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Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:04 am
Same rule as always: no googling.
1. Jujiro Matsuda founded Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. in 1920 to manufacture machine tools. He later named the company after “a god of the earliest civilizations in West Asia... the god of wisdom, intelligence and harmony.” It helped that the name of the god sounded somewhat like his own. During World War II, the company manufactured weapons for the Imperial Japanese Army. Today the company is best known for its internal combustion engines and for motorsports. Name the company.
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
3. When this book was written, the common name we use for the discipline it deals with was not yet coined. It is considered as influential in that discipline as Newton’s Principia and Darwin’s Origin of Species in their respective fields. Written in the backdrop of an Agricultural Revolution in the writer’s country, its name begins with the phrase “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of.” Name the book and its author.
4. Its original name means “temple of holy wisdom.” Founded in the year 360 CE, it served as a house of worship until 1931, when it was secularized. Today, it is a museum thronged by tourists from around the world. The current building was constructed in the 6th century CE, and is most famous for its large dome, and is said to have “changed the history of architecture.” As a place of worship, it admitted worshipers of three different faiths at various times in its history. It was the largest house of worship in Europe for nearly a thousand years. Name this place of worship and the city it is located in.
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
6. This Sanskrit poem is composed of 111 stanzas. Legend has it that the first word of the poem – kaschit – is a reference to the question the poet's wife asked him: “is there any special erudition [within you]?” The poem is known for its excellent description of the topography and geography of northern India, starting from the Vindhyas in the center up to the Himalayas in the north. An excerpt from the poem is quoted in Deepa Mehta’s film Water. English composer Gustav Holst was inspired to compose a piece for orchestra based on this work. Name the poet and the poem.
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
9. The name of this flowering plant is derived from the Latin verb that means “to wash.” The color of the flowers is also described using the name of the flower. It is considered a weed in some regions where it grows extensively (e.g. Australia, Spain). It was considered a holy herb in biblical times, and finds mention under the name nard in the Song of Solomon. It is used to make premium honey, baked goods, and for aromatherapy. Name this plant.
10. This Indian politician translated the autobiography of Marie Curie into Hindi while he was imprisoned for nine years during the independence movement. As Home Minister of his state, he ordered policemen to stop using lathis for crowd control and use jets of water instead. As Minister of Railways, he took responsibility and offered his resignation when a train derailed killing over 100 people. His resignation was not accepted, but when another accident occurred months later, he resigned and insisted on leaving his post. His birthday is not widely recognized, as it coincides with an important holiday. Name this Indian leader and the holiday his birthday coincides with.
1. Jujiro Matsuda founded Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. in 1920 to manufacture machine tools. He later named the company after “a god of the earliest civilizations in West Asia... the god of wisdom, intelligence and harmony.” It helped that the name of the god sounded somewhat like his own. During World War II, the company manufactured weapons for the Imperial Japanese Army. Today the company is best known for its internal combustion engines and for motorsports. Name the company.
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
3. When this book was written, the common name we use for the discipline it deals with was not yet coined. It is considered as influential in that discipline as Newton’s Principia and Darwin’s Origin of Species in their respective fields. Written in the backdrop of an Agricultural Revolution in the writer’s country, its name begins with the phrase “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of.” Name the book and its author.
4. Its original name means “temple of holy wisdom.” Founded in the year 360 CE, it served as a house of worship until 1931, when it was secularized. Today, it is a museum thronged by tourists from around the world. The current building was constructed in the 6th century CE, and is most famous for its large dome, and is said to have “changed the history of architecture.” As a place of worship, it admitted worshipers of three different faiths at various times in its history. It was the largest house of worship in Europe for nearly a thousand years. Name this place of worship and the city it is located in.
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
6. This Sanskrit poem is composed of 111 stanzas. Legend has it that the first word of the poem – kaschit – is a reference to the question the poet's wife asked him: “is there any special erudition [within you]?” The poem is known for its excellent description of the topography and geography of northern India, starting from the Vindhyas in the center up to the Himalayas in the north. An excerpt from the poem is quoted in Deepa Mehta’s film Water. English composer Gustav Holst was inspired to compose a piece for orchestra based on this work. Name the poet and the poem.
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
9. The name of this flowering plant is derived from the Latin verb that means “to wash.” The color of the flowers is also described using the name of the flower. It is considered a weed in some regions where it grows extensively (e.g. Australia, Spain). It was considered a holy herb in biblical times, and finds mention under the name nard in the Song of Solomon. It is used to make premium honey, baked goods, and for aromatherapy. Name this plant.
