1. According to a census, this island had a population of 7.7 million
in 1831. However, the current population is about 10 % less,
6.9 million. Which is the island?
2. The denizens of which national capital are known as Porteños?
3. Judit Polgár belongs to the top élite in which field?
4. The World Championship for Juniors in which sport was slated
to run for the better part of this week, but was cancelled last
week after a few games due to several cases of covid-19?
5. Which family situation do President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have
in common? (At least according to the official information!)
6. "The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters", "The Castle of Adventures"
and "Five Go Off in a Caravan" are all titles from which author
of children's books?
7. The Hindenburg disaster became the end of what era?
8. In 1960, which country was the first where a woman reached the
office of Prime Minster through elections?
9. If you are making a choice between Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong
and Darjeeling, what are you contemplating to buy?
10. Which 1988 action movie takes place in the Nakatomi Plaza tower?
11. Richard Neville was a key figure during a troubled time in
British history. He is often referred to by which moniker?
12. When someone says that this year's model is A(H3N2), what are they
talking about?
1. According to a census, this island had a population of 7.7 million
in 1831. However, the current population is about 10 % less,
6.9 million. Which is the island?
2. The denizens of which national capital are known as Porteños?
3. Judit Polgár belongs to the top élite in which field?
8. In 1960, which country was the first where a woman reached the
office of Prime Minster through elections?
9. If you are making a choice between Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong
and Darjeeling, what are you contemplating to buy?
10. Which 1988 action movie takes place in the Nakatomi Plaza tower?
12. When someone says that this year's model is A(H3N2), what are they talking about?
Have fun!
1. According to a census, this island had a population of 7.7 million
in 1831. However, the current population is about 10 % less,
6.9 million. Which is the island?
2. The denizens of which national capital are known as Porteños?
3. Judit Polgár belongs to the top élite in which field?
4. The World Championship for Juniors in which sport was slated
to run for the better part of this week, but was cancelled last
week after a few games due to several cases of covid-19?
5. Which family situation do President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have
in common? (At least according to the official information!)
6. "The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters", "The Castle of Adventures"
and "Five Go Off in a Caravan" are all titles from which author
of children's books?
7. The Hindenburg disaster became the end of what era?
8. In 1960, which country was the first where a woman reached the
office of Prime Minster through elections?
9. If you are making a choice between Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong
and Darjeeling, what are you contemplating to buy?
10. Which 1988 action movie takes place in the Nakatomi Plaza tower?
11. Richard Neville was a key figure during a troubled time in
British history. He is often referred to by which moniker?
12. When someone says that this year's model is A(H3N2), what are they
talking about?
It's time for one of my occasional quizzes again. This time it is
just a plain quiz of 12 unrelated questions, worth one point each.
As always answer to the newsgroup, and answer only from your own
knowledge.
In case of a tie, I will make a subjective evaluation of the incorrect answers to determine the winner. (Where no answer may rank better
than a really bad answer!)
I plan to score this on Saturday 8th.
Have fun!
1. According to a census, this island had a population of 7.7 million
in 1831. However, the current population is about 10 % less,
6.9 million. Which is the island?
2. The denizens of which national capital are known as Porteños?
3. Judit Polgár belongs to the top élite in which field?
4. The World Championship for Juniors in which sport was slated
to run for the better part of this week, but was cancelled last
week after a few games due to several cases of covid-19?
5. Which family situation do President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have
in common? (At least according to the official information!)
6. "The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters", "The Castle of Adventures"
and "Five Go Off in a Caravan" are all titles from which author
of children's books?
7. The Hindenburg disaster became the end of what era?
8. In 1960, which country was the first where a woman reached the
office of Prime Minster through elections?
9. If you are making a choice between Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong
and Darjeeling, what are you contemplating to buy?
10. Which 1988 action movie takes place in the Nakatomi Plaza tower?
11. Richard Neville was a key figure during a troubled time in
British history. He is often referred to by which moniker?
