved Me” singer who honored her mother in song
- Singer and actress who became a mom after age 50
- The unique bond shared between a mother and her child.
- Most popular gift on Mother’s Day
- Mama Gump actress
- The Rolling Stone's 'Mother's ____ Helper'
- Most common gift from kids on Mother’s Day
- Birthplace of my super-duper Mom
- World's most common first spoken word
- Day when the most babies are born annually (abbr)
- Most common craving during pregnancy
- Cranberry Orange was the delicious last batch Lorraine made
- Famous UK royal mom
- Flower color symbolizing a living mother
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- Traditional flower for Mother’s Day
- Sea creature where the male gives birth (but mom nurtures)
- Most popular time of day for Mother’s Day restaurant reservations
- Tallest mom actress on 'The Golden Girls'
- Actress mom on popular 70s tv show
- Where Mothering Sunday originated
- Mother’s Day is crazy for this profession
- Stepmom character and part-time mountain yodeler
- An expression to show appreciation for a mother’s hard work.
- Average number of diapers a baby uses per day
- Nordic country where Mother’s Day is celebrated in February
- One of Lorraine's favourite pastimes
- In Greek mythology, goddess of motherhood
- Hormone that increases during childbirth and bonding
- Brand known for heartfelt cards, commercials, and movies
33 Clues: Mama Gump actress • Famous UK royal mom • Gemini and Cancer Bdays • Welsh singer Lorraine crushed on • Birthplace of my super-duper Mom • Where Mothering Sunday originated • Most popular gift on Mother’s Day • Actress mom on popular 70s tv show • Traditional flower for Mother’s Day • One of Lorraine's favourite pastimes • Most common craving during pregnancy • ...
Ch5 Vocab Review 2025-08-26
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- Play written by Sophocles that tells of the plight of a son destined to marry his mother
- thinker or lover of wisdom
- Best known sporting even and religious festival that honored Zeus; usually held every four years and included all city-states
- Trilogy written by Aeschylus that shows the consequences of one's deeds on future generations
- School started by Aristotle that examined the physical world using scientific method
- Book written by Herodotus about the Persian Wars
- shallow drinking cup; usually had scenes of daily life
- "knowers"; professional teachers that traveled from polis to polis and aimed to teach students how to win arguments
- Describes the artistic style of Ancient Greece and Rome; characterized by balance, elegance, and simplicity
- Book written by Aristotle that examined the pros and cons of political structures of city-states
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- Temple of Athena built on Athens acropolis
- Great tragic play written by Euripides that shows the misery of war
- the science of reasoning and establishing proof for arguments
- Book written by Plato that proposed an ideal government and society
- Greek sculptor of the Discus Thrower
- "nothing to excess" midpoint between two extremes
- large vase for storing oil and other bulk supplies; decorated with scenes from mythology
- Greek scientist; formulated theory about water being the basic substance of which everything is made
- Book written by Aristotle that examined the physical world using the scientific method
- Story of play in which the central character struggles against destiny and meets an unhappy end
20 Clues: thinker or lover of wisdom • Greek sculptor of the Discus Thrower • Temple of Athena built on Athens acropolis • Book written by Herodotus about the Persian Wars • "nothing to excess" midpoint between two extremes • shallow drinking cup; usually had scenes of daily life • the science of reasoning and establishing proof for arguments • ...
Hobbit Words 2021-2022 Week 18 2021-06-14
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- all the gods of a people or religion collectively
- the study of the purposes of the existing world
- the quality of being important and worthy of attention
- relating to or characterized by the belief in or worship of more than one god
- farmland or countryside area
- pertaining to a set of beliefs by a group
- the study of what knowledge is valuable, particularly ethics and aesthetics
- the direct opposite
- a universal, created-order truth, repeatedly echoing throughout a person’s life as a testimony to the existence, character, and purposes of Almighty God
- a collection of myths that share a common religion or culture
- person who has moved to a new country to make a home
- significant as a cause or basis for something, but not necessarily manifest or obvious
- place where people live on the outskirts of a city or town
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- the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
- the study of how we know what we know, and what differentiates justified belief from opinion
- the study of being, becoming, existence, and reality, and their relationships
- from a person of unknown name
- a mental connection between ideas or things
- the decisive or most important point of an issue
- evidence from a witness
- a right or privilege exclusive to an individual
- a traditional story concerning the early history of a people, containing supernatural beings and events
- the underlying meanings or moral statements in literature
- a group of close-knit and interrelated families
- city or town area
25 Clues: city or town area • the direct opposite • evidence from a witness • farmland or countryside area • from a person of unknown name • pertaining to a set of beliefs by a group • a mental connection between ideas or things • the study of the purposes of the existing world • a right or privilege exclusive to an individual • a group of close-knit and interrelated families • ...
World History Units 4-6 2022-05-25
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- Creation of stories and Epics to understand the mysteries of life
- Roman goddess of love and beauty
- How Caesar was killed
- City associated with Democracy
- The only god who’s name DID NOT change when transitioning to Rome
- Greek Goddess of wisdom
- Considered to be the father box history in Greece
- structure that takes water from hills and brings it into the city
- Has a theory about triangles
- Greece’s land was tough to farm on due to ______
- Mountains to the north of Rome
- This describes women,foreigners, and slaves in Greece
- Event that pits Rome against Carthage
- Leader associated with the Golden Age of Greece
- Government in which few, rich, people rule
- Government in which there is one ruler
- Founder of Christianity
- Greek God of the Sky
- Where Rome is located
- wealthy citizen in Rome
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- Domed church in Byzantine Empire
- Water source located near Greece
- Capital of the Byzantine Empire
- Government in which the people rule
- Philosopher from Greece, questioned everything
- Type if Christianity practiced in Byzantine Empire
- 200 years of peace in Rome
- “Dictator for life” in Rome
- Law code found in Rome
- City associated with military
- This event united Athens and Sparta against a common enemy
- most famous Byzantine ruler
- This event had Athens and Sparta against one another
- Holy text of the Christians
- Authority of the Roman Catholic Church
- First emperor of Rome
- Average citizen in Rome
37 Clues: Greek God of the Sky • How Caesar was killed • First emperor of Rome • Where Rome is located • Law code found in Rome • Greek Goddess of wisdom • Founder of Christianity • Average citizen in Rome • wealthy citizen in Rome • 200 years of peace in Rome • “Dictator for life” in Rome • most famous Byzantine ruler • Holy text of the Christians • Has a theory about triangles • ...
