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by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 4:13 pm
Here are some trivia questions... please don't google!
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
3. In the Malay language, the word keling is used to refer to people of Indian origin. The word is now considered derogatory, and is rarely used. What is the origin of this word?
4. It is now a small town of about 40,000 people. Jarasandha, one of Krishna’s adversaries in the Mahabharata, ruled from this town. It was the first capital city of Magadha, until Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra in the 5th century BCE. Gautama Buddha liked spending time here, and the First Buddhist Council after his death was held in this city. The city is also important to Jains, as Mahavira lived here for fourteen years. The ancient name of the city means “home of kings.” Name the town.
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
6. He is considered the most important Buddhist philosopher after the Buddha himself. He founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His influence on Buddhist philosophy is greater than that of Adi Shankara on Hindu philosophy. Little is known reliably about his personal life, as the only extant biographies are in Chinese and Tibetan, and were written centuries after his death. He served a term as the head of the university at Nalanda. Independent India started a university named after him. Who is he?
7. His first name was Vithal. The third of five brothers, he was a self-taught pleader who practiced for a time in Godhra, Gujarat. His younger brother was also a pleader, and both men dreamed of going to England and becoming barristers. The younger brother saved money and obtained documents to realize his dream; however Vithal convinced him that he, as the elder brother, should go instead. After returning to India as a barrister, Vithal got interested in politics and was a founding member of the Swaraj Party led by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das. He went on to become the first Indian speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, the largely-ceremonial legislature of the British Raj. Despite these accomplishments, his position in history is dwarfed by that of his younger brother. Name his younger brother.
8. The name of this element sounds like a Latin word. In the pre-industrial era, the water-soluble salt of this element was produced by leaching the ashes of plants. The element’s name is based on this process. The plant’s symbol is based on a different Latin name, which is itself derived from the Arabic al qalyah. What is the element, and what is its symbol?
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
10. The inversion layer over this city traps smog and made the city notorious for the problem in the 20th century. However, the same inversion layer makes for naturally steadier air than anywhere else in North America. This steadier air is a great asset in the field of observational astronomy. As a result, a mountaintop near the city was home to the world’s largest telescope for over 30 years. This telescope enabled Edwin Hubble to make his discoveries about the expanding universe. Name the city.
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
3. In the Malay language, the word keling is used to refer to people of Indian origin. The word is now considered derogatory, and is rarely used. What is the origin of this word?
4. It is now a small town of about 40,000 people. Jarasandha, one of Krishna’s adversaries in the Mahabharata, ruled from this town. It was the first capital city of Magadha, until Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra in the 5th century BCE. Gautama Buddha liked spending time here, and the First Buddhist Council after his death was held in this city. The city is also important to Jains, as Mahavira lived here for fourteen years. The ancient name of the city means “home of kings.” Name the town.
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
6. He is considered the most important Buddhist philosopher after the Buddha himself. He founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His influence on Buddhist philosophy is greater than that of Adi Shankara on Hindu philosophy. Little is known reliably about his personal life, as the only extant biographies are in Chinese and Tibetan, and were written centuries after his death. He served a term as the head of the university at Nalanda. Independent India started a university named after him. Who is he?
7. His first name was Vithal. The third of five brothers, he was a self-taught pleader who practiced for a time in Godhra, Gujarat. His younger brother was also a pleader, and both men dreamed of going to England and becoming barristers. The younger brother saved money and obtained documents to realize his dream; however Vithal convinced him that he, as the elder brother, should go instead. After returning to India as a barrister, Vithal got interested in politics and was a founding member of the Swaraj Party led by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das. He went on to become the first Indian speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, the largely-ceremonial legislature of the British Raj. Despite these accomplishments, his position in history is dwarfed by that of his younger brother. Name his younger brother.
8. The name of this element sounds like a Latin word. In the pre-industrial era, the water-soluble salt of this element was produced by leaching the ashes of plants. The element’s name is based on this process. The plant’s symbol is based on a different Latin name, which is itself derived from the Arabic al qalyah. What is the element, and what is its symbol?
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
10. The inversion layer over this city traps smog and made the city notorious for the problem in the 20th century. However, the same inversion layer makes for naturally steadier air than anywhere else in North America. This steadier air is a great asset in the field of observational astronomy. As a result, a mountaintop near the city was home to the world’s largest telescope for over 30 years. This telescope enabled Edwin Hubble to make his discoveries about the expanding universe. Name the city.