12. When someone says that this year's model is A(H3N2), what are they
talking about?
1. According to a census, this island had a population of 7.7 million
in 1831. However, the current population is about 10 % less,
6.9 million. Which is the island?
2. The denizens of which national capital are known as Porte?os?
3. Judit Polg?r belongs to the top ?lite in which field?
6. "The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters", "The Castle of Adventures"
and "Five Go Off in a Caravan" are all titles from which author
of children's books?
7. The Hindenburg disaster became the end of what era?
8. In 1960, which country was the first where a woman reached the
office of Prime Minster through elections?
9. If you are making a choice between Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong
and Darjeeling, what are you contemplating to buy?
10. Which 1988 action movie takes place in the Nakatomi Plaza tower?
11. Richard Neville was a key figure during a troubled time in
British history. He is often referred to by which moniker?
It's time for one of my occasional quizzes again. This time it is
just a plain quiz of 12 unrelated questions, worth one point each.
As always answer to the newsgroup, and answer only from your own
knowledge.
In case of a tie, I will make a subjective evaluation of the incorrect answers to determine the winner. (Where no answer may rank better
than a really bad answer!)
I plan to score this on Saturday 8th.
Have fun!
1. According to a census, this island had a population of 7.7 million
in 1831. However, the current population is about 10 % less,
6.9 million. Which is the island?
2. The denizens of which national capital are known as Porteños?
3. Judit Polgár belongs to the top élite in which field?
4. The World Championship for Juniors in which sport was slated
to run for the better part of this week, but was cancelled last
week after a few games due to several cases of covid-19?
5. Which family situation do President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have
in common? (At least according to the official information!)
6. "The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters", "The Castle of Adventures"
and "Five Go Off in a Caravan" are all titles from which author
of children's books?
7. The Hindenburg disaster became the end of what era?
8. In 1960, which country was the first where a woman reached the
office of Prime Minster through elections?
9. If you are making a choice between Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong
and Darjeeling, what are you contemplating to buy?
10. Which 1988 action movie takes place in the Nakatomi Plaza tower?
11. Richard Neville was a key figure during a troubled time in
British history. He is often referred to by which moniker?
12. When someone says that this year's model is A(H3N2), what are they talking about?
1. According to a census, this island had a population of 7.7 million
in 1831. However, the current population is about 10 % less,
6.9 million. Which is the island?
2. The denizens of which national capital are known as Porteños?
3. Judit Polgár belongs to the top élite in which field?
4. The World Championship for Juniors in which sport was slated
to run for the better part of this week, but was cancelled last
week after a few games due to several cases of covid-19?
5. Which family situation do President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have
in common? (At least according to the official information!)
6. "The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters", "The Castle of Adventures"
and "Five Go Off in a Caravan" are all titles from which author
of children's books?
7. The Hindenburg disaster became the end of what era?
8. In 1960, which country was the first where a woman reached the
office of Prime Minster through elections?
9. If you are making a choice between Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong
and Darjeeling, what are you contemplating to buy?
10. Which 1988 action movie takes place in the Nakatomi Plaza tower?
11. Richard Neville was a key figure during a troubled time in
British history. He is often referred to by which moniker?
12. When someone says that this year's model is A(H3N2), what are they
talking about?
12. When someone says that this year's model is A(H3N2), what are they
talking about?
Seasonal flu. Any mention of flu was OK, as long it was not overly
specific in the wrong direction. I did not approve "bird flu", since
those are different strains. (The one in the question is the one behind
the Hongkong flu in 1968.) Nor did I approve of "Influenza vaccine",
since the latter combination really is the identification of the virus.
Hopefully, the vaccine model of the year targets the same strain that
causes the flu, but they do not always bet on the right horse.
4. The World Championship for Juniors in which sport was slated
to run for the better part of this week, but was cancelled last
week after a few games due to several cases of covid-19?
