
Patrick Henry vs Seneca East
Season 2022 Episode 19 | 25m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
Patrick Henry and Seneca East compete in a High School Quiz Show
BGSU Brain Game is back for a Tenth season! Patrick Henry and Seneca East high schools compete.
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Patrick Henry vs Seneca East
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BGSU Brain Game is back for a Tenth season! Patrick Henry and Seneca East high schools compete.
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You better get ready for a brain battle beyond belief.
Only one team can leave victorious.
Who's it gonna be?
Only one way to find out.
"BGSU's Brain Game" starts right now.
(upbeat music) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game," Patrick Henry versus Seneca East.
Let's meet our teams, starting off with Seneca East.
Tell us who you are.
- I am Rainer Bryant.
I'm a junior.
To my left is Bryson Lance.
He's also a junior.
And to my right is Nate Beagle and once again, a junior.
- [Host] All right.
And who are you coached by?
- Mr. Hill.
- [Host] All right.
Welcome to Seneca East.
Patrick Henry, tell us who you are.
- I'm Addison Kirkland, a senior.
To my left is Andrew Badden, a senior.
To my right is Brenton Reddick, a junior.
And we were coached by Mrs. Badenhauf.
- All right, welcome to both of our teams.
Our first round is our toss-up round.
All questions in this round are worth 10 points.
There is no deduction for an incorrect answer, so you can play a little bit looser on your buzzers and have some fun in this round.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round.
Seneca East, Patrick Henry, are you ready?
- [Group] Yep.
- Here we go.
What name was given to the medieval chemical science that sought to transmute base metals into gold?
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Nate?
- Alchemy.
- Alchemy is correct.
Commonly found in Asian countries, what type of building is composed of tiered towers with many levels?
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Bryson?
- Pyramids.
- [Host] Will we accept that?
We will not accept that.
Patrick Henry, a chance to steal.
- It's a weird thing.
- I don't know.
(bell rings) - Time.
Pagoda is what we specifically needed there.
A pagoda.
In the sentence, "Would you write an outline of your report?"
What is the direct object?
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Bryson?
- Outline.
- Outline.
Correct.
To what biological order do beaver belong?
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Bryson?
- Amphibians.
- [Host] Incorrect.
Patrick Henry, chance to steal.
(buzzer dings) That will be Addison.
- Mammals.
- Incorrect.
They're rodents.
Nasty rodents.
What is the process by- I shouldn't say that about rodents.
I'm sorry.
What is the process by which sound waves are experienced?
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
- Hearing.
- [Host] Rainer?
- Hearing.
- Hearing is correct.
This art form is accomplished by cutting or etching the surface of metal with acids or- (buzzer dings) That would be Patrick Henry.
Addison?
- Engraving.
- Engraving, correct.
Found primarily in men, this projection is formed in the front of the throat by the largest thyroid cartilage in the neck.
Give the common name of this- (buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Nate?
- The Adam's apple.
- The Adam's apple.
Indeed what we're looking for there.
What types of objects are raced in the French Le Mans?
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Bryson?
- Horses.
- [Host] Incorrect.
Patrick Henry, chance to steal.
(buzzer dings) That would be Addison.
- Cars.
- Cars.
Will we accept just cars?
We will accept just cars.
These spacecraft were the original reusable orbiters.
Give the general- (buzzer dings) That would be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- The Space Shuttle.
- Space shuttle is correct.
The Atlantis Discovery and the Endeavor.
In the 16th century, which philosopher created the word utopia to describe a world of harmony and order?
(buzzer dings) That will be Seneca East.
Nate?
- John Smith.
- [Host] Incorrect.
Patrick Henry, chance to steal.
(buzzer dings) That will be Addison.
- Archimedes.
- Incorrect.
Sir Thomas Moore is what we needed there.
All right, well that's the end of the toss-up round.
A very close competition indeed.
Patrick Henry in 30 points and Seneca East currently in lead with 40 points, but a very close competition indeed.
That means you're gonna wanna stick around because our risk and reward round coming up next.
Stay tuned.
(dramatic music with ticking clock) (upbeat music) Welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Patrick Henry, 30, Seneca East, 40 points.
Seneca East, someone new has joined your team.
Tell us who's joined the game.
- So on my left here I got David Chapel and he's a junior.
- All right, welcome to David.
He is our only new player.
Welcome to you, and of course all of our returning players from the last round.
Now this is the risk and reward round.
Both teams, you will receive the same nine questions.
They're worth 10 points a piece.
No deduction for an incorrect answer, so continue to have some fun with that buzzer.
However, the 10th question, it's a little bit trickier.
It is our risk and reward question.
You can risk up to 30 points in 5 point increments based upon a topic that we give you.
A correct answer will give you any bonus points you try to risk.
However, a negative answer or an incorrect answer will result in negative points.
A non-answer will also result in negative points.
But if you don't like the topic, you don't have to take it.
You can simply pass on it and walk out with nine questions in your pocket.
All right, Seneca East, you are at 40 points meaning you will be sticking around.
Patrick Henry, off you go to isolation.
All right.
Seneca East, are you ready for your risk and reward round?
Starts right now.
Here we go.
Give the economic term that begins with an A that designates the process of choosing which needs will be satisfied and the quantity of resources that will be used to meet the needs.
(buzzer dings) That would be Nate.
- Allocation.
- Allocation is correct.
Spell coercion.
(buzzer dings) That would be Nate.
- C-O-E-R-S-I-O-N. - So close.
C-O-E-R-C-I-O-N. Great effort though.
The momentum of an object is directly related to which two of its properties?
(buzzer dings) David?
- The speed and velocity.
- Incorrect.
Speed and mass is what we needed there.
Speed and mass.
True or false?
Dallas is the most populous city in Texas.
(buzzer dings) That would be Nate.
- False.
- False.
It is Houston.
During what months do the spring and fall equinox occur?
(bell rings) (buzzer dings) Time.
I'm sorry, time.
March and September is what we were looking for there.
What is the past participle version of the irregular verb arise?
(bell rings) Time.
Arisen.
Alaska's valley of 10,000 smokes is named for what type of field made up of cracks and fissures through which volcanic gases erupt?
(buzzer dings) That will be David.
- Geysers.
- Incorrect.
Fumaroles is what we needed there.
Among Canadian provinces, what has its capital at Regina?
(buzzer dings) That would be Nate.
- Yukon.
- Incorrect.
Saskatchewan, which is just fun to say.
Which of the following words is out of place?
Aunt, cousin, father, mother, brother.
(buzzer dings) That would be Nate.
- Brother.
- Incorrect.
We look for cousin there.
It is a neutral word.
Risk and reward.
The United States Constitution.
You can risk up to 30 points in 5 point increments or you can pass.
Seneca East, what are you thinking?
- I don't think we should do that.
(group whispers) - [Host] You in or you out?
- Uh, 20.
- 20 points!
They're in for 20!
On the United States Constitution.
Here we go.
Ratified in 1804, this amendment to the United States Constitution superseded a portion of article two, section one, by outlining a new procedure for selecting the vice president and president.
Name this amendment.
(bell rings) It's a non-answer.
I'm sorry.
We needed the 12th amendment.
That's negative 20 points but good effort.
All right, that is the end of the risk and reward round for you.
It is now time for you to head off to isolation.
(audience applauds) All right, let's bring back in Patrick Henry.
All right, welcome back Patrick Henry.
Are you ready for your risk and reward round?
All right, here we go.
Give the economic term that begins with an A and designates the process of choosing which needs will be satisfied, and the quantity of resources that will be used to meet the needs.
(buzzer dings) That would be Brenton.
- Apportionment.
- [Host] Excuse me?
- Apportionment.
- Apportionment.
Will we accept that?
We will accept that, as well as allocation.
Spell coercion.
(buzzer dings) That would be Brenton.
- C-O-E-R-C-I-O-N. - Correct!
The momentum of an object is directly related to which two of its properties?
(buzzer dings) That would be Andrew.
- Mass and acceleration.
- Will we accept that?
Acceleration?
We cannot accept that.
Mass and speed, not acceleration.
True or false?
Dallas is the most populous city in Texas.
(buzzer dings) Brenton?
- False.
- False.
Houston is actually the most populous city.
During what months do the spring and fall equinox occur?
(buzzer dings) That will be Brenton.
- March and September.
- Correct!
What is the past participle version of the irregular verb arise?
(buzzer dings) That will be Addison.
- Arisen.
- Arisen is correct.
Alaska's valley of 10,000 smokes is named for what type of field made up of cracks and fissures through which volcanic gases erupt?
(bell rings) (buzzer dings) Not in time.
Fumaroles is what we needed there.
Among Canadian provinces, which has its capital at Regina?
(buzzer dings) That would be Brenton.
- Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan is correct.
Which of the following words is out of place?
Aunt, cousin, father, mother, brother.
(bell rings) Time.
Cousin is what we needed there.
Risk and reward time.
Topic: United States Constitution.
You can risk up to 30 points in 5 point increments, or you can pass.
Patrick Henry, what do you wanna do?
- We'll risk 15.
- 15 points for Patrick Henry on the United States Constitution.