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Re: Trivia
by indophile Wed May 21, 2014 5:38 pm
3. Kalinga
4. Rajagriha
5. Ashvaghosha
7. Vallab Bhai Patel
8. Calcium
9. 1945-46?
4. Rajagriha
5. Ashvaghosha
7. Vallab Bhai Patel
8. Calcium
9. 1945-46?
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 6:03 pm
Correct. Vithalbhai Patel went against Gandhi while his younger brother Vallabhbhai was Gandhi's staunch disciple.nevada wrote:7. Sardar Patel.
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 6:03 pm
Not the word I had in mind, but your answer is correct.MaxEntropy_Man wrote:1.vidya
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 6:04 pm
No. The deity in question is connected to the Bodhisatva Avalokiteshwara, though.MaxEntropy_Man wrote:5. bhodisatva?
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 6:09 pm
Correct. Odisha has long-standing maritime ties with Malaya, Java, and Bali.indophile wrote:3. Kalinga
Correct.indophile wrote:4. Rajagriha
No.indophile wrote:5. Ashvaghosha
Correct.indophile wrote:7. Vallab Bhai Patel
No.indophile wrote:8. Calcium
No.indophile wrote:9. 1945-46?
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Re: Trivia
by MaxEntropy_Man Wed May 21, 2014 7:41 pm
8. pottasium - K
the K i think stands for kalium.
the K i think stands for kalium.
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Re: Trivia
by Propagandhi711 Wed May 21, 2014 7:49 pm
6. He is considered the most important Buddhist philosopher after the Buddha himself. He founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His influence on Buddhist philosophy is greater than that of Adi Shankara on Hindu philosophy. Little is known reliably about his personal life, as the only extant biographies are in Chinese and Tibetan, and were written centuries after his death. He served a term as the head of the university at Nalanda. Independent India started a university named after him. Who is he?
nagarjuna?
nagarjuna?
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 10:08 pm
CorrectMaxEntropy_Man wrote:8. pottasium - K
the K i think stands for kalium.
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 10:08 pm
Correct.Propagandhi711 wrote:6. He is considered the most important Buddhist philosopher after the Buddha himself. He founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His influence on Buddhist philosophy is greater than that of Adi Shankara on Hindu philosophy. Little is known reliably about his personal life, as the only extant biographies are in Chinese and Tibetan, and were written centuries after his death. He served a term as the head of the university at Nalanda. Independent India started a university named after him. Who is he?
nagarjuna?
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Wed May 21, 2014 10:11 pm
These questions remain...
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
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Re: Trivia
by bw Wed May 21, 2014 10:36 pm
Idéfix wrote:These questions remain...
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
1. not vidya?
2. professor of english
5. ganesha (i know him at piLLaiyar)
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Thu May 22, 2014 12:07 am
vidya fits the question. I had another, related word in mind.bw wrote:1. not vidya?
Correct.bw wrote:2. professor of english
Correct.bw wrote:5. ganesha (i know him at piLLaiyar)
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Thu May 22, 2014 12:36 am
Update with hints:
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
Hint: vidya is one correct answer. I had another, related word in mind.
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
Hint: The Montagu-Chelmsford reforms set the stage for the first general election in British India. They were enacted by the British Parliament as the Government of India Act, and the election was held in the subsequent year allowing a small number of land-owning Indians to vote based on communal electorates.
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
Hint: vidya is one correct answer. I had another, related word in mind.
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
Hint: The Montagu-Chelmsford reforms set the stage for the first general election in British India. They were enacted by the British Parliament as the Government of India Act, and the election was held in the subsequent year allowing a small number of land-owning Indians to vote based on communal electorates.
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Re: Trivia
by Kris Thu May 22, 2014 2:35 am
Idéfix wrote:Here are some trivia questions... please don't google!
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
>>>Veda
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
>>Teacher (I think this was a question in a previous quiz too)
3. In the Malay language, the word keling is used to refer to people of Indian origin. The word is now considered derogatory, and is rarely used. What is the origin of this word?
>>>kalinga?
