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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-10-27,
and should be interpreted accordingly.

On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.

All questions were written by members of the Cellar Rats, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2026-03-10
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".


* Game 6, Round 2 - History - Queens Regnant

These are questions about women from different eras of world
history who have ruled in their own right (as opposed to being a
queen consort, i.e. spouse of a king; queen dowager, i.e. widow of
a king; or queen regent, who acts on behalf of an underage monarch).

Name and number (or second name) required where applicable.

1. This queen ruled England and Scotland from 1702-14. It was
during her reign that the Act of Union of 1707 was passed,
which merged the two kingdoms. Unfortunately, in spite of her
many pregnancies, none of her children survived her, causing
a succession crisis after her death. What is her name?

2. Though she began her royal life as an empress consort and later
as a regent to her sons, this Chinese empress reigned from
690-705 in her own right. She was the first and only woman to
act as Empress of China in her own right. Who was she?

3. This monarch was Queen of Spain from 1833 until her reign was
overthrown in 1868. She is the only queen regnant in the
history of a unified Spain. Those opposed to her succession
were known as the Carlists as they supported her Uncle Carlos'
claim to the throne. Who was she?

4. Though Henry I's daughter Matilda almost ruled England in the
early 12th century, having controlled some of its territories,
it was not until the 16th century that this monarch was the first
to be officially crowned as Queen of England in her own right.
Who was she?

5. This monarch was Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication
in 1654. She faced opposition due to her extravagant lifestyle,
conversion to Catholicism and for her refusal to marry. This led
to her abdication, after which she lived the rest of her life
in Rome. Who was she?

6. This Empress of Russia was the daughter of Peter the Great and
ruled the Russian Empire 1741-62. She remains one of the most
popular Russian monarchs for many reasons, including her decision
not to execute a single person during her reign. Who was she?

7. This monarch was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740
until her death in 1780, and was the only woman who held the
position in her own right. Through her marriage she was also
Holy Roman Empress. She was expected to cede power to her
husband and her eldest son, who were her official co-rulers,
but she ruled as an autocratic sovereign with a council of
her advisors. She also gave birth to 16 children, including
the ill-fated Marie Antoinette of France. Who was she?

8. Ruling alongside her husband over a dynastically unified Spain,
the reign of this monarch marked the start of the Spanish
Empire, the age of exploration, and the end of the Reconquista
(the military campaign to reclaim the Iberian peninsula from
Muslem control). Three of her daughters also became prominent
queens in their own right. Who was this monarch?

9. This monarch was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until
her abdication in 1948, when she was succeeded by her daughter.
Her 58-year reign makes her the longest-reigning monarch in
Dutch history. Her reign included both World War I and World
War II. Who was she?

10. This monarch reigned as Queen of Denmark from 1972 until her
abdication in 2024. Her 52-year reign is the second-longest for
a Danish monarch. She also has also worked as a scenographer,
a costume designer, and an illustrator of the works of
J.R. Tolkien. Who is she?


* Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - African Capital Cities

We give you the country and you give us its capital city.
What is the capital of...?

1. Ghana?
2. Sudan?
3. Uganda?
4. Rwanda?
5. Nigeria?
6. Morocco?
7. Liberia?
8. Senegal?
9. Zimbabwe?
10. the Republic of the Congo?
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Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

* Game 6, Round 2 - History - Queens Regnant

1. This queen ruled England and Scotland from 1702-14. It was
during her reign that the Act of Union of 1707 was passed,
which merged the two kingdoms. Unfortunately, in spite of her
many pregnancies, none of her children survived her, causing
a succession crisis after her death. What is her name?

Anne

2. Though she began her royal life as an empress consort and later
as a regent to her sons, this Chinese empress reigned from
690-705 in her own right. She was the first and only woman to
act as Empress of China in her own right. Who was she?

Wu

4. Though Henry I's daughter Matilda almost ruled England in the
early 12th century, having controlled some of its territories,
it was not until the 16th century that this monarch was the first
to be officially crowned as Queen of England in her own right.
Who was she?

Mary I

5. This monarch was Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication
in 1654. She faced opposition due to her extravagant lifestyle,
conversion to Catholicism and for her refusal to marry. This led
to her abdication, after which she lived the rest of her life
in Rome. Who was she?

Christina

6. This Empress of Russia was the daughter of Peter the Great and
ruled the Russian Empire 1741-62. She remains one of the most
popular Russian monarchs for many reasons, including her decision
not to execute a single person during her reign. Who was she?

Catherine the Great

7. This monarch was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740
until her death in 1780, and was the only woman who held the
position in her own right. Through her marriage she was also
Holy Roman Empress. She was expected to cede power to her
husband and her eldest son, who were her official co-rulers,
but she ruled as an autocratic sovereign with a council of
her advisors. She also gave birth to 16 children, including
the ill-fated Marie Antoinette of France. Who was she?