Ancient history 2020-06-05
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- a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium
- was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece
- the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings
- the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.
- best teacher
- the science or practice of farming
- the dominant social system in medieval Europe
- a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
- mountain in Thessaly that in Greek mythology is the abode of the gods.
- as a taxonomic grouping, based on physical or biological similarities within groups.
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- an extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state.
- the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
- a matter of cultural identity of a group, often based on shared ancestry
- A Muslim is a believer in the religion of Islam
- the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money
- the religious faith of Muslims
- an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece
- a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
- the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
- the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere
- is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God
21 Clues: best teacher • the religious faith of Muslims • the science or practice of farming • the dominant social system in medieval Europe • A Muslim is a believer in the religion of Islam • the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings • a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium • ...
Geometry Review 2019-04-07
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- When 2 somethings overlap with each other.
- Divided into smaller parts.
- Area enclosed by 2 radii and an arc.
- The diameter is an example.
- Longest chord of a circle.
- A polygon which has the same number of sides as the six-gill shark's number of gills.
- triangle A triangle in a circle.
- This of a square would be 90 degrees.
- A polygon which has the same number of sides as to a great white shark's number of gills.
- Tangent outside.
- Polygon with the same number of sides as there are the number of Fates in Greek mythology.
- triangle A special isosceles triangle.
- Polygon with angles of equal length.
- Polygon with the same number of sides as an octapus's tentacles.
- angle Next to the interior angle.
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- A polygon which has n--- sides.
- When 2 lines form a 90 degree angle.
- Perimeter of the circle.
- 2D shape with 4 sides.
- Tangent inside.
- triangle A triangle with two equal interior angles.
- circle The geometric shape with an infinite number of sides which is capable of enclosing a triangle.
- Polygon with one more side than the pentagon.
- In astrophysics, the point of which 2 or more bodies orbit.
- Special rectangle.
- Polygon with 5 sides.
- A line which intersects a circle at a single point.
- Enclosed 2D shape.
- 7 straight lines which make up this enclosed shape.
- Center of an inscribed circle.
- Shortest distance fromt the center of a regular polygon to any of its sides.
- The diameter halved.
32 Clues: Tangent inside. • Tangent outside. • Special rectangle. • Enclosed 2D shape. • The diameter halved. • Polygon with 5 sides. • 2D shape with 4 sides. • Perimeter of the circle. • Longest chord of a circle. • Divided into smaller parts. • The diameter is an example. • Center of an inscribed circle. • A polygon which has n--- sides. • triangle A triangle in a circle. • ...
Coeus 2020-10-14
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- A giant who lived on the island Erytheia (6)
- Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture (7)
- Dutch football club of Amsterdam (4)
- Philosopher of Citium (4)
- 3.14159265359 (2)
- ō, The last, the end, or the ultimate(5)
- The water bearer Zodiac sign (8)
- The goddess of mountains and hunting (11)
- King of Thrace in Greek mythology (6)
- A bird that could also be regenerated or reborn from the ashes (7)
- Half-woman, half-snake creature, also known as the "mother of all monsters" (7)
- This titan is either holding the world or we are looking at the world in a book (5)
- A primordial deity, the personification of the night, the daughter of Chaos (3)
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- The mighty enemy of S.H.I.E.L.D (5)
- Leader of the X-men (8)
- One of the immortal horses owned by the hero Peleus (7)
- The Greek city is located at the foot of the peninsula of Pelion (5)
- The boy who flew too close to the Sun (6)
- A mortal hero famous for either The Argonauts or The Golden Fleece (5)
- Daedalus creator of a maze located under the court of King Minos (9)
- Sometimes spelt with a 'C' The King of the Titanes, and the god of destructive time (6)
- God of war with one hand (3)
- Seventh planet from the Sun (6)
- Σ (5)
- A child of the Styx (Goddess of victory) (4)
- A messenger ran to Athens to create what is now known as a...(8)
26 Clues: Σ (5) • 3.14159265359 (2) • Leader of the X-men (8) • Philosopher of Citium (4) • God of war with one hand (3) • Seventh planet from the Sun (6) • The water bearer Zodiac sign (8) • The mighty enemy of S.H.I.E.L.D (5) • Dutch football club of Amsterdam (4) • King of Thrace in Greek mythology (6) • ō, The last, the end, or the ultimate(5) • The boy who flew too close to the Sun (6) • ...
BLUE CHRONICLES 2023-04-20
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- The lion king
- Skirt traditionally worn by Scottish men
- Nike’s rival brand
- A distinctive atmosphere that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing or place
- Where you can bank 24 hours a day
- Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
- Executive Committee
- An umbrella organisation for financial institutions licensed and supervised by Bank of Uganda.
- Sum of money paid regularly (typically annually) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves).
- A depression or hollow in a road surface caused by wear
- Amphitheatre in the city of Rome
- A writer of a book, article, or document.
- A collection of maps
- Small amount of money charged for various bank services
- Rats,Squirrels,mice…
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- Small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer
- Wireless technology used to connect to the internet
- Martial arts discipline from Japan
- Reflects an image
- Stringed musical instrument from Uganda
- Opposite of dusk
- One of Stanbic Bank’s values
- Art that is written, painted or drawn on a wall or other surface
- It sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912
- A bond, deed, or other document kept in the custody of a third party and taking effect only when a specified condition has been fulfilled.
- Your name in script
- Monster with many heads in greek mythology
- A short respite
- Reproduced without permission, usually in contravention of patent or copyright.
- A common viral infection
30 Clues: The lion king • A short respite • Opposite of dusk • Reflects an image • Nike’s rival brand • Executive Committee • Your name in script • A collection of maps • Rats,Squirrels,mice… • A common viral infection • One of Stanbic Bank’s values • Amphitheatre in the city of Rome • Where you can bank 24 hours a day • Martial arts discipline from Japan • Stringed musical instrument from Uganda • ...
ELA Concepts & Terms 2023-04-24
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- A way of speaking that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people
- A conversation between two or more characters
- A struggle or issue between opposing characters or opposing forces.
