History quiz

[Paradox]

.....Sabiha Gokcen? :hide:

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Congratulations for coming up with the wrong answer. ~:)
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[Mouzafphaerre]

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Tip: She descended from an established military family and received a European upbringing. The second element in her name is the given name of her father's, according to the contemporary nomenclature.
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[KarlXII]

He's right that she was the first female Turkish aviator.....

[Mouzafphaerre]

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No.
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[Sarmatian]

All sources say Sabiha Gokcen...

edit: give us some help. Did she fly in some other country's aviation?

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Here's the correct answer:

The first Turkish woman to fly was Belkıs Şevket Hanım in 1913. Internet material mention her flight only, though my more reliable printed source (by a professional historian) states that she was the first pilot. I conclude she flew the plane for a while the taking off and landing being carried on the by male military pilot.

She threw down brochures encouraging people to donate to the armed forces for the purchase of more aircrafts during the Balkan wars.

Sabiha Gökçen was in action in the late 1930's, about two decades later. She was indeed a combat pilot, having only fought against her own people during the Dersim uprising of 1938, flying one of the seven aircrafts bombarding the predominantly Kurdish town. The Turkish incarnation of La Guernica...
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[Mouzafphaerre]

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I do not feel like finding a better fitting question so please take the necessary step to help the thread live. :bow:
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[Chris1959]

If you don't mind me stepping in on this one.

Then. in an age of govermental waffle and excessive verbage, what was the alledged communique sent by Gough to the British govt at the conclusion of the second Sikh war?
A classic example of just the right information required.

[Xipe Totec]

'We have gained a victory like that of the ancients; it is such a one that another such would ruin us.'

[Chris1959]

Sorry, not he one I was looking for though it could have applied to the battle of Chilianwala. In a hint to all classical scholars the answer is supposedly a single word.

[Xipe Totec]

It seems to apply to 'Peccavi - I have sinned' but that famous pun was sent by Sir Charles James Napier who was appointed to take over Gough's command in the second Anglo-Sikh War, referring to his earlier conquest of Sindh. :inquisitive:

[Chris1959]

Well done Xipe Totec, and I stand corrected in that I thought it was General Gough.
Sorry about the delay in getting back, but I now forget to look at this thread on a regular basis, I fear it has run it's natural course.

[Xipe Totec]

Thank you Chris1959, may your cornfields be unusually fertile, and your avocados ripen quickly.

As to ending this thread I would call on the whole great community of the Org to decide. If you wish it to continue, just give me the Aztec name for the seven caves of Aztlan from whence originated the seven tribes of the Aztecs, and your chinampas will be forever blessed. :beam:

[Sarmatian]

Thank you Chris1959, may your cornfields be unusually fertile, and your avocados ripen quickly.

As to ending this thread I would call on the whole great community of the Org to decide. If you wish it to continue, just give me the Aztec name for the seven caves of Aztlan from whence originated the seven tribes of the Aztecs, and your chinampas will be forever blessed. :beam:

I wish it to continue but I have no idea what the Aztec name for seven caves of Aztlan was...

[Xipe Totec]

It's as easy to find as a coatl on a coatepantli... :laugh4:

[Sarmatian]

Quanozetopatoqazal?

[Xipe Totec]

No great warrior with many legs, your fields will be dry this season. The name I seek translates in Nahuatl as 'seven caves'. Here is a picture of it I found on the spider-woman of Teotihuacan's web, in less time than it takes to fill a bowl with one's blood for Huitzilopochtli:


https://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9075/sevencavesjd4.jpg

[Sarmatian]

I'd be very surprised if I was right since I made up that word. But after a bit of actual research (read: googling) might the answer be - chicomoztoc?

[Xipe Totec]

Congratulations Sarmatian, your answer is correct. :beam: I see you were only toying with us - as the jaguar toys with the turtle. Truly you can wear your defeated enemy's skin with pride, and let no man hold his nose in your presence without shaming his ancestors. Remember though - the wise man respects his opponent, even in death, for he died an honourable death in battle.

To you now goes the honour of leading the charge into the enemy ranks: many will fall to their numerous atl-atl, or perhaps you would prefer to pose another question for those well-versed in the ancient lore?

[Sarmatian]

Thank you for your kind words, mighty descendant of Aztec warriors. Unfortunately, the people where I live are not so well versed in the ways of war. We're more into good food and fine alcohol, so my wishes to you will be in accordance with that - May your enemies never take control of your well when you've just eaten a lot of ham for dinner...:laugh4:

On the question issue, can't think of a good one at the moment. Somebody else may ask...

[Emperor Mithdrates]

lets try an easy one.
What was the largest empire on earth. that contained no spread of water (seas, oceans) inside its boundaries?

[Xipe Totec]

The Mongol Empire under Mongke Khan?

[Csargo]

Mongols

[Conqueror]

The Mongol Empire contained the Caspian Sea, so it would not count.

[Conradus]

The Mongol Empire contained the Caspian Sea, so it would not count.

The Caspian Sea is a lake, so it would count.

[Decker]

The Roman Empire?

[Xipe Totec]

The U.S.S.R. was pretty big and didn't contain any seas or oceans...?

[Quintus.JC]

I'm pretty certain it must be the Mongol empire.

[Decker]

The U.S.S.R. was pretty big and didn't contain any seas or oceans...?
I was thinking the same thing but I wasn't sure... guess we'll find out haha

[Quintus.JC]

Largest Contiguous empires in history [Source Wikipedia]
Mongol Empire - 33.2 million km² (under Khublai Khan in 1268)
Umayyad Arab caliphate - 13.2 million km²
Qing Empire - 13 million km² (under Emperor Qianlong)
Ottoman Empire - 11.5 million km² (under Mehmed IV in 1680)
Rashidun Arab caliphate - 9 million km² (under Caliph Uthman in 654)[2]
Brazilian Empire - 8.1 million km
United States of America- 8.08 million km²
Roman Empire - 6.9 million km² (under Emperor Trajan)
Achaemenid Persian Empire - 6.5 million km² (under Darius the Great)
Ming Empire - 6.5 million km²
Macedonian Empire - 6.5 million km² (under Alexander the Great)
Han Empire - 6 million km²
Tang Empire - 5.4 million km²
Maurya Empire - 5 million km² (under Ashoka the Great)
Byzantine Empire/Eastern Roman Empire - 4.5 million km²
Mughal Empire - 4 million km² (under Aurangzeb in 1690)
Hunnic Empire - 4 million km² (under Attila the Hun in 441)
Mexican Empire - 4 million km²
Seljuq Empire - 3.9 million km²
Seleucid Empire - 3.9 million km²

[Xipe Totec]

The USSR was 22.4 million square Km, but it is not generally accepted that it was an empire by historians, although often referred to as such by political opponents of the era.

I do not believe by any stretch of the imagination you can call the Mongol Empire under Khubilai a single empire as it was really a number of separate states, whose rulers had totally separate agendas and alignments, and even different religions and cultural values.

I go back to Mongke's empire, which did not entirely contain the Caspian Sea, except at its greatest extent, and certainly had much more unity and central authority than that of Ogedei or Khubilai.

