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US States

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  1. 1. Two-pieced territory separated by the Straits of Mackinac
  2. 7. Badger redoubt that leads the nation in curds and cranberry bogs
  3. 9. State that begins and ends with the same exclamation, round on both sides and high in the middle
  4. 10. Deseret, once upon a beehive
  5. 11. Seward's frosty folly that ended up striking black gold

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  1. 1. Solo borderer among forty-eight mainland sisters
  2. 2. Cornhusker plains retaining the sole unicameral assembly
  3. 3. Diamond-bearing territory whose statutory pronunciation differs strictly from its neighbor
  4. 4. Show Me territory that entered with a celebrated compromise
  5. 5. Sunflower spread where Dorothy realized she was not anymore
  6. 6. Treasure domain derived from the Iberian term for elevated topography
  7. 8. Hawkeye realm anagrammed to a greeting in Western films

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mythology

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  1. 1. River across which the dead were ferried to the underworld
  2. 5. Master craftsman who fashioned wings of wax and feathers to escape Crete
  3. 8. Majestic hall roofed with golden shields where fallen heroes feast
  4. 10. Asgardian trickster behind the death of Baldur
  5. 11. Food of the Greek gods granting eternal youth and immortality
  6. 13. Daughter of Demeter whose seasonal descent brings winter to earth
  7. 15. Multi-headed serpent that grew two more heads whenever one was lopped off
  8. 17. Greek Olympian embodying brutal bloodshed and warfare
  9. 18. Queen of the Greek pantheon who favored the peacock
  10. 21. One-eyed Allfather who sacrificed his vision for wisdom
  11. 22. Monstrous Norse wolf bound by a magical ribbon made of impossible things
  12. 23. Lord of the Egyptian afterlife murdered by his jealous brother

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  1. 2. One of the primordial giants who ruled before the Olympian uprising
  2. 3. Egyptian goddess who magically reassembled her slain husband
  3. 4. Bull-headed monster confined in the depths of the Cretan maze
  4. 6. Elaborate maze engineered by Daedalus beneath Knossos palace
  5. 7. Maiden of Odin who chooses which fallen warriors enter Valhalla
  6. 9. Gorgon whose direct gaze turned mortals to solid stone
  7. 12. Multi-headed hound guarding the gates of the underworld
  8. 13. Earth-shaking god of the sea wielding a three-pronged spear
  9. 14. Demigod champion celebrated for executing twelve impossible labors
  10. 16. Goddess of wisdom who emerged fully armored from her father's skull
  11. 19. Norse deity who rides a chariot pulled by goats
  12. 20. King of Mount Olympus wielding a thunderbolt

mythology

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  1. 3. One of the Greek goddesses of the arts
  2. 4. Greek god of the wild

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  1. 1. King of the Greek gods
  2. 2. Greek nymph and mother of Hermes

World Landmarks

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  1. 3. Italian city famous for a freestanding bell tower with a distinct tilt
  2. 7. Indian city situated on the banks of the Yamuna river, home to a white marble marvel
  3. 8. Great ___, a massive defensive structure historically believed to be visible from space
  4. 9. Famous island prison in San Francisco Bay, once home to Al Capone
  5. 12. ___ Khalifa, the tallest building in the world since 2009
  6. 14. South American nation where one can hike a famous trail to a 15th-century Inca citadel

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  1. 1. ___ Mahal, an iconic mausoleum currently facing yellowing issues from pollution
  2. 2. ___ Ben, the popular nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock in London
  3. 4. Country where the golden Harmandir Sahib is located
  4. 5. ___ Picchu, a historic sanctuary set high in the Andes Mountains
  5. 6. Former temple on the Athenian Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena
  6. 7. Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain
  7. 10. Parisian museum that houses the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo
  8. 11. North African country where tourists flock to see the Valley of the Kings
  9. 13. Italian capital home to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain

1 ACCRA 2 AKARA 3 CASSAVA 4 DAKAR 5 FUFU 6 GARI 7 GHANA 8 JOLLOF 9 LAGOS 10 NIGERIA 11 OKRA 12 PLANTAIN 13 SAHEL 14 SENEGAL 15 SUYA 16 YAM 17 PEANUT 18 KOLA 19 TOGO 20 BENIN

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  1. 5. Coarse roasted flour made from grated cassava
  2. 6. Nation formerly known as the Gold Coast
  3. 8. Spicy dark pepper condiment common in Ghanaian cuisine
  4. 10. Draw soup ingredient made from wild African mango seeds
  5. 12. Capital and largest coastal city of Ghana
  6. 13. Capital city located on the Cap-Vert peninsula of Senegal
  7. 14. Spiced and skewered grilled meat popular in Nigeria
  8. 15. Starchy tuber widely eaten in West Africa