Maria Theresa

8. Ruling alongside her husband over a dynastically unified Spain,
the reign of this monarch marked the start of the Spanish
Empire, the age of exploration, and the end of the Reconquista
(the military campaign to reclaim the Iberian peninsula from
Muslem control). Three of her daughters also became prominent
queens in their own right. Who was this monarch?

Isabella

9. This monarch was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until
her abdication in 1948, when she was succeeded by her daughter.
Her 58-year reign makes her the longest-reigning monarch in
Dutch history. Her reign included both World War I and World
War II. Who was she?

Beatrix

* Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - African Capital Cities

1. Ghana?

Accra

2. Sudan?

Khartoum

3. Uganda?

Kigali

5. Nigeria?

Abuja

6. Morocco?

Rabat

7. Liberia?

Monrovia

8. Senegal?

Senegal

10. the Republic of the Congo?

Brazzaville
--
_______________________________________________________________________
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"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
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On 5/16/2026 5:12 AM, Mark Brader wrote:

* Game 6, Round 2 - History - Queens Regnant

These are questions about women from different eras of world
history who have ruled in their own right (as opposed to being a
queen consort, i.e. spouse of a king; queen dowager, i.e. widow of
a king; or queen regent, who acts on behalf of an underage monarch).

1. This queen ruled England and Scotland from 1702-14. It was
during her reign that the Act of Union of 1707 was passed,
which merged the two kingdoms. Unfortunately, in spite of her
many pregnancies, none of her children survived her, causing
a succession crisis after her death. What is her name?

Anne

3. This monarch was Queen of Spain from 1833 until her reign was
overthrown in 1868. She is the only queen regnant in the
history of a unified Spain. Those opposed to her succession
were known as the Carlists as they supported her Uncle Carlos'
claim to the throne. Who was she?

Isabel II

4. Though Henry I's daughter Matilda almost ruled England in the
early 12th century, having controlled some of its territories,
it was not until the 16th century that this monarch was the first
to be officially crowned as Queen of England in her own right.
Who was she?

Mary I

5. This monarch was Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication
in 1654. She faced opposition due to her extravagant lifestyle,
conversion to Catholicism and for her refusal to marry. This led
to her abdication, after which she lived the rest of her life
in Rome. Who was she?

Christina

6. This Empress of Russia was the daughter of Peter the Great and
ruled the Russian Empire 1741-62. She remains one of the most
popular Russian monarchs for many reasons, including her decision
not to execute a single person during her reign. Who was she?

Catherine the Great

7. This monarch was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740
until her death in 1780, and was the only woman who held the
position in her own right. Through her marriage she was also
Holy Roman Empress. She was expected to cede power to her
husband and her eldest son, who were her official co-rulers,
but she ruled as an autocratic sovereign with a council of
her advisors. She also gave birth to 16 children, including
the ill-fated Marie Antoinette of France. Who was she?

Maria Theresa

8. Ruling alongside her husband over a dynastically unified Spain,
the reign of this monarch marked the start of the Spanish
Empire, the age of exploration, and the end of the Reconquista
(the military campaign to reclaim the Iberian peninsula from
Muslem control). Three of her daughters also became prominent
queens in their own right. Who was this monarch?

Isabel I

9. This monarch was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until
her abdication in 1948, when she was succeeded by her daughter.
Her 58-year reign makes her the longest-reigning monarch in
Dutch history. Her reign included both World War I and World
War II. Who was she?

Juliana

10. This monarch reigned as Queen of Denmark from 1972 until her
abdication in 2024. Her 52-year reign is the second-longest for
a Danish monarch. She also has also worked as a scenographer,
a costume designer, and an illustrator of the works of
J.R. Tolkien. Who is she?

Margarethe II

* Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - African Capital Cities

We give you the country and you give us its capital city.
What is the capital of...?

1. Ghana?

Accra

2. Sudan?

Khartoum

3. Uganda?

Kampala

4. Rwanda?

Kigali

5. Nigeria?

Abuja

6. Morocco?

Rabat

7. Liberia?

Monrovia

8. Senegal?

Dakar

9. Zimbabwe?

Harare

10. the Republic of the Congo?

Brazzaville

--
Joshua Kreitzer
gromit82@hotmail.com
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Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:

* Game 6, Round 2 - History - Queens Regnant

1. This queen ruled England and Scotland from 1702-14. It was
during her reign that the Act of Union of 1707 was passed,
which merged the two kingdoms. Unfortunately, in spite of her
many pregnancies, none of her children survived her, causing
a succession crisis after her death. What is her name?

Anne

4. Though Henry I's daughter Matilda almost ruled England in the
early 12th century, having controlled some of its territories,
it was not until the 16th century that this monarch was the first
to be officially crowned as Queen of England in her own right.
Who was she?

Mary I

5. This monarch was Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication
in 1654. She faced opposition due to her extravagant lifestyle,
conversion to Catholicism and for her refusal to marry. This led
to her abdication, after which she lived the rest of her life
in Rome. Who was she?

Kristina

6. This Empress of Russia was the daughter of Peter the Great and
ruled the Russian Empire 1741-62. She remains one of the most
popular Russian monarchs for many reasons, including her decision
not to execute a single person during her reign. Who was she?

