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* Game 9, Round 7 - History - November 11
While perhaps not as important as what occurred in 1918, here are
10 questions about *other* events on November 11 across the years.
1. November 11 is celebrated as Independence Day in two countries.
One is a European country which first celebrated its independence
in 1918; the other is an African country which first celebrated
it in 1975. Name *either* country.
2. On 1975-11-11, what Commonwealth country experienced a
constitutional crisis when the Governor-General dismissed the
sitting government and appointed a new one?
3. In a hugely significant move, on 1992-11-11, the General Synod of
the Church of England voted to allow what for the first time
ever?
4. On 1675-11-11, German mathematician Gottfried Leibniz
demonstrated integral calculus, independently of whose
discoveries?
5. On 1572-11-11, this Danish astronomer observed the supernova
SN 1572, now named for him.
6. On 1880-11-11, this bush ranger was hanged at Melbourne Gaol.
8. On 1831-11-11, this man was executed following his capture after
leading a 4-day rebellion of black people, both slaves and free,
in Virginia.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Science - Les Inventions Fran|oaises
As the Armistice ending World War I was signed in France, here
are 10 questions about inventions and scientific discoveries by
people of French descent.
3. This type of castle is a wooden or stone keep, situated on
a raised area of ground, accompanied by a walled courtyard, and
surrounded by a protective ditch and palisade. Though built
across northern Europe from the 10th century onwards, some of
the earliest evidence for these structures is located in the
French regions of Normandy and Anjou. By what phrase, exactly,
is this type of castle known?
5. Name the first publicly available photographic process,
introduced in France in 1839, and widely used during the 1840s
and 1850s. The word also refers to an image created through
this process.
8. The aqualung was the first self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus (or "scuba") to achieve worldwide popularity and
commercial success. It was invented in France during the
winter of 1942--43 by two Frenchmen: engineer |emile Gagnan,
and what man, a naval lieutenant at the time?
10. Hippolyte M|?ge-Mouri|?s invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 after
Napoleon III issued a challenge to create a butter substitute.
What was the principal raw material in the original, non-vegan
formulation of margarine?
* Game 9, Round 7 - History - November 11
1. November 11 is celebrated as Independence Day in two countries.
One is a European country which first celebrated its independence
in 1918; the other is an African country which first celebrated
it in 1975. Name *either* country.
2. On 1975-11-11, what Commonwealth country experienced a
constitutional crisis when the Governor-General dismissed the
sitting government and appointed a new one?
3. In a hugely significant move, on 1992-11-11, the General Synod of
the Church of England voted to allow what for the first time
ever?
4. On 1675-11-11, German mathematician Gottfried Leibniz
demonstrated integral calculus, independently of whose
discoveries?
5. On 1572-11-11, this Danish astronomer observed the supernova
SN 1572, now named for him.
6. On 1880-11-11, this bush ranger was hanged at Melbourne Gaol.
7. On 1923-11-11, this person was arrested in Munich for treason
against the German government.
8. On 1831-11-11, this man was executed following his capture after
leading a 4-day rebellion of black people, both slaves and free,
in Virginia.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Science - Les Inventions Fran?aises
2. French surgeon Bernard Devauchelle is best known for successfully
completing, in November 2005, the first partial transplant of
what part of the human anatomy?
4. In 1884, Paul Vieille invented a new type of gunpowder called
Poudre B, made from nitrocellulose. What was the primary
attribute of Poudre B that made it important?
5. Name the first publicly available photographic process,
introduced in France in 1839, and widely used during the 1840s
and 1850s. The word also refers to an image created through
this process.
6. George Claude first demonstrated what lighting method in 1910?
It became iconic throughout the 20th century.
8. The aqualung was the first self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus (or "scuba") to achieve worldwide popularity and
commercial success. It was invented in France during the
winter of 1942--43 by two Frenchmen: engineer ?mile Gagnan,
and what man, a naval lieutenant at the time?
10. Hippolyte M?ge-Mouri?s invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 after
Napoleon III issued a challenge to create a butter substitute.
What was the principal raw material in the original, non-vegan
formulation of margarine?
* Game 9, Round 7 - History - November 11
While perhaps not as important as what occurred in 1918, here are
10 questions about *other* events on November 11 across the years.
1. November 11 is celebrated as Independence Day in two countries.
One is a European country which first celebrated its independence
in 1918; the other is an African country which first celebrated
it in 1975. Name *either* country.
