* Game 9, Round 7 - Sports - The Masters Tournament
1. It was originally known as the Augusta National Invitational
Tournament. Within 5 years, when was the name changed to the
Masters Tournament?
2. Who was the first player to win two consecutive Masters?
3. Who was the first black golfer to win the Masters?
4. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
previous question. Yrr Ryqre vf erzrzorerq sbe orvat gur svefg
oynpx tbysre gb cynl va gur Znfgref Gbheanzrag. Jvguva 5 lrnef,
jura qvq guvf gnxr cynpr?
5. Tiger Woods """is""" tied for second on the list of multiple
Masters champions, with 4 wins. Who """is the other""" 4-time
Masters Tournament winner?
6. Only 5 golfers have won all four of golf's modern Majors at any
time during their careers, an achievement which is often referred
to as a "Career Grand Slam". Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods
are two of them. Name any of the other three.
7. Who was the oldest winner of the Masters?
8. Who """holds""" the Masters record for the widest winning margin,
at 12 strokes?
9. """Today""" the Green Jacket is awarded every year to the winner
of the Masters. Who was the first Masters champion to get one?
10. This 3-time Masters Tournament winner also """holds the
record""" for the most appearances at the Masters, with 52. Who?
* Game 9, Round 8 - History - The Roman Empire
1. Who were the twins that, according to legend, founded Rome?
They were raised by a she-wolf. We need *both* names.
2. The First Triumvirate of 60 BC was composed of Julius Caesar,
Crassus, and what other person?
3. The Second Triumvirate of 43 BC was composed of Octavian (who
later became Augustus Caesar), Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, and
what other person?
4. Augustus Caesar became the first Roman emperor. Who succeeded
him, and was emperor when Jesus was crucified?
5. Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar in 52 BC and
brought to Rome in chains. His defeat ended the war Rome had
waged on his people, and brought his country into the Roman
Empire. What people did he lead?
6. Who succeeded Caligula as emperor, and was himself succeeded
by Nero? Considered clumsy and antisocial, he nevertheless
extended the Empire, adding Britain and North Africa to it.
7. This emperor of Spanish origin who ruled from 98 to 117 ruled
over the Empire at its greatest extent at his death. Who was he?
He hand-picked his countryman Hadrian to be his successor.
8. Which emperor divided the Empire into a tetrarchy of four
prefectures, with two emperors titled Augustus and two
sub-leaders titled Caesar?
9. This emperor made Christianity the official religion and moved
the capital to the city now called Istanbul. Who was he?
10. This emperor preserved the Eastern Empire after the west was
overthrown by barbarian tribes, and developed a legal code
which was the basis of later European legal codes. Who?
* Game 9, Round 7 - Sports - The Masters Tournament
As we all know, the Masters golf tournament begins """this Thursday, 2013-04-11""". *Note*: Some answers may repeat.
1. It was originally known as the Augusta National Invitational
Tournament. Within 5 years, when was the name changed to the
Masters Tournament?
2. Who was the first player to win two consecutive Masters?
3. Who was the first black golfer to win the Masters?
4. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
previous question. Yrr Ryqre vf erzrzorerq sbe orvat gur svefg
oynpx tbysre gb cynl va gur Znfgref Gbheanzrag. Jvguva 5 lrnef,
jura qvq guvf gnxr cynpr?
5. Tiger Woods """is""" tied for second on the list of multiple
Masters champions, with 4 wins. Who """is the other""" 4-time
Masters Tournament winner?
6. Only 5 golfers have won all four of golf's modern Majors at any
time during their careers, an achievement which is often referred
to as a "Career Grand Slam". Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods
are two of them. Name any of the other three.
7. Who was the oldest winner of the Masters?
8. Who """holds""" the Masters record for the widest winning margin,
at 12 strokes?
10. This 3-time Masters Tournament winner also """holds the
record""" for the most appearances at the Masters, with 52. Who?
* Game 9, Round 8 - History - The Roman Empire
1. Who were the twins that, according to legend, founded Rome?
They were raised by a she-wolf. We need *both* names.
2. The First Triumvirate of 60 BC was composed of Julius Caesar,
Crassus, and what other person?
3. The Second Triumvirate of 43 BC was composed of Octavian (who
later became Augustus Caesar), Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, and
what other person?