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  1. 1. Green edible pod used to thicken West African soups
  2. 2. Caffeine-rich nut offered as a cultural welcoming gesture
  3. 3. Landlocked West African nation home to Timbuktu
  4. 4. Narrow coastal nation situated between Ghana and Benin
  5. 7. Africa's most populous nation, situated on the Gulf of Guinea
  6. 8. French-speaking nation surrounding The Gambia on three sides
  7. 9. Pungent bulb vegetable used as the aromatic base in stews
  8. 11. Deep-fried fritter made from black-eyed pea paste

Ancient Rome

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  1. 2. The goddess of trust, essential for contracts and military oaths alike
  2. 6. A gravity-defying bridge that brought the mountains to the public baths
  3. 8. A curved dagger used by assassins, giving its name to the first organized hitmen
  4. 9. The refugee prince who fled a burning city to father a new dynasty in Latium
  5. 11. The silver coin that paid a soldier's daily wage and bore the emperor's face
  6. 13. A governor sent out to rule a conquered province after his term in Rome ended
  7. 14. The quietest period of the Empire, enforced at the point of a sword
  8. 15. A wealthy townhouse where the atrium welcomed guests and collected rain
  9. 16. A stone paved line of sight that led all travelers to the same destination
  10. 17. A performer who fought for his life while the crowd decided his fate with a thumb
  11. 18. The liquid assets carried over miles of arches to fill public baths
  12. 19. The place with seven hills that was not built in twenty-four hours
  13. 20. The family head with absolute legal authority, even over life and death
  14. 21. An official who kept track of the population and took charge of public morals

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  1. 1. The senate house where laws were made and a dictator was unmade
  2. 3. A constitutional emergency ruler meant for six months, until Caesar made it forever
  3. 4. Games that were less about play and more about keeping the masses pacified
  4. 5. A monthly midpoint that turned out to be particularly unlucky for Julius
  5. 6. The highest peak of the Capitoline Hill, serving as a final refuge
  6. 7. An architectural marvel where seating was strictly segregated by class
  7. 8. The old man whose age group gave the Roman Senate its very name
  8. 10. An unstable political three-legged stool that inevitably collapsed into war
  9. 11. A brutal military punishment where one in ten soldiers was beaten by his comrades
  10. 12. A large public building for law courts before the design was adopted by churches

Languages of the World

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  1. 2. A unique language of northern Spain with no known relatives
  2. 5. The language written from right to left across the Middle East
  3. 6. The ancient language of the Roman Empire
  4. 8. The most spoken native language in the world, including Mandarin
  5. 12. The national language spoken in Istanbul and Ankara
  6. 13. The most widely spoken official language of India

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  1. 1. The North Germanic language spoken in Copenhagen
  2. 3. The official language of Mexico and Spain
  3. 4. The most widely spoken home language in South Africa
  4. 7. The primary language spoken in London and Sydney
  5. 9. The official language of the Netherlands
  6. 10. The indigenous Polynesian language of New Zealand
  7. 11. The official national language of Pakistan

Festivals Around the World

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  1. 4. An elaborately decorated vehicle that rolls in a festive parade
  2. 6. An explosive device producing bright colors and loud noises in the night sky
  3. 7. The famous German autumn folk festival centered around Bavarian culture and beer
  4. 10. The spiced cookie often used to build decorative houses during winter festivals
  5. 11. The primary beverage served in giant tents during Munich's Oktoberfest
  6. 12. A public procession celebrating a special day with marching bands and floats

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  1. 1. The red fruit thrown by the thousands during Spain's La Tomatina festival
  2. 2. The Hindu spring festival of colors where people throw brightly dyed powders
  3. 3. A decorative face covering worn by participants at the Venice Carnival
  4. 5. To honor a special day or event with enjoyable social activities
  5. 8. A large temporary shelter used to host visitors at outdoor music festivals
  6. 9. The raised platform where festival performers put on a show

NOE ESTHER PIERRE JOSEPH RUTH MOISE DAVID ELIE DANIEL

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  1. 1. The famous wooden vessel built by Noe to survive the great deluge
  2. 5. The favorite son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers
  3. 7. The French spelling of the zealous biblical prophet carried to heaven in a whirlwind

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  1. 2. The loyal Moabite widow who famously declared where you go I will go
  2. 3. The French name of the fisherman apostle whom Jesus called the rock
  3. 4. The French name for the lawgiver who parted the Red Sea and received the tablets
  4. 6. The patriarch who planted the first vineyard after surviving a worldwide flood

italian culture

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  1. 2. The capital city of Italy
  2. 4. Popular morning drink often served as espresso
  3. 6. Creative works like paintings and sculptures

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  1. 1. Adjective for the region known for rolling hills and vineyards
  2. 3. Theatrical art form featuring singing and music
  3. 5. Major Italian car manufacturer
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