Question

Original-language or English-language term acceptableOne figure named for this adjective went along with the “two-horned” one, likely Alexander, through the Land of Darkness to search for the Fountain of Life, (15[1])though he found it, unlike Alexander. That figure named for this adjective repairs poor hospitality by fixing a wall with treasure buried under it and goes on a journey to “where the two seas meet” with a prophet. That figure named for this adjective in the Surah of the Cave, who is often identified with (*) Saint George or Elijah, damages a boat and kills a child, confusing his companion Musa until all is explained. Al-Khizr’s (“ahl KIZZ-er’s”) name translates to English as this adjective. A dome named for this color that is part of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina (10[1])tops the tomb of Muhammad. For 10 points, name this color of the former Libyan flag, a symbol of Islam. ■END■

ANSWER: green [accept al-Khiḍr or al-Khaḍir or Hidr or Kilr or Khizr or Khazer before “Al-Khidr” is read; accept al-Qubbah al-Khaḍrā’; accept al-akhḍar; accept the Green one or the verdant one]
<Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford, Religion>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Michal GerasimiukStanfordBerkeley C2915
Swapnil GargBerkeley ABerkeley B12610

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2024 Penn Bowl UNC10/26/2024Y3100%0%0%130.00
2024 Penn Bowl Florida10/26/2024Y2100%0%0%142.00
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2024 Penn Bowl UK10/26/2024Y5100%0%20%129.20
2024 Penn Bowl Berkeley11/02/2024Y2100%50%0%77.50
2024 Penn Bowl Mainsite11/02/2024Y3100%0%67%145.00
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2024 Penn Bowl Chicago11/02/2024Y8100%25%0%108.25
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