Cumulative PM-based History Quiz

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End of the torture... Loulong, shame on you! You get the worst score with several French questions! Boooo!

1) My first name is Stephane, and my son's his Aymeric (other spelling Emeric). Why is it a funny coincidence historically speaking ? (hint : look circa 1000 AD).
Because St Emeric was the son of St Istvan (Stephen), the first king of Hungary
No one answered...

2) What happened exactly 181 years before my birth day?
The beheading of Louis XVI 2/4

3) According to the original law, what is celebrated every 14th of July in France?
It is NOT Bastille day, but the "Fete de la Federation" 2/4

4) Midway was the first Japanese naval defeat since what year?
1598, korean turtle ships 1/4 (pawpaw got it).
I gave 0.3 to PrivateHudson for Yalu river, because he hadn't the date (1894), and the Chinese themselves consider it a Japanese victory, although some foreigners consider it a Japanese defeat.

5) What happened the 27th of October 1582?
Nothing... October 1582 had only 21 days (Pope Gregory XIII calendar reform ) :D No one answered it. :p

6) What French unit landed in Normandy on DDay?
The Kiefer commando, at Ouistreham, with the British No correct answer.

7) What battle ended the massive presence of Reitres in the French army?
Auneau, 1587 1/4 (Loulong). The Reitres numbered 7000 in French army at the highest, they were massacred at Auneau, the castle moat was filled with armor and helmets, peasants used it for years as an "iron mine"

8) William Tell is a famous Swiss, hero of the fight for independance. But there is another hero, who allowed the victory of Sempach. Who is he? What did he do exactly?
Arnold Struttham of Winkelried. The Swiss couldn't break the Austrian line of spears. Winkelried sacrified himself, throwing his body at the spears, and taking as many with his arms to create a breach in the ennemy defense line. Congratulation to Gagliaudo who got it right!

9) When was the first French Royal guard created? What was the nationality of their members? Who was the first king to hire mercenaries from there?
Philippe August was the first to hire scottish mercenaries in the French army. In 1453, they become the only royal guard 2/4 (but partial)

10) In what battle was Charles the Bold killed? Against what forces? Who betrayed him?
Nancy, 1477, against Swiss and Lorraine (Duke René). He was betrayed by Basso Cambo, his "trusted" captain, just before the battle Several good answers, except no one found who betrayed him
 
The British did not adopt the Gregorian calender until well after that date, therefore my answer, to the British was right :mischief:

Though on further checking his marriage may have been the day after, but nonetheless, non-catholic countries did have events that happened on that day :D
 
Oups oups oups... A big mistake

The battle of the coral sea was in may 1942, and midway in june 1942...

So in fact Gagliaudo was the one to get the correct answer, and he's credited one more point. I won't remove one point to pawpaw for the turle ships, because it was the answer I was looking for.

So the final score is

Gagliaudo : 5.1
Privatehudson : 2.6
PawPaw: 2.5
Loulong : 2.3

Gagliaudo's turn!
 
Steph said:
Oups oups oups... A big mistake
The battle of the coral sea was in may 1942, and midway in june 1942...
So in fact Gagliaudo was the one to get the correct answer, and he's credited one more point. I won't remove one point to pawpaw for the turle ships, because it was the answer I was looking for.
@Steph: 'chapeau' :hatsoff: for fairness and equity :)

I'll need a bit to compose my 10quizz (to avoid plots against my person :lol: )
Please, have patience :thanx:
In the meanwhile, make yourselves confortable for this waiting... :coffee:
 
Gagliaudo said:
I'll need a bit to compose my 10quizz (to avoid plots against my person :lol: )
Please, have patience :thanx:

sure be nice to have some questions :mischief:
 
I apologize, to you all :o :o :o
In those days I couldn't prepare the quizz, only give a very little look to History Forum.
I've quite complete quizz, I demand you only a bit more patience.
Sorry again for late and waiting. Thanx!
 
Gagliaudo said:
I apologize, to you all :o :o :o
I've quite complete quizz, I demand you only a bit more patience.
Sorry again for late and waiting. Thanx!

you mean you got one done? darn it!!! < puts away rope, pliers,tar & feathers> walks away mumbling about having no fun
 
I apologize again for my large late, finally here the quizz, hope you enjoy (after all this wait :rolleyes: )

1- What was the most important Etruscan city in South Italy?
2- Who saved and re-organized the rests of Crassus' legions after the defeat at Carrhae (53 BC) ?
3- Where was located (=modern country) the ancien Asiatic kingdom of Champa?
4- Who was Brian Boru (*bonus: where did he die? **bonus: when?)
5- Which was the first Burgundians defeat against Swiss?
6- Who leaded the Hungarian Revolution in 1848? (*bonus: where did he flee after revolt failed?)
7- Who were the responsibles of the "Massacre of Mountain Meadows valley", happened in Utah in 1857, where were killed many american colons ?
8- Which armies fought the battle at river Atbara in 1898 ?
9- What have in common Napoleon I, the great French emperor, and the Zulu chief Dinizulu (who succeeded at the more famous Cetewayo)
10- Who was the first president of Republic of Cyprus, just independent, in 1960? (*bonus: what was his particular 'status'?)

3 days
 
PawPaw: 6
PrivateHudson: 5+
LouLong: 5++
Tallanas: 5++

In effect these quizz weren't exactly too easy, so I think result until now are OK :)

PawPaw wins :goodjob:
Man, it's YOUR turn :D
 
1--This young, powerful, growing asian power in the early 19th century got too arrogant with the british empire and in 3 wars over 60 years was absorbed in the empire?

2--This portugal explorer reached india and started the foundation of their asian empire?

3--Mythical ruler of an christian empire in africa or asia that medieval and age of discovery explorers searched for?

4--Who was the 19th century "sick man of europe"?

5--Who's name means " sons of the kings"?

6--The revolutions in spanish america all basicly followed this patten, 1810-1815 great sucess, 1816-1820 royal resurgance, 1821 independence. Why?

7--What was the capital of the golden horde?

8--What was the fate of the defenders of masada in 73ad?

9--What famous seaman led catherine the greats navy against the turks in the black sea in 1788ad?

10--What islamic people in the philipines resisted the spanish, americans and are still semi independent today?

will run till sat.
 
Well I only answered 6 I think... two of them were guesses :D
 
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