- A story that is made up rather than true
- A story written to be performed for an audience
- A reference to a statement, a person, a place, or an event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, or science
- The feelings and associations that a word suggests
- A type of essay that is written to inform the reader
- A brief story in prose or verse that teaches a moral or gives a practical lesson about how to live one's life
- A word or phrase that describes something that should not be taken literally
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- The story of a person's life, written by that person.
- The dictionary definition of a word
- An interruption in the action of a plot to tell what happened at an earlier time
- The very first paragraph in any type of essay
- The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of multiple words in a sequence.
- A statement in an argumentative essay that provides the reader with the author's position or side
- A type of essay created to persuade or convince the reader
- The story of a real person's life, written by another person
- The very last paragraph in any type of essay
- A person or animal who takes part in the action of a story, play, or other literary work
20 Clues: The dictionary definition of a word • A story that is made up rather than true • The very last paragraph in any type of essay • The very first paragraph in any type of essay • A conversation between two or more characters • A story written to be performed for an audience • The feelings and associations that a word suggests • ...
Greeks: Myths, the Polis, Wars 2015-11-18
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- goddess of wisdom and warfare
- independent city along with its surrounding area
- god of the sea
- a body of stories that gives reason for the way things are; often not based on true history
- hero who used the Trojan Horse
- battle in the Second Greco-Persian War where 300 Spartans famously held up the Persian at a mountain pass while the rest of the Greek withdrew
- battle where the Athenians defeated the Persian in the first Greco-Persian War
- naval battle where the Athenians defeated the Persian in the second Greco-Persian War
- the Greek city-state
- outdoor theater shaped like a semi-circle in Greece
- Persian emperor who conquered Ionia
- Persian emperor who crushed an Ionian revolt but failed to control Sparta and Athens
- son of Zeus known for his strength
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- Spartan commander who led the 300 at Thermopylae
- place of physical training and games
- Persian emperor who assembled a large military force to try and conquer the Greeks in the second Greco-Persian War
- marketplace in the Greek polis
- hero of the Trojan War who was shot in his heel
- war in which Sparta defeated Athens with the help of the Persians
- king of the gods
- games held every four years starting in 776 B.C. celebrating Zeus
- temple to Athena on Athens's acropolis
- god music and poetry later associated with the sun
- goddess of love and beauty
- fortified hilltop at the center of the city where religious ceremonies took place
- blind Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
26 Clues: god of the sea • king of the gods • the Greek city-state • goddess of love and beauty • goddess of wisdom and warfare • marketplace in the Greek polis • hero who used the Trojan Horse • son of Zeus known for his strength • Persian emperor who conquered Ionia • place of physical training and games • temple to Athena on Athens's acropolis • ...
Evergreen Week 2016 2016-08-24
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- What country gave Florida to the US?
- What is the most spoken language?
- In which state besides Alabama would you find a city named Birmingham?
- Green Official color of Regions bank?
- What is the Japanese Currency called?
- Which state is the closest to the old Soviet Union?
- Hungarian word for pepper?
- Tennessee state Flower?
- How many lanes does an Olympic swimming pool have?
- What continent has the least flowering plants?
- What nationality was Marco Polo?
- How many months have 31 days?
- The llama belongs to a family of animals commonly called?
- How many Olympic sport disciplines were there in the 2016 Rio games?
- Regions CEO's first name?
- What is an infant Whale called?
- In Roman Mythology Neptune is equivalent to which Greek God?
- How many colored balls are there in Billiards?
- How many lengths of the pool is a 1500 meter swimming event in the Olympics?
- What is the highest score in a Gymnastics Exercise?
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- What is the smallest type of tree in the world?
- The ______ Canal connects the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans?
- The First State
- Which is the largest ocean?
- What's the hardest Rock?
- Sicily is the largest island in the _____ Sea?
- What horoscope sign has a Crab?
- What language has the most words?
- The smallest ocean?
- Which planet is nearest to the sun?
- Capital of Monaco?
- The actress Wynona Rider had the last name _____ at birth?
- Highest mountain in the World?
- What ingredient in bread causes it to rise?
34 Clues: The First State • Capital of Monaco? • The smallest ocean? • Tennessee state Flower? • What's the hardest Rock? • Regions CEO's first name? • Hungarian word for pepper? • Which is the largest ocean? • How many months have 31 days? • Highest mountain in the World? • What horoscope sign has a Crab? • What is an infant Whale called? • What nationality was Marco Polo? • ...
Interclass CWP 2022-05-17
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- an Arab market or marketplace; a bazaar.
- fourteenth letter of the Greek alphabet
- a female ferret
- a valley, especially a broad one.
- the period of light between sunrise and sunset, as distinguished from the night.
- a coniferous tree which has red berrylike fruits
- a marine mollusk
- A South American freshwater dolphin
- to shoot into the air during a duel
- meaningless talk; to tease, fool, kid
- a steep, narrow gully on a mountainside.
- a small axe used for cutting roof slates, with a point for making nail holes
- the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet
- a console or bracket, typically with two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice.
- one of two filaments of silk combined by the silkworm to form a strand of silk
- dull; melancholy; dismal.
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- a flat bread roll topped with chopped onions
- Neighbor ( a person living on adjacent or nearby land)
- a phoenix in chinese mythology
- a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets
- A sneer; a flout.
- chiefly Scottish variant of once.
- a yellow-flowered European plant of the cabbage family.
- a German prison camp for captured enemy officers.
- a formerly used Japanese monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀ sen
- a large edible abalone (mollusk)
- chiefly Scottish. : the palm of the hand.
- to stretch or extend
- used in veterinary medicine as a substitute for cocaine
- a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward a woman
- dialectal of vex, distress, worry
31 Clues: a female ferret • a marine mollusk • A sneer; a flout. • to stretch or extend • dull; melancholy; dismal. • a phoenix in chinese mythology • a large edible abalone (mollusk) • a valley, especially a broad one. • chiefly Scottish variant of once. • dialectal of vex, distress, worry • A South American freshwater dolphin • to shoot into the air during a duel • ...
Poetic Devices 2023-12-11
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- an indirect or passing reference to another work of art, writing, historical event, mythology, etc.
