Cumulative History Quiz #3

Az · Jul 4, 2001

Ok so lets try this again.

The other quiz drowned into confufusion ( Cum Quiz #2 ). So this time I would ask the participants to follow these simple rules:

-It would be nice if we put numbers to our questions

-Ask a question only after you've given the right answer to the one before. If you are not sure if your answer is right WAIT for confirmation.

-Oh and one last thing. If you have answered correctly don't leave the thread with no question for a v long time.

So please follow these so that we don't get confused.

I'll start with an easy one....

Question 1:What was the symbol of the Tsarina Alexandra (wife of Nicolas II)?

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Johan511 · Jul 4, 2001

A pic of the two....

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TURK · Jul 4, 2001

Cumulative History Quiz #3??? Who would care about questions like this? Would you be able to answer it if I asked you what was the symbol of the Ottoman Sultan IV Murat?????

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Andu Indorin · Jul 4, 2001

Regretably, we are not taught the symbols of the European nobility in U.S. schools. Can you give a hint perhaps?

Cunobelin Of Hippo · Jul 4, 2001

Sheesh

Divide these history quizzes into two: European, and North American.

Johan511 · Jul 5, 2001

LOL, I do think that the question is a little out of hand AZ, why not give us the answer and give us a new one.

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Az · Jul 5, 2001

horsehocky! Why do you always want to ruin my topics?<IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/cry.gif" border=0>

Why didn't you answer to the question before asking a new one???

I really don't get you TURK!

And your sig is way too big man!

>>>ok johan the answer is : The Swastica.

You may ask Q 2 if you want.

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TURK · Jul 5, 2001

Keep crying as you do while demanding lands that don't belong to you.

Similiarly you can keep crying here too, because this forum does not belong to you and I can post anything I wish (of course not the ones that TF does not like, but not YOU)

And my sig will always be here for you to see when ever you look at my postings

Johan511 · Jul 5, 2001

Ok Az Here I go,
Question #2
In Italy during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, thinkers and artist began to view the thousand years that had elapsed since the fall of Rome as the "Dark Ages" -- a time of stagnation and ignorance--in contrast to their own age, which appeared to them wise and beautiful. They exuberantly proclaimed that they were participating in an intellectual and aesthetic revolution sparked by the "rebirth" (renaissance) of the values and forms of classical antiquity. Modern historians have accepted the term Renaissance as a convenient label for this exciting age of intellectual and artistic revival, which continued through the sixteenth century (1500's). But since the Renaissance had deep roots in the Middle Ages, which also made rich contributions to civilization, in what ways can the Renaissance be said to signify a "rebirth"?

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Andu Indorin · Jul 5, 2001

Well, Johan, that's a pretty broad question.

But you are right to point the continuities between the early medieval period (the so-called Dark Ages) and the late medieval period/early modern period (the so-called Renaissance). One "rebirth" that would fit the criteria of your question would be the rebirth of religion -- something that many historians often overlook. On instance of this, of course, is the Protestant Reformation, whose origins were strongly influenced by the Humanist tradition that was an integral part of the Renaissance. And by extension, the Counter Reformation can also be considered a rebirth of Catholic traditions. There also occurred an increase in popular piety, especially among the resurgent urban populations.

I hope that this is an acceptable answer, as the question is rather broad.

Question 3: Just prior to the storming of Ratisbon in 1809, Napoleon is reported to have said to one of his most illustrious division commanders: "Well, you have earned you marshal's baton and you shall have it." Who was the general, why did he not receive it, and what happened to the baton once it arrived from Paris?

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Andu Indorin · Jul 5, 2001

Originally posted by TURK:
Keep crying as you do while demanding lands that don't belong to you. <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/cry.gif" border=0>

Similiarly you can keep crying here too, because this forum does not belong to you and I can post anything I wish (of course not the ones that TF does not like, but not YOU)

And my sig will always be here for you to see when ever you look at my postings <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/lol.gif" border=0>

If this behavior persists where clearly it does not belong, I shall lodge a complaint with the management.

Thunderfall · Jul 5, 2001

TURK has been given a 1-week vacation for spamming this thread.

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starlifter · Jul 5, 2001

As a disinterested 3rd party, and since it is not encumbent upon me to enforce or render my own opinion on huge signatures, I'll just let the published rules speak and simply just paste the quote, since the issue has been raised by prior posters:

Keep your signature brief

This forum has a signature feature that allows you to "sign" your posts with a customized block of text or image. However, large signatures that are more than 25 KB in size, have a large dimension, or take up more than 4 lines, are not permitted. Large signatures increase the loading time of the page greatly. Everyone would agree that people are much more interested in reading your ideas than looking at your signature. It's annoying to see posts that have signatures that are much bigger than the messages in the post. Please keep your signature brief.

The quote came from the forum rules:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumRules.shtml

There is another section about enforcement, FYI:

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal of your posting privileges.

I have no interest in the matter, but hope this may help those that are discussing it.

starlifter · Jul 5, 2001

I see in the time that while I was writing my above post, that Thunderfall clarified the issue already.

Alcibiaties of Athenae · Jul 5, 2001

Originally posted by JERK:
Cumulative History Quiz #3??? Who would care about questions like this? Would you be able to answer it if I asked you what was the symbol of the Ottoman Sultan IV Murat?????

For your question, the answer would be, who cares?

I have to think about that, AI.

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Az · Jul 5, 2001

JERK was banned as a result of his behaviour (he had already got numerous warnings) and I hope that he will have grown up a bit when he comes back.

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SunTzu · Jul 6, 2001

Well Andu thats a nice Question you have there. Sheesh, i remember reading about that somewhere, but i don't remember and it'll take time to look up so i'm gonna pass on this question.
Wise move o leader of CFC

TURKs sig was 32KB+

That a might nice size their, anyways i'll see you in a week TURK

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Johan511 · Jul 6, 2001

Andu Indorin, your answer was by no means incorrect, but allow me to elaborate some before I go and tackle your question.
First of all, there was an intensification of interest in the literature of classical Greece and Rome. This Classical Revival, as it is called, was the product of a more worldly focus on human beings and life as an end in itself rather than as a temporary halting place on the way to eternity. (Note HERE: I would just like to say that there was a great philosopher named Ayn Rand -- of just a century ago -- that again tried to bring about this movement. I encourage all to read her books.)
Ok, back on track. Renaissance scholars searched the monasteries for old Latin manuscripts that had been unappreciated and largely ignored by medieval scholars, and they translated hitherto unknown work from Greek into Latin.
Thus the humanists, as these scholars were called, greatly added to the quantity of classical literature that had been entering the stream of Western thought since the Middle Ages. Secondly, while Renaissance scholars found a new significance in classical literature, artists in Ital were stimulated and inspired by their study and imitation of classical sculpture and architecture.

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Az · Jul 6, 2001

Question 3: Just prior to the storming of Ratisbon in 1809, Napoleon is reported to have said to one of his most illustrious division commanders: "Well, you have earned you marshal's baton and you shall have it." Who was the general, why did he not receive it, and what happened to the baton once it arrived from Paris?

Andu help! At least give us a hint man!
The question is very interesting as Napoleon I didn't usually forget his promises.
I asked many people and they don't have a clue...

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Andu Indorin · Jul 6, 2001

Hint: The three battles that have a direct bearing upon this question are the Battles of Eckmuhl (April 19-22), Aspern-Essling (May 21-22), and Wagram (July 5-6). As for the divisional general, he also served with distinction at Austerlitz in 1805.

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