2. On 1975-11-11, what Commonwealth country experienced a
constitutional crisis when the Governor-General dismissed the
sitting government and appointed a new one?
3. In a hugely significant move, on 1992-11-11, the General Synod of
the Church of England voted to allow what for the first time
ever?
4. On 1675-11-11, German mathematician Gottfried Leibniz
demonstrated integral calculus, independently of whose
discoveries?
5. On 1572-11-11, this Danish astronomer observed the supernova
SN 1572, now named for him.
6. On 1880-11-11, this bush ranger was hanged at Melbourne Gaol.
7. On 1923-11-11, this person was arrested in Munich for treason
against the German government.
8. On 1831-11-11, this man was executed following his capture after
leading a 4-day rebellion of black people, both slaves and free,
in Virginia.
9. 1972-11-11 is the date of birth of this Ojibwe-Canadian actor,
known for his roles in "Smoke Signals", "Windtalkers", "Suicide
Squad", and "Arctic Air".
10. 1937-11-11 is the date of birth of this Canadian left-wing
politician and diplomat, who holds 33 honorary degrees from
Canadian universities, and has two high schools in Ontario named
after him. The foundation in his name has raised more than
$192,000,000 for grassroots HIV and AIDS work in sub-Saharan
Africa.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Science - Les Inventions Fran|oaises
As the Armistice ending World War I was signed in France, here
are 10 questions about inventions and scientific discoveries by
people of French descent.
1. France can claim the honors of inventing two modern ways
of bringing steaming mugs of coffee to the table. One is
the French press. The other was invented in 1819 by Parisian
tinsmith Joseph-Henry-Marie Laurens. What is it?
2. French surgeon Bernard Devauchelle is best known for successfully
completing, in November 2005, the first partial transplant of
what part of the human anatomy?
3. This type of castle is a wooden or stone keep, situated on
a raised area of ground, accompanied by a walled courtyard, and
surrounded by a protective ditch and palisade. Though built
across northern Europe from the 10th century onwards, some of
the earliest evidence for these structures is located in the
French regions of Normandy and Anjou. By what phrase, exactly,
is this type of castle known?
4. In 1884, Paul Vieille invented a new type of gunpowder called
Poudre B, made from nitrocellulose. What was the primary
attribute of Poudre B that made it important?
5. Name the first publicly available photographic process,
introduced in France in 1839, and widely used during the 1840s
and 1850s. The word also refers to an image created through
this process.
6. George Claude first demonstrated what lighting method in 1910?
It became iconic throughout the 20th century.
7. Mifepristone was synthesized for a French pharmaceutical company
in 1980 by an endocrinologist and a chemist. It has been in
use in France since 1988 and in Canada since 2017. It is also
on the WHO's List of Essential Medicines. What is the common
name for Mifepristone?
8. The aqualung was the first self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus (or "scuba") to achieve worldwide popularity and
commercial success. It was invented in France during the
winter of 1942--43 by two Frenchmen: engineer |emile Gagnan,
and what man, a naval lieutenant at the time?
9. In 1888, a Frenchman named Alexandre Godefroy invented a large,
version of a now-common and usually portable product. this one
for a seated user. A popular recent innovation in this category
is the Dyson Air-Wrap. What did Monsieur Godefroy invent?
10. Hippolyte M|?ge-Mouri|?s invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 after
Napoleon III issued a challenge to create a butter substitute.
What was the principal raw material in the original, non-vegan
formulation of margarine?
* Game 9, Round 7 - History - November 11
While perhaps not as important as what occurred in 1918, here are
10 questions about *other* events on November 11 across the years.
1. November 11 is celebrated as Independence Day in two countries.
One is a European country which first celebrated its independence
in 1918; the other is an African country which first celebrated
it in 1975. Name *either* country.
2. On 1975-11-11, what Commonwealth country experienced a
constitutional crisis when the Governor-General dismissed the
sitting government and appointed a new one?
3. In a hugely significant move, on 1992-11-11, the General Synod of
the Church of England voted to allow what for the first time
ever?
4. On 1675-11-11, German mathematician Gottfried Leibniz
demonstrated integral calculus, independently of whose
discoveries?
5. On 1572-11-11, this Danish astronomer observed the supernova
SN 1572, now named for him.
7. On 1923-11-11, this person was arrested in Munich for treason
against the German government.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Science - Les Inventions Frantaises
2. French surgeon Bernard Devauchelle is best known for successfully
completing, in November 2005, the first partial transplant of
what part of the human anatomy?
