First of all, sorry for the delay
Now I've finally finished the quiz. Oh, I hope you don't mind it has only nine questions, I just didn't want that you had to wait longer
#1
Identify these six famous Greeks (4 points each). Put them in chronological order by the time they lived (4 points for a correct line, 2 points for one mistake and 1 point for two mistakes). One of them does not belong with the others. What do the other five have in common? (2 points)
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#2
As all of you should know, the capitals of the United States, Greece, Italy and Lithuania are Washington, Athens, Rome and Vilnius. However, when the modern states emerged in 1776, 1830, 1861 and 1918 respectively they had different cities as their capitals. Name them! (2 points each) Bonus: Guess what Portugal's capital was between 1808 and 1821. (2 points)
#3
This painting is an illustration of a litterary work.
a) Which work (8 points)? Name its author (4 points)
b) What is happening here? Alternatively, name two of the depicted persons. (4 points)
c) Who painted the picture? (4 points)
#4
Identify these six persons (4 points each). What do they have in common? (4 points)
a) I am a heroic character, much adored in my country, and a saint of the Catholic church. During the 15th century, I fought in a war between my country and its long-time enemy. After I fell in captivity, I was convicted of heresy and burned at the stake. When I died I was only 19 years old. Later, my conviction was overturned and I was canonised in 1920.
b) I was one of the most important persons of the socialist movement. I was born in Poland, but later moved to another country. There was an political activist and took part in an unsuccessful revolution in 1919. In the aftermath of this revolution I was killed by right-wing militias.
c) I was an Egpytian pharaoh during the 16th century BC. I re-established trade routes in my country which had been destroyed during the rule of the Hyksos and I also sent an ambitious expedition to the land of Punt. During my reign, many great buildings were completed; for example my mortuary temple ist one of the finest examples of ancient Egpytian temple architecture. After my death, my successor tried to erase all records about my existence, destroying my monuments and erasing my name from the inscriptions.
d) I am the earliest author known by date. I lived in Mesopotamia during the 23rd century BC and wrote several Sumerian hymns celebrating the deity Inanna.
e) I am one of only two persons who received the Nobel prize in two disciplines. I got mine in physics (1903) and chemistry (1911). I researched radiation and discovered two new chemical elements.
f) I ruled China from 690-705, interrupting the rule of the Tang dynasty. After a revolt against my rule, I moved the capital to Luoyang and founded an imperial secret police. I also promoted Buddhism during my reign. After a coup in 705 I had to step down and died nine months later.
#5
What was this artefact used for (10 points)? Which culture produced it (5 points)?
#6
Who or what was Manzanar? (10 points)
#7
Here is a picture of Mr. Norman Borlaug, the Nobel peace prize winner of 1970. What project was he involved in (10 points)?
#8
Briefly explain these alphabetically sorted keywords (4 points each). What country's history are they related with (4 points)?
a) 1772, 1793 and 1795
b) Jagiellons
c) Battle of Grunwald
d) Solidarnosc
e) November Uprising
f) Peace of Riga
#9
A war fought between three countries from 1879 to 1884. It was a conflict about a resource-rich territory. The war actually got its name from this particular resource. As a result of the war, country A gained the disputed territory from coutries B and C, which were allied. Because of the territorial losses, country B became a land-locked country, which has hampered its economy until today.
What's the name of the war (6 points)? Name countries A, B and C (2 points each).
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Maximum points is
173.
Deadline:
Sunday, May 21st, 6 PM CEST
Good luck!
on that last quiz:
