** Game 6, Round 9 - History - Famous Structures
We give some pertinent information about famous structures --
or complexes -- in history, and you name them.
1. One of the wonders of ancient Egyptian architecture, it
"""adjoins""" the pyramids of Giza and """has""" a length of
240 feet (75 m). It was built during the 4th dynasty.
2. This bronze statue of Helios, about 105 feet (32 m) high, was
the work of sculptor Chares, who reportedly labored for
12 years before completing it in 280 BC. It was destroyed by
an earthquake in 224 BC.
4. Built in 1632-50 by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, """it's""" considered by some to be the most perfect example of the Mogul
style and by some to be the most beautiful building in the world.
5. Completed in 537, this building has served as a cathedral and
a mosque, and """is now""" a public museum. Famous in particular
for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine
architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for
nearly 1,000 years until the Seville cathedral was completed
in 1520.
6. It """extends""" from 5th to 6th Av. (aka Av. of the Americas)
between 48th and 52nd Sts., and halfway to 7th Av. between 47th
and 51st Sts. It """occupies""" more than 22 acres (9 ha) and
"""has""" 19 buildings in total.
7. This """is""" one of the most beautiful examples of Cambodian
or Khmer architecture. This sanctuary was built in the 12th
century.
8. Built 1248-1354 and located in Granada, Spain, it """is"""
universally esteemed as one of the great masterpieces of Moslem
architecture. It was designed as a palace and fortress for
the Moorish monarchs of Granada.
9. This structure was supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar about
600 BC to please his queen, Amuhia. Archeologists surmise that
it was built atop a vaulted building.
10. Began by Agrippa in 27 BC as a temple, it was rebuilt in its """present""" circular form by Hadrian in 110-25. Literally,
it was intended as a temple for all gods, and it """has served""" continuously for 20 centuries as a place of worship.
After completing this round, please decide the rot13: Sbe gur frpbaq
naq frpbaq-ynfg dhrfgvbaf, gur anzr bs gur fgehpgher be pbzcyrk
vapyhqrf n cynpr anzr. Vs lbh qvq abg tvir gur pbzcyrgr anzr,
tb onpx naq svk vg.
** Game 6, Round 10 - The Challenge Round of March
* A. March Madness
A1. What team """has won""" the most NCAA Men's Division I
Championships?
* B. March Break
B1. From the end of World War II until the mid-1980s, what city
was the primary March break destination in the USA?
B2. One of the biggest March break destinations in the American
Southwest """is""" this Arizona city, home to London Bridge.
Name it.
* C. Death Marches
C1. In 1838, members of this Indian tribe had to march from
the Southeast towards Oklahoma. This death march became
known as the Trail of Tears, as an estimated 4,000 men,
women, and children died during relocation. What tribe?
C2. What country conducted the infamous Bataan Death March?
* D. March 5
D1. In 1946, Winston Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" address at
Westminster College popularized the use of what 2-word term?
* E. Ides of March
E1. In Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar", how is the character
who warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March" known?
E2. Who directed and starred in the 2011 American political
drama film "The Ides of March"?
* F. Planet Mars
F1. What is the name of the Martian volcano that is the
"""highest known""" mountain in the solar system?
F2. Within 25 (Earth) days, how long is a Martian year?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-03-05,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of Footloose and Firkin Free, but have been reformatted
and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation
that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting
on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Game 6, Round 9 - History - Famous Structures
We give some pertinent information about famous structures --
or complexes -- in history, and you name them.
1. One of the wonders of ancient Egyptian architecture, it
"""adjoins""" the pyramids of Giza and """has""" a length of
240 feet (75 m). It was built during the 4th dynasty.
2. This bronze statue of Helios, about 105 feet (32 m) high, was
the work of sculptor Chares, who reportedly labored for
12 years before completing it in 280 BC. It was destroyed by
an earthquake in 224 BC.