10. This Indian politician translated the autobiography of Marie Curie into Hindi while he was imprisoned for nine years during the independence movement. As Home Minister of his state, he ordered policemen to stop using lathis for crowd control and use jets of water instead. As Minister of Railways, he took responsibility and offered his resignation when a train derailed killing over 100 people. His resignation was not accepted, but when another accident occurred months later, he resigned and insisted on leaving his post. His birthday is not widely recognized, as it coincides with an important holiday. Name this Indian leader and the holiday his birthday coincides with.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:18 am
charvaka wrote:5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
kannauj.
6. This Sanskrit poem is composed of 111 stanzas. Legend has it that the first word of the poem – kaschit – is a reference to the question the poet's wife asked him: “is there any special erudition [within you]?” The poem is known for its excellent description of the topography and geography of northern India, starting from the Vindhyas in the center up to the Himalayas in the north. An excerpt from the poem is quoted in Deepa Mehta’s film Water. English composer Gustav Holst was inspired to compose a piece for orchestra based on this work. Name the poet and the poem.
kalidasa, meghdoot?
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:27 am
charvaka wrote:2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
bethlehem!
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by indophile Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:10 am
1. Mitsubishi
6. Meghadoota
7. Most Noble Order of the British Empire
8. Pitcarin
9. Clover
10. Lal Bahadur Shastri
6. Meghadoota
7. Most Noble Order of the British Empire
8. Pitcarin
9. Clover
10. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by .|Sublime|. Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:27 am
charvaka wrote:Same rule as always: no googling.
1. Jujiro Matsuda founded Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. in 1920 to manufacture machine tools. He later named the company after “a god of the earliest civilizations in West Asia... the god of wisdom, intelligence and harmony.” It helped that the name of the god sounded somewhat like his own. During World War II, the company manufactured weapons for the Imperial Japanese Army. Today the company is best known for its internal combustion engines and for motorsports. Name the company.
Mazda from Ahura Mazda.
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
Of the 3 nodes, HI, NZ and Easter Island, I will choose Easter Island - by elimination.
9. The name of this flowering plant is derived from the Latin verb that means “to wash.” The color of the flowers is also described using the name of the flower. It is considered a weed in some regions where it grows extensively (e.g. Australia, Spain). It was considered a holy herb in biblical times, and finds mention under the name nard in the Song of Solomon. It is used to make premium honey, baked goods, and for aromatherapy. Name this plant.
Lavender
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by doofus_maximus Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:22 am
4. Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Mosquito Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:16 pm
1. Jujiro Matsuda founded Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. in 1920 to manufacture machine tools. He later named the company after “a god of the earliest civilizations in West Asia... the god of wisdom, intelligence and harmony.” It helped that the name of the god sounded somewhat like his own. During World War II, the company manufactured weapons for the Imperial Japanese Army. Today the company is best known for its internal combustion engines and for motorsports. Name the company.
Mazda?
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
>>>>>>> Bethlehem?
3. When this book was written, the common name we use for the discipline it deals with was not yet coined. It is considered as influential in that discipline as Newton’s Principia and Darwin’s Origin of Species in their respective fields. Written in the backdrop of an Agricultural Revolution in the writer’s country, its name begins with the phrase “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of.” Name the book and its author.
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations?
4. Its original name means “temple of holy wisdom.” Founded in the year 360 CE, it served as a house of worship until 1931, when it was secularized. Today, it is a museum thronged by tourists from around the world. The current building was constructed in the 6th century CE, and is most famous for its large dome, and is said to have “changed the history of architecture.” As a place of worship, it admitted worshipers of three different faiths at various times in its history. It was the largest house of worship in Europe for nearly a thousand years. Name this place of worship and the city it is located in.
Hagia Sofia in IStanbul?
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
>>>>>>>Kanyabubja?
6. This Sanskrit poem is composed of 111 stanzas. Legend has it that the first word of the poem – kaschit – is a reference to the question the poet's wife asked him: “is there any special erudition [within you]?” The poem is known for its excellent description of the topography and geography of northern India, starting from the Vindhyas in the center up to the Himalayas in the north. An excerpt from the poem is quoted in Deepa Mehta’s film Water. English composer Gustav Holst was inspired to compose a piece for orchestra based on this work. Name the poet and the poem.
>>>>>>>Meghadootam?