Ratified in 1804, this amendment to the US Constitution superseded a portion of article two, section one, by outlining a new procedure for selecting the vice president and president.
Name this amendment.
(buzzer dings) That will be Brenton.
- The 12th amendment.
- It is indeed the 12th amendment.
15 points for Patrick Henry.
That is the end of the risk and reward round for you.
It is now time to clear our scores and let's bring back in Seneca East.
Welcome back to Seneca East.
Let's see where our teams stand against each other.
Seneca East has?
40 points.
Patrick Henry has?
(dramatic music with ticking clock) 105 points.
Well, we're just getting started here though folks.
It's still anybody's game because coming up next, where is our category round where things can change very, very quickly.
We have questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points, but deductions also start.
So stay tuned.
(suspenseful music and ticking) (upbeat music) Welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Seneca East, 40.
Patrick Henry, 105 points.
Looks like Seneca East, we have a returning player.
Who has rejoined the team?
- Over here on my left, I got Bryson Lance once again.
- [Host] All right, welcome back to you.
Patrick Henry, a new player.
Who has joined the team now?
- We have Brennan Yates, a junior.
- All right, welcome to our new, and of course our returning players.
This is the category round.
The power shifts now to you, our players.
There are six categories to choose from.
Questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
But beware.
Oh yes, beware.
Deductions start now.
If you go for 20 points, you are risking 20 points.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round.
Speaking of questions, there is a double or nothing question in there.
Could be a game changer.
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Seneca East, since you are at 40 points, you have the honor and privilege of making the first selection.
- [Contestant] We'll do Language of Statistics, 10.
- Language of Statistics for 10 points.
You'll be giving the first letter and definition of a statistics term.
Your task is to provide the term.
The letter is P. The entire group of individuals in a statistical experiment.
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Rainer?
- Participants.
- [Host] Will we accept participants?
We will not.
Patrick Henry, chance to steal.
(buzzer dings) That will be Brenton.
- Population.
- [Host] Population was the specific term we needed there.
All right, Patrick Henry has taken control.
- [Contestant] Can we have Civil War Sites and Parks for 15?
- Civil War Sites and Parks for 15 points.
Identify each national park or historic site related to the civil war.
State that is home to the Abraham Lincoln birthplace.
(buzzer dings) That would be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- Kentucky.
- Kentucky is correct.
Patrick Henry in control.
- We'll stick with Civil War for 20.
- Civil War now for 20 points.
State that is home to General Grant National Memorial.
(buzzer dings) Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- New York.
- New York is indeed correct.
Patrick Henry in control.
- [Contestant] Civil War for 25.
- Civil War now for 25 points.
State where one can explore Vicksburg National- (buzzer dings) That would be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- Mississippi.
- [Host] It is indeed in the state of Mississippi.
Patrick Henry in control, putting on some gas.
- Civil War for 30.
- Civil War now for 30 points.
State that is home to Fort Sumter National Mon- (buzzer dings) That would be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- South Carolina.
- [Host] Indeed South Carolina.
PH in control.
- Civil War for 10.
- Finishing off the category of Civil War for 10 points.
Battle site considered the bloodiest of the war.
(buzzer dings) That will be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- At Gettysburg.
- Incorrect.
Seneca East, chance to steal.
Located in Maryland, by the way.
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Nate?
- Shiloh.
- Incorrect.
Antietam.
Antietam is what we needed there.
Patrick Henry in control.
- [Contestant] Can we have Solve Me for 10?
- Solve Me for 10 points.
What is the square root of 900?
(buzzer dings) That would be Patrick Henry.
Addison?
- 30.
- [Host] 30 is correct!
Patrick Henry in control.
- [Contestant] Can we try Begins with C-E for 10?
- Begins with C-E for 10 points.
Identify each of the following places, people, or things that begin with letters C-E.
If the correct response is a person's name, his or her last name or single name begins with the letters C-E. An underground storage area often used for crops.
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Nate?
- Cellar.
- Cellar is correct!
Seneca East snatches control.
- [Contestant] We'll do Solve Me for 20.
- Solve Me for 20 points.
What is 14 times 11 plus 7?
(buzzer dings) That will be Seneca East.
Rainer?
- 161.
- [Host] Correct.
Seneca East in control.
- [Contestant] Solve Me, 15.
- Solve Me, 15 points.
If the average price of a gallon of milk was $3 in 2021 and $4 in 2022, what was the percentage of inflation?
(buzzer dings) That will be Seneca East.
Bryson?
- 25%.
- [Host] Incorrect.
Patrick Henry, would you like to steal?
(buzzer dings) That would be Brendan.
- 33%.
- [Host] 33% is what we needed there.
Patrick Henry snatches back control.
