Answers to Tough Questions: Test Your Knowledge

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The forum discussion centers on a quiz format where participants answer trivia questions across various topics, including history, geography, and literature. Key answers include that the Iron Age began in Asia, the mother of Horus is Isis, and the infamous book written by Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger is the "Malleus Maleficarum." Participants also identified Belarus as the country sharing borders with Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania, and noted that the terrorist group responsible for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand was the Black Hand.

PREREQUISITES
  • Knowledge of historical periods, specifically Thomsen's Three-Age System.
  • Familiarity with ancient Egyptian mythology, particularly deities like Horus and Isis.
  • Understanding of European geography and the borders of Belarus.
  • Awareness of significant literary works, including the "Malleus Maleficarum" and its historical context.
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  • Research the historical significance of Thomsen's Three-Age System.
  • Explore ancient Egyptian mythology and the roles of deities like Isis and Horus.
  • Study the geography of Eastern Europe, focusing on countries bordering Russia and their historical context.
  • Investigate the "Malleus Maleficarum" and its impact on witch trials in Europe.
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This discussion is beneficial for trivia enthusiasts, history buffs, geography students, and anyone interested in ancient mythology and literature.

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Same rules. One answer per customer. Try to be honest and supply your answer without simply looking it up somewhere. Rely on your own knowledge.

1) In Thomsen's Three-Age System, the Iron Age begins first in which continent: Asia, Europe, or Africa?

2) Who was the mother of the god Horus?

3) "Who the hell is Urban Müller?"

4) Who is Ace Rimmer?

5) Who wrote the famous essay in 1993 titled The Singularity?

6) Which famous religious leader (deceased, or not, depending on how you look at it) was born in Lumbini, Nepal?

7) Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger wrote which infamous book?

8) "Bottom" is a quark or a lepton?

9) Which country shares borders with all of: Russian Federation, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania?

10) Which terrorist group assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
 
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8) quark, but I prefer to think b refers to beauty
 
4) A version of Arnold Judas Rimmer in a parallel universe in the sitcom Red Dwarf.
 
2) Isis.

(message was too short :-p)
 
6) (Gautama) Buddha

Kramer&Sprenger : I don't remember the name of this book - it's Latin, I think, but I know which subject it discusses. I read about it in one of Poe's stories...[/color]
 
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9) Which country shares borders with all of: Russian Federation, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania?

Belarus.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
Well done. Especially on the Belarus. I wouldn't expect many people outside of mainland Europe to get that one without looking it up.
 
I was going to say that that question rang a "Bell", but I wasn't certain, so I shut up.
 
10) The Black Hand assassinated Franz Ferdinand. What do you know, it rhymes! :biggrin:
 
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9)Belarus! HA! I know one of these! I also knew the bottom quark, but was late on the draw.

Paden Roder
 
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Iron Age should have began first in China IIRC.

Bottom is a quark.

9) Which country shares borders with all of: Russian Federation, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania?

Belarus
 
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Gosh darnit. On further review, I found out that The Bob answered before I did! I am yet to get one of these first!

I hope you feel good The Bob, I hope you feel good... :mad:

Paden Roder :smile:
 
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Adam said:
Well done. Especially on the Belarus. I wouldn't expect many people outside of mainland Europe to get that one without looking it up.

Cheers. Athough I dislike Geography I do like to know the capitals and location of the countries around the world. As the UK is a part of Europe it is my best. :smile:

PRodQuanta said:
Gosh darnit. On further review, I found out that The Bob answered before I did! I am yet to get one of these first!

I hope you feel good The Bob, I hope you feel good... :mad:

Paden Roder :smile:

Well I do feel good because I felt the same as you. I thought someone would have answered it before me but they didn't so I thought I would get my first answer right.

Sorry Paden Roder. :redface: :biggrin: Friends? *The Bob offers his hand to shake*

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
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Okay, all good so far except the Iron Age thing.
 
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This is my second shot.

Q7) I believe this a book about "witches" and/or the trials. If I'm right, it has some Latin name that I don't recall. There's a reference to it in one of Poe's stories. Since you (Adam) now own the entire collection of Poe's works, you will/have come across it somewhere there.
 
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Like fudge. I've barely started on the Poe stuff.
 

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