Elisabet

7. This monarch was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740
until her death in 1780, and was the only woman who held the
position in her own right. Through her marriage she was also
Holy Roman Empress. She was expected to cede power to her
husband and her eldest son, who were her official co-rulers,
but she ruled as an autocratic sovereign with a council of
her advisors. She also gave birth to 16 children, including
the ill-fated Marie Antoinette of France. Who was she?

Maria Augusta

8. Ruling alongside her husband over a dynastically unified Spain,
the reign of this monarch marked the start of the Spanish
Empire, the age of exploration, and the end of the Reconquista
(the military campaign to reclaim the Iberian peninsula from
Muslem control). Three of her daughters also became prominent
queens in their own right. Who was this monarch?

Isabella

9. This monarch was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until
her abdication in 1948, when she was succeeded by her daughter.
Her 58-year reign makes her the longest-reigning monarch in
Dutch history. Her reign included both World War I and World
War II. Who was she?

Beatrix I

10. This monarch reigned as Queen of Denmark from 1972 until her
abdication in 2024. Her 52-year reign is the second-longest for
a Danish monarch. She also has also worked as a scenographer,
a costume designer, and an illustrator of the works of
J.R. Tolkien. Who is she?

Margarethe II

* Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - African Capital Cities

1. Ghana?

Accra

2. Sudan?

Khartum

3. Uganda?

Kampala

4. Rwanda?

Kigali

5. Nigeria?

Abuja

6. Morocco?

Rabat

7. Liberia?

Freetown

8. Senegal?

Dakar

9. Zimbabwe?

Harare

10. the Republic of the Congo?

Brazzaville



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On 5/16/26 03:12, Mark Brader wrote:

* Game 6, Round 2 - History - Queens Regnant

These are questions about women from different eras of world
history who have ruled in their own right (as opposed to being a
queen consort, i.e. spouse of a king; queen dowager, i.e. widow of
a king; or queen regent, who acts on behalf of an underage monarch).

Name and number (or second name) required where applicable.

1. This queen ruled England and Scotland from 1702-14. It was
during her reign that the Act of Union of 1707 was passed,
which merged the two kingdoms. Unfortunately, in spite of her
many pregnancies, none of her children survived her, causing
a succession crisis after her death. What is her name?

Anne

2. Though she began her royal life as an empress consort and later
as a regent to her sons, this Chinese empress reigned from
690-705 in her own right. She was the first and only woman to
act as Empress of China in her own right. Who was she?

3. This monarch was Queen of Spain from 1833 until her reign was
overthrown in 1868. She is the only queen regnant in the
history of a unified Spain. Those opposed to her succession
were known as the Carlists as they supported her Uncle Carlos'
claim to the throne. Who was she?

4. Though Henry I's daughter Matilda almost ruled England in the
early 12th century, having controlled some of its territories,
it was not until the 16th century that this monarch was the first
to be officially crowned as Queen of England in her own right.
Who was she?

Mary I

5. This monarch was Queen of Sweden from 1632 until her abdication
in 1654. She faced opposition due to her extravagant lifestyle,
conversion to Catholicism and for her refusal to marry. This led
to her abdication, after which she lived the rest of her life
in Rome. Who was she?

6. This Empress of Russia was the daughter of Peter the Great and
ruled the Russian Empire 1741-62. She remains one of the most
popular Russian monarchs for many reasons, including her decision
not to execute a single person during her reign. Who was she?

Catharine I

7. This monarch was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740
until her death in 1780, and was the only woman who held the
position in her own right. Through her marriage she was also
Holy Roman Empress. She was expected to cede power to her
husband and her eldest son, who were her official co-rulers,
but she ruled as an autocratic sovereign with a council of
her advisors. She also gave birth to 16 children, including
the ill-fated Marie Antoinette of France. Who was she?

8. Ruling alongside her husband over a dynastically unified Spain,
the reign of this monarch marked the start of the Spanish
Empire, the age of exploration, and the end of the Reconquista
(the military campaign to reclaim the Iberian peninsula from
Muslem control). Three of her daughters also became prominent
queens in their own right. Who was this monarch?

Isabella

9. This monarch was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until
her abdication in 1948, when she was succeeded by her daughter.
Her 58-year reign makes her the longest-reigning monarch in
Dutch history. Her reign included both World War I and World
War II. Who was she?

10. This monarch reigned as Queen of Denmark from 1972 until her
abdication in 2024. Her 52-year reign is the second-longest for
a Danish monarch. She also has also worked as a scenographer,
a costume designer, and an illustrator of the works of
J.R. Tolkien. Who is she?

* Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - African Capital Cities

We give you the country and you give us its capital city.
What is the capital of...?

1. Ghana?
2. Sudan?
3. Uganda?
4. Rwanda?
5. Nigeria?
6. Morocco?
7. Liberia?

Monrovia

8. Senegal?

Dakar

9. Zimbabwe?

Harare

10. the Republic of the Congo?

Brazzaville
--
Dan Tilque
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