3. One of the greatest examples of Byzantine architecture, it was
begun in the 9th century in Venice. Partially destroyed by
fire in 976, it was later rebuilt as a Byzantine edifice.
4. Built in 1632-50 by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, """it's""" considered by some to be the most perfect example of the Mogul
style and by some to be the most beautiful building in the world.
5. Completed in 537, this building has served as a cathedral and
a mosque, and """is now""" a public museum. Famous in particular
for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine
architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for
nearly 1,000 years until the Seville cathedral was completed
in 1520.
6. It """extends""" from 5th to 6th Av. (aka Av. of the Americas)
between 48th and 52nd Sts., and halfway to 7th Av. between 47th
and 51st Sts. It """occupies""" more than 22 acres (9 ha) and
"""has""" 19 buildings in total.
7. This """is""" one of the most beautiful examples of Cambodian
or Khmer architecture. This sanctuary was built in the 12th
century.
8. Built 1248-1354 and located in Granada, Spain, it """is"""
universally esteemed as one of the great masterpieces of Moslem
architecture. It was designed as a palace and fortress for
the Moorish monarchs of Granada.
9. This structure was supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar about
600 BC to please his queen, Amuhia. Archeologists surmise that
it was built atop a vaulted building.
10. Began by Agrippa in 27 BC as a temple, it was rebuilt in its """present""" circular form by Hadrian in 110-25. Literally,
it was intended as a temple for all gods, and it """has served""" continuously for 20 centuries as a place of worship.
After completing this round, please decide the rot13: Sbe gur frpbaq
naq frpbaq-ynfg dhrfgvbaf, gur anzr bs gur fgehpgher be pbzcyrk
vapyhqrf n cynpr anzr. Vs lbh qvq abg tvir gur pbzcyrgr anzr,
tb onpx naq svk vg.
** Game 6, Round 10 - The Challenge Round of March
* A. March Madness
A1. What team """has won""" the most NCAA Men's Division I
Championships?
A2. What team won the 2011 championship? (*Note*: I will accept
either the 2011 or the 2021 winner.)
* B. March Break
B1. From the end of World War II until the mid-1980s, what city
was the primary March break destination in the USA?
B2. One of the biggest March break destinations in the American
Southwest """is""" this Arizona city, home to London Bridge.
Name it.
* C. Death Marches
C1. In 1838, members of this Indian tribe had to march from
the Southeast towards Oklahoma. This death march became
known as the Trail of Tears, as an estimated 4,000 men,
women, and children died during relocation. What tribe?
C2. What country conducted the infamous Bataan Death March?
* D. March 5
D1. In 1946, Winston Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" address at
Westminster College popularized the use of what 2-word term?
D2. On March 5, 1872, George Westinghouse patented what
important invention, first used by trains?
* E. Ides of March
E1. In Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar", how is the character
who warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March" known?
E2. Who directed and starred in the 2011 American political
drama film "The Ides of March"?
* F. Planet Mars
F1. What is the name of the Martian volcano that is the
"""highest known""" mountain in the solar system?
F2. Within 25 (Earth) days, how long is a Martian year?
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My text in this article is in the public domain.
** Game 6, Round 9 - History - Famous Structures
1. One of the wonders of ancient Egyptian architecture, it
"""adjoins""" the pyramids of Giza and """has""" a length of
240 feet (75 m). It was built during the 4th dynasty.
2. This bronze statue of Helios, about 105 feet (32 m) high, was
the work of sculptor Chares, who reportedly labored for
12 years before completing it in 280 BC. It was destroyed by
an earthquake in 224 BC.
3. One of the greatest examples of Byzantine architecture, it was
begun in the 9th century in Venice. Partially destroyed by
fire in 976, it was later rebuilt as a Byzantine edifice.
4. Built in 1632-50 by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, """it's"""
considered by some to be the most perfect example of the Mogul
style and by some to be the most beautiful building in the world.