[Xipe Totec]

Or

"The British Empire was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1921, the British Empire held sway over a population of about 458 million people, approximately one-quarter of the world's population. It covered about 36.7 million km² (14.2 million square miles), about a quarter of Earth's total land area."

I think it would be true to say that the British Empire did not contain any seas or oceans, would it not?

[Quintus.JC]

The British Empire was undoubtly the largest empire of all time, but it was also undoubtly a maritime empire, seperated by seas and oceans.

While I do agree that by the time of Kubai Khan the Mongol empire was already a few seperate khanates ruled by different rulers the Mongol empire under Möngke Khan could still be considered as a whole.

[KarlXII]

Largest Contiguous empires in history [Source Wikipedia]
United States of America- 8.08 million km²


LOL.

[Paradox]

Largest Contiguous empires in history [Source Wikipedia]
Roman Empire - 6.9 million km² (under Emperor Trajan)
And this was the Roman empire at its greatest extent?

[Quintus.JC]

And this was the Roman empire at its greatest extent?

Accoridng to Wikipedia.

[Chris1959]

Surely one could switch The Romanovs for the USSR as an "Empire", and in the 1860s could be larger as it included Alaska.

Isn't the question a trick one as has been said before the largest empire that did not suround a sea is the British as others such as Mongol, Roman, Persian encapsulated a sea. If not then we have to go somewhere very dry and I plump for the Inca Empire or Kingdom of Mali.

[Xipe Totec]

No it must have been the Meganeura Empire who ruled all of Pangaea back in the Carboniferous Period.

[Sarmatian]

I found the question rather vague and haven't really tried to answer it. If the poster doesn't return soon to clarify the question or acknowledge the possible right answer, we might as well move on...

[Xipe Totec]

Otherwise the answers will just start getting sillier... :clown:

[Decker]

Otherwise the answers will just start getting sillier... :clown:

Like the Empire from Star Wars right?? That spanned worlds and not oceans and seas if I'm correct :laugh4:

And technically anyone claiming the Roman Empire... I have dibs!! :whip:

[Xipe Totec]

Like the Empire from Star Wars right?? That spanned worlds and not oceans and seas if I'm correct :laugh4:

Now you are getting a bit silly. The question did say empire on earth.

Pangaea was the largest landmass ever on Earth and nothing could touch the giant dragonflies' dominion of fear. They didn't leave any maps unfortunately so we can't be absolutely sure that the empire did not contain any lakes. It certainly did not contain seas or oceans until it started breaking up into smaller chunks much later, and by then the ants were starting to take over anyway. Some even believe that the Dinosaurs ruled the Earth by the late Triassic, but they weren't half as scary as a swarm of Meganeura. :yes:

[Sarmatian]

Ok, let's try to get this show on the road again with an easier question - I was probably the highest ranking official in an empire that doesn't exist anymore. I was at the same time grand admiral of the navy and something resembling prime minister. I was also the last person to hold that title. Who am I?

[Rhyfelwyr]

Karl Dönitz?

[Tristuskhan]

Regent Horthy?

[Sarmatian]

Nope. Think middle ages...

[Rhyfelwyr]

Lukas Notaras?

[Sarmatian]

Yep, Loukas Notaras, last Megas Doux of the Byzantine Empire. On to you, mate.

[Rhyfelwyr]

Yay! I was sure my first answer was going to be right as well. Anyway...

I was seen as a republican by some, a tyrant by others. I led my armies in a brutal religious war, and achieved many great victories. But in the end my state would crumble under my less able son. Who am I?

[Don Corleone]

Yay! I was sure my first answer was going to be right as well. Anyway...

I was seen as a republican by some, a tyrant by others. I led my armies in a brutal religious war, and achieved many great victories. But in the end my state would crumble under my less able son. Who am I?

George Herbert Walker Bush. :laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

[Quintus.JC]

George Herbert Walker Bush. :laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

That's a right laugh. :laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

[Rhyfelwyr]

George Herbert Walker Bush. :laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

:laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

Thank you Don Corleone, that was the best laugh I have had in a long long time. :laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

[King Henry V]

Ah, that's an easy question. Is it by any chance Old Knoll Cromwell?

[Rhyfelwyr]

It is indeed. Hmm that was my first question, I'll try and make it harder next time. It was worth it anyway for Don Corleone's comment.

So, thats you up King Henry...

[Conradus]

Any chance King Henry V shows up here for a question again?

[Xipe Totec]

Your brother kings and monarchs of the earth
Do all expect that you should rouse yourself,
As did the former lions of your blood.

[Xipe Totec]

We can't let this magnificent thread just die like this so wth...

Which English King was never heard from again after the siege of Meaux in 1422?


:help:

[Quintus.JC]

Henry V, cos he died from dysentery on the way back.

[Xipe Totec]

Correct! please please please ask the next question your honour before anyone notices the breech in etiquette! :help:

[Quintus.JC]

Correct! please please please ask the next question your honour before anyone notices the breech in etiquette! :help:

If you insist...

I was the eldest son of the Holy Roman Emperor, although I held many titles in my life, I would never become the emperor myself, though one day my son will be. Leaving the chance of leading a court life, I spent my life travelling around Europe. I fought in the Crusades, during which I sustained a serious injury which would eventually cause my death. I died fighting bravely in a famous battle during a famous war.

Some of the clues are supposed to be quite misleading, good luck.

[Antagonist]

That sounds a lot like John of Luxembourg, the blind King of Bohemia. Eldest son of the Emperor, travelled around Europe, wounded (blinded) on Crusade in Lithuania, and of course he famously died in the battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years' War.

Antagonist

EDIT: And his son also became Emperor, although I needed wiki to tell you that bit. :embarassed:

[Quintus.JC]

That sounds a lot like John of Luxembourg, the blind King of Bohemia. Eldest son of the Emperor, travelled around Europe, wounded (blinded) on Crusade in Lithuania, and of course he famously died in the battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years' War.

Antagonist

EDIT: And his son also became Emperor, although I needed wiki to tell you that bit. :embarassed:

Bravo sir, it is indeed King John, the blind king of Bohemia. :applause:

Please do ask the next question. :bow:

[Quintus.JC]

Someone please revive this thread.

[TevashSzat]

If noone minds, I'll post a new question

My grandfather was known as the first of (title), my father was known as the first, but was actually the second of (same title as before), and I am known as the second, but I am actually the fourth of (same title as before) Who am I?

[Quintus.JC]

A bit confused here...

[Antagonist]

Just sticking my head in the door to apologize :bow: for having failed the sacred trust of keeping the Quiz thread alive, been very busy this week. I suppose I waived my right to ask a question this time around.

Antagonist

[TevashSzat]

A bit confused here...