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
9. The name of this flowering plant is derived from the Latin verb that means “to wash.” The color of the flowers is also described using the name of the flower. It is considered a weed in some regions where it grows extensively (e.g. Australia, Spain). It was considered a holy herb in biblical times, and finds mention under the name nard in the Song of Solomon. It is used to make premium honey, baked goods, and for aromatherapy. Name this plant.
Clover?
10. This Indian politician translated the autobiography of Marie Curie into Hindi while he was imprisoned for nine years during the independence movement. As Home Minister of his state, he ordered policemen to stop using lathis for crowd control and use jets of water instead. As Minister of Railways, he took responsibility and offered his resignation when a train derailed killing over 100 people. His resignation was not accepted, but when another accident occurred months later, he resigned and insisted on leaving his post. His birthday is not widely recognized, as it coincides with an important holiday. Name this Indian leader and the holiday his birthday coincides with.
Lal Bahadur Shastri. He was born on Oct 2nd Same day as that of Gandhi.
Mazda?
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
>>>>>>> Bethlehem?
3. When this book was written, the common name we use for the discipline it deals with was not yet coined. It is considered as influential in that discipline as Newton’s Principia and Darwin’s Origin of Species in their respective fields. Written in the backdrop of an Agricultural Revolution in the writer’s country, its name begins with the phrase “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of.” Name the book and its author.
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations?
4. Its original name means “temple of holy wisdom.” Founded in the year 360 CE, it served as a house of worship until 1931, when it was secularized. Today, it is a museum thronged by tourists from around the world. The current building was constructed in the 6th century CE, and is most famous for its large dome, and is said to have “changed the history of architecture.” As a place of worship, it admitted worshipers of three different faiths at various times in its history. It was the largest house of worship in Europe for nearly a thousand years. Name this place of worship and the city it is located in.
Hagia Sofia in IStanbul?
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
>>>>>>>Kanyabubja?
6. This Sanskrit poem is composed of 111 stanzas. Legend has it that the first word of the poem – kaschit – is a reference to the question the poet's wife asked him: “is there any special erudition [within you]?” The poem is known for its excellent description of the topography and geography of northern India, starting from the Vindhyas in the center up to the Himalayas in the north. An excerpt from the poem is quoted in Deepa Mehta’s film Water. English composer Gustav Holst was inspired to compose a piece for orchestra based on this work. Name the poet and the poem.
>>>>>>>Meghadootam?
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
9. The name of this flowering plant is derived from the Latin verb that means “to wash.” The color of the flowers is also described using the name of the flower. It is considered a weed in some regions where it grows extensively (e.g. Australia, Spain). It was considered a holy herb in biblical times, and finds mention under the name nard in the Song of Solomon. It is used to make premium honey, baked goods, and for aromatherapy. Name this plant.
Clover?
10. This Indian politician translated the autobiography of Marie Curie into Hindi while he was imprisoned for nine years during the independence movement. As Home Minister of his state, he ordered policemen to stop using lathis for crowd control and use jets of water instead. As Minister of Railways, he took responsibility and offered his resignation when a train derailed killing over 100 people. His resignation was not accepted, but when another accident occurred months later, he resigned and insisted on leaving his post. His birthday is not widely recognized, as it coincides with an important holiday. Name this Indian leader and the holiday his birthday coincides with.
Lal Bahadur Shastri. He was born on Oct 2nd Same day as that of Gandhi.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Kris Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:07 am
charvaka wrote:Same rule as always: no googling.
1. Jujiro Matsuda founded Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. in 1920 to manufacture machine tools. He later named the company after “a god of the earliest civilizations in West Asia... the god of wisdom, intelligence and harmony.” It helped that the name of the god sounded somewhat like his own. During World War II, the company manufactured weapons for the Imperial Japanese Army. Today the company is best known for its internal combustion engines and for motorsports. Name the company.
>>>>Mazda
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
>>>>Jerusalem-
3. When this book was written, the common name we use for the discipline it deals with was not yet coined. It is considered as influential in that discipline as Newton’s Principia and Darwin’s Origin of Species in their respective fields. Written in the backdrop of an Agricultural Revolution in the writer’s country, its name begins with the phrase “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of.” Name the book and its author.
>>>Wealth? Adam Smith/
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
6. This Sanskrit poem is composed of 111 stanzas. Legend has it that the first word of the poem – kaschit – is a reference to the question the poet's wife asked him: “is there any special erudition [within you]?” The poem is known for its excellent description of the topography and geography of northern India, starting from the Vindhyas in the center up to the Himalayas in the north. An excerpt from the poem is quoted in Deepa Mehta’s film Water. English composer Gustav Holst was inspired to compose a piece for orchestra based on this work. Name the poet and the poem.
>>>Kalidasa?
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The
>>>Knights Templar
10. This Indian politician translated the autobiography of Marie Curie into Hindi while he was imprisoned for nine years during the independence movement. As Home Minister of his state, he ordered policemen to stop using lathis for crowd control and use jets of water instead. As Minister of Railways, he took responsibility and offered his resignation when a train derailed killing over 100 people. His resignation was not accepted, but when another accident occurred months later, he resigned and insisted on leaving his post. His birthday is not widely recognized, as it coincides with an important holiday. Name this Indian leader and the holiday his birthday coincides with.
>>>> Lal Bahadur Shastri/ Gandhi Jayanthi
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:24 am
Correct.Huzefa Kapasi wrote:5. kannauj.
Correct.6. kalidasa, meghdoot?
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:25 am
Yes, the December was a dead giveawayHuzefa Kapasi wrote:2. bethlehem!
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:26 am
No.indophile wrote:1. Mitsubishi
Yes.indophile wrote:6. Meghadoota
No.indophile wrote:7. Most Noble Order of the British Empire
Good guess, but no.indophile wrote:8. Pitcarin
No.indophile wrote:9. Clover
Yes.indophile wrote:10. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:29 am
Correct. The Japanese do not pronounce the u in Matsuda, so Mazda and Matsuda are pronounced quite similarly..|Sublime|. wrote:1. Mazda from Ahura Mazda.
Correct. Pascua in Spanish means Easter..|Sublime|. wrote:8. Of the 3 nodes, HI, NZ and Easter Island, I will choose Easter Island - by elimination.
Correct..|Sublime|. wrote:9. Lavender
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:29 am
Correct! The Turks call it Aya Sofya.doofus_maximus wrote:4. Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:32 am
Correct.PseudoIntellectual wrote:1. Mazda?
Correct.PseudoIntellectual wrote:2. Bethlehem?
Correct. The terms economics and capitalism were not yet coined when Smith wrote the book.PseudoIntellectual wrote:3. Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations?
Correct.PseudoIntellectual wrote:4. Hagia Sofia in IStanbul?
Correct. What state is the city located in? (The question was inspired by Rashmun's post about Kanyakubja and Saryuparin brahmins.)PseudoIntellectual wrote:5. Kanyabubja?
Correct.PseudoIntellectual wrote:6. Meghadootam?
No, lavender. The Latin / French verb lavare means to wash / bathe.PseudoIntellectual wrote:9. Clover?
Correct.PseudoIntellectual wrote:10. Lal Bahadur Shastri. He was born on Oct 2nd Same day as that of Gandhi.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:35 am
Correct.Kris wrote:1. Mazda
No, Bethlehem.Kris wrote:2. Jerusalem-
Yes, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith.Kris wrote:3. Wealth? Adam Smith/
Correct. I need to start asking about other Sanskrit writersKris wrote:6. Kalidasa?
. No.Kris wrote:7. Knights Templar
Correct.Kris wrote:10. Lal Bahadur Shastri/ Gandhi Jayanthi
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Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012: update with hints
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:39 am
Here is an update with hints. Only one question remains, along with parts of three other questions.
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
Hint: The city is Bethlehem. What is the place of worship that attracts most visitors during December?
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
Hint: The city is Kanyakubja which is now known as Kannauj. Which state is it located in?
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
Hint: The order is named for an item of clothing.
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
Hint: The island is Easter Island. The formal name today is in Spanish, so which Latin American country is it part of?
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
Hint: The city is Bethlehem. What is the place of worship that attracts most visitors during December?
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
Hint: The city is Kanyakubja which is now known as Kannauj. Which state is it located in?
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
Hint: The order is named for an item of clothing.
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
Hint: The island is Easter Island. The formal name today is in Spanish, so which Latin American country is it part of?
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:33 am
charvaka wrote:
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
Hint: The city is Kanyakubja which is now known as Kannauj. Which state is it located in?
uttar pradesh.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:35 am
Yes.Huzefa Kapasi wrote:charvaka wrote:
5. Between the 8th and 10th centuries CE, this Indian city was the focal point of a tripartite struggle between the three most powerful empires of the time: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of western India, the Rashtrakutas of southern India and the Palas of eastern India. It was the northernmost city conquered by a southern empire. In its earlier heyday, it served as the imperial capital of Harshavardhana, one of India’s most celebrated kings. Several brahmin communities from Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa trace their ancestry to this city. Name this city and the state it is located in.
Hint: The city is Kanyakubja which is now known as Kannauj. Which state is it located in?
uttar pradesh.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:41 am
charvaka wrote:Here is an update with hints. Only one question remains, along with parts of three other questions.
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
Hint: The city is Bethlehem. What is the place of worship that attracts most visitors during December?
why, the church that houses the birthplace of jesus. i forget the name of the church.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:45 am
charvaka wrote:Here is an update with hints. Only one question remains, along with parts of three other questions.
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
Hint: The city is Bethlehem. What is the place of worship that attracts most visitors during December?
The Church of the Nativity
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
Hint: The island is Easter Island. The formal name today is in Spanish, so which Latin American country is it part of?
Chile
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:55 am
oh ya, the church of the nativity!
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:20 am
Both are correct. Welcome back!blabberwock wrote:charvaka wrote:Here is an update with hints. Only one question remains, along with parts of three other questions.
2. In the language of its people, the name of this city means “house of flesh.” In the language of its rulers, its name means “house of bread.” Its economy is driven by tourism, which peaks in December each year. The major tourist attraction is a place of worship built in the 6th century CE. Although the city was conquered many times by people of different religious persuasions, that place of worship remained intact and was expanded by many of its rulers. Today the place of worship is jointly administered by three different religious groups, none of which is the majority religion of the city. Name the city and the place of worship.
Hint: The city is Bethlehem. What is the place of worship that attracts most visitors during December?
The Church of the Nativity
8. The Polynesian natives of this triangle-shaped island called it “land’s end” and “the navel of the world.” It is one of the three nodes of the Polynesian Triangle, and it represents the easternmost extent of the settlement of those legendary voyagers. The island is formally known today as Isla de Pascua. It is considered an extreme case study of the consequences of human overexploitation of natural resources. What is the English name of this island, and which country is it part of today?
Hint: The island is Easter Island. The formal name today is in Spanish, so which Latin American country is it part of?
Chile
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:35 pm
One question remains.
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
Hint 1: The order is named for an item of clothing.
Hint 2: Members wear this item of clothing in blue velvet on ceremonial occasions. Among its members are / were Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Louis Mountbatten, Edmund Hillary, Haile Selassie, the current emperor of Japan, his father and his grandfather.
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
Hint 1: The order is named for an item of clothing.
Hint 2: Members wear this item of clothing in blue velvet on ceremonial occasions. Among its members are / were Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Louis Mountbatten, Edmund Hillary, Haile Selassie, the current emperor of Japan, his father and his grandfather.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:39 pm
you are obsessed with white colonial masters -- justice katju
ask us a question on tulsidas -- justice katju.
ask us a question on tulsidas -- justice katju.
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Jeremiah Mburuburu Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:45 pm
7. the most noble order of the garter?
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Guest Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:32 pm
good morning jeremiah. did you sleep on the keyboard last night? too much (cheap) wine perchance?
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Jeremiah Mburuburu Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:48 pm
i have 1.5 glasses of cheap, semi-dry, red wine nearly every night. they render your conversations with the several avatars of wackerblob who appear at chat every night just bearable.Huzefa Kapasi wrote:good morning jeremiah. did you sleep on the keyboard last night? too much (cheap) wine perchance?
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by Propagandhi711 Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:13 pm
charvaka wrote:One question remains.
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
Hint 1: The order is named for an item of clothing.
Hint 2: Members wear this item of clothing in blue velvet on ceremonial occasions. Among its members are / were Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Louis Mountbatten, Edmund Hillary, Haile Selassie, the current emperor of Japan, his father and his grandfather.
it's a garter
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by garam_kuta Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:09 pm
hmm..another another bricku .Propagandhi711 wrote:charvaka wrote:One question remains.
7. Founded in 1348, it is the highest order of knighthood in the United Kingdom. Its coat of arms, shown in the picture below, contains the statement, “shame upon him who thinks evil upon it.” Membership of the order is limited to the monarch, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members at any time. It is formally known as The Most Noble Order of The ____. Complete the name.
Hint 1: The order is named for an item of clothing.
Hint 2: Members wear this item of clothing in blue velvet on ceremonial occasions. Among its members are / were Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Louis Mountbatten, Edmund Hillary, Haile Selassie, the current emperor of Japan, his father and his grandfather.
it's a garter
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Re: Wednesday Trivia #10: Jan 25, 2012
by charvaka Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:15 pm
Correct. All questions are answered now.Jeremiah Mburuburu wrote:7. the most noble order of the garter?
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