* Game 9, Round 8 - Geography - River Borders
1. This river runs between Zambia and three of its neighbours --
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia.
2. This river starts in Mongolia, and forms part of the
Chinese-Russian border.
4. Two rivers form different parts of the border between Argentina
and Brazil. One of them has the name of a third South American
country. Name *either*.
5. Which river forms part of the border between Belarus and Ukraine?
It empties into the Black Sea at Kherson.
6. Which river separates Portugal from Spain?
8. As this river winds its way through Europe, it forms the
border between 7 different pairs of countries. Those pairs
include Austria-Slovakia, Croatia-Serbia, and Romania with
three other countries.
* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment - Canadian TV
* Game 9, Round 8 - Geography - River Borders
1. This river runs between Zambia and three of its neighbours --
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia.
2. This river starts in Mongolia, and forms part of the
Chinese-Russian border.
3. This river forms part of the borders between Colombia, Peru,
and Brazil.
4. Two rivers form different parts of the border between Argentina
and Brazil. One of them has the name of a third South American
country. Name *either*.
5. Which river forms part of the border between Belarus and Ukraine?
It empties into the Black Sea at Kherson.
6. Which river separates Portugal from Spain?
7. Which river runs between Czechia and Germany? It was also part
of the old border between East and West Germany.
8. As this river winds its way through Europe, it forms the
border between 7 different pairs of countries. Those pairs
include Austria-Slovakia, Croatia-Serbia, and Romania with
three other countries.
9. This river forms part of the border between Germany and three
other countries -- France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
10. This river separates Germany from Luxembourg.
* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment - Canadian TV
1. One of the most controversial Canadian TV shows was a CBC
newsmagazine that aired 1964-66. What was the name of this
program, hosted by Patrick Watson and Laurier Lapierre, which
offered analysis of major social and political stories?
2. "Country Hoedown" was a CBC music show in 1956-65. Its
performers included singer Tommy Hunter, and an ensemble called
the Singin' Swingin' Eight. Which singer-songwriter sang and
danced in that ensemble early in his illustrious career?
3. "Goin' to the Barn Dance Tonight" was the opening theme for
which musical-variety radio and TV show that aired 1939-73?
4. Bruno Gerussi starred in which BC-based comedy-drama series,
which ran 1972-90 on the CBC?
5. "King of Kensington" ran 1975-90 on the CBC. Who starred as
Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Kensington Market?
6. Which show, based on a series of books by Lauren Brooke, is the
longest running one-hour scripted drama in Canadian TV history?
It first aired in 2007, and was renewed in May for an 18th
season.
7. "Trailer Park Boys" featured the misadventures of Ricky, Julian,
and Bubbles, shot in mockumentary style. In one of the more
notorious moments of the show, *which famous Canadian musician*
did Ricky kidnap?
8. What's the name of the show, set in a fictional Ontario small
town, that features groups of main characters described as
"hicks, skids, and hockey players?"
9. What is the name of the show that ran 1992-97 on the CBC, set
in the fictional community of Lynx River in the Northwest
Territories?
10. "Murdoch Mysteries" features Yannick Bisson as Detective
William Murdoch, investigating crimes in Toronto around the
turn of the 20th century. Which prime minister made a cameo on
"Murdoch Mysteries" while he was in office?
* Game 9, Round 8 - Geography - River Borders
Tonight's geography round looks at rivers which form at least some
of the borders between various countries. In all cases, we're asking
for the *river*.
1. This river runs between Zambia and three of its neighbours --
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia.
2. This river starts in Mongolia, and forms part of the
Chinese-Russian border.
3. This river forms part of the borders between Colombia, Peru,
and Brazil.
4. Two rivers form different parts of the border between Argentina
and Brazil. One of them has the name of a third South American
country. Name *either*.
5. Which river forms part of the border between Belarus and Ukraine?
It empties into the Black Sea at Kherson.
6. Which river separates Portugal from Spain?
7. Which river runs between Czechia and Germany? It was also part
of the old border between East and West Germany.
8. As this river winds its way through Europe, it forms the
border between 7 different pairs of countries. Those pairs
include Austria-Slovakia, Croatia-Serbia, and Romania with
three other countries.
