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All about Abigail 2

Medium · 11×11 · 10 words
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  1. 1. The trait that allowed Abigail to see the long-term consequences
  2. 5. The livestock that made Abigail's first husband a wealthy man
  3. 7. The group that later captured Abigail in a raid on Ziklag
  4. 9. The liquid refreshment brought in skin containers to the troops
  5. 10. The basic food staple Abigail brought two hundred loaves of

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  1. 2. A primary trait used to describe Abigail's character in scripture
  2. 3. The gift Abigail presented to turn away the coming wrath
  3. 4. To act on behalf of others as Abigail did to prevent a massacre
  4. 6. The attitude Abigail displayed when bowing before the warrior
  5. 8. The future king who married Abigail after she interceded for her household

All about Abigail

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 2. The social role Abigail held for both a fool and a king
  2. 5. The role Abigail is considered to have in Jewish tradition
  3. 6. The state of harmony Abigail sought to maintain by intervening

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  1. 1. The items Abigail packed on donkeys to give to the approaching men
  2. 3. The ancient nation where the story of Abigail takes place
  3. 4. The livestock that made Abigail first husband very wealthy

Ancient Civilizations

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 1. A person whose job was to write and keep records
  2. 5. A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh
  3. 8. A dead body preserved by ancient burial customs

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  1. 2. Material used to make tablets for early writing
  2. 3. The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu
  3. 4. Beings such as Zeus or Ra who were worshipped
  4. 6. The city that served as the heart of a vast empire
  5. 7. Ancient people of Central America known for their calendar

Greek Mythology

Medium · 15×15 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Creature with a bull's head and a man's body
  2. 5. Person or shrine believed to deliver messages from the gods
  3. 9. Realm of the dead ruled by Hades
  4. 12. Youth who flew too close to the sun on wax wings
  5. 13. Creature that is half man and half horse
  6. 14. Greek hero who killed the gorgon Medusa

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  1. 1. Gorgon with snakes for hair whose stare turned people to stone
  2. 2. Youth who fell in love with his own reflection
  3. 3. One-eyed giant from Greek myth
  4. 4. Complex maze built to trap a dangerous creature
  5. 6. Greek warrior whose only vulnerable spot was his heel
  6. 7. Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans
  7. 8. Greek hero and king of Ithaca in Homer's epic poem
  8. 10. First mortal woman, who opened a forbidden jar releasing evils
  9. 11. Creature with a lion's body and a woman's head who asked riddles

Greek Mythology

Easy · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 3. Greek messenger god known for his winged sandals
  2. 4. Greek god of war
  3. 5. Queen of the Greek gods and goddess of marriage
  4. 7. Greek god of the sea and earthquakes
  5. 9. Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon
  6. 10. Greek god who rules the underworld
  7. 11. Person known for great courage or bravery in a legend

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  1. 1. King of the Greek gods, ruler of the sky and thunder
  2. 2. Greek god of fire and blacksmiths
  3. 4. Greek goddess of love and beauty
  4. 6. Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy
  5. 8. Traditional story that often explains nature or the actions of gods

Rome

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 3. A curved structure used in Roman buildings
  2. 5. The title taken by emperors after Julius
  3. 6. The central plaza where public business was conducted

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  1. 1. A distinctive loose garment worn by Roman citizens
  2. 2. The Roman god of war
  3. 4. An oval track used for chariot racing
  4. 5. A piece of metal used as money in trade

Greek mythology

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 3. The river that souls cross to enter the underworld
  2. 4. The messenger god who wears winged sandals
  3. 6. One of the nine sisters who inspire the arts

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  1. 1. A multi headed monster that regrows heads when cut
  2. 2. The goddess of the rainbow and messenger for Hera
  3. 4. The queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
  4. 5. The god of love often shown with a bow and arrow

World Cultures

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Long and thin loaf of French bread
  2. 5. Traditional Scottish skirt worn by men
  3. 6. Place of worship for followers of Islam
  4. 7. Pair of sticks used for eating in many Asian countries
  5. 11. Ancient physical and mental practice from India
  6. 12. Traditional dance from the Hawaiian islands
  7. 13. Narrow inlet of sea between cliffs in Norway

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  1. 2. Italian style of frozen dessert or ice cream
  2. 3. Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla
  3. 4. Soft round flat topped hat often linked to France
  4. 5. Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables
  5. 6. Person who fights bulls in Spanish tradition
  6. 8. Traditional Italian noodle dish
  7. 9. Traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves
  8. 10. Leaf based beverage central to British culture

Ancient Civilizations

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. The long river that supported life in ancient Egypt
  2. 6. The title given to the kings of ancient Egypt
  3. 7. Central American civilization known for its calendar and pyramids

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  1. 1. A building used for the worship of gods and goddesses
  2. 3. The empire that built the city of Machu Picchu
  3. 4. The Greek city known for its powerful army
  4. 5. The civilization that built the Great Wall

Mythology

Easy · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 3. Egyptian god of the afterlife and the underworld
  2. 6. The ruler of the Greek underworld
  3. 7. The chief god of Norse mythology who sacrificed an eye for wisdom
  4. 8. Female figures who choose which warriors die in battle
  5. 11. Greek hero known for his incredible strength and twelve labors
  6. 12. The food of the gods that grants immortality

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  1. 1. The Norse god known for being a master of mischief and trickery
  2. 2. Creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man
  3. 4. A man who fell in love with his own reflection
  4. 5. The king of the Greek gods who rules from Mount Olympus
  5. 9. Norse god of thunder who carries a powerful hammer
  6. 10. The king who turned everything he touched into gold

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