4. Augustus Caesar became the first Roman emperor. Who succeeded
him, and was emperor when Jesus was crucified?
5. Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar in 52 BC and
brought to Rome in chains. His defeat ended the war Rome had
waged on his people, and brought his country into the Roman
Empire. What people did he lead?
6. Who succeeded Caligula as emperor, and was himself succeeded
by Nero? Considered clumsy and antisocial, he nevertheless
extended the Empire, adding Britain and North Africa to it.
7. This emperor of Spanish origin who ruled from 98 to 117 ruled
over the Empire at its greatest extent at his death. Who was he?
He hand-picked his countryman Hadrian to be his successor.
8. Which emperor divided the Empire into a tetrarchy of four
prefectures, with two emperors titled Augustus and two
sub-leaders titled Caesar?
10. This emperor preserved the Eastern Empire after the west was
overthrown by barbarian tribes, and developed a legal code
which was the basis of later European legal codes. Who?
* Game 9, Round 7 - Sports - The Masters Tournament
As we all know, the Masters golf tournament begins """this Thursday, 2013-04-11""". *Note*: Some answers may repeat.
1. It was originally known as the Augusta National Invitational
Tournament. Within 5 years, when was the name changed to the
Masters Tournament?
2. Who was the first player to win two consecutive Masters?
3. Who was the first black golfer to win the Masters?
4. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
previous question. Yrr Ryqre vf erzrzorerq sbe orvat gur svefg
oynpx tbysre gb cynl va gur Znfgref Gbheanzrag. Jvguva 5 lrnef,
jura qvq guvf gnxr cynpr?
5. Tiger Woods """is""" tied for second on the list of multiple
Masters champions, with 4 wins. Who """is the other""" 4-time
Masters Tournament winner?
6. Only 5 golfers have won all four of golf's modern Majors at any
time during their careers, an achievement which is often referred
to as a "Career Grand Slam". Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods
are two of them. Name any of the other three.
7. Who was the oldest winner of the Masters?
8. Who """holds""" the Masters record for the widest winning margin,
at 12 strokes?
9. """Today""" the Green Jacket is awarded every year to the winner
of the Masters. Who was the first Masters champion to get one?
10. This 3-time Masters Tournament winner also """holds the
record""" for the most appearances at the Masters, with 52. Who?
* Game 9, Round 8 - History - The Roman Empire
1. Who were the twins that, according to legend, founded Rome?
They were raised by a she-wolf. We need *both* names.
2. The First Triumvirate of 60 BC was composed of Julius Caesar,
Crassus, and what other person?
3. The Second Triumvirate of 43 BC was composed of Octavian (who
later became Augustus Caesar), Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, and
what other person?
4. Augustus Caesar became the first Roman emperor. Who succeeded
him, and was emperor when Jesus was crucified?
5. Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar in 52 BC and
brought to Rome in chains. His defeat ended the war Rome had
waged on his people, and brought his country into the Roman
Empire. What people did he lead?
6. Who succeeded Caligula as emperor, and was himself succeeded
by Nero? Considered clumsy and antisocial, he nevertheless
extended the Empire, adding Britain and North Africa to it.
7. This emperor of Spanish origin who ruled from 98 to 117 ruled
over the Empire at its greatest extent at his death. Who was he?
He hand-picked his countryman Hadrian to be his successor.
8. Which emperor divided the Empire into a tetrarchy of four
prefectures, with two emperors titled Augustus and two
sub-leaders titled Caesar?
9. This emperor made Christianity the official religion and moved
the capital to the city now called Istanbul. Who was he?
10. This emperor preserved the Eastern Empire after the west was
overthrown by barbarian tribes, and developed a legal code
which was the basis of later European legal codes. Who?
* Game 9, Round 7 - Sports - The Masters Tournament
As we all know, the Masters golf tournament begins """this Thursday, 2013-04-11""". *Note*: Some answers may repeat.
1. It was originally known as the Augusta National Invitational
Tournament. Within 5 years, when was the name changed to the
Masters Tournament?
2. Who was the first player to win two consecutive Masters?
3. Who was the first black golfer to win the Masters?
4. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
previous question. Yrr Ryqre vf erzrzorerq sbe orvat gur svefg
oynpx tbysre gb cynl va gur Znfgref Gbheanzrag. Jvguva 5 lrnef,
jura qvq guvf gnxr cynpr?
* Game 9, Round 8 - History - The Roman Empire
1. Who were the twins that, according to legend, founded Rome?
They were raised by a she-wolf. We need *both* names.
2. The First Triumvirate of 60 BC was composed of Julius Caesar,
Crassus, and what other person?
4. Augustus Caesar became the first Roman emperor. Who succeeded
him, and was emperor when Jesus was crucified?
5. Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar in 52 BC and
brought to Rome in chains. His defeat ended the war Rome had
waged on his people, and brought his country into the Roman
Empire. What people did he lead?
6. Who succeeded Caligula as emperor, and was himself succeeded
by Nero? Considered clumsy and antisocial, he nevertheless
extended the Empire, adding Britain and North Africa to it.
8. Which emperor divided the Empire into a tetrarchy of four
prefectures, with two emperors titled Augustus and two
sub-leaders titled Caesar?
9. This emperor made Christianity the official religion and moved
the capital to the city now called Istanbul. Who was he?
10. This emperor preserved the Eastern Empire after the west was
overthrown by barbarian tribes, and developed a legal code
which was the basis of later European legal codes. Who?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2013-04-08,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2022-09-09 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
* Game 9, Round 7 - Sports - The Masters Tournament
As we all know, the Masters golf tournament begins """this Thursday, 2013-04-11""". *Note*: Some answers may repeat.
1. It was originally known as the Augusta National Invitational
Tournament. Within 5 years, when was the name changed to the
Masters Tournament?
2. Who was the first player to win two consecutive Masters?
3. Who was the first black golfer to win the Masters?
4. Please decode the rot13 only after you have finished with the
previous question. Lee Elder is remembered for being the first
black golfer to play in the Masters Tournament. Within 5 years,
when did this take place?
5. Tiger Woods """is""" tied for second on the list of multiple
Masters champions, with 4 wins. Who """is the other""" 4-time
Masters Tournament winner?
6. Only 5 golfers have won all four of golf's modern Majors at any
time during their careers, an achievement which is often referred
to as a "Career Grand Slam". Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods
are two of them. Name any of the other three.
7. Who was the oldest winner of the Masters?
8. Who """holds""" the Masters record for the widest winning margin,
at 12 strokes?
9. """Today""" the Green Jacket is awarded every year to the winner
of the Masters. Who was the first Masters champion to get one?
10. This 3-time Masters Tournament winner also """holds the
record""" for the most appearances at the Masters, with 52. Who?
* Game 9, Round 8 - History - The Roman Empire
1. Who were the twins that, according to legend, founded Rome?
They were raised by a she-wolf. We need *both* names.
2. The First Triumvirate of 60 BC was composed of Julius Caesar,
Crassus, and what other person?
3. The Second Triumvirate of 43 BC was composed of Octavian (who
later became Augustus Caesar), Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, and
what other person?
4. Augustus Caesar became the first Roman emperor. Who succeeded
him, and was emperor when Jesus was crucified?
5. Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar in 52 BC and
brought to Rome in chains. His defeat ended the war Rome had
waged on his people, and brought his country into the Roman
Empire. What people did he lead?
6. Who succeeded Caligula as emperor, and was himself succeeded
by Nero? Considered clumsy and antisocial, he nevertheless
extended the Empire, adding Britain and North Africa to it.
7. This emperor of Spanish origin who ruled from 98 to 117 ruled
over the Empire at its greatest extent at his death. Who was he?
He hand-picked his countryman Hadrian to be his successor.
8. Which emperor divided the Empire into a tetrarchy of four
prefectures, with two emperors titled Augustus and two
sub-leaders titled Caesar?
9. This emperor made Christianity the official religion and moved
the capital to the city now called Istanbul. Who was he?
10. This emperor preserved the Eastern Empire after the west was
overthrown by barbarian tribes, and developed a legal code
which was the basis of later European legal codes. Who?
Mark Brader:
9. This emperor made Christianity the official religion and moved
the capital to the city now called Istanbul. Who was he?
Constantine (Constantinus). 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Erland.
9. This emperor made Christianity the official religion and moved
the capital to the city now called Istanbul. Who was he?
Constantine (Constantinus). 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Erland.
While Constantine was the first Roman emperor to become a Christian,
that's not the same thing as making Christianity the official religion
of the empire; Theodosius I appears to have a better claim to that.
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