Yeah, my question is a bit confusing, I'll try to make it a bit clearer:

My grandfather was known as the 1st of (title)
My father is known to history as the first, but was actually the 2nd of (title)
I am known in history as the second, but was actually the 4th of (title)

If you guys still can't figure it out, I'll give you guys some hints

[Sarmatian]

Yeah, my question is a bit confusing, I'll try to make it a bit clearer:

My grandfather was known as the 1st of (title)
My father is known to history as the first, but was actually the 2nd of (title)
I am known in history as the second, but was actually the 4th of (title)

If you guys still can't figure it out, I'll give you guys some hints

This isn't any less confusing then the first one. You haven't given us anything to go on. Title may be Holy Roman Emperor or High Shaman in charge of sacrificing. It may be in South America or India and the time frame may range from ancient times to 20th century. So, basically, without anything to go on, you want us to guess the person for something unknown about him (as he's known as the second but really is the 4th)...

Too vague and broad, narrow it down...

[TevashSzat]

Okay, the ruler is European and is, I would say, very well known to anyone who has learned about European History. He lived after the Middle Ages, too, if that helps.

This family that all three members are from, in fact, is quite well known for having this ridiculous naming system that creates alot of confusion

[Pannonian]

Okay, the ruler is European and is, I would say, very well known to anyone who has learned about European History. He lived after the Middle Ages, too, if that helps.

This family that all three members are from, in fact, is quite well known for having this ridiculous naming system that creates alot of confusion
Are they the Stuarts?

[Quintus.JC]

An uneducated guess: Could it be the House of Hohenzollern after the reunification of Germany?

[TevashSzat]

An uneducated guess: Could it be the House of Hohenzollern after the reunification of Germany?

Yes it is.

The grandfather is Frederick William, the first Elector of Brandenburg, also known as The Great Elector
The father is Frederick William I, the First King of Prussia, but the Second Elector of Brandenburg (I believe), also known as the Soldier's King
The man is Frederick II, the Second King of Prussia, but the Fourth Elector of Brandenburg, also known as Frederick the Great

I guess it would be your turn then

[Quintus.JC]

It was a rather confusing question... this one might be confusinger. :grin:

I was the brother to two kings and a famous crusader. Being the faction heir for a brief period of time, I was never to be king. The cause of my death was uncertain but it was rumoured that I was killed by a ‘stag’. My younger brother became faction heir instead and eventually became king, but he would (ironically) die in the same place where I died less than 20 years later.

[KarlXII]

Richard

Killed by a stag in a hunting accident, I believe the New Forest, leaving William the Second to become king. Both sons of William the Conquerer, of course. Though I do not recall which crusader he was brothers with.

[Quintus.JC]

Richard of Bernay it is

Son William the Conqueror, brother to King William Rufus and Henry I, and also brother to Robert Curthose who participated in the 1st crusade and fought at the seige of Antioch. Richard's death was really still a mystery athough it is widly viewed as an accident; he was either killed by a stag (????) or crashed into a tree while riding at high speed. Either way he died of his injuries soon after and his younger Brother Rufus became king, who ironically also died in the New forest (the forest where Richard died 20 years earlier), although Rufus was proably murdered.

You turn then. :bow:

[KarlXII]

I was born into a family of school teachers. I was not an aristocrat, yet went far in my nations military. Today, I am respected by comrades and enemies alike for my tactical genius. Though one campaign will always be attributed to me, I also commanded the defence against a large amphibious invasion. Who am I?

[Pannonian]

I was born into a family of school teachers. I was not an aristocrat, yet went far in my nations military. Today, I am respected by comrades and enemies alike for my tactical genius. Though one campaign will always be attributed to me, I also commanded the defence against a large amphibious invasion. Who am I?
Rommel?

[KarlXII]

Rommel?

You're up.

[Pannonian]

I voyaged the length of a continent, or more. Along the way, I met a long-legged man and a high priest, and left behind a student. When I eventually settled down, I wrote a book about my travels. Who am I, and who were these people mentioned above?

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Is Da Gama the sailor?

[Pannonian]

Is Da Gama the sailor?
No. The long-legged man is a clue to the period - how many long-legged men do you know of in history?

[Conradus]

Longlegged? Edward Longshanks comes to mind, although the description fits Marco Polo better

[Pannonian]

Longlegged? Edward Longshanks comes to mind, although the description fits Marco Polo better
Right area, wrong direction.

[rajpoot]

I'll take a wild shot, Eric the Red?

[Pannonian]

I'll take a wild shot, Eric the Red?
Conradus was warmer.

[Quintus.JC]

A wild guess would be Ibn Battuta, have no idea about the people you mentioned though.

[Pannonian]

A wild guess would be Ibn Battuta, have no idea about the people you mentioned though.
Right period, but still the wrong direction.

[TevashSzat]

Right area, wrong direction.

So, I guess it would be from east to west???

Still.....have no idea

[Quintus.JC]

East to West... Cheng Ho perhaps?

[Pannonian]

East to West... Cheng Ho perhaps?
The chap I'm looking for was a contemporary of Marco Polo, and travelled a similar distance to Ibn Battuta.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

James of Ireland is all I can think of from the time...

[seireikhaan]

Zhang He?

[seireikhaan]

I dunno if this is considered rude or something to try two answers in a row before ascertaining their accuracy, but here's my other guess:

Rabban Bar Sauma?

[Pannonian]

I dunno if this is considered rude or something to try two answers in a row before ascertaining their accuracy, but here's my other guess:

Rabban Bar Sauma?
He's the one. A Mongol envoy, chosen because he was a Christian priest. He set off from Dadu (Beijing) to make contact with and make agreements with European leaders. In this he was unsuccessful, but because of what he was, he was welcomed more than other envoys. He began his journey with a student, but unrest in the middle east barred his way, and he returned to Baghdad, where his student settled down and became head of the Nestorian church there. Later, when things had settled down and the route was open again, he resumed his journey, reaching as far as Bordeaux and the court of Edward I "Longshanks" of England. On his way back, he was welcomed by the Pope, among others, and while he was unsuccessful in organising a joint European-Mongol attack on the Mameluks, he was given many gifts to send to the Mongol leaders. He eventually returned to Baghdad, where he settled down and wrote an account of his journeys.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabban_Bar_Sauma

[Quintus.JC]

last ditch guess: Bartolomeu Dias?

edit: obviously wrong, lol.

[seireikhaan]

I was one of seven children. One of my younger brothers became revered for a time by my people as a prophet. Together, we attempted to strengthen our political and military stability by attempting to create a swath of alliances to protect against a future superpower. When war broke out once more, we sided with their most hated nemesis of the time. Together with our allies, we achieved early victories with relatively few casualties on either side. However, as the war stretched onwards, I perished in combat and my brother fled the field of battle. Who am I and who is my brother?

[TevashSzat]

I have a feeling that it was sometime during the Napoleanic Wars? The most hated nemesis would be Britain of course.

[Conradus]

One of the brothers of the Mahdi?

[seireikhaan]

Unrelated to Mahdi.

Tevash was closer.

[Conradus]

Some North American tribe in the colonial struggles between France and the UK?

[seireikhaan]

Alright. You're much, much closer now. No more hints. Sorry.

[Conradus]

No problem, the only problem is I don't know any specifics about that timeframe, but I hope some other here can find the answer now the timeframe is about set :)

[Geezer57]

Your description sounds a lot like Tecumseh - he was one of seven children, his younger brother was considered something of a prophet for a while among the Shawnee, etc.