Ice hockey. Hockey was sufficient. They would not play a world championship in field hockey this time of year, would they?
The 2021 Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup was scheduled for Dec 5-12, 2021, in South Africa but postponed for the same reason. So Field Hockey
as an answer was only off by about a month.
Ice hockey. Hockey was sufficient. They would not play a world
championship in field hockey this time of year, would they?
1. Chaco is a geographic natural region that spans over several countries.
Name any of them.
3. "Rosebud" is an important word in which classic movie?
5. Rurik is a mythic legendary figure who was the ancestor of the
rulers in several state formations. Name any of these.
8. Armenian is most closely related to which of the following languages:
Georgian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Kurdish or Turkish?
9. In the novel "The Nine Tailors" by Dorothy Sayers, Lord Peter Whimsey
concludes that he was himself involved in killing the victim. How?
10. Reportedly, there are visitors to New Zealand who think they see a
kiwi when they see this bird:
http://privat.sommarskog.se/NZ2018/00-Intro/Stor-0310_IMG_0424-en.html
And while this bird also has a four-letter name, it is not a kiwi. Give
the name, or if you don't know, explain why this cannot be a kiwi.
1. Chaco is a geographic natural region that spans over several countries. Name any of them.
2. Which controversial organisation was founded by Hassan al-Banna in 1928?
3. "Rosebud" is an important word in which classic movie?
5. Rurik is a mythic legendary figure who was the ancestor of the
rulers in several state formations. Name any of these.
8. Armenian is most closely related to which of the following languages: Georgian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Kurdish or Turkish?
10. Reportedly, there are visitors to New Zealand who think they see a
kiwi when they see this bird: http://privat.sommarskog.se/NZ2018/00-Intro/Stor-0310_IMG_0424-en.html
And while this bird also has a four-letter name, it is not a kiwi. Give
the name, or if you don't know, explain why this cannot be a kiwi.
10. Reportedly, there are visitors to New Zealand who think they see a
kiwi when they see this bird:
http://privat.sommarskog.se/NZ2018/00-Intro/Stor-0310_IMG_0424-en.html
And while this bird also has a four-letter name, it is not a kiwi.
Give the name, or if you don't know, explain why this cannot be a
kiwi.
1. Chaco is a geographic natural region that spans over several countries.
Name any of them.
2. Which controversial organisation was founded by Hassan al-Banna in 1928?
3. "Rosebud" is an important word in which classic movie?
4. Who is Olaf Scholtz?
5. Rurik is a mythic legendary figure who was the ancestor of the
rulers in several state formations. Name any of these.
8. Armenian is most closely related to which of the following languages:
Georgian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Kurdish or Turkish?
9. In the novel "The Nine Tailors" by Dorothy Sayers, Lord Peter Whimsey
concludes that he was himself involved in killing the victim. How?
10. Reportedly, there are visitors to New Zealand who think they see a
kiwi when they see this bird:
http://privat.sommarskog.se/NZ2018/00-Intro/Stor-0310_IMG_0424-en.html
And while this bird also has a four-letter name, it is not a kiwi. Give
the name, or if you don't know, explain why this cannot be a kiwi.
It's time for one of my occasional quizzes again. This time it is just
a random set of questions - but no sports questions! I hope this to be
a fairly simple one (but I've been wrong before on that point :-)
As always, post your answers to the newsgroup. Use your own knowledge only. Do not consult sources, wives, husbands or cats.
I plan to score this quiz on Friday 10th. In case of a tie, I will
primarily make a subjective judgement of the incorrect answers to name
a winner.
Have fun
1. Chaco is a geographic natural region that spans over several countries. Name any of them.
2. Which controversial organisation was founded by Hassan al-Banna in 1928?
3. "Rosebud" is an important word in which classic movie?
4. Who is Olaf Scholtz?
5. Rurik is a mythic legendary figure who was the ancestor of the
rulers in several state formations. Name any of these.