5. Name the first publicly available photographic process,
introduced in France in 1839, and widely used during the 1840s
and 1850s. The word also refers to an image created through
this process.
6. George Claude first demonstrated what lighting method in 1910?
It became iconic throughout the 20th century.
8. The aqualung was the first self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus (or "scuba") to achieve worldwide popularity and
commercial success. It was invented in France during the
winter of 1942--43 by two Frenchmen: engineer +mile Gagnan,
and what man, a naval lieutenant at the time?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-11-11,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 9, Round 7 - History - November 11
While perhaps not as important as what occurred in 1918, here are
10 questions about *other* events on November 11 across the years.
1. November 11 is celebrated as Independence Day in two countries.
One is a European country which first celebrated its independence
in 1918; the other is an African country which first celebrated
it in 1975. Name *either* country.
2. On 1975-11-11, what Commonwealth country experienced a
constitutional crisis when the Governor-General dismissed the
sitting government and appointed a new one?
3. In a hugely significant move, on 1992-11-11, the General Synod of
the Church of England voted to allow what for the first time
ever?
4. On 1675-11-11, German mathematician Gottfried Leibniz
demonstrated integral calculus, independently of whose
discoveries?
5. On 1572-11-11, this Danish astronomer observed the supernova
SN 1572, now named for him.
6. On 1880-11-11, this bush ranger was hanged at Melbourne Gaol.
7. On 1923-11-11, this person was arrested in Munich for treason
against the German government.
8. On 1831-11-11, this man was executed following his capture after
leading a 4-day rebellion of black people, both slaves and free,
in Virginia.
9. 1972-11-11 is the date of birth of this Ojibwe-Canadian actor,
known for his roles in "Smoke Signals", "Windtalkers", "Suicide
Squad", and "Arctic Air".
10. 1937-11-11 is the date of birth of this Canadian left-wing
politician and diplomat, who holds 33 honorary degrees from
Canadian universities, and has two high schools in Ontario named
after him. The foundation in his name has raised more than
$192,000,000 for grassroots HIV and AIDS work in sub-Saharan
Africa.
* Game 9, Round 8 - Science - Les Inventions Frantaises
As the Armistice ending World War I was signed in France, here
are 10 questions about inventions and scientific discoveries by
people of French descent.
1. France can claim the honors of inventing two modern ways
of bringing steaming mugs of coffee to the table. One is
the French press. The other was invented in 1819 by Parisian
tinsmith Joseph-Henry-Marie Laurens. What is it?
2. French surgeon Bernard Devauchelle is best known for successfully
completing, in November 2005, the first partial transplant of
what part of the human anatomy?
3. This type of castle is a wooden or stone keep, situated on
a raised area of ground, accompanied by a walled courtyard, and
surrounded by a protective ditch and palisade. Though built
across northern Europe from the 10th century onwards, some of
the earliest evidence for these structures is located in the
French regions of Normandy and Anjou. By what phrase, exactly,
is this type of castle known?
4. In 1884, Paul Vieille invented a new type of gunpowder called
Poudre B, made from nitrocellulose. What was the primary
attribute of Poudre B that made it important?
5. Name the first publicly available photographic process,
introduced in France in 1839, and widely used during the 1840s
and 1850s. The word also refers to an image created through
this process.
6. George Claude first demonstrated what lighting method in 1910?
It became iconic throughout the 20th century.
7. Mifepristone was synthesized for a French pharmaceutical company
in 1980 by an endocrinologist and a chemist. It has been in
use in France since 1988 and in Canada since 2017. It is also
on the WHO's List of Essential Medicines. What is the common
name for Mifepristone?
8. The aqualung was the first self-contained underwater breathing
apparatus (or "scuba") to achieve worldwide popularity and
commercial success. It was invented in France during the
winter of 1942--43 by two Frenchmen: engineer +mile Gagnan,
and what man, a naval lieutenant at the time?
9. In 1888, a Frenchman named Alexandre Godefroy invented a large,
version of a now-common and usually portable product. this one
for a seated user. A popular recent innovation in this category
is the Dyson Air-Wrap. What did Monsieur Godefroy invent?
10. Hippolyte M*ge-Mouri*s invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 after
Napoleon III issued a challenge to create a butter substitute.
What was the principal raw material in the original, non-vegan
formulation of margarine?