4. It is now a small town of about 40,000 people. Jarasandha, one of Krishna’s adversaries in the Mahabharata, ruled from this town. It was the first capital city of Magadha, until Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra in the 5th century BCE. Gautama Buddha liked spending time here, and the First Buddhist Council after his death was held in this city. The city is also important to Jains, as Mahavira lived here for fourteen years. The ancient name of the city means “home of kings.” Name the town.
>>>Ujjain
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
>>>Vishnu?
6. He is considered the most important Buddhist philosopher after the Buddha himself. He founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His influence on Buddhist philosophy is greater than that of Adi Shankara on Hindu philosophy. Little is known reliably about his personal life, as the only extant biographies are in Chinese and Tibetan, and were written centuries after his death. He served a term as the head of the university at Nalanda. Independent India started a university named after him. Who is he?
>>>Kaundinya
7. His first name was Vithal. The third of five brothers, he was a self-taught pleader who practiced for a time in Godhra, Gujarat. His younger brother was also a pleader, and both men dreamed of going to England and becoming barristers. The younger brother saved money and obtained documents to realize his dream; however Vithal convinced him that he, as the elder brother, should go instead. After returning to India as a barrister, Vithal got interested in politics and was a founding member of the Swaraj Party led by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das. He went on to become the first Indian speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, the largely-ceremonial legislature of the British Raj. Despite these accomplishments, his position in history is dwarfed by that of his younger brother. Name his younger brother.
>>>Vallabhai Patel
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
>>>1930-1931?
10. The inversion layer over this city traps smog and made the city notorious for the problem in the 20th century. However, the same inversion layer makes for naturally steadier air than anywhere else in North America. This steadier air is a great asset in the field of observational astronomy. As a result, a mountaintop near the city was home to the world’s largest telescope for over 30 years. This telescope enabled Edwin Hubble to make his discoveries about the expanding universe. Name the city.
>>>Los Angeles
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Thu May 22, 2014 10:32 am
Correct, this is the word I had in mind.Kris wrote:1. Veda
Yes.Kris wrote:2. Teacher (I think this was a question in a previous quiz too)
Correct.Kris wrote:3. kalinga?
No, it is Rajagriha in Bihar, now known as Rajgir.Kris wrote:4. Ujjain
No, it is Ganesha.Kris wrote:5. Vishnu?
No, it is Nagarjuna.Kris wrote:6. Kaundinya
Correct.Kris wrote:7. Vallabhai Patel
No, the correct answer is 1920.Kris wrote:9. 1930-1931?
Correct.Kris wrote:10. Los Angeles
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Re: Trivia
by Idéfix Thu May 22, 2014 10:36 am
Here are the answers:
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
Answer: vEda. vidya is also correct.
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
Answer: Oxford professor of English.
3. In the Malay language, the word keling is used to refer to people of Indian origin. The word is now considered derogatory, and is rarely used. What is the origin of this word?
Answer: From kalinga, the name of the ancient republic in modern-day Odisha.
4. It is now a small town of about 40,000 people. Jarasandha, one of Krishna’s adversaries in the Mahabharata, ruled from this town. It was the first capital city of Magadha, until Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra in the 5th century BCE. Gautama Buddha liked spending time here, and the First Buddhist Council after his death was held in this city. The city is also important to Jains, as Mahavira lived here for fourteen years. The ancient name of the city means “home of kings.” Name the town.
Answer: Rajagriha, the modern-day town of Rajgir in Bihar.
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
Answer: Ganesha, Ganapati, Vinayaka
6. He is considered the most important Buddhist philosopher after the Buddha himself. He founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His influence on Buddhist philosophy is greater than that of Adi Shankara on Hindu philosophy. Little is known reliably about his personal life, as the only extant biographies are in Chinese and Tibetan, and were written centuries after his death. He served a term as the head of the university at Nalanda. Independent India started a university named after him. Who is he?
Answer: Nagarjuna
7. His first name was Vithal. The third of five brothers, he was a self-taught pleader who practiced for a time in Godhra, Gujarat. His younger brother was also a pleader, and both men dreamed of going to England and becoming barristers. The younger brother saved money and obtained documents to realize his dream; however Vithal convinced him that he, as the elder brother, should go instead. After returning to India as a barrister, Vithal got interested in politics and was a founding member of the Swaraj Party led by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das. He went on to become the first Indian speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, the largely-ceremonial legislature of the British Raj. Despite these accomplishments, his position in history is dwarfed by that of his younger brother. Name his younger brother.