5. Completed in 537, this building has served as a cathedral and
a mosque, and """is now""" a public museum. Famous in particular
for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine
architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for
nearly 1,000 years until the Seville cathedral was completed
in 1520.
6. It """extends""" from 5th to 6th Av. (aka Av. of the Americas)
between 48th and 52nd Sts., and halfway to 7th Av. between 47th
and 51st Sts. It """occupies""" more than 22 acres (9 ha) and
"""has""" 19 buildings in total.
7. This """is""" one of the most beautiful examples of Cambodian
or Khmer architecture. This sanctuary was built in the 12th
century.
8. Built 1248-1354 and located in Granada, Spain, it """is"""
universally esteemed as one of the great masterpieces of Moslem
architecture. It was designed as a palace and fortress for
the Moorish monarchs of Granada.
9. This structure was supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar about
600 BC to please his queen, Amuhia. Archeologists surmise that
it was built atop a vaulted building.
10. Began by Agrippa in 27 BC as a temple, it was rebuilt in its
"""present""" circular form by Hadrian in 110-25. Literally,
it was intended as a temple for all gods, and it """has served"""
continuously for 20 centuries as a place of worship.
** Game 6, Round 10 - The Challenge Round of March
* A. March Madness
A1. What team """has won""" the most NCAA Men's Division I
Championships?
A2. What team won the 2011 championship? (*Note*: I will accept
either the 2011 or the 2021 winner.)
* B. March Break
B1. From the end of World War II until the mid-1980s, what city
was the primary March break destination in the USA?
B2. One of the biggest March break destinations in the American
Southwest """is""" this Arizona city, home to London Bridge.
Name it.
* C. Death Marches
C1. In 1838, members of this Indian tribe had to march from
the Southeast towards Oklahoma. This death march became
known as the Trail of Tears, as an estimated 4,000 men,
women, and children died during relocation. What tribe?
C2. What country conducted the infamous Bataan Death March?
* D. March 5
D1. In 1946, Winston Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" address at
Westminster College popularized the use of what 2-word term?
D2. On March 5, 1872, George Westinghouse patented what
important invention, first used by trains?
* E. Ides of March
E2. Who directed and starred in the 2011 American political
drama film "The Ides of March"?
* F. Planet Mars
F1. What is the name of the Martian volcano that is the
"""highest known""" mountain in the solar system?
F2. Within 25 (Earth) days, how long is a Martian year?
** Game 6, Round 9 - History - Famous Structures
We give some pertinent information about famous structures --
or complexes -- in history, and you name them.
1. One of the wonders of ancient Egyptian architecture, it
"""adjoins""" the pyramids of Giza and """has""" a length of
240 feet (75 m). It was built during the 4th dynasty.
2. This bronze statue of Helios, about 105 feet (32 m) high, was
the work of sculptor Chares, who reportedly labored for
12 years before completing it in 280 BC. It was destroyed by
an earthquake in 224 BC.
3. One of the greatest examples of Byzantine architecture, it was
begun in the 9th century in Venice. Partially destroyed by
fire in 976, it was later rebuilt as a Byzantine edifice.
4. Built in 1632-50 by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, """it's"""
considered by some to be the most perfect example of the Mogul
style and by some to be the most beautiful building in the world.
5. Completed in 537, this building has served as a cathedral and
a mosque, and """is now""" a public museum. Famous in particular
for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine
architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for
nearly 1,000 years until the Seville cathedral was completed
in 1520.
6. It """extends""" from 5th to 6th Av. (aka Av. of the Americas)
between 48th and 52nd Sts., and halfway to 7th Av. between 47th
and 51st Sts. It """occupies""" more than 22 acres (9 ha) and
"""has""" 19 buildings in total.
7. This """is""" one of the most beautiful examples of Cambodian
or Khmer architecture. This sanctuary was built in the 12th
century.
8. Built 1248-1354 and located in Granada, Spain, it """is"""
universally esteemed as one of the great masterpieces of Moslem
architecture. It was designed as a palace and fortress for
the Moorish monarchs of Granada.