- rhyme in which the words or syllables sound exactly alike
- understatement for effect
- using a closely related word to stand in for a word or concept
- ascribing human qualities and traits to nonhuman things
- similarity in vowel sounds
- any repeating of words, lines, or phrases for effect
- using an object to represent a character, event, abstract concept, etc.
- descriptions meant to appeal to the five senses
- Addressing or speaking to an inanimate object or abstract concept
- an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of the individual words
- words that start with the same letter sound
- a comparison between two unlike things
- similarity in consonant sounds
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- rhyme in which the words or syllables are sound closely alike but are not a perfect match endrhyme rhyming words at the ends of lines of verse
- rhyming words within lines of verse femininerhyme rhymes in which multiple syllables of a word rhyme with multiple syllables of another word
- exaggeration for effect
- a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
- wordplay exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
- words that imitate sounds
- using a part to represent the whole
- when a full thought or sentence is split across two lines of verse
- a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
23 Clues: exaggeration for effect • understatement for effect • words that imitate sounds • similarity in vowel sounds • similarity in consonant sounds • using a part to represent the whole • a comparison between two unlike things • words that start with the same letter sound • descriptions meant to appeal to the five senses • any repeating of words, lines, or phrases for effect • ...
As You Like It 2023-10-24
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- Silvius is infatuated with this character but she is more interested in Ganymede
- The thing which distinguishes a man from a boy / girl according to Touchstone
- Celia: Let us sit and mock the good housewife ________ from her wheel, that her gifts may henceforth be bestowed equally
- Jacques: “At first the _______, Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms.”
- Duke Senior: “This wide and universal theatre | Presents more woeful ________ than the scene”
- The disposition of Jacques
- A mythical person in English history who stole from the rich to give to the poor
- Corin and Silvius are this type of character
- Orlando’s servant
- Jacques: “Then a __________, Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard,”
- Duke ______________ is the villain of the play who is converted at the end by a religious man
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- The name that Celia takes when she is exiled
- The name of the fool in As You Like it
- The author of the play
- Rosalind: “I set him every day to woo me: at which time would I, being but a _________ youth, grieve, be effeminate,
- Sir _____________ was the father of Oliver and Orlando
- The name of a garden paradise in Greek mythology
- Oliver is attacked by this creature in the forest
- Rosalind: “Love is merely a _______________, and, I tell you, deserves as well a dark house and a whip as madmen do.”
- The Duke’s Wrestler who is defeated by Orlando
- The setting of the play
- “All the World’s a __________” (Jacques)
- Touchstone’s lover in the play
- The genre of As You Like It
24 Clues: Orlando’s servant • The author of the play • The setting of the play • The disposition of Jacques • The genre of As You Like It • Touchstone’s lover in the play • The name of the fool in As You Like it • “All the World’s a __________” (Jacques) • The name that Celia takes when she is exiled • Corin and Silvius are this type of character • ...
Study Hall - Space 2024-04-16
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- The planet that shares a name with the roman goddess of love.
- A large cloud of gas in space also known as a "star nursery".
- How many moons does Jupiter have?
- The Spanish word for "sun".
- (2 words) The star used by sailors to navigate, because it showed them which way North was.
- What force causes planets to orbit the sun?
- The name of our galaxy.
- The planet in our solar system which is also the name of a type of car made by GM.
- The brightest star in Earth's sky, also known as the "dog star".
- The greek god of the sun.
- When a star explodes, it's said to have gone ____________.
- The most abundant element in the universe.
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- When there are two suns at the center of a solar system, it is known as a ___________ system.
- The planet in our solar system that spins "on its side".
- The closest galaxy to ours is known as the '_____ ________ dwarf galaxy'.
- One of the official names of our solar system, named after a scientist.
- There is a theory which suggests that the universe started with a _______________ (2 words).
- The constellation also known as "the hunter". (A hunter from Greek mythology.)
- The planets ___________ around the sun.
- In the context of astronomy, 'dwarf' means what?
- The planet that shares a name with the roman god of war.
- What do we call the study of space?
- The ancient Egyption sun god.
- A well of gravity from which not even light can escape.
24 Clues: The name of our galaxy. • The greek god of the sun. • The Spanish word for "sun". • The ancient Egyption sun god. • How many moons does Jupiter have? • What do we call the study of space? • The planets ___________ around the sun. • The most abundant element in the universe. • What force causes planets to orbit the sun? • In the context of astronomy, 'dwarf' means what? • ...
Stem List 5 Crossword Puzzle: Word bank contrary, tribalism, dynamic, tetragon, gyrate, surpass, thermos, supersonic, odometer, Helios, vitamin, stellar, amiable, horoscope, demography, precognition, altercation, octagon, hyperventilate, asteroid, Geolo 2024-12-11
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- She carried a _______ filled with hot coffee for her long hike.
- The study of ____ helps people in government plan for population changes.
- The discovery of a new ___ sparked excitement among astronomers.
- The car's ___ measured the miles they had driven.
- The astronauts marvel at the breathtaking ____ landscape.
- The antique __ provide a solid unique #D view.
- A balanced diet should include plenty of ___ -rich foods for life.
- The dancers managed to _________ their movements in time perfectly during the performance.
- The village's strong sense of __ fostered their doctrine.
- The powerful athlete's _____ performance energized the entire crowd.
- The ten-shape ____ can be challenging to draw without a ruler.
- The turning top began to __ faster as the child pushed it.
- An unexpected ______ broke out between to other soccer players
- The _______ teacher created a loving atmosphere in her classroom.
- She checked her daily _____out of curiosity, so she could look into her future.
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- He went over and ____ all expectations of his job.
- The overactive runner started to _____.
- A stop sign has eight sides which makes it an ____.
- The night sky was filled with ___ constellations, mesmerizing the stargazers.
- The jet reached ___ speeds, breaking the sound barrier.
- __________ reveals much about Earth's history through the study of rocks.
- Her ___ of the upcoming storm allowed her to know when thunderclouds appeared.
- _____ to popular belief, not all snakes are dangerous and against people.
- A ___ is a quadrilateral because it has four sides.
- In Greek mythology, _________ was the personification of the sun.