6. This creature starts its life in the middle of the deep ocean, but
finds it ways to the continental shores where it travels upstream into fresh-water lakes and lives for many years, before eventually returning
to the middle of the ocean to reproduce and die. What creature is this?
7. In the field of energy production, what does SMR stand for?
8. Armenian is most closely related to which of the following languages: Georgian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Kurdish or Turkish?
9. In the novel "The Nine Tailors" by Dorothy Sayers, Lord Peter Whimsey concludes that he was himself involved in killing the victim. How?
10. Reportedly, there are visitors to New Zealand who think they see a
kiwi when they see this bird: http://privat.sommarskog.se/NZ2018/00-Intro/Stor-0310_IMG_0424-en.html
And while this bird also has a four-letter name, it is not a kiwi. Give
the name, or if you don't know, explain why this cannot be a kiwi.
11. This week, on Wednesday 8th, sees the global celebration of what?
12. The 2nd of this month a great musician passed away at the age of 90.
In the 1960s, this sax player was an integral member in Miles Davis
Quintet. In the 70s and 80s he was the co-leader of one of the most
renowned acts in fusion music. After that he continued as a solo
artist and also as a leader for a quartet that bore his own name. Who
am I talking about?
Have fun
1. Chaco is a geographic natural region that spans over several countries.
Name any of them.
2. Which controversial organisation was founded by Hassan al-Banna in 1928?
3. "Rosebud" is an important word in which classic movie?
4. Who is Olaf Scholtz?
5. Rurik is a mythic legendary figure who was the ancestor of the
rulers in several state formations. Name any of these.
6. This creature starts its life in the middle of the deep ocean, but
finds it ways to the continental shores where it travels upstream into
fresh-water lakes and lives for many years, before eventually returning
to the middle of the ocean to reproduce and die. What creature is this?
7. In the field of energy production, what does SMR stand for?
8. Armenian is most closely related to which of the following languages:
Georgian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Kurdish or Turkish?
9. In the novel "The Nine Tailors" by Dorothy Sayers, Lord Peter Whimsey
concludes that he was himself involved in killing the victim. How?
10. Reportedly, there are visitors to New Zealand who think they see a
kiwi when they see this bird:
http://privat.sommarskog.se/NZ2018/00-Intro/Stor-0310_IMG_0424-en.html
And while this bird also has a four-letter name, it is not a kiwi. Give
the name, or if you don't know, explain why this cannot be a kiwi.
11. This week, on Wednesday 8th, sees the global celebration of what?
12. The 2nd of this month a great musician passed away at the age of 90.
In the 1960s, this sax player was an integral member in Miles Davis
Quintet. In the 70s and 80s he was the co-leader of one of the most
renowned acts in fusion music. After that he continued as a solo
artist and also as a leader for a quartet that bore his own name. Who
am I talking about?
he was among the bell ringers, the sound of which covered up the gunshot
It's time for one of my occasional quizzes again. This time it is just
a random set of questions - but no sports questions! I hope this to be
a fairly simple one (but I've been wrong before on that point :-)
As always, post your answers to the newsgroup. Use your own knowledge only. Do not consult sources, wives, husbands or cats.
I plan to score this quiz on Friday 10th. In case of a tie, I will
primarily make a subjective judgement of the incorrect answers to name
a winner.
Have fun
1. Chaco is a geographic natural region that spans over several countries.
Name any of them.
2. Which controversial organisation was founded by Hassan al-Banna in 1928?
3. "Rosebud" is an important word in which classic movie?
4. Who is Olaf Scholtz?
5. Rurik is a mythic legendary figure who was the ancestor of the
rulers in several state formations. Name any of these.
6. This creature starts its life in the middle of the deep ocean, but
finds it ways to the continental shores where it travels upstream into
fresh-water lakes and lives for many years, before eventually returning
to the middle of the ocean to reproduce and die. What creature is this?
