History quiz

[Kalle]

Lets ask eachother some questions just for fun.

Rules:

New question is asked by whoever answers the last question first and of course correctly. If you are insecure of your answer wait for confirmation from the person who asked the question before asking the new question.

Do not ask questions that require an essay to answer.

Ask for a person, a year, a specific event and so on. At tops a few sentences should be enough to give a correct answer to your question.

Also do not ask things so specialized that it will be impossible to find an answer. For instance if you have written a historypaper about something from your homevillage where the sources are only available at a special place or so, do not ask questions about such things.




Allright, I will preserve the right to ask the first question myself:



I am looking for the author of a famous mid 17th century diary/journal. The author lived in London. Described the fire of London and many other historical events. The diary though is maybe most famous for explicit information about everyday life and also contains some content not appropriate for children He was an important figure in the creation of the strong british navy. For some time he was under the protection of his patron, the earl of Sandwich, who helped our author with his career and of course he served his patron with hard work and loyalty (for some time at least).

Well, I dont think more clues are needed and if they are I will provide them.

Who is the author??

Kalle

[matteus the inbred]

It is surely Samuel Pepys.

[Kalle]

That is the man I had in mind yes

If you want you can continue with a new question.

Kalle

[matteus the inbred]

whoops, sorry, had an unavoidable meeting...
new question then...errrrrm

Which battle in 1879 concluded the Zulu War?

[Banquo's Ghost]

whoops, sorry, had an unavoidable meeting...
new question then...errrrrm

Which battle in 1879 concluded the Zulu War?

Ulundi, IIRC.

Classic British Imperial war - disaster, extraordinarily courageous battle, efficient massacre.

[matteus the inbred]

absolutely correct old boy, couldn't have any other sort of war wot?

pose your question...now!

[Kalle]

Waiting for ur question Haruchai...

Kalle

[Csargo]

Hey how about we put a time limit on how long you have to ask the next question? And when you ask a question are you supposed to use your knowledge or can you look for it on the internet?

[Kraxis]

Hey how about we put a time limit on how long you have to ask the next question? And when you ask a question are you supposed to use your knowledge or can you look for it on the internet?

Well, how can anybody check up on that? In any case I think it is assumed that you use your own knowledge, but it can't hurt to use the internet. Though at times it can't be done and you only have yourself to draw on...

[Csargo]

Kraxis it could be done

[Aenlic]

Maybe TosaInu could add the Jeopardy final music to the web site?

[Kalle]

I guess using internet, encyklopedias and other sources or not will be up to the individual. No harm in that really I think

If it takes longer then, lets say two hours, before a new question is asked by a person answering the previous question, then the first person noticing this can ask a new question.

Well ill ask the next question just to get the thread to continue;

What was the name of the shortlived (good) Swedish colony in Africa in mid 17th century?`

Kalle

[edyzmedieval]

Kraxis, please sticky this. It deserves because at least at TWC, it has a big success. I hope it does here.

My question:
When was the conquerer of Constantinople born? (exact day, month, year!)

[matteus the inbred]

March 30 1432, it says here. Which was a Thursday, I think. That's the conquerer of Constantinople anyway. I've no idea about any African Swedish colonies!!! Do we have to answer both before another question can be posed?

[edyzmedieval]

I don't think so.

Here's a really difficult one:
Portuguese colony established in the South of Africa.
Which is it, and when it was established?

I'll give a prize to whoever answers this.

[matteus the inbred]

i don't know that! aaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieee....

sorry. couldn't resist the old Monty Python thing.

[edyzmedieval]

I am waiting for the response.

[Kalle]

Sorry to interfere, my intention, and I think it is the usual procedure at other forums with threads like this, is that after having answered your question about Constaninople Matteus asks the next question not a new question from Edyz at once.

Also if you do not know the answer to a question, restrain urself from posting until it is clear that no one knows or can find an answer.

Please keep to this from now on allthough we will continue from Edyz last question.

Kalle

ps the Swedish colony was called Cabo Corso ds

[Csargo]

I don't think so.

Here's a really difficult one:
Portuguese colony established in the South of Africa.
Which is it, and when it was established?

I'll give a prize to whoever answers this.

I couldnt find the answer to this GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[edyzmedieval]

Luanda, Angola.

Founded in 1576 as a Portuguese colony.
And there's another one, in Mozambique, founded in 1498.

[edyzmedieval]

Double post!

[edyzmedieval]

Triple post!!!

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Maybe TosaInu could add the Jeopardy final music to the web site?

He's not the admin anymore. Kukri is.

[aw89]

What? When did this happen?

[Csargo]

What? When did this happen?

Go look in the Watchtower I think the thread is called Forum Adm.

Well we need a new question

[Strike For The South]

How long did the republic of TEXAS last?

[Aenlic]

I guess I should read the thread on forum admin. Kukri it is!

So, where are we at in questions which follow the rules? Edyz answered his own question. Who is is next?

[Kalle]

Lets continue with Strike for souths question.

Whoever answers the question correctly asks the next question.

Please keep on topic and take discussions about other issues elsewhere.

Kalle

[Aenlic]

Well then, it feels like cheating since I live here; but, the Republic of Texas lasted from 1836 to 1845, when Texas became a part of the U.S.A.; although, there are still some people wandering about with bad dentition, tin ears, and little sense who claim that the 1845 deal was bogus and that, thus, the Republic of Texas still exists.

[Aenlic]

Which means, then, that I'm next?

Name the original 5 nations of the Haudenosaunee and the additional 6th member who joined later.