25 Clues: The overactive runner started to _____. • The antique __ provide a solid unique #D view. • The car's ___ measured the miles they had driven. • He went over and ____ all expectations of his job. • A stop sign has eight sides which makes it an ____. • A ___ is a quadrilateral because it has four sides. • The jet reached ___ speeds, breaking the sound barrier. • ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Gods - Reading A to Z Vocabulary 2024-12-03
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- (n) a horse drawn carriage with two wheels that was used in ancient times, usually for racing and fighting battles.
- (n) an area over which a person, such as a monarch, rules or has power
- (adj) not subject to death; living forever
- (n)in stories , spirits in the shape of young women who live in mountains, forests, meadows, or water
- (n) buildings that are places of worship
- (n) goddess of love and beauty
- (n) goddess of war and wisdom, patron goddess of Athens
- (n) god of sky and weather
- (adj) liking to cause trouble in a playful way
- (n) god of the Underworld
- (n) a decorated rod held by a ruler as a symbol of power
- (n) the place where some of the dead go in Greek myths, ruled by the god Hades
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- (n) goddess of marriage , queen of the gods
- (n) goddess of harvest, mother of Persephone
- (n) in Greek myths, large and powerful beings who ruled before the gods and goddesses
- (n) a weapon that looks like a spear with three points
- (n) god of the oceans
- (n) god of fire, crafts, and blacksmiths
- (n) the myths, or ancient stories about heroes or supernatural beings, of a culture or group
- (n) god of merchants
- (v) changed to appear to be something different so as not to be recognized.
- (n) goddess of hunting
- (n) goddess of spring, queen of the Underworld and wife of Hades
- (n) god of war
24 Clues: (n) god of war • (n) god of merchants • (n) god of the oceans • (n) goddess of hunting • (n) god of the Underworld • (n) god of sky and weather • (n) goddess of love and beauty • (n) god of fire, crafts, and blacksmiths • (n) buildings that are places of worship • (adj) not subject to death; living forever • (n) goddess of marriage , queen of the gods • ...
Jake Reinvented 2025-02-25
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- whos car was still parked outside jakes house
- How does Connor react to Jake being behind on his work
- where did Didi and Jake go
- a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
- exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
- Why does Didi show up to Rick's house
- an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
- a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
- What is Rick waiting for all week
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- visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
- What is Jake's side job
- How does Didi react when she sees Jake at the football game
- How did Rick get Jake's schedule
- What is Dipsy's job on the footbafieldild
- a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events
- Didi's best friend
- the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form
- a long, narrative poem that is usually about heroic deeds and events that are significant to the culture of the poet
- a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story
- a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
20 Clues: Didi's best friend • What is Jake's side job • where did Didi and Jake go • How did Rick get Jake's schedule • What is Rick waiting for all week • Why does Didi show up to Rick's house • What is Dipsy's job on the footbafieldild • whos car was still parked outside jakes house • How does Connor react to Jake being behind on his work • ...
Laila's Greece crossword puzzle 2025-05-05
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- "high city" in Greek; the upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city's defense were located
- temple of Athena that overlooks the city of athens
- this invasion began a series of wars between persia and Greece
- the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another
- a unit of soldiers who ride horses
- independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory
- form of government in which citizens hold political power
- the form of Greek culture (greek-like) that emergedafter Alexander's the Great's conquests
- a portion of land almost completely surrounded by water
- ancient stories that reveal truths about human nature and why people act in certain ways by describing entertaining adventures
- general study of knowledge and the world; Greek for "love of wisdom"
- a body of stories about Gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
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- the greatest Greek doctor
- belief in more than one God
- shipping and navigation pertaining to the sea
- clear and ordered thinking
- a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society
- long poem that tells a story about a hero
- this person believed that people must never stop looking for knowledge
- Spartas main rival
- a Greek city state
- short tale to teach a moral lesson often with animals or inanimate objects as characters
- government in which a small group of people rule
- was a student of socrates
- the greatest Greek thinker
25 Clues: Spartas main rival • a Greek city state • the greatest Greek doctor • was a student of socrates • clear and ordered thinking • the greatest Greek thinker • belief in more than one God • a unit of soldiers who ride horses • long poem that tells a story about a hero • shipping and navigation pertaining to the sea • government in which a small group of people rule • ...
Axolotl in Peril 2024-09-04
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- Indigenous language of Nahuatl or other places. Or, The axolotl became an important symbol in Indigenous Mexican mythology.
- A change, to their genetic code.
- Infamous/famous
- There are animals like frogs/toads, salamanders, snakes.
- Unhatched offspring
- To the more than 2 million people in the U.S. who have lost or were born without an arm or leg.
- Things like carp and tilapia. These fish eat young
- is a district of Mexico City
- The flaps that extract oxygen from the water, so the animal can breathe underwater.
- City The waterways are what remains of the ancient lakes that once spanned the Valley of Mexico.
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- An animal studied extensively in the lab to help scientists better understand certain biological processes in humans.
- means their civilization thrived alongside axolotls.
- A frilly salamander
- Issues like to have habitat loss and pollution
- It helps filter and clean contaminated water.
- The evidence is the data or research you've gathered, including observations investigation readings video and any other info.
- To regrow limbs/organs.
- There are made from woven rafts anchored in shallow water
- The reasoning explains how or why the evidence answers the question or solve the problem
- The claim is a statement you believe to be true that solves a scientific problem or question.
- Some food chains of what eats what within an ecosystem.
- The immature form of the animal
- They have characteristics of their young form.
- The community of animals interacting with each other and their physical surroundings
- Changed over time
25 Clues: Infamous/famous • Changed over time • Unhatched offspring • is a district of Mexico City • The immature form of the animal • A change, to their genetic code. • A frilly salamander • To regrow limbs/organs. • It helps filter and clean contaminated water. • Things like carp and tilapia. These fish eat young • ...