[seireikhaan]

Your description sounds a lot like Tecumseh - he was one of seven children, his younger brother was considered something of a prophet for a while among the Shawnee, etc.
Correct.

[Geezer57]

Correct.
Yikes! That means I have to try to come up with one...~:eek:

O.K., I'll give it a try:

Considered a national hero since the 19th Century in the land of my birth, I was born to a poor family, orphaned as a child, and adopted by my Godfather. I was raised by my tutor, who was a surgeon. Though I lacked formal education, I was able to successfully practice several professions, including cattleman, dentist, and miner. After entering public service, but only attaining relatively low rank, I became aware of the exploitation of the people around me, so started a movement in opposition to the powers in control. Unfortunately, my group was betrayed and I was arrested. My trial lasted almost three years, and I was subsequently executed (by hanging). My body was quartered after death, with my head and body pieces displayed in different cities.

[Quintus.JC]

Wild guess: Yemelyan Pugachev?

[Geezer57]

Wild guess: Yemelyan Pugachev?

Right century, wrong continent. Think colonial territory somewhere.

[TevashSzat]

Okay, I am pretty sure that drawn and quartering was only widely used in England

Thus, that suggests that it was an England colony. However, that doesn't really narrow things down since England had colonies in North America, India, and a host of other places....

Edit: Okay, hanging was used to kill the person so what I just said was most likely wrong....

[Quintus.JC]

Another wilder guess: John Brown?

[Geezer57]

Another wilder guess: John Brown?

Nope - I don't remember John Brown's body being quartered after his hanging.

O.K. folks, another hint - think mainland (not island) colonies south of the equator. That should narrow it down enough.

[Quintus.JC]

So its either south America or Southern Africa, still doesn't have much idea...

[Geezer57]

So its either south America or Southern Africa, still doesn't have much idea...

Think of a colony that later becomes a large country, one that takes up a substantial portion of the continent.

[TevashSzat]

Think of a colony that later becomes a large country, one that takes up a substantial portion of the continent.

So....Brazil?

[Geezer57]

So....Brazil?

You're right about the location - now how about the historical figure? :yes:

[TevashSzat]

I'm pretty sure it would be:

Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, nicknamed Tiradentes

[Geezer57]

I'm pretty sure it would be:

Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, nicknamed Tiradentes

We have a WINNER!!!

The torch passes to you, TevashSzat. :2thumbsup:

[TevashSzat]

Okay,

I would come to power during turbulent times and rule my country tyrannically. However, my rule would only last for a year. After disposing my right hand man, I was arrested. I tried to commit suicide in prison, but failed and was forced to sit through my trial before being executed

I think this shouldn't be that hard

[Quintus.JC]

Not sure about other people but I need a bit more clue please...

[TevashSzat]

He is European and this occurred after the Reformation.

[Conradus]

Robespierre?

[TevashSzat]

Yep, his fate was basically sealed after killing off Danton in the Committee of Public Safety

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I spent far too long agonizing over this, right after I'd written a paper on Robespierre. :wall:

[Conradus]

I spent far too long agonizing over this, right after I'd written a paper on Robespierre. :wall:

Well as far as I'm concerned, you may ask the next question then Evil Maniac.

I can't think of one and I don't really frequent this forum any more.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Well as far as I'm concerned, you may ask the next question then Evil Maniac.

Thank you. :bow:


The question:

My father was a major in one of the most important wars in European history, one which caused immense colonial reshuffling in the Americas, where it was known by another name. I was minor nobility, born to a fairly prominent family. I enjoyed collecting and labelling various items in nature, including flora and fauna. I studied finance, but my interests soon returned to my childhood roots. I travelled to Latin America in a voyage considered to be very important to science. I died at a ripe old age, with my body being borne through the streets of my hometown. My name lives on in my hometown and around the world as the name of important institutions, towns and cities, and even species of plants and animals. Who am I?

[Brandy Blue]

Alexander von Humboldt?

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Right 'o.

[Brandy Blue]

Nice one, Evil Maniac. I was trying to figure out if Darwin ever received a title, or Wallace ever took a trip to South America, not to mention a couple of British Baronets I wasted time on. (Not technically members of the nobility, but people often let that slide.)

Ok ...

1: I was a king almost all my life, but much of the time others ruled in my name.

2: My title as king was disputed, until my enemies captured and killed me.

3: I was crowned in Paris, but you would not expect to find me on a list of kings of France.

[Quintus.JC]

Henry VI of England.

[Brandy Blue]

Yes.

[Quintus.JC]

Doesn't have anything good right now. Next poster feel free to ask question please. :bow:

[Lord Winter]

I was a mercenary in one of the biggest wars of that time. I commanded an army towards many victories but was dissmissed due to mistrust on part of my employer. Latter on when the tide turned against my former employer I was rehired. However a few years latter I was stabbed by a group of my own men on the order of my employer. Who am I?

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Albrecht von Wallenstein.

[Lord Winter]

correct

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I began life in a small town, the son of a minister. I was introverted and quiet, and my peers perceived me to be very thoughtful. Sent to boarding school, I despised the distance from my family, but it was at my next school that I learned what I would become famous for. I was only fifteen when I began working on the love of my life, but I was fired for preaching to customers about how a certain something was treated as a simple commodity to be bought and sold at pleasure. My most famous works may have been strongly influenced by my stillborn brother, whose name I was given. I gave an important part of myself to a prostitute, and my depression led to my eventual suicide. I died two days after the attempt of a mortal wound. Who am I?

[Brandy Blue]

Vincent van Gogh?

If I am right, then Evil Maniac can make the next question. I expect to be busy for a while and don't want to hold everyone up waiting for a question.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I've made two on the same page, so I'll leave it open unless nobody makes one until after Christmas.

[Brandy Blue]

Since no one has taken up the Evil Maniac's offer, I will take back the question, and see if I can get things rolling again.

Can you name one religious use for astrolabes in early Islam?

[Geezer57]

I'm guessing they could be used to determine prayer times and would help in determining the direction to Mecca?

[Brandy Blue]

Prayer time and direction to Mecca are both correct.

[Geezer57]

Prayer time and direction to Mecca are both correct.

Hmmm, I guess that means I'll have to come up with another question - let me think on that for a bit.

[Geezer57]

OK, this one should be fairly easy: what was the purpose of Brigade 2506, and from what Latin American country was it launched for invasion?

[Geezer57]

OK, this one should be fairly easy: what was the purpose of Brigade 2506, and from what Latin American country was it launched for invasion?

No one game to try? I'll make it even easier: invasion of a Caribbean island.

[TevashSzat]

Brigade 2506 were the Cuban exiles that were planned to overthrown the Cuban government in the Bay of Pigs

[Geezer57]

Brigade 2506 were the Cuban exiles that were planned to overthrown the Cuban government in the Bay of Pigs

And they were launched from what country?

[Sarmatian]

USA?

[Jolt]

Either Honduras or Guatelmala. I go with Honduras.

