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