Special Crossword 2024-09-04
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- Something that was good
- A word for Will when not talking
- Preferred animal between two
- Something that Will used to be
- Math present
- Desk decorations
- Something Will almost did
- The time you get here
- Will’s favorite plaintiff
- You
- A term to describe Will
- Something Will recently saw
- Something that you give us
- The first name of the person ganged up on
- Something you don’t like
- Something that confused both of us
- Something that smells good
- Common movies
- Your favorite thing to scan
- The 2nd favorite kid
- What you said we were
- Something that Will does a lot
- Around two years
- The thing that took hours
- A good activity
- Your favorite subject
- Workplace
- Helpful search tool for these
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- Former position
- Another gift
- Something that moved
- How we all knew about today
- Resident
- The season of the big day
- A word for you
- The day it fell upon
- Something that’s short for you
- Will’s favorite object
- Today
- The thing you were happy with me not doing twice
- Something you don’t miss
- Your sleeping time
- Something that gets shut off
- Will’s favorite moments
- The inspiration for this
- What Will is
- Something that your phone does
- Will’s specialty
- Something you say to me often
- The favorite kid
- What month
- Nemesis
- Shared stories
- How Will feels about here
- Karen’s nickname
- Annoying thing to do for big things
56 Clues: You • Today • Nemesis • Resident • Workplace • What month • Another gift • Math present • What Will is • Common movies • A word for you • Shared stories • Former position • A good activity • Desk decorations • Will’s specialty • The favorite kid • Around two years • Karen’s nickname • Your sleeping time • Something that moved • The day it fell upon • The 2nd favorite kid • The time you get here • What you said we were • ...
Percy Jackson and Christmas 2025-11-18
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- Monster Percy defeats to reach the camp.
- – The dangerous river in the Underworld.
- God Percy suspects stole the lightning bolt.
- Monster who turns people to stone.
- – Santa’s vehicle for delivering presents.
- Percy’s caring and protective mother.
- The Titan manipulating events from Tartarus.
- – Shiny decoration often used on Christmas trees.
- – Deep abyss where Kronos plots his return.
- Goddess of wisdom and Annabeth’s mother.
- Percy’s satyr friend and protector.
- – Circular Christmas decoration for doors.
- – Songs traditionally sung at Christmas.
- Centaur who trains demigods.
- – Animals said to help Santa fly his sleigh.
- Percy’s father and god of the sea. '
- – A festive plant people stand under for a kiss.
- Hero who discovers his divine parentage.
- The drink of the gods that heals demigods.
- – Home of the gods located above the Empire State Building.
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- The stolen weapon that starts the conflict.
- – Percy’s greatest source of power.
- A mission given by the gods.
- The magical pen that turns into a sword.
- Each summer at camp earns one of these.
- Safe training camp for demigods.
- The god who demands Percy return the bolt.
- – Winter symbol often used in Christmas imagery.
- Food of the gods used for healing.
- – A magical boundary protecting the camp.
- Realm where the dead reside.
- Daughter of Athena who loves strategy.
- The mythology the novel is based on.
- The demigod who secretly betrays Percy.
- The 12-year-old hero who narrates the story.
- Element Percy can control.
- Gives Percy a prophecy before his quest.
37 Clues: Element Percy can control. • A mission given by the gods. • Realm where the dead reside. • Centaur who trains demigods. • Safe training camp for demigods. • Monster who turns people to stone. • Food of the gods used for healing. • – Percy’s greatest source of power. • Percy’s satyr friend and protector. • The mythology the novel is based on. • ...
Price Homeroom Names 2025-05-28
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- a name of old English origin that means black
- means king's town
- in the Old Testament she is Ruth's mother-in-law
- of Winnebago origin, means "Fighter" or "Warrior"
- means olive branch
- traced back to its Tahitian and Maori roots, it is interpreted as "warrior child" or "young warriors"
- means son of James
- a diminutive of the name John
- of Irish origin, it means warrior
- of Greek origin, it means gift of God
- of Scottish and Irish origins, it means "Son of Carr"
- an Old Testament Bible character who Samson shouldn't have trusted
- means noble or beautiful
- means day's eye, referring to a flower's appearance as it opens its petals at dawn
- has roots in Greek mythology, and comes from the name Maia which is a goddess associated with growth
- a diminutive of John which means "God is gracious"
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- one of the twelve tribes of Israel in the Old Testament of the Bible; the priestly tribe
- in Italian it means bitter
- a modern form of the name Jacob which means supplanter or holder of the heel
- of American origin, it is possibly a combination of the names Trey and Von
- the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel
- derived from Old Norse, it means trickster
- means dawn
- means shining light
- an Old Testament Bible character whose father was Cain
- a form of the Irish name Patrick
- means delightful
- originates from the Old English word "welig," meaning "willow tree"
28 Clues: means dawn • means delightful • means king's town • means olive branch • means son of James • means shining light • means noble or beautiful • in Italian it means bitter • a diminutive of the name John • a form of the Irish name Patrick • of Irish origin, it means warrior • of Greek origin, it means gift of God • derived from Old Norse, it means trickster • ...
Religion, Gods, and Goddesses Mythology By: Bhumika 2016-02-20
14 Clues: God of war • God of the sea • God of the sun • Goddess of love • King of the gods • Queen of the gods • Goddess of wisdom • The messenger god • Goddess of hearth • God of celebration • God of metalworking • Goddess of the moon • God of the underworld • Goddess of agriculture
IRISH MYTHOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY 2021-03-10
6 Clues: He is the patron of Ireland • Capital of the Republic of Ireland • It was used to explain the Trinity • The instrument that the god Dagda played • Famous cliff in the west coast of Ireland • The gold pot is at the end of the _________
Figures in Greek Mythology 2024-01-28
6 Clues: God of the sea • The mascot of absurdism • A royal Spartan princess • Be careful what you wish for • The goddess who beat Poseidon • Had an annual festival dedicated to him
Greek Gods 2021-09-14
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- He was the diety of translators and interpreters in Greek mythology. He was the wisest of the Olympian gods and acted as a messenger for all of them. He was in charge of prosperity, good luck, trade, fertility, and theft. He was frequently referred to as a deity of the winds due of his speed.
- The god of the underwolrd. Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia's older brother, and the Titans Cronus and Rhea's oldest son. Known for not allowing any soul to exit the underworld and punishing any who attempt to do so. He is the only one of the Twelve Olympians who is not a part of Greek mythology's central figures. Anyone who tries to save a soul from the underworld will be punished as well.
- The Romans associated her with Diana, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and greenery, as well as virginity and childbirth. She was the twin sister of Apollo and the daughter of Zeus and Leto. She was the most popular deity among the rural population.