[Geezer57]

Brigade 2506 were the Cuban exiles that were planned to overthrown the Cuban government in the Bay of Pigs

Either Honduras or Guatelmala.
Rather than drag this out, I'm going to declare co-winners, and let you two decide who posts the next question. TevashSzat got the identification and mission down pat, and Jolt narrowed the launch country down so close (it was actually Guatemala).

Congratulations! We have winners! :2thumbsup:

[TevashSzat]

If Jolt doesn't mind, I'll post the next question.

Anyways, here it is:

I used to be a member of the clergy, but afterwards, I got into diplomacy. Although the country I am from experienced tremendously turbulent times during my service, I managed to survive and serve through at least six different regimes. Although known to be a womanizer and a general slimeball, I managed to leave my mark on European History

[Quintus.JC]

Seems to be an excellent question, just that I don't know that person.:sweatdrop:

If no one else answers, might I ask for more clues please.

[Conradus]

Talleyrand?

[TevashSzat]

Yep,

He has served

Louis XVI
Napoleon I
Louis XVII
Napoleon I (again after he escaped)
Provisional Government
Louis XVII
Charles X
Louis-Philippe

[Conradus]

Wow, glad I remembered that name.

I'm not really in the mood for a question, so I'll leave the honours to Jolt, or anyone else willing if he doesn't pose one within a day.

[Jolt]

Okay, thanks. :)

Copied from the Further Left than Gandhi Social Group:

*Scenery is set with a familly watching a tv in the mid 70's. One year and half after a bloodless coup, a group of soldiers followers of communism, stand in the only channel of the country, with one captain standing in the pulpit in front of the camera, reading a paper with gestures ala Fidel Castro, and three soldiers in the background leaned against the wall. The man in front was issuing a statement.*

Captain - "We will nationalize the Banks, and we shall conduct a through land reform!"

*As he said that, the soldier on the right from the PoV of the camera, looked right, followed by the other soldiers. They seemed somewhat perplexed. The man in the pulpit continued, unaware to what was happening in the right.*

Captain - "Furthermore, we shall!..."

Soldier on the left - "Captain, what's that?"

Captain - "...Wait, what?"

*Pzzt. The TV immediatly changes the broadcast to a comedy movie. The familly, not really caring for what had just happened, enjoyed throughly the comedy movie the channel presently put. What they found out later was that while the comedy movie was going, the counter-coup, designed to pre-emptively prevent a planned communist coup, had occurred while the movie kept going.*

In what country did this happen? (I must say I LAUGHED a lot with the way the person who told me that described the situation of the "Wait, what?")

[Geezer57]

Jolt, I think you've stumped everyone for the last week - how about a hint or two?

[Decker]

Bolivia?? No real idea but yeah...

[Jolt]

It's in Europe. During Cold War (70's), after a famous coup.

[Decker]

Portugal?

[Jolt]

Correct. :) It was a year after the Carnation Revolution. The communists are planning a coup, but there was a moderate pre-emptive counter-coup that settled the dillema and allowed Portugal to remain a democracy.

[Decker]

Nice...

These people and their city/empire rivaled that of the Romans and their empire... who where they, and what was the name of their empire...

(if you watched TV in the past several days this couldn't be toooo hard ~;))

[Brandy Blue]

I find your question a little confusing, possibly because I don't watch enough TV. :beam:

Carthage would be a good answer, except that strictly speaking it was an oligarchic republic, not an empire.

The Persians would be a good answer, but then what empire do you mean? The Parthian empire? The Sassanid Empire? Or do you just lump them together under the name "Persian?" In either case the city name would be Ctesiphon, I suppose.

On the whole, my guess goes for Carthage.

[Decker]

I find your question a little confusing, possibly because I don't watch enough TV. :beam:

Carthage would be a good answer, except that strictly speaking it was an oligarchic republic, not an empire.

The Persians would be a good answer, but then what empire do you mean? The Parthian empire? The Sassanid Empire? Or do you just lump them together under the name "Persian?" In either case the city name would be Ctesiphon, I suppose.

On the whole, my guess goes for Carthage.

Lol sorry about that... I was a bit distracted while I wrote that question lol ... I clarified it for you and others below :2thumbsup: (hope this is better):

So it's:

Who were the people that gave the empire it's name and what was the name of their capitol city.

So your answer would be: Romans for the Roman Empire and their capitol was Rome

As for your answer... you named the wrong peoples and city

[rasoforos]

I would say Parthia and Ctesiphon

However it is still ambiguous. There are so many empires that antagonised the romans...

[Conqueror]

Palmyrene Empire, capital at Palmyra.

[Brandy Blue]

Strictly speaking, there is nothing in the thread rules against asking ambiguous questions. If Decker wants to shoot down any answer that fits the clues but wasn't what he had in mind, I guess he is in his rights. Some of us don't like it that way, but the rules are on his side. :sweatdrop:

In any case, I have no right to complain. I myself admit that calling Carthage an "empire" is questionable. :laugh4:

[Decker]

I would say Parthia and Ctesiphon

However it is still ambiguous. There are so many empires that antagonised the romans...

Who said they needed to directly rival them ~;)

[Conradus]

Wouldn't that make any empire in the know world between 500 BC and 500 AD an option?

[Brandy Blue]

Well, if it could be any contemporary empire from the Mayans to Ancient China, then I for one say the question is unfair. It crosses the line from history quiz to guessing game.

For that matter, if these people did not directly rival the Romans, who says they have to be from the same period? Spanish Empire, Russian Empire, Mongol Empire, British Empire, Portugese Empire, French Empire, etc. etc.

Play fair, Decker. Give us enough clues so that they can find the answer, not guess the answer.

[Decker]

You were pretty close with your first sentence Brandy Blue.

One ritual these people had was one in which they sacrificed people(mostly women) in a way that reenacted a story about one of their gods.

[Brandy Blue]

Thanks, Decker. You've given us a very fair chance, now.

Unfortunately, I'm not up to the challenge. I still don't know, but I will guess you are referring to the Incas and their city was Cuzco.

[Decker]

Lol np :sweatdrop:

And ooohhh close(er) again...

[Sarmatian]

Aztecs/Tenochtitlan?

[Conradus]

The Aztecs only emerged somewhere in the 12th century. Mayans would be a better gamble, though they never were an empire.

The Macedonians with their capital at Pella?

Or the Ptolemies at Alexandria?

[Quintus.JC]

Sarmatian gave a good guess I reckon. The Aztecs worshiped Toci, and victims to her were normally female who were flayed.

[Sarmatian]

Sarmatian gave a good guess I reckon. The Aztecs worshiped Toci, and victims to her were normally female who were flayed.

I'm afraid I didn't know that. Decker said "close" when Mayas and Incas were mentioned, so it's got the be in Americas, and if it's not Mayas or Incas, it's gotta be Aztecs... There isn't any other civilization for which you could say it rivaled the Romans... But, we need to wait for Decker...

[Quintus.JC]

But what Conradus said made sense, the Aztecs arrived much, much later than the Romans (if you discount the Byzantines). So on one sense it wouldn't of been the Aztecs, but I still think its a good answer.