9. This river forms part of the border between Germany and three
other countries -- France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
10. This river separates Germany from Luxembourg.
* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment - Canadian TV
2. "Country Hoedown" was a CBC music show in 1956-65. Its
performers included singer Tommy Hunter, and an ensemble called
the Singin' Swingin' Eight. Which singer-songwriter sang and
danced in that ensemble early in his illustrious career?
10. "Murdoch Mysteries" features Yannick Bisson as Detective
William Murdoch, investigating crimes in Toronto around the
turn of the 20th century. Which prime minister made a cameo on
"Murdoch Mysteries" while he was in office?
* Game 9, Round 8 - Geography - River Borders
Tonight's geography round looks at rivers which form at least some
of the borders between various countries. In all cases, we're asking
for the *river*.
1. This river runs between Zambia and three of its neighbours --
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia.
4. Two rivers form different parts of the border between Argentina
and Brazil. One of them has the name of a third South American
country. Name *either*.
8. As this river winds its way through Europe, it forms the
border between 7 different pairs of countries. Those pairs
include Austria-Slovakia, Croatia-Serbia, and Romania with
three other countries.
9. This river forms part of the border between Germany and three
other countries -- France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
10. This river separates Germany from Luxembourg.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-07-15,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 9, Round 7 - Canadiana Entertainment - Canadian TV
1. One of the most controversial Canadian TV shows was a CBC
newsmagazine that aired 1964-66. What was the name of this
program, hosted by Patrick Watson and Laurier Lapierre, which
offered analysis of major social and political stories?
2. "Country Hoedown" was a CBC music show in 1956-65. Its
performers included singer Tommy Hunter, and an ensemble called
the Singin' Swingin' Eight. Which singer-songwriter sang and
danced in that ensemble early in his illustrious career?
3. "Goin' to the Barn Dance Tonight" was the opening theme for
which musical-variety radio and TV show that aired 1939-73?
4. Bruno Gerussi starred in which BC-based comedy-drama series,
which ran 1972-90 on the CBC?
5. "King of Kensington" ran 1975-90 on the CBC. Who starred as
Larry King, a convenience-store owner in Kensington Market?
6. Which show, based on a series of books by Lauren Brooke, is the
longest running one-hour scripted drama in Canadian TV history?
It first aired in 2007, and was renewed in May for an 18th
season.
7. "Trailer Park Boys" featured the misadventures of Ricky, Julian,
and Bubbles, shot in mockumentary style. In one of the more
notorious moments of the show, *which famous Canadian musician*
did Ricky kidnap?
8. What's the name of the show, set in a fictional Ontario small
town, that features groups of main characters described as
"hicks, skids, and hockey players?"
9. What is the name of the show that ran 1992-97 on the CBC, set
in the fictional community of Lynx River in the Northwest
Territories?
10. "Murdoch Mysteries" features Yannick Bisson as Detective
William Murdoch, investigating crimes in Toronto around the
turn of the 20th century. Which prime minister made a cameo on
"Murdoch Mysteries" while he was in office?
* Game 9, Round 8 - Geography - River Borders
Tonight's geography round looks at rivers which form at least some
of the borders between various countries. In all cases, we're asking
for the *river*.
1. This river runs between Zambia and three of its neighbours --
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia.
2. This river starts in Mongolia, and forms part of the
Chinese-Russian border.
3. This river forms part of the borders between Colombia, Peru,
and Brazil.
4. Two rivers form different parts of the border between Argentina
and Brazil. One of them has the name of a third South American
country. Name *either*.
5. Which river forms part of the border between Belarus and Ukraine?
It empties into the Black Sea at Kherson.
6. Which river separates Portugal from Spain?
7. Which river runs between Czechia and Germany? It was also part
of the old border between East and West Germany.
8. As this river winds its way through Europe, it forms the
border between 7 different pairs of countries. Those pairs
include Austria-Slovakia, Croatia-Serbia, and Romania with
three other countries.
9. This river forms part of the border between Germany and three
other countries -- France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
10. This river separates Germany from Luxembourg.
6. Which river separates Portugal from Spain?
Douro.
6. Which river separates Portugal from Spain?Douro.
Protest!
This is a horrible question. One could argue that the correct answer
is "none", since there is no single river, and there considerable
stretches of land borders.
Looking at the map, I've found at least five border rivers. From the
north: Minho, Duoro, Tejo, Guadiana, Chan�a (a tributary to Guadiana),
and then Guadiana again.
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