- In Greek religion, he is the deity of love. He was a fertility deity as well as a god of desire. Anteros, the deity of reciprocal love, was his brother and was sometimes referred to as his foe. Pothos and Himeros were the gods' closest companions. He was a very Capricious god, or at least humans see his arrows as striking somewhat randomly.
- She is one of the Pleiades which are Pleione and Atlases daughters. She is the oldest sister of the 7. She is Hermes and Zeus mother. Her siblings are the Pleiades. Her parents are Atlas and Pleione. She is associated with fertility and growth.
- The god of the ocean. One of the sons of Cronus and Rhea. One of the three most powerful gods. Controls any bodies of water. Painted with a three-sponged spear called a trident. He generally wears his hair wavy and wears a beard. He is occasionally seen riding his chariot, which is drawn by hippocampus (horses that have fish tails).Most important god to Fishermans and sailors.
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- The Romans associated her with Venus, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty. Furthermore, she was revered as a goddess of the sea and sailing, as well as a goddess of battle, particularly in Sparta, Thebes, Cyprus, and other locations.
- In Greek mythology, he is the deity of the sky. He can throw lighting at anyone, his powers help him a lot. He is the most powerful Greek god, the god of the gods. He is the ruler, guardian, and father of all gods and mankind. He is frequently portrayed as an elderly man with a beard, and is symbolised by the lightning bolt and the eagle.
- The goddess of war, craftsmanship, and practical reason in ancient Greek religion. Essentially sophisticated and urban. She won a contest against Poseidon. The society had to choose who would be the next ruler. Like the other Olympians, she was an immortal goddess who could never die. She was one of the wisest and most intellectual of the Greek gods. She was also skilled at battle tactics and instilling bravery in heroes.
- God of battle. Zeus' and Hera's son. One of the twelve Olympians, he is. He was a resident of Mount Olympus. He was notorious for being both aggressive and harsh, as well as cowardly. He had an affair with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. With Aphrodite, he had two sons, Phobos and Deimos. He went under the name Mars in Roman mythology. He didn't have a lot of fans. He was notorious for being both aggressive and harsh, as well as cowardly.
10 Clues: She is one of the Pleiades which are Pleione and Atlases daughters. She is the oldest sister of the 7. She is Hermes and Zeus mother. Her siblings are the Pleiades. Her parents are Atlas and Pleione. She is associated with fertility and growth. • ...
Irish Culture 2021-07-17
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- This Irish phrase literally translates as "God to you", but it really just means "Hello!"
- Still a very popular food, a disease wiped out this crop in the mid-1800s and caused the Great Famine.
- In this performing art, the arms were traditionally kept straight at one's side while one moved only one's legs and feet.
- This stringed instrument is very similar to a violin.
- In Irish mythology, this race of gods defeated the Fir Bolg and the Fomorians to rule the island. Eventually, they were forced underground.
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- Irish artists have used this art form featuring interwoven lines to decorate their work for centuries.
- Many crafts like spinning, weaving, and knitting use this product of Ireland's many sheep.
- This boy grew into the legendary hero Cú Chulainn, who led a band of warriors.
- This 3000-year-old Irish sport combines the skills of hockey, lacrosse, & baseball.
- In the Irish flag, this color represents peace between Catholics (green) & Protestants (orange).
- This writing system uses sets of lines that start at or cross a central line. It's often written vertically from bottom to top.
- This giant's wife saved his life when he bit off more than he could chew with his rival from Scotland.
12 Clues: This stringed instrument is very similar to a violin. • This boy grew into the legendary hero Cú Chulainn, who led a band of warriors. • This 3000-year-old Irish sport combines the skills of hockey, lacrosse, & baseball. • This Irish phrase literally translates as "God to you", but it really just means "Hello!" • ...
Sophie B- Ology 2021-05-11
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- I want to be a surgeon in the field of ????? because I find X-rays interesting.
- My friend Tom is very interested in the study of Greek ????? and he has many books about it.
- My friend is very interested in the ????? of democracy and she plans to learn more about it next year.
- My Mum studied ?????, she was very interested in it and wanted to find out how sounds carry meaning in languages.
- I am very interested in ????? and the study of law so I’m going to become a lawyer.
- According to Muslim ????? there is only one God.
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- Mrs Borman’s daughter probably studied astrology at University so that she could work at NASA.
- I am planning to study ????? at University and to become an Anatomist.
- My cousin is deaf so when i’m older i want to study ????? so that i can help her.
- I find the ????? of New Mexico very interesting so I plan to go there to study it.
- In class we found the ????? in each of our words and then we wrote out the definition of it.
- In class we are studying ????? and my teacher says that keeping ????? in balance is important.
12 Clues: According to Muslim ????? there is only one God. • I am planning to study ????? at University and to become an Anatomist. • I want to be a surgeon in the field of ????? because I find X-rays interesting. • My cousin is deaf so when i’m older i want to study ????? so that i can help her. • ...
JEOPARDY FOR KATBUG! (Vol. Nine) 2025-02-26
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- As you would expect, Morpheus, the god of these, is the son of Hypnos, the god of sleep
- Some legends say it was near Cyprus that she rose from the ocean's foam
- Zeus bound him to a rock & Hercules unbound him
- Orion became a constellation after he was stung to death by one of these creatures, also a constellation
- One myth says Thetis, the mom of this Trojan War hero, held him in fire to destroy his mortal elements
- His lyre playing was so moving it brought the ghosts of Hades to tears
- Gods often swore by the waters of this river, the most famous of the ones that surrounded Hades
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- This goddess of the hunt turned the nymph Arethusa into a fountain so she could escape a river god
- The number 4 was sacred to this god, the Greek counterpart of Mercury
- The serpent Apollo killed near Delphi, it later became the name of a family of large snakes
- Each of these daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne represented a branch of the arts & sciences
- Strange for a sea god, but Neptune is credited in Roman mythology with creating these land animals used for transport
12 Clues: Zeus bound him to a rock & Hercules unbound him • The number 4 was sacred to this god, the Greek counterpart of Mercury • His lyre playing was so moving it brought the ghosts of Hades to tears • Some legends say it was near Cyprus that she rose from the ocean's foam • As you would expect, Morpheus, the god of these, is the son of Hypnos, the god of sleep • ...
