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Aztecs/Tenochtitlan?
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?
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...Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
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 itQuote:
Originally Posted by Quintus.JC
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarmatian
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarmatian
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
Sorry about the absence fellas... was quite busy yesterday :sweatdrop:...
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarmatian
I don't have a good question at the moment, so I give away the privilege to the next poster...
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?
Extremely uneducated guess: Battle of Sekigahara?
Do you mean muskets or rifles? The terms are nowdays often used regardless of weather rifling or smoothbore is meant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fahad I
If muskets then I would go for Nagashino and Oda Nobunaga.
Bopa the Magyar is correct, and yes I meant muskets.
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.
Is that the noun you wanted? Because a cote seems to be a small shed for animals, which would be hard to lose inadvertently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bopa the Magyar
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geezer57
To those who know about this period in history, it should not be difficult.
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.
The answer is indeed a human, but who?
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.
I did not think that particular Stewart had his height forcefully subtracted, 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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bopa the Magyar
Another beheaded Stuart would be Mary Queen of Scots, but still the time between the two events is considerable. 104 years in fact.
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.
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.
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandy Blue
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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?
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.
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.
Jan Zizka.
My mother went to a Moravian school and my mother in law is a Moravian, BTW. Lucked out there, didn't I?
Wel done Brandy Blue - back to you for the next one! :2thumbsup:
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?
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!
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.
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?
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
Is it Xuanzang (aka. Monk Tang), the chap with the chimp, ham, hairy man and the pony?
I used to watch the show :grin:
That's right Quintus. The influence of his book is amazing really, though the quality of the spawned works is sometimes debateable!
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:
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.
It's been a while since I read the book, but I'm guessing it's Sun Tzu.
I believe that would be Rommel. Someone else can take the next question if I am right.
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.
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:
EMFM is correct, that is a quote from Rommel.
I guess this thread needs a jump start, so here goes.
What did Edmond Albius invent?
He invented the hand cultivation method in spreading the vanilla plant from Mexico to other tropical lands (such as Madagascar, etc.).
That's right, Ghone.
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gbone
I would like to request more clue please. :yes:
Kamehameha the Great?
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gbone
Yes - Brandy Blue got it right.
Who were the Watergeuzen?
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.
Yes.
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.
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?
Macedonian soldier: Corrhagus
Greek athlete : Dioxippus
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?
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.
Sorry, didn't check back on this thread, but you were right Melvish. It's Koragos and Dioxippos.
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.
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?
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
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?
nationality?
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
Alexander Severus????? He served for five days and was murdered by the army
Julian the Apostate?
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 :)
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...)
Jacques Marquette?
Nope
Wrong nationality
Sounds like Marco Polo to me.