[Sarmatian]

But what Conradus said made sense, the Aztecs arrived much, much later than the Romans (if you discount the Byzantines). So on one sense it wouldn't of been the Aztecs, but I still think its a good answer.

It doesn't have to be contemporary rival of the Romans. Just an empire that could rival theirs, in terms of size, power, influence etc... At least that's how I understood it

[Quintus.JC]

It doesn't have to be contemporary rival of the Romans. Just an empire that could rival theirs, in terms of size, power, influence etc... At least that's how I understood it

If thats the case then Aztecs does stand a chance of being the answer, but I don't remember any famous Aztec cities apart from the original triple alliance of Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan. I only gathered the clue from that 'female scrafice victims' bit.

[Conradus]

It doesn't have to be contemporary rival of the Romans. Just an empire that could rival theirs, in terms of size, power, influence etc... At least that's how I understood it

Rivalled is an arguable word then. To really rival them, they would need to 've been in direct contact. Though you may be absolutely right that any empire in history that rivaled them in matter of influence, land, ... might be the one we're looking for. But if that's the case I find it a rather dubious question. More of a straight gamble than a question.
A lot of empires were larger than the Roman ever was and other were just as advanced, influential,...

So it might be Aztecs after all, though I'd rather not have such questions again :p

[Decker]

Sorry about the absence fellas... was quite busy yesterday :sweatdrop:...



Aztecs/Tenochtitlan?

The Sarmatian got it right. I was watching Engineering an Empire on History International Channel and that's where I got the idea for the question :yes: I do apologize for the way I worded it as I could have done a better job, so sorry for the little confusion I caused :shame:

[Sarmatian]

I don't have a good question at the moment, so I give away the privilege to the next poster...

[Paradox]

I'll go ahead and ask one.

What was the name of the battle that revolutionized the use of rifles in Japan, making them more effective, and who introduced the skillful maneuver?

[Quintus.JC]

Extremely uneducated guess: Battle of Sekigahara?

[Incongruous]

I'll go ahead and ask one.

What was the name of the battle that revolutionized the use of rifles in Japan, making them more effective, and who introduced the skillful maneuver?

Do you mean muskets or rifles? The terms are nowdays often used regardless of weather rifling or smoothbore is meant.

If muskets then I would go for Nagashino and Oda Nobunaga.

[Paradox]

Bopa the Magyar is correct, and yes I meant muskets.

[Incongruous]

I have lived from the time when he who did lose his cote in a field reigned till the time when a shortened Stewart was shamed.

[Geezer57]

he who did lose his cote in a field

Is that the noun you wanted? Because a cote (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cote) seems to be a small shed for animals, which would be hard to lose inadvertently.

Or is "coat" the right word?

[Incongruous]

Is that the noun you wanted? Because a cote (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cote) seems to be a small shed for animals, which would be hard to lose inadvertently.

Or is "coat" the right word?

The english language has seldom stood still, this is word play upon an old name for a certain battle from long ago.

To those who know about this period in history, it should not be difficult.

[Brandy Blue]

The battle of Lose-Cote Field was in 1470, during the reign of Edward IV.

I assume that the shortened Stewart brought to shame must be Charles I, beheaded in 1649.

Since no human wold live for 179 years, I assume that the answer to your question is not a person.

There was a John Chamber whose dates are given in The Dictionary of National Biography as 1470-1649, but I suppose that must be a typo.

[Incongruous]

The answer is indeed a human, but who?

[Brandy Blue]

In that case, I suppose the shortened Stewart brought to shame is James IV who died in the disasterous battle of Flodden Field. That gives a much more human life span for your person. Born between 1442 and 1483 and died in 1513. (You never actually said the person was born in the year of Lose-Cote, only that he or she was born during the reign of etc.)

That must give a huge range of possible candidates. It might have been, for example, John de Vere,Earl of Oxford, or Lord Robert Keith, Master of Marischal.

I don't know about everyone else, but I admit I'm stuck.

[Incongruous]

I did not think that particular Stewart had his height forcefully subtracted, try again.

[Brandy Blue]

try again.

No thanks! I have not suceeded in finding the birthdate or the date of the person's death, so I know I'm not up to this challenge. :wall: I look forward to finding to finding out ... when someone else gets it! :2thumbsup:

[AggonyDuck]

Another beheaded Stuart would be Mary Queen of Scots, but still the time between the two events is considerable. 104 years in fact.

[AggonyDuck]

This is a wild guess, Ralph Sadler (1507-1587)? It's based on the fact that Edward IV didn't lose his coat in that battle, but the Lancastrians did.

[Incongruous]

Ok, I am very bad at riddles, this one was clearly too hard (or too bad), but I'll keep it up for one more guess before I retire it out of shame:oops:

The man whom ruled over him first, had his coat torn from him and many other parts, his crown found in a thorn bush.
The man whom ruled over him him last, was humbled by his subjects.

[Brandy Blue]

Well, I enjoyed your riddle, Bopa. Now that you've given us a definite anchor for the first date (1483, Bosworth Field), I'll try once more.

Thomas Parr supposedly lived from 1483-1635. He did not really live until the Stewart was brought to shame, but he did die in Charles I reign.

[Incongruous]

Well, I enjoyed your riddle, Bopa. Now that you've given us a definite anchor for the first date (1483, Bosworth Field), I'll try once more.

Thomas Parr supposedly lived from 1483-1635. He did not really live until the Stewart was brought to shame, but he did die in Charles I reign.

Yay!:balloon2:

Old Tom is indeed the answer, although almost certainly not a true story, it is so engrained into the histric folklore of England that I thought it good enough for here, he did claim to have lived since the time of Richard till the time of Edward.

[Sarmatian]

Just a suggestion, could we stay clear of such questions in the future? That's not common knowledge and rarely will a person outside England/UK know the answer. This is an international forum, questions should be asked with that in mind. Everyone here could ask a question about folklore/myths/legends from his country and no one else could guess the answer...

[Brandy Blue]

I am not sure what you mean, Sarmatian. I'm sure that plenty of questions have been asked here which are obscure, unless it happens to be part of your own history. Anyway, almost any question about history is obscure to someone, unless its some huge event that everyone has heard of, in which case it is pretty easy.

I agree that we should stick to real history, though. No one wants to find questions here about Superman. (If you've heard of him where you're from.) :laugh4:

I won't try posting a question yet, because I want to understand your point better before I do.

[Sarmatian]

I'm only suggesting, feel free to post any question you want. My point is don't post a question about something not known outside of a specific country, be it England or Germany or France or whatever...

If I may use an example from my own country history - Tito is well known so if I ask a question about him or an event connected with him, that would be ok, but if I ask a question about his chief of secret police, and even give enough hints that it's about chief of secret police, you wouldn't know the answer because you just don't know about him. Someone from Serbia or former Yugoslavia may know the answer or may have fun looking for one based on additional hints but it would be boring, hard, uninspiring to anyone else. It's a crude example, but I hope you get my point.

Of course, it's not a rule, just my suggestion, so it's up to you...