Fictional Beasts 2023-12-05
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- a multi-headed serpent-like monster slain by Hercules in the classics; appears in The Sea of Monsters
- giant, worm-like creature that lives in the spice-filled deserts of the planet Arrakis
- large, magical lion who appears in C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
- bird-like creatures in "The Hunger Games," used as a means of communication between the districts
- a fictional race of people from Jonathan Swift's book Gulliver's Travels; inhabitants of a flying island
- mythical creature mentioned in the Puranas; a mix of eagle and human features
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- name of the flying horse in Greek mythology that was born from Medusa's blood when she was slain by Perseus
- beings that guard the wizard prison Azkaban and feed on the happiness of the human soul
- Bram Stoker's hero; a blood-sucking creature that can transform into a bat
- a legendary bird that bursts into flames and is reborn from its ashes; Dumbledore's pet
- a magical, rat-like creature attracted to shiny things; Newt Scamander is fond of one called Teddy
- 14-foot tall creatures like humanoid trees with very thick skin; appears in the Lord of the Rings series
12 Clues: Bram Stoker's hero; a blood-sucking creature that can transform into a bat • mythical creature mentioned in the Puranas; a mix of eagle and human features • giant, worm-like creature that lives in the spice-filled deserts of the planet Arrakis • large, magical lion who appears in C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" • ...
Ology 2021-05-12
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- Zoe went to university for ________, but she pulled out because she wanted to be a doctor.
- In highschool we learn _______ and that subject is about all living things such as plants and creatures.
- lots of chritsians study _______. That's because theology is about critians and their beliefs.
- Issabellas Mum studied _________ to be a radiologist at a hospital in Wagga.
- In year 5 we learnt about _________. We had to make a presentation about the ISS (International Space Station).
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- Since I don't really like insects, I'm not looking forward to taking the class
- In class we had to make a campsite in groups of 2, the _______ of our campsite made it difficult to set up a tent, but our group did well.
- My Mum studied _______ at school thinking it was easy. But she was wrong.
- Mr. Richards grasped the _______ of business strategies and knows how to plan and execute them very successfully.
- has also published many articles on penal theory, criminology- sentencing, comparative ________, victims, security and anti-terrorism policy.
- In Greek ________, Zeus was the ruler of Gods and men.
- when you are in kindergarten you study a lot of ________ because you need to find out what sounds make a word.
12 Clues: In Greek ________, Zeus was the ruler of Gods and men. • My Mum studied _______ at school thinking it was easy. But she was wrong. • Issabellas Mum studied _________ to be a radiologist at a hospital in Wagga. • Since I don't really like insects, I'm not looking forward to taking the class • ...
Melina 1 2024-08-27
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- A sudden and widespread disaster causing significant damage or suffering; Disaster
- To support or provide additional evidence; also refers to making copies of data to prevent loss; Support, reinforce,
- The use of physical or mental energy to achieve a goal or task; Endeavors, attempts
- Relating to or denoting the period before written history; Ancient, primeval,
- The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience; a branch of knowledge; Control, regulation
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- A goal or aim; also refers to something based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions; Goal, target, aim,
- Traditional beliefs, stories, and customs passed down orally through generations; Mythology, legends,
- Based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts; Personal, biased,
- Capable of being maintained over the long term without depleting resources or causing severe environmental impact; Renewable, eco-friendly,
- Showing extreme courage, especially in the face of danger or adversity; courageous
- To come into view, become visible, or become known; Appear, arise,
- A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area, or who innovates in a particular field; innovator, forerunner
12 Clues: To come into view, become visible, or become known; Appear, arise, • Relating to or denoting the period before written history; Ancient, primeval, • A sudden and widespread disaster causing significant damage or suffering; Disaster • Showing extreme courage, especially in the face of danger or adversity; courageous • ...
Summer's Crossword 2021-05-11
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- My grandpa went in a mri because he had a stroke and there was lots of -------- around him.
- He studied Greek and roman ------- in school and he learnt all about it.
- Her -------- for women's rights represents that she wanted all women to be equal to the men.
- I want to research all about -------- and about how sounds make words and letters.
- I think it would be very cool to research -------- because you get to see all the criminals and what they did.
- I would love to research all about --------and about god and the bible and it is very interesting.
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- I was researching ------- and how you sit and position your human body.
- In my high school class i was doing science and we had to research ------- and i saw living organs
- The scientist was researching all about --------- and he was learning about how people hear and listen.
- My nan wanted to research ------- and she was looking and trying to find rock and minerals.
- I don't like -------- much because it's all about history and I don't like history. It's very boring.
- I wanted to start learning more about ------- because I love keeping the environment clean and using the least amount of plastic I can.
12 Clues: I was researching ------- and how you sit and position your human body. • He studied Greek and roman ------- in school and he learnt all about it. • I want to research all about -------- and about how sounds make words and letters. • My grandpa went in a mri because he had a stroke and there was lots of -------- around him. • ...
Ology 2021-05-12
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- Zoe went to university for ________, but she pulled out because she wanted to be a doctor.
- In highschool we learn _______ and that subject is about all living things such as plants and creatures.
- lots of chritsians study _______. That's because theology is about critians and their beliefs.
- Issabellas Mum studied _________ to be a radiologist at a hospital in Wagga.
- In year 5 we learnt about _________. We had to make a presentation about the ISS (International Space Station).
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- Since I don't really like insects, I'm not looking forward to taking the class
- In class we had to make a campsite in groups of 2, the _______ of our campsite made it difficult to set up a tent, but our group did well.
- My Mum studied _______ at school thinking it was easy. But she was wrong.
- Mr. Richards grasped the _______ of business strategies and knows how to plan and execute them very successfully.
- has also published many articles on penal theory, criminology- sentencing, comparative ________, victims, security and anti-terrorism policy.
- In Greek ________, Zeus was the ruler of Gods and men.
- when you are in kindergarten you study a lot of ________ because you need to find out what sounds make a word.
12 Clues: In Greek ________, Zeus was the ruler of Gods and men. • My Mum studied _______ at school thinking it was easy. But she was wrong. • Issabellas Mum studied _________ to be a radiologist at a hospital in Wagga. • Since I don't really like insects, I'm not looking forward to taking the class • ...