7. In the field of energy production, what does SMR stand for?
8. Armenian is most closely related to which of the following languages:
Georgian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Kurdish or Turkish?
9. In the novel "The Nine Tailors" by Dorothy Sayers, Lord Peter Whimsey
concludes that he was himself involved in killing the victim. How?
10. Reportedly, there are visitors to New Zealand who think they see a
kiwi when they see this bird:
http://privat.sommarskog.se/NZ2018/00-Intro/Stor-0310_IMG_0424-en.html
And while this bird also has a four-letter name, it is not a kiwi. Give
the name, or if you don't know, explain why this cannot be a kiwi.
11. This week, on Wednesday 8th, sees the global celebration of what?
12. The 2nd of this month a great musician passed away at the age of 90.
In the 1960s, this sax player was an integral member in Miles Davis
Quintet. In the 70s and 80s he was the co-leader of one of the most
renowned acts in fusion music. After that he continued as a solo
artist and also as a leader for a quartet that bore his own name. Who
am I talking about?
1. Which nations fought in the Nitrate War?
2. Which country recently voted in favour in a referendum that two-thirds
of neighbouring country is rightfully part of the voting country?
5. Times of Troubles was a period of turmoil in the beginning of the
17th century in which country?
7. Aramco is said to be the most profitable company in the world.
In which country are they based?
9. What is smetana?
10. "The Barber of Seville" is an opera by which composer?
11. A few days ago, France won the women's World Championships in
handball, co-hosted by Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Handball is
not a very big sport in North America, and of 32 teams there
was only one from North America, which? Hint: it was one of
the less populous countries.
1. Which nations fought in the Nitrate War?
4. "The Boy and the Heron" is the most recent work from which
master of animated films?
5. Times of Troubles was a period of turmoil in the beginning of the
17th century in which country?
6. Translated into English, "Black Pete" is the name of the sidekick
of Santa Claus in the folklore of which corner of the world?
7. Aramco is said to be the most profitable company in the world.
In which country are they based?
10. "The Barber of Seville" is an opera by which composer?
11. A few days ago, France won the women's World Championships in
handball, co-hosted by Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Handball is
not a very big sport in North America, and of 32 teams there
was only one from North America, which? Hint: it was one of
the less populous countries.
12. Name two of the main ingredients in Pesto alla genovese.
1. Which nations fought in the Nitrate War?
2. Which country recently voted in favour in a referendum that two-thirds
of neighbouring country is rightfully part of the voting country?
3. OK boomers, what's a Millennial pause?
4. "The Boy and the Heron" is the most recent work from which
master of animated films?
5. Times of Troubles was a period of turmoil in the beginning of the
17th century in which country?
6. Translated into English, "Black Pete" is the name of the sidekick
of Santa Claus in the folklore of which corner of the world?
7. Aramco is said to be the most profitable company in the world.
In which country are they based?
8. Name any two of the 2023 Nobel laureates.
9. What is smetana?
10. "The Barber of Seville" is an opera by which composer?
11. A few days ago, France won the women's World Championships in
handball, co-hosted by Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Handball is
not a very big sport in North America, and of 32 teams there
was only one from North America, which? Hint: it was one of
the less populous countries.
12. Name two of the main ingredients in Pesto alla genovese.
2. Up to 1960 how many of the Summer Olympics had been hosted by a city
outside Europe?
4. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus have assumed the duties as the head
of the interim government in which country?
5. If you are going to Varanasi, which river may you be looking into to soak
yourself into?
6. Which is the only country to have taken at least one medal in every
Summer and Winter Olympics since 1908?
7. Which city of religious importance was known as Yathrib until around
AD 627 when tradition has it that the ruler of the city forbade this
name?
8. In which country are you most likely to find speakers of Mordvinian,
a Finnish-Ugric language?