[Brandy Blue]

Sarmatian makes a good point, but I find it is hard to make a fair question. I don't know enough about what nationalites (other than my own) consider important. For example, I did not know that George Washington was famous outside the USA until someone told me. Even now, I don't know if that's true or not.

Then again, you would not expect an American like me to know more British history than I know American history, but I do. Nor would you expect me to know who Lei Feng was or how he died.

My point is that there is no international standard we can point to and say "everyone knows who that is," unless it is someone really obvious like Ghengis Khan.

So, here is my try at a fair question.

A: Why is it unlikely that Charles Edward Stuart was actually called Bonnie Prince Charlie by his followers? (Please do not say because some of them did not speak English. There is a perfectly valid reason why even those who spoke English would not have called him that.)
B: Why did his followers not try to put him on the throne as king at the time of the "Forty-Five"?
and C: why would it be untrue to call the "Forty-Five" an attempt to obtain Scottish independence?

If you are British or consider yourself a British history buff, then you should get all three parts.

If you are not British and don't know much British history, then two out of three is good enough. You are on your honor to tell me which category you belong to. I hope this makes it fair.

[bamff]

Okay Brandy Blue, I will have a stab....please bear in mind that I am Australian, and in no way can be considered to be a British History buff.....

In relation to the first part, I have no idea, other than to guess that the name "Bonnie Prince Charlie" did not become popular until after the Skye Boat Song was written in the late 19th century (again that is a guess).

As for (b), I have an inkling that the aim of the '45 uprising was to restore Charles' FATHER (James?) to the throne. As a consequence, it was never about plonking young Charlie in the big seat...In any case, the Jacobites needed to be successful before they could think about putting anybody on the throne.

On to the third part - they were trying to claim the throne of England for James(?) Stuart, not trying to obtain Scottish independence.

Am I at least close? Even close-ish?

[Brandy Blue]

A: The word bonnie would be used to describe a pretty girl or beautiful woman. Braw would mean a handsome man. But I wouldn't expect you to know that, down under. As far as I know, the phrase Bonnie Prince Charlie was invented by English newspapers, and was probably contemptuous. For the Jacobites, political legitimacy would mean more than looks anyway.

B: I would say that the Jacobites were trying to put someone on the throne. It was an armed insurrection after all. Their attempt just failed, that's all.

However, it is quite true that daddy James was still alive. Charles was considered Prince Regent by his followers, i.e. acting as king on his father's behalf, but not king himself. So you got that one.

C: Not precisely. The Jacobites were trying to make James Stuart king of three kingdoms - England, Scotland and Ireland, not England alone. But I expect that's what you meant, and you were close enough anyway, considering the non-Brit handicap.

You win, Bamff. I look forward to your question.

[bamff]

Thanks Brandy Blue. This one probably isn't all that tough, but for what it is worth.....

Who am I?

A follower of Jan Hus, I stood ready to defend Bohemia.

I may have been half blind, but I could see a way to defeat the mighty knights. My army defeated two crusades, and two more after plague had claimed my life. Our tactics were unusual in their day - we were circling wagons long before American settlers on the great plains. I devised a system of using wagons as mobile field fortifications, and our preferred weapons - small bombards, crossbows, handguns, polearms and flails would exact a terrible toll on attacking knights.

[Brandy Blue]

Jan Zizka.

My mother went to a Moravian school and my mother in law is a Moravian, BTW. Lucked out there, didn't I?

[bamff]

Wel done Brandy Blue - back to you for the next one! :2thumbsup:

[Brandy Blue]

The Chinese invented various things. However, four of them are known as the Four Great Inventions. Ironically, the four inventions had a huge impact on Western culture, and help explain the dominance of western civilization. What are the Four Great Inventions?

[aimlesswanderer]

Off the top of my head
- gunpowder
- the compass
- I though perhaps paper, but the Egyptians had papyrus paper ages ago, so not sure

After some research, the other 2 "Four Great Inventions"

- paper is included
- printing

I think that noodles, eaten for 4,000 years, are also a worthy invention!

[Brandy Blue]

Yes, paper is included, though it is a tricky one because of the Egyptian papyrus. I guess it depends on how you define paper.

As you point out, there are other worthy inventions that did not get included.

Your answers are correct.

[aimlesswanderer]

Ok, I will have a go at the next one then. There are 2 versions of the question, one with much more info under the spoiler tag. Good luck everyone.

I was a Buddhist monk who journeyed to the Buddhist homeland, but I am best known for the still famous book I wrote about my travels. A tall brick pagoda still stands in a monastery I founded in the then capital after my triumphant return, more than 1,300 years later. Who am I?

I was a buddhist monk who had a keen interest in Buddhist scholarship, and I felt compelled to go on a pilgrimage to the land where Buddhism originated, to explore my faith and explore the vast catalogue of Buddhist literature there, despite the official prohibition on foreign travel. My journey was initially fraught with danger and difficulty, and I was only saved by the divine intervention of a Bodhisattva. Thereafter my journey was made easier by my growing reputation and I eventually arrived in the Buddhist homeland, where I studied extensively and also journeyed widely. I eventually made my way back to my homeland in triumph, after 16 years, bearing massive quantities of Buddhist scripts and untold riches from my journeys and sponsors. Most famously I am now associated with a diary that I wrote, about my travels, and this is still one of the most famous books of my homeland, even now, having been the inspiration for a multitude of books, movies and TV series, one of which achieved cult status in the West. A tall brick pagoda still stands in the monastery I founded after my return to the capital, more than 1,300 years after my death. Who am I?

[Quintus.JC]

Is it Xuanzang (aka. Monk Tang), the chap with the chimp, ham, hairy man and the pony?

I used to watch the show :grin:

[aimlesswanderer]

That's right Quintus. The influence of his book is amazing really, though the quality of the spawned works is sometimes debateable!

[Quintus.JC]

Afraid I only got the answer by watching the TV show "Journey to the West', I tried to read the book too, but got confused by all the evil spirits and animal shape-shafters who seems bent on immortality and cannibalism. :grin:

It seems that I can't think of any good question right now, may the next poster feel free to ask.

:bow:

[The Blind Samurai]

Who am I


Be an example to your men, in your duty and in private life. Never spare
yourself, and let the troops see that you don't in your endurance of fatigue
and privation. Always be tactful and well-mannered and teach your
subordinates to do the same. Avoid excessive sharpness or harshness of
voice, which usually indicates the man who has shortcomings of his own to
hide.

[Paradox]

It's been a while since I read the book, but I'm guessing it's Sun Tzu.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I believe that would be Rommel. Someone else can take the next question if I am right.

[Brandy Blue]

Looks like this thread is stalled. Blind Samurai, I think everyone is waiting for you to confirm Evil Maniac's answer. It looks like he is not sure it is right.

[Quintus.JC]

I'm not sure if the blind samuri can find his way back into the monastery... :sweatdrop: :clown:

This thread needs to be revived. :yes:

[Csargo]

EMFM is correct, that is a quote from Rommel.

[Brandy Blue]

I guess this thread needs a jump start, so here goes.

What did Edmond Albius invent?

