Quiz Bowl Round 8

Roman Queen of the Gods

George Patton led troops to liberate the city of Bastogne during what last major German offensive of World War II?

System of the body that contains the spinal cord and brain

ski race, shortest course, quickest turns

Give the term for the 9 branched candlestick used at Hanukkah

System of the body that contains small intestine, stomach, pancreas

The largest prime factor of 180

The Roman equivalent of the Greek god Artemis, goddess of the moon and the hunt

What is the first and largest asteroid ever discovered, and found by Giuseppe Piazzi.

In what state would you find a monument to the Navajo?

This material is left after the distillation of coal and is used in the smelting of pig iron

Greek word for coal, highest fixed carbon content, produces a great deal of energy without much smoke or soot.

System of the body that contains heart and blood vessels

Name the Knight of the Round Table who is father of Sir Galahad and had an affair with Queen Guinevere

largest two digit prime number

In the Giver, Jonas leaves the Community, with this younger boy rerscued from death

What planet did Sir William Herschel discover (he suggested the name "Asteroid"?)

A character in To Kill a Mockingbird: the father of the alledged victim who dies while trying to hurt Scout and Jem.

Name this city where Barack Obama first announced he would run for President, the capital of Illinois

Skulls have been found in this country whose capital is Rabat.

Angles of an isosceles triangle if the third angel is 70 degrees

He set rookie records, had 52 home runs, an area of "chambers" in Yankee Stadium, the fans wore black robes white wigs

In what state would you find Misty Fjords?

A character in To Kill a Mockingbird: reclusive man who helps save Scout and Jem from Bob Jewell.

NFL players, asked "Maddox" questions, the fewer they can answer correctly, the more likely they have what brain injury

The largest prime factor of 529

In the painitng Impression, Sunrise the sun is in the background and 3 of these are in the foreground

Gabriel becomes the Leader in the second sequel to the Giver

In the book, the Giver, this boy becomes the new Receiver of Memory

the sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign object like an air bubble or blood clot

In what state would you find the monument Governors Island?

French Impressionist who painted "Impressionism: Sunrise"

This painter from Fleming is famed for his works featuring full figured women

This daughter of Jupiter was the goddess of wisdom

The U.S. sent this Naval commodore in 1853 to open up Japan to the outside world

Islamic dynasty, rivaled by the Abbasid Dynasty, taken over by Saladin, named for the prohet Muhammad's daughter

2 word term, means anyone who exercises their freedom of speech, thought or religion by refusing to serve in the militar

Found in many fire retardents, reddish brown, found in seaweed, diatomic halogen, Greek for stench, liquid at room temp.

four factorial

2-word nickname for for this Rembrandt painting, which came form its dark varnish, made it look like an evening scene

In To Kill A Mockingbird he is sent to prison for a sexual assault he didn't commit.

Once called the North River, it runs into Upper New York, named for a British explorer, separates NY from New Jersey

a weakness in the artery wall that makes the artery bulge and threatens to burst open without warning

ski event, combines downhill run and slalom run

John Paul Jones went to Russia because America's Continental Congress refused to promote him to this maval rank

Boston's Museum of Fine Arts: Brueghel, center of art from this area thats now divided among France, Belgium and Holland

Most anthracite was formed near the end of this period in the Palezoic era, its name means "coal bearing" in Latin

Awarded Russia's Order of St. Anne but left the Russian fleet shortly after, 18th century American naval officer

In the painitng Impression, Sunrise, the sun's reflection on the water is this color.

The Dali Skull was found in this country, previously not considered an origin point for early man.

Contains the female reproductive organs of a flower: ovary, style, stigma

Millard Fillmore was the last member of the ___ party while president.

Study of the Dali Skull motes it similarities with early skulls found on this continent

This adjective for anything that can stop bleeding describes a "pencil" used by boxing trainers and clumsy shavers

Name this compound; created by burning charcoal, can kill you if you breathe enough of it, most homes have a detector

What large western state joined the Union during Pres. Millard Fillmore's term?

The largest prime factor of 238

Most asteroids are located between these two planets.

4 letter name of a company, international chain of stores, large wooden bookcase identified as a "billy"

Name the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

John Paul Jones was made a Chevalier by this last French King before the French Revolution

Alpine ski race, longest course, highest speeds

Objects are distinguishable and many outdoor activities begin for the at what time?

In what century was the Dutch Golden Age?