9. The world's most recent national capital is Nusantara. It is in fact
so recent that it has not been inaugurated yet. It was slated to happen
on Aug 17th, but it was postponed due to delays in construction. So the
old capital that faces the risk of sinking is still the capital for some
time. The name Nusantara can roughly be translated into English as
"outer islands". Of which country is Nusantara becoming the capital?
11. Francis Ford Coppola is hitting the screen with his recent
"Megalopolis", a title directly may make you think of a file from 1927
by which director?
12. Look at the picture http://privat.sommarskog.se/2000/Stora/05.JPG.
This is outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Who is the artist
behind this puppy?
1. BYD, also known as Build Your Dreams, is the world's largest manufacturer
of what type of product?
2. Up to 1960 how many of the Summer Olympics had been hosted by a city
outside Europe?
3. The catalogue of which popular artist includes two studio albums of which
the first word in the title is "Born"?
4. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus have assumed the duties as the head
of the interim government in which country?
5. If you are going to Varanasi, which river may you be looking into to soak
yourself into?
6. Which is the only country to have taken at least one medal in every
Summer and Winter Olympics since 1908?
7. Which city of religious importance was known as Yathrib until around
AD 627 when tradition has it that the ruler of the city forbade this
name?
8. In which country are you most likely to find speakers of Mordvinian,
a Finnish-Ugric language?
9. The world's most recent national capital is Nusantara. It is in fact
so recent that it has not been inaugurated yet. It was slated to happen
on Aug 17th, but it was postponed due to delays in construction. So the
old capital that faces the risk of sinking is still the capital for some
time. The name Nusantara can roughly be translated into English as
"outer islands". Of which country is Nusantara becoming the capital?
10. Which well-known artist has recently taken place in the US Capitol
representing Arkansas as a statue?
11. Francis Ford Coppola is hitting the screen with his recent
"Megalopolis", a title directly may make you think of a file from 1927
by which director?
12. Look at the picture http://privat.sommarskog.se/2000/Stora/05.JPG.
This is outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
Who is the artist behind this puppy?
1. BYD, also known as Build Your Dreams, is the world's largest manufacturer
of what type of product?
2. Up to 1960 how many of the Summer Olympics had been hosted by a city
outside Europe?
3. The catalogue of which popular artist includes two studio albums of which
the first word in the title is "Born"?
4. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus have assumed the duties as the head
of the interim government in which country?
5. If you are going to Varanasi, which river may you be looking into to soak
yourself into?
6. Which is the only country to have taken at least one medal in every
Summer and Winter Olympics since 1908?
7. Which city of religious importance was known as Yathrib until around
AD 627 when tradition has it that the ruler of the city forbade this
name?
8. In which country are you most likely to find speakers of Mordvinian,
a Finnish-Ugric language?
9. The world's most recent national capital is Nusantara. It is in fact
so recent that it has not been inaugurated yet. It was slated to happen
on Aug 17th, but it was postponed due to delays in construction. So the
old capital that faces the risk of sinking is still the capital for some
time. The name Nusantara can roughly be translated into English as
"outer islands". Of which country is Nusantara becoming the capital?
10. Which well-known artist has recently taken place in the US Capitol
representing Arkansas as a statue?
11. Francis Ford Coppola is hitting the screen with his recent
"Megalopolis", a title directly may make you think of a file from 1927
by which director?
12. Look at the picture http://privat.sommarskog.se/2000/Stora/05.JPG.
This is outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Who is the artist
behind this puppy?
2. Up to 1960 how many of the Summer Olympics had been hosted by a city
outside Europe?
3. The catalogue of which popular artist includes two studio albums of which
the first word in the title is "Born"?
4. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus have assumed the duties as the head
of the interim government in which country?
5. If you are going to Varanasi, which river may you be looking into to soak
yourself into?
6. Which is the only country to have taken at least one medal in every
Summer and Winter Olympics since 1908?
7. Which city of religious importance was known as Yathrib until around
AD 627 when tradition has it that the ruler of the city forbade this
name?