Answer: Vallabhbhai Patel
8. The name of this element sounds like a Latin word. In the pre-industrial era, the water-soluble salt of this element was produced by leaching the ashes of plants. The element’s name is based on this process. The plant’s symbol is based on a different Latin name, which is itself derived from the Arabic al qalyah. What is the element, and what is its symbol?
Answer: Potassium, K
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
Answer: 1920
10. The inversion layer over this city traps smog and made the city notorious for the problem in the 20th century. However, the same inversion layer makes for naturally steadier air than anywhere else in North America. This steadier air is a great asset in the field of observational astronomy. As a result, a mountaintop near the city was home to the world’s largest telescope for over 30 years. This telescope enabled Edwin Hubble to make his discoveries about the expanding universe. Name the city.
Answer: Los Angeles. The telescope was located at the Mount Wilson Observatory.
1. This common Indian word, present in all Indian languages, is etymologically related to the English word wit and the Latin word video. What is it?
Answer: vEda. vidya is also correct.
2. JRR Tolkien made a name for himself as a writer, poet, and philologist. What was his day job?
Answer: Oxford professor of English.
3. In the Malay language, the word keling is used to refer to people of Indian origin. The word is now considered derogatory, and is rarely used. What is the origin of this word?
Answer: From kalinga, the name of the ancient republic in modern-day Odisha.
4. It is now a small town of about 40,000 people. Jarasandha, one of Krishna’s adversaries in the Mahabharata, ruled from this town. It was the first capital city of Magadha, until Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra in the 5th century BCE. Gautama Buddha liked spending time here, and the First Buddhist Council after his death was held in this city. The city is also important to Jains, as Mahavira lived here for fourteen years. The ancient name of the city means “home of kings.” Name the town.
Answer: Rajagriha, the modern-day town of Rajgir in Bihar.
5. This deity is known as Phra Phikanet in Thai, Maha-Peinne or Maha-Binna in Myanmar, Kangiten in Japanese. What is the name you know this deity by?
Answer: Ganesha, Ganapati, Vinayaka
6. He is considered the most important Buddhist philosopher after the Buddha himself. He founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. His influence on Buddhist philosophy is greater than that of Adi Shankara on Hindu philosophy. Little is known reliably about his personal life, as the only extant biographies are in Chinese and Tibetan, and were written centuries after his death. He served a term as the head of the university at Nalanda. Independent India started a university named after him. Who is he?
Answer: Nagarjuna
7. His first name was Vithal. The third of five brothers, he was a self-taught pleader who practiced for a time in Godhra, Gujarat. His younger brother was also a pleader, and both men dreamed of going to England and becoming barristers. The younger brother saved money and obtained documents to realize his dream; however Vithal convinced him that he, as the elder brother, should go instead. After returning to India as a barrister, Vithal got interested in politics and was a founding member of the Swaraj Party led by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das. He went on to become the first Indian speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, the largely-ceremonial legislature of the British Raj. Despite these accomplishments, his position in history is dwarfed by that of his younger brother. Name his younger brother.
Answer: Vallabhbhai Patel
8. The name of this element sounds like a Latin word. In the pre-industrial era, the water-soluble salt of this element was produced by leaching the ashes of plants. The element’s name is based on this process. The plant’s symbol is based on a different Latin name, which is itself derived from the Arabic al qalyah. What is the element, and what is its symbol?
Answer: Potassium, K
9. Universal adult franchise was introduced to India in the first General Election in 1952. But that was not the first modern election in Indian history. In which year did the first general election take place under the British Raj?
Answer: 1920
10. The inversion layer over this city traps smog and made the city notorious for the problem in the 20th century. However, the same inversion layer makes for naturally steadier air than anywhere else in North America. This steadier air is a great asset in the field of observational astronomy. As a result, a mountaintop near the city was home to the world’s largest telescope for over 30 years. This telescope enabled Edwin Hubble to make his discoveries about the expanding universe. Name the city.
Answer: Los Angeles. The telescope was located at the Mount Wilson Observatory.
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