9. This structure was supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar about
600 BC to please his queen, Amuhia. Archeologists surmise that
it was built atop a vaulted building.
10. Began by Agrippa in 27 BC as a temple, it was rebuilt in its
"""present""" circular form by Hadrian in 110-25. Literally,
it was intended as a temple for all gods, and it """has served"""
continuously for 20 centuries as a place of worship.
After completing this round, please decide the rot13: Sbe gur frpbaq
naq frpbaq-ynfg dhrfgvbaf, gur anzr bs gur fgehpgher be pbzcyrk
vapyhqrf n cynpr anzr. Vs lbh qvq abg tvir gur pbzcyrgr anzr,
tb onpx naq svk vg.
** Game 6, Round 10 - The Challenge Round of March
* A. March Madness
A1. What team """has won""" the most NCAA Men's Division I
Championships?
A2. What team won the 2011 championship? (*Note*: I will accept
either the 2011 or the 2021 winner.)
* B. March Break
B1. From the end of World War II until the mid-1980s, what city
was the primary March break destination in the USA?
B2. One of the biggest March break destinations in the American
Southwest """is""" this Arizona city, home to London Bridge.
Name it.
* C. Death Marches
C1. In 1838, members of this Indian tribe had to march from
the Southeast towards Oklahoma. This death march became
known as the Trail of Tears, as an estimated 4,000 men,
women, and children died during relocation. What tribe?
C2. What country conducted the infamous Bataan Death March?
* D. March 5
D1. In 1946, Winston Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" address at
Westminster College popularized the use of what 2-word term?
D2. On March 5, 1872, George Westinghouse patented what
important invention, first used by trains?
* E. Ides of March
E1. In Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar", how is the character
who warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March" known?
E2. Who directed and starred in the 2011 American political
drama film "The Ides of March"?
* F. Planet Mars
F1. What is the name of the Martian volcano that is the
"""highest known""" mountain in the solar system?
F2. Within 25 (Earth) days, how long is a Martian year?
** Game 6, Round 9 - History - Famous Structures
We give some pertinent information about famous structures --
or complexes -- in history, and you name them.
1. One of the wonders of ancient Egyptian architecture, it
"""adjoins""" the pyramids of Giza and """has""" a length of
240 feet (75 m). It was built during the 4th dynasty.
2. This bronze statue of Helios, about 105 feet (32 m) high, was
the work of sculptor Chares, who reportedly labored for
12 years before completing it in 280 BC. It was destroyed by
an earthquake in 224 BC.
4. Built in 1632-50 by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, """it's"""
considered by some to be the most perfect example of the Mogul
style and by some to be the most beautiful building in the world.
5. Completed in 537, this building has served as a cathedral and
a mosque, and """is now""" a public museum. Famous in particular
for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine
architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for
nearly 1,000 years until the Seville cathedral was completed
in 1520.
6. It """extends""" from 5th to 6th Av. (aka Av. of the Americas)
between 48th and 52nd Sts., and halfway to 7th Av. between 47th
and 51st Sts. It """occupies""" more than 22 acres (9 ha) and
"""has""" 19 buildings in total.
7. This """is""" one of the most beautiful examples of Cambodian
or Khmer architecture. This sanctuary was built in the 12th
century.
8. Built 1248-1354 and located in Granada, Spain, it """is"""
universally esteemed as one of the great masterpieces of Moslem
architecture. It was designed as a palace and fortress for
the Moorish monarchs of Granada.
9. This structure was supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar about
600 BC to please his queen, Amuhia. Archeologists surmise that
it was built atop a vaulted building.
10. Began by Agrippa in 27 BC as a temple, it was rebuilt in its
"""present""" circular form by Hadrian in 110-25. Literally,
it was intended as a temple for all gods, and it """has served"""
continuously for 20 centuries as a place of worship.