[Gbone]

He invented the hand cultivation method in spreading the vanilla plant from Mexico to other tropical lands (such as Madagascar, etc.).

[Brandy Blue]

That's right, Ghone.

[Gbone]

Thanks.

Who am I?

I allied the broken chiefdoms of a pacific island realm isolated from their brethern near and west of Australia. I managed to achieve this by borrowing Western arms and expertise as European/American ships went on to the far eastern realms of China. However, I only conquered six out of the seven different realms, with the last coming in due to a marriage. I married many women and it was one of them who influenced my kingdom/heir to become Christian. I died with my bones being buried without any evidence on it's location. My family lasted to the fifth of my name until the monarchy become elected, then thrown out due to a cabal of American planters, whom then appealed to Congress to annex them. My name is used for a private (very wealthy/selective) school system and a Japanese animation involving men that shoot energy blasts that dye their spiky hair blonde. I have been compared with Shaka Zulu in certain academic circles.

[Quintus.JC]

Thanks.

Who am I?

I allied the broken chiefdoms of a pacific island realm isolated from their brethern near and west of Australia. I managed to achieve this by borrowing Western arms and expertise as European/American ships went on to the far eastern realms of China. However, I only conquered six out of the seven different realms, with the last coming in due to a marriage. I married many women and it was one of them who influenced my kingdom/heir to become Christian. I died with my bones being buried without any evidence on it's location. My family lasted to the fifth of my name until the monarchy become elected, then thrown out due to a cabal of American planters, whom then appealed to Congress to annex them. My name is used for a private (very wealthy/selective) school system and a Japanese animation involving men that shoot energy blasts that dye their spiky hair blonde. I have been compared with Shaka Zulu in certain academic circles.

Saiyan... :sweatdrop:

I would like to request more clue please. :yes:

[Brandy Blue]

Kamehameha the Great?

[aimlesswanderer]

Thanks.

Who am I?

I allied the broken chiefdoms of a pacific island realm isolated from their brethern near and west of Australia. I managed to achieve this by borrowing Western arms and expertise as European/American ships went on to the far eastern realms of China. However, I only conquered six out of the seven different realms, with the last coming in due to a marriage. I married many women and it was one of them who influenced my kingdom/heir to become Christian. I died with my bones being buried without any evidence on it's location. My family lasted to the fifth of my name until the monarchy become elected, then thrown out due to a cabal of American planters, whom then appealed to Congress to annex them. My name is used for a private (very wealthy/selective) school system and a Japanese animation involving men that shoot energy blasts that dye their spiky hair blonde. I have been compared with Shaka Zulu in certain academic circles.

There isn't anything much west of Australia, until you get to Madagascar, and I love it how there is an anime reference. I guess this is Hawaii, so Brandy Blue is right? I don't know the names of any other Hawaiian monarchs.

[Gbone]

Yes - Brandy Blue got it right.

[Brandy Blue]

Who were the Watergeuzen?

[Conradus]

The navy of the geuzen, the insurgents against the Spanish crown in the Netherlands during the reign of Philips II
Well navy, or just rebels on boats and stuff.

[Brandy Blue]

Yes.

[Conradus]

Thank, Brandy Blue

But I'm going to pass on asking a question, I don't check these forums regulary enough to notice the answer.

So the next poster may ask a question.

[Jolt]

Ok, I'll make a question then.

When Alexander was about to return from India, he founded "Alexandria at the head of Punjab", there was a famous duel between a Greek and a Macedonian soldiers in Alexander's army, in which the Greek soundly defeated the Macedonian. The crowd was in an uproar because of the stunning quickness and superiority of the Greek man's skill, and the king signed to let the Macedonian go, then broke up the gathering and left. He was plainly annoyed at the defeat of the Macedonian. The Greek one released his fallen opponent, and left the field winner of a resounding victory and bedecked with ribands by his compatriots, as having brought a common glory to all Greeks.

Fortune, however, did not allow him to boast of his victory for long. The king continued more and more hostile to him, and Alexander's friends and all the other Macedonians about the court, jealous of the accomplishment, persuaded one of the butlers to secrete a golden cup under the pillow [of his banqueting couch]; then in the course of the next symposium they accused him of theft, and pretending to find the cup, placed the Greek soldier in a shameful and embarrassing position.

He saw that the Macedonians were in league against him and left the banquet. After a little he came to his own quarters, wrote Alexander a letter about the trick that had been played on him, gave this to his servants to take to the king, and then took his own life. [...] The king read the letter and was very angry at the man's death. He often mourned his good qualities, and the man whom he had neglected when he was alive, he regretted when he was dead.

Which were the names of the Macedonian and the Greek soldiers?

[Melvish]

Macedonian soldier: Corrhagus
Greek athlete : Dioxippus

[Melvish]

I've double checked my answer to Jolt question and i think i got it right since i saw him online and he didn't refute my answer. Sooo... here my question for you.

The battle of the Plain of Abraham(Canada) is somewhat well known to be the battle that sealed the fate for the colonial venture of France in North America. What is far less known is that there was another battle for Quebec the following year and that it was a French victory. It also regarded as one of the bloodiest engagements ever fought on Canadian soil.

What was the battle called?
What was the date?
Who where the French and British commanders?

[the tokai]

Battle of Sainte-Foy, april 28 1760, Lévis vs. James Murray. I had to look up the exact date and one of the commanders though, so the next person to post can take the next question.

[Jolt]

Sorry, didn't check back on this thread, but you were right Melvish. It's Koragos and Dioxippos.

[Centurion1]

Well i was reading this thread and its an awesome idea, no one seems to be posting so ill take a shot.

Question: Who developed the greek xyston, where did they hail, and what was the supposed time for the invention.

[rasoforos]

I first saw it mentioned in Arian as a cavalry spear (with a metal tip but also a wooden one on the other side) so I ll go for:

People: Macedonians
Location: Northern Greece
Time: Philip's reign?

[Centurion1]

Wrong (according to what i heard) it was by a theban general named epamonidas and it was right before phillip of macedon, hmm maybe twenty years. Go ahead and take the next question though

[rasoforos]

I ruled for a short time
I was born too late, the latest of my dynasty
I was wounded in the back, possibly from someone of my troops
Who am I?

[Prussian to the Iron]

nationality?

[rasoforos]

That would probably give it away. Him being born too late is the strongest hint. I ll give another one if no one guesses in the next 12 hours.

Hint: Roman Empire

[Centurion1]

Alexander Severus????? He served for five days and was murdered by the army

[Sarmatian]

Julian the Apostate?

[rasoforos]

Bingo :) Sarmatian is correct.

Ruled shortly, the last of his dynasty, was a Pagan in an already too Christian world and there is speculation that his murderer was a christian Roman.


Sorry for confusing you so much guys :)

[Sarmatian]

Ok, let's see...

Who am I?

I was one of the great explorers, although I didn't start as one. I wrote 3 books, although the last was finished by another because of my death. Those books brought me celebrity status in my home country.

(I will give more hints if needed later...)

[seireikhaan]

Jacques Marquette?

[Sarmatian]

Nope

Wrong nationality

[the tokai]

Sounds like Marco Polo to me.