Masonic Abbreviations
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R. W. 

What is Right Worshipful?

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Implement carried by Deacons and Stewards.



What is the rod?


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Unique emblem of authority of the Master of the Lodge.



What is the hat?


100


This Mason was known as the Duke.



Who was John Wayne?


100


The governing body of subordinate Masonic Lodges.



What is the Grand Lodge?


Final Jeopardy Topic

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Masonic Characters

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K. S. 

What is King Solomon?

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Wooden mallet used by operative Masons.



What is the setting maul?


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Emblem of brotherly love.



What is the trowel?


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This Mason was a famous movie studio founder.



Who was Louis Mayer (MGM), or Jack Warner (WB), or Carl Laemmle (Universal), or Darryl Zanuck (20th Century Fox)? Note: One or more answers would be acceptable.


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Deity.



What is the Grand artificer or architect of the universe?


Final Jeopardy Answer


He collected 465 equations, postulates, theorems, and axioms of which Masons use one as a symbol of how some pieces of the world fit together. He did not exclaim “Eureka”, because he did not find it.



Who was Euclid.

NOTE: “Elements” was a 13-volume work produced by Euclid. The 47th problem of this work was the theorem developed by Pythagoras, 300 years before Euclid. Therefore it is the Pythagorean Theorem or the 47th problem of Euclid.


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V. S. L. 

What is Volume of Sacred Law?

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On brazen pillars; symbols of universality in Fellowcraft degree.



What are the globes?


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Emblem of innocence.



What is the lamb?


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This Mason was the Father of the U. S. Navy.



Who was John Paul Jones?


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The two methods of salute known to Masons: Private (behind tiled doors) and Public (funerals and cornerstone laying). It differs in form in different jurisdictions. Salute to Grand Master and distinguished guests.



What are the Grand Honors?


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U. D. 

What is Under Dispensation?

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Emblems worn by officers and some past officers.



What are the jewels?


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Emblem of plenty.



What is the sheaf of wheat?


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Surgeon and scientist; this Mason pioneered the concept of antiseptics in medicine.



Who was Joseph Lister? (His name originated the name of the mouth antiseptic “Listerine”)


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City and Temple in which Grand Lodge holds communications and issues edicts; Seat of the Grand Master.



What is the Grand East?


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T. G. A. O. T. U.


What is The Grand Artificer or Architect Of The Universe?


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The left hand pillar in porch of King Solomon’s Temple.



What is Boaz?


500


Emblem of immortality.



What is the sprig of acacia?


500


All seven brothers from a circus family were Masons.



Who were the Ringling brothers?


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The Governing body of Scottish Rite in foreign countries.



What is the Grand Orient?