8. In which country are you most likely to find speakers of Mordvinian,
a Finnish-Ugric language?
9. The world's most recent national capital is Nusantara. It is in fact
so recent that it has not been inaugurated yet. It was slated to happen
on Aug 17th, but it was postponed due to delays in construction. So the
old capital that faces the risk of sinking is still the capital for some
time. The name Nusantara can roughly be translated into English as
"outer islands". Of which country is Nusantara becoming the capital?
10. Which well-known artist has recently taken place in the US Capitol
representing Arkansas as a statue?
11. Francis Ford Coppola is hitting the screen with his recent
"Megalopolis", a title directly may make you think of a file from 1927
by which director?
12. Look at the picture http://privat.sommarskog.se/2000/Stora/05.JPG.
This is outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Who is the artist
behind this puppy?
Each question is worth one point. In case of a tie, I will make a
subjective evaluation of the incorrect answers to score a winner,
and if that is not possible, first post wins.
I plan to score this on Tuesday 9th.
2. Up to 1960 how many of the Summer Olympics had been hosted by a
city outside Europe?
3. The catalogue of which popular artist includes two studio albums of
which the first word in the title is "Born"?
6. Which is the only country to have taken at least one medal in every
Summer and Winter Olympics since 1908?
7. Which city of religious importance was known as Yathrib until
around
AD 627 when tradition has it that the ruler of the city forbade
this name?
8. In which country are you most likely to find speakers of
Mordvinian,
a Finnish-Ugric language?
9. The world's most recent national capital is Nusantara. It is in
fact
so recent that it has not been inaugurated yet. It was slated to
happen on Aug 17th, but it was postponed due to delays in
construction. So the old capital that faces the risk of sinking is
still the capital for some time. The name Nusantara can roughly be
translated into English as "outer islands". Of which country is
Nusantara becoming the capital?
11. Francis Ford Coppola is hitting the screen with his recent
"Megalopolis", a title directly may make you think of a file from
1927 by which director?
I plan to score this on Tuesday 9th.
1. Of the western fringes of which European country might you be, if
you are in a city by the name of Brest?
2. According to the Chinese calendar, in the year of which animal
are we currently in?
3. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/P1030194.JPG. What is the
name of the mountain?
5. In the upper part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf,
you find six Japanese words with Latin letters and in Kanji.
For one point, give a translation to English for at least *two*
of the glosses. As a hint, all are words you encounter in names
of geographic entities. Please fill in translations after the
letters below:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
6. In the lower part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf you find
short texts in six different languages, all spoken in Asia. For one
point identify at least *two* of the languages.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
8. As you many know "Drive My Car" is also the title of a Beatles song.
What sort of car are we talking about here?
9. According to the Anholt Nation Brands Index for 2024, which country
has the strongest brand?
11. This Olympic martial art was developed in Korea in the 1950s. What
is its name?
12. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/fika.jpg. The picture is
from Jeju, South Korea, but this is not a matter of a Korean
speciality. What can you expect to be able to get if you enter
this building?
1. Of the western fringes of which European country might you be, if
you are in a city by the name of Brest?
2. According to the Chinese calendar, in the year of which animal
are we currently in?
3. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/P1030194.JPG. What is the
name of the mountain?
4. Speaking of mountains, what property is common to the highest
peaks of South Korea and Portugal?
5. In the upper part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf,
you find six Japanese words with Latin letters and in Kanji.
For one point, give a translation to English for at least *two*
of the glosses. As a hint, all are words you encounter in names
of geographic entities. Please fill in translations after the
letters below:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
6. In the lower part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf you find
short texts in six different languages, all spoken in Asia. For one
point identify at least *two* of the languages.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
9. According to the Anholt Nation Brands Index for 2024, which country
has the strongest brand?
10. What are you doing if you find yourself in a rotemburo?
11. This Olympic martial art was developed in Korea in the 1950s. What
is its name?
12. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/fika.jpg. The picture is
from Jeju, South Korea, but this is not a matter of a Korean
speciality. What can you expect to be able to get if you enter
this building?
1. Of the western fringes of which European country might you be, if
you are in a city by the name of Brest?
3. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/P1030194.JPG. What is the
name of the mountain?
4. Speaking of mountains, what property is common to the highest
peaks of South Korea and Portugal?
5. In the upper part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf,
you find six Japanese words with Latin letters and in Kanji.
For one point, give a translation to English for at least *two*
of the glosses. As a hint, all are words you encounter in names
of geographic entities. Please fill in translations after the
letters below:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F) mountain
6. In the lower part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf you find
short texts in six different languages, all spoken in Asia. For one
point identify at least *two* of the languages.
A) Japanese
B) Vietnamese
C) Korean
D) Thai
E) Telugu
F) Hebrew
11. This Olympic martial art was developed in Korea in the 1950s. What
is its name?
1. Of the western fringes of which European country might you be, if
you are in a city by the name of Brest?
2. According to the Chinese calendar, in the year of which animal
are we currently in?
3. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/P1030194.JPG. What is the
name of the mountain?
4. Speaking of mountains, what property is common to the highest
peaks of South Korea and Portugal?
5. In the upper part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf,
you find six Japanese words with Latin letters and in Kanji.
For one point, give a translation to English for at least *two*
of the glosses. As a hint, all are words you encounter in names
of geographic entities. Please fill in translations after the
letters below:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
6. In the lower part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf you find
short texts in six different languages, all spoken in Asia. For one
point identify at least *two* of the languages.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
7. In the 2021 film "Drive My Car" by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, what is the
make of the car being driven? (Exact model not needed, only the brand.)
8. As you many know "Drive My Car" is also the title of a Beatles song.
What sort of car are we talking about here?
9. According to the Anholt Nation Brands Index for 2024, which country
has the strongest brand?
10. What are you doing if you find yourself in a rotemburo?
11. This Olympic martial art was developed in Korea in the 1950s. What
is its name?
12. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/fika.jpg. The picture is
from Jeju, South Korea, but this is not a matter of a Korean
speciality. What can you expect to be able to get if you enter
this building?
1. Of the western fringes of which European country might you be, if
you are in a city by the name of Brest?
2. According to the Chinese calendar, in the year of which animal
are we currently in?
3. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/P1030194.JPG. What is the
name of the mountain?
4. Speaking of mountains, what property is common to the highest
peaks of South Korea and Portugal?
5. In the upper part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf,
you find six Japanese words with Latin letters and in Kanji.
For one point, give a translation to English for at least *two*
of the glosses. As a hint, all are words you encounter in names
of geographic entities. Please fill in translations after the
letters below:
6. In the lower part of https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/quiz.pdf you findA) Japanese (It's a mix of kanji and hiragana/katakana, the latter
short texts in six different languages, all spoken in Asia. For one
point identify at least *two* of the languages.
7. In the 2021 film "Drive My Car" by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, what is the
make of the car being driven? (Exact model not needed, only the brand.)
8. As you many know "Drive My Car" is also the title of a Beatles song.
What sort of car are we talking about here?
9. According to the Anholt Nation Brands Index for 2024, which country
has the strongest brand?
10. What are you doing if you find yourself in a rotemburo?
11. This Olympic martial art was developed in Korea in the 1950s. What
is its name?
12. Refer to https://www.sommarskog.se/temp/fika.jpg. The picture is
from Jeju, South Korea, but this is not a matter of a Korean
speciality. What can you expect to be able to get if you enter
this building?
F)
Hebrew. I'm curious about the two marks that look like periods,
on the 3rd and 5th lines. Are they paired, like parentheses or
quotation marks?
Since Erland explained that he got this text from Wikipedia, I was able
to find this text on Wikipedia, in the Hebrew article about the Armenian language. On the Wikipedia page, the period at the end appears in the
correct place.
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