** Game 6, Round 10 - The Challenge Round of March
* B. March Break
B1. From the end of World War II until the mid-1980s, what city
was the primary March break destination in the USA?
B2. One of the biggest March break destinations in the American
Southwest """is""" this Arizona city, home to London Bridge.
Name it.
* C. Death Marches
C1. In 1838, members of this Indian tribe had to march from
the Southeast towards Oklahoma. This death march became
known as the Trail of Tears, as an estimated 4,000 men,
women, and children died during relocation. What tribe?
F2. Within 25 (Earth) days, how long is a Martian year?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-03-05,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Game 6, Round 9 - History - Famous Structures
We give some pertinent information about famous structures --
or complexes -- in history, and you name them.
1. One of the wonders of ancient Egyptian architecture, it
"""adjoins""" the pyramids of Giza and """has""" a length of
240 feet (75 m). It was built during the 4th dynasty.
2. This bronze statue of Helios, about 105 feet (32 m) high, was
the work of sculptor Chares, who reportedly labored for
12 years before completing it in 280 BC. It was destroyed by
an earthquake in 224 BC.
3. One of the greatest examples of Byzantine architecture, it was
begun in the 9th century in Venice. Partially destroyed by
fire in 976, it was later rebuilt as a Byzantine edifice.
4. Built in 1632-50 by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, """it's"""
considered by some to be the most perfect example of the Mogul
style and by some to be the most beautiful building in the world.
5. Completed in 537, this building has served as a cathedral and
a mosque, and """is now""" a public museum. Famous in particular
for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine
architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for
nearly 1,000 years until the Seville cathedral was completed
in 1520.
6. It """extends""" from 5th to 6th Av. (aka Av. of the Americas)
between 48th and 52nd Sts., and halfway to 7th Av. between 47th
and 51st Sts. It """occupies""" more than 22 acres (9 ha) and
"""has""" 19 buildings in total.
7. This """is""" one of the most beautiful examples of Cambodian
or Khmer architecture. This sanctuary was built in the 12th
century.
8. Built 1248-1354 and located in Granada, Spain, it """is"""
universally esteemed as one of the great masterpieces of Moslem
architecture. It was designed as a palace and fortress for
the Moorish monarchs of Granada.
9. This structure was supposedly built by Nebuchadnezzar about
600 BC to please his queen, Amuhia. Archeologists surmise that
it was built atop a vaulted building.
10. Began by Agrippa in 27 BC as a temple, it was rebuilt in its
"""present""" circular form by Hadrian in 110-25. Literally,
it was intended as a temple for all gods, and it """has served"""
continuously for 20 centuries as a place of worship.
** Game 6, Round 10 - The Challenge Round of March
* A. March Madness
A1. What team """has won""" the most NCAA Men's Division I
Championships?
A2. What team won the 2011 championship? (*Note*: I will accept
either the 2011 or the 2021 winner.)
* B. March Break
B1. From the end of World War II until the mid-1980s, what city
was the primary March break destination in the USA?
B2. One of the biggest March break destinations in the American
Southwest """is""" this Arizona city, home to London Bridge.
Name it.
* C. Death Marches
C1. In 1838, members of this Indian tribe had to march from
the Southeast towards Oklahoma. This death march became
known as the Trail of Tears, as an estimated 4,000 men,
women, and children died during relocation. What tribe?
C2. What country conducted the infamous Bataan Death March?
* D. March 5
D1. In 1946, Winston Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" address at
Westminster College popularized the use of what 2-word term?
D2. On March 5, 1872, George Westinghouse patented what
important invention, first used by trains?
* E. Ides of March
E1. In Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar", how is the character
who warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March" known?
E2. Who directed and starred in the 2011 American political
drama film "The Ides of March"?
* F. Planet Mars
F1. What is the name of the Martian volcano that is the
"""highest known""" mountain in the solar system?
F2. Within 25 (Earth) days, how long is a Martian year?
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