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Wednesday Trivia: Nov 30 2011
The usual cardinal rule: no internet searches. If you want hints for any question, please ask.
1. The name of this discipline means “pebble.” Madhava of Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
3. You will find the initials SPQR on manhole covers and public buildings in Rome, and the initials are part of the official emblem of the city. What do they stand for? (English translation will suffice.)
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
1. The name of this discipline means “pebble.” Madhava of Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
3. You will find the initials SPQR on manhole covers and public buildings in Rome, and the initials are part of the official emblem of the city. What do they stand for? (English translation will suffice.)
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
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1. The name of this discipline means “pebble.” Madhava of
Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes
defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical
advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
Calculus
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
East India Company?
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
Switzerland?
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
Java
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
Anna Karenina
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
Abhignana Sankunthalam?
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
Jnanam?
Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes
defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical
advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
Calculus
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
East India Company?
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
Switzerland?
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
Java
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
Anna Karenina
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
Abhignana Sankunthalam?
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
Jnanam?
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I inadvertently left something out of question 2. Here is the full question.
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest existing joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Its original business was the acquisition of animal furs on the coasts of today's Ontario and Quebec and selling them in Europe. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest existing joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Its original business was the acquisition of animal furs on the coasts of today's Ontario and Quebec and selling them in Europe. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
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2. Boots
I have the same answers to 5 and 7 as PI. So not re-posting.
I have the same answers to 5 and 7 as PI. So not re-posting.
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Good job pi. I think shakuntala is right. EIC is now owned by an Indian and does sell high end stuff.
4. Iran?
9. Dhyana
4. Iran?
9. Dhyana
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charvaka wrote:The usual cardinal rule: no internet searches. If you want hints for any question, please ask.
1. The name of this discipline means “pebble.” Madhava of Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
>>>> calculus
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
>>>> East India Company
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
>>>Switzerland
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
>>>Java?
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
>>>War & Peace?
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
>>>Meghadhoota
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
>>>Gyan
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
>>>>robertson (guessing)
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6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
>>>> constantine?
>>>> constantine?
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charvaka wrote:
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
Mrs.(Eleanor) Roosevelt.
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Kris wrote:[8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
>>>Meghadhoota
I think it's Kumaarasambhavam --- the first verse there goes, अस्त्युत्तारास्याम दिशी देवतात्मा हिमालायोनामा ........
The Meghaduta first verse is about a Yaksha who is in place called Ramagiri right in the middle of India.
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charvaka wrote:5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
Batavia (aka Java, where Jakarta is located).
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1, 4, 5 and 7 are correct.PseudoIntellectual wrote:1. The name of this discipline means “pebble.” Madhava of
Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes
defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical
advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
Calculus
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
East India Company?
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
Switzerland?
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
Java
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
Anna Karenina
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
Abhignana Sankunthalam?
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
Jnanam?
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Correct!sober wonder wrote:8. kumara sambhavam
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Sorry, no.sober wonder wrote:2. Boots
I have the same answers to 5 and 7 as PI. So not re-posting.
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9 is correct.Huzefa Kapasi wrote:Good job pi. I think shakuntala is right. EIC is now owned by an Indian and does sell high end stuff.
4. Iran?
9. Dhyana
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1, 4 and 5 are correct.Kris wrote:charvaka wrote:The usual cardinal rule: no internet searches. If you want hints for any question, please ask.
1. The name of this discipline means “pebble.” Madhava of Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
>>>> calculus
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
>>>> East India Company
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
>>>Switzerland
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
>>>Java?
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
>>>War & Peace?
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
>>>Meghadhoota
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
>>>Gyan
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
>>>>robertson (guessing)
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No, this is someone from medieval times (post Columbus.)Kris wrote:6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
>>>> constantine?
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Correct.blabberwock wrote:charvaka wrote:
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
Mrs.(Eleanor) Roosevelt.
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Sorry, no.nutmeg wrote:6. kaiser wilhelm II?
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Correct!indophile wrote:Kris wrote:[8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
>>>Meghadhoota
I think it's Kumaarasambhavam --- the first verse there goes, अस्त्युत्तारास्याम दिशी देवतात्मा हिमालायोनामा ........
The Meghaduta first verse is about a Yaksha who is in place called Ramagiri right in the middle of India.
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Correct.indophile wrote:charvaka wrote:5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
Batavia (aka Java, where Jakarta is located).
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Wednesday Trivia: Nov 30 2011: update with hints
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest existing joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Its original business was the acquisition of animal furs on the coasts of today's Ontario and Quebec and selling them in Europe. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
Hint: The company is named after a prominent geographical feature. The geographical feature is almost half the size of the continental United States and is bounded by the Canadian provinces / territories of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut. The geographical feature itself was named for the English explorer who explored a river on the US East Coast which is also named for him.
3. You will find the initials SPQR on manhole covers and public buildings in Rome, and the initials are part of the official emblem of
the city. What do they stand for? (English translation will suffice.)
Hint: This Latin acronym dates back to the days of the ancient Roman Republic. It was used by the Roman Republic in official communications much like Islamic states uses the term bismillah ("in the name of Allah".) The Roman state declared wars and signed treaties in the name of two groups, both of which are referenced in this phrase. (Incidentally, the framers of the US Constitution granted the powers to declare war and ratify treaties an eponymous constitutional body.)
6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
Hint: He reign in the 16th century CE was contemporaneous with those of Suleiman in Turkey and Krishnadevaraya in India. Among his descendants were the queens of England and France. He was of Habsburg descent on his father's side and Spanish descent on his mother's side.
Hint: The company is named after a prominent geographical feature. The geographical feature is almost half the size of the continental United States and is bounded by the Canadian provinces / territories of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut. The geographical feature itself was named for the English explorer who explored a river on the US East Coast which is also named for him.
3. You will find the initials SPQR on manhole covers and public buildings in Rome, and the initials are part of the official emblem of
the city. What do they stand for? (English translation will suffice.)
Hint: This Latin acronym dates back to the days of the ancient Roman Republic. It was used by the Roman Republic in official communications much like Islamic states uses the term bismillah ("in the name of Allah".) The Roman state declared wars and signed treaties in the name of two groups, both of which are referenced in this phrase. (Incidentally, the framers of the US Constitution granted the powers to declare war and ratify treaties an eponymous constitutional body.)
6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
Hint: He reign in the 16th century CE was contemporaneous with those of Suleiman in Turkey and Krishnadevaraya in India. Among his descendants were the queens of England and France. He was of Habsburg descent on his father's side and Spanish descent on his mother's side.
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2. Hudson bay corporation (based on clues provided).
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Correct!truthbetold wrote:2. Hudson bay corporation (based on clues provided).
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Wednesday Trivia: Nov 30 2011: answers
1. The name of this discipline means “pebble.” Madhava of Sangamagrama, a village near Kochi, wrote the first major book. It is sometimes defined as “a study of change.” John von Neumann called it “greatest technical advance in exact thinking.” Name it.
Answer: calculus
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
Answer: Hudson's Bay Company
3. You will find the initials SPQR on manhole covers and public buildings in Rome, and the initials are part of the official emblem of the city. What do they stand for? (English translation will suffice.)
Answer: The Senate and the people of Rome (Senatus Populus que Romanus)
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
Answer: Switzerland, in 1971
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
Answer: Java
6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
Answer: Charles V (Carlos I in Spain)
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
Answer: Anna Karenina
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
Answer: Kumarasambhavam
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
Answer: Dhyana
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
Answer: Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt
Answer: calculus
2. Incorporated in 1670 by Royal Charter, this is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world. Today, it operates a department store chain. Name this company.
Answer: Hudson's Bay Company
3. You will find the initials SPQR on manhole covers and public buildings in Rome, and the initials are part of the official emblem of the city. What do they stand for? (English translation will suffice.)
Answer: The Senate and the people of Rome (Senatus Populus que Romanus)
4. Which of the following countries was the last to grant all adult women the right to vote in national elections? Switzerland, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
Answer: Switzerland, in 1971
5. Borneo is to its north, Sumatra to the west, Bali to the east, Sulawesi to the north-east and Christmas Island to the south. One of the Greater Sunda Islands, it stretches about 1,000 km. Name the most populous island in the world.
Answer: Java
6. His empire was the first to be described as one “on which the sun never sets.” His father was nicknamed “the Handsome” and his mother was nicknamed “the Mad.” He was said to speak “Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to his horse.” Name this Holy Roman Emperor whose titles included King of Aragon, King of Naples, King of Castile, Archduke of Austria and King of Germany.
Answer: Charles V (Carlos I in Spain)
7. “Happy families are all happy in the same way. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.” These are the opening lines of a novel whose title character commits suicide by getting run over by a train. Name the novel.
Answer: Anna Karenina
8. The opening verse of one of Kalidasa’s famous works describes the Himalayas: north of this heartland of the gods lies the emperor of mountains named the Himalaya. It cuts into the eastern and western seas, as if it were the earth’s measuring rod. Name the book that opens with this verse, and is set in those mountains.
Answer: Kumarasambhavam
9. The Japanese language has an established tradition of borrowing words from foreign languages (e.g. bakansu for holiday, from the French vacances; kurabu for club; handorunemu for handle name.) The word zen is a similar Nipponization of a Sanskrit word. What is the Sanskrit word?
Answer: Dhyana
10. The 1967 classic movie The Graduate features music by Simon and Garfunkel. The soundtrack rose to the top of the charts, because of hit single “Mrs. Robinson.” Paul Simon had originally not intended that song for the movie; he said it was supposed to be about times past. On pressure from the film’s director, Simon changed the name of the song and adapted it for the movie. Whose place did Mrs. Robinson take in the opening line: “God bless you please, Mrs. _______”?
Answer: Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt
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