- [Contestant] Oh!
Solve Me for 25.
- Solve Me for 25 points.
What is four cubed minus two cubed?
(buzzer dings) That would be Addison.
- 12.
- [Host] Incorrect!
Seneca East, would you like to steal?
(buzzer dings) That would be Rainer.
- 54.
- [Host] Incorrect.
56 is what we needed there.
Patrick Henry in control.
- [Contestant] Language of Statistics for 15.
- Language Statistics for 15 points.
The letter is F. The number of times that a particular value occurs as an observa- (buzzer dings) That would be Patrick Henry.
Brendan?
- Frequency.
- [Host] Frequency is correct.
Patrick Henry in control.
- [Contestant] Language of Statistics for 20.
- Languages of Statistics now for 20 points.
The letter is M. Average score in a data set.
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Rainer?
- Mean.
- [Host] Will we accept mean?
We will accept mean or median.
Seneca East takes back control.
- [Contestant] Solve Me for 30.
- Solve Me for 30 points.
If a marathon runner averages six miles per hour, approximately how many miles will they run in two hours and 45 minutes?
(buzzer dings) That will be Seneca East.
Rainer?
- 16 miles.
- [Host] Incorrect.
Patrick Henry, would you like to steal?
(buzzer dings) That will be Brendan.
- 14.
- [Host] Incorrect.
16.5 is the correct answer there.
Seneca East though, you're still in control.
- [Contestant] Language of Statistics, 25.
- Language of Statistics for 25 points.
The letter is M. The value of the most frequent score in a data set.
(buzzer dings) That will be Seneca East.
Rainer?
- Median.
- [Host] Incorrect.
Patrick Henry, would you like to steal?
(buzzer dings) That would be Brendan.
- Maximum.
- Incorrect!
We needed mode there.
That is the end of the category round.
Currently in the lead with 155 points is Patrick Henry but it's coming down to our brainstorm round.
It's next.
20 points a piece, negative deduction for an incorrect answer.
Stay tuned!
(dramatic music with ticking clock) (upbeat music) Welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Currently in the lead with 155 points is Patrick Henry.
Patrick Henry, a new member has joined your team.
Who is it?
- To my left we have Zachary Brent, a senior.
- All right.
Welcome to you and to all of our returning players.
This is the brainstorm round.
In this round, all questions are worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, but no stealing.
I repeat, no stealing in this round.
Seneca East, Patrick Henry, are you ready?
- [Group] Yep.
- Here we go.
Sherlock Holmes, Master Detective, was created by which prolific Scottish writer and physician?
(buzzer dings) - Patrick Henry.
Addison?
- Sir Conan Doyle.
- Sir Conan Doyle is correct.
Identify the uncharged elementary particle first identified by James Chadwick in 19- (buzzer dings) Seneca East.
Bryson?
- Neutron.
Neutron.
- Correct!
Give the nine letter noun that designates a long speech by an actor in a play or movie.
(buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Nate?
- A monologue.
- Monologue is correct.
Identify the Greek hero credited with a strategy called the Trojan Horse.
(buzzer dings) That will be Seneca East.
Nate?
- Odysseus.
- Correct!
Which US president was in office when the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed?
(buzzer dings) That will be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- Lyndon B. Johnson.
- Correct!
During which president's tenure did The XYZ Affair between France and the United States take place?
(bell rings) Time.
John Adams.
According to the geologic timetable, the current era we are living through began about 65 million years ago.
Name the age.
(bell rings) Cenozoic.
Name the Alabama University that during World War II trained a group of African-Americans to be fighter and bomber pilots.
(buzzer dings) That will be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- The Tuskegee Institute.
- Will we accept that?
We will.
Tuskegee University or Institute.
Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought?
(buzzer dings) That will be Patrick Henry.
Brenton?
- On Breed's Hill.
- Breed's Hill is correct.
Name the Chicago University professor who developed radiocarbon dating in 1949.
(bell rings) Time.
That will be Willard Libby.
What hyphenated name is given to the hominids of the Upper Old Stone Age whose remains were found in a cave near Dordogne, France?
(bell rings) Time.
Cro-Magnon is what we were looking for there.
In the words mistake, mishap, and misstep, what is the meaning of the prefix mis?
M-I-S. (buzzer dings) That would be Seneca East.
Rainer?
- Wrongdoing.
- Wrong is- Will we accept that?
We cannot accept that.
Incorrect or just wrong.
Give the name for the symbol on- (bell rings) That is the end of the game.
Seneca East, 15 points, Patrick Henry, 215.
Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
(audience applauds) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come out, meet in the middle, shake hands or bump fists.
And we'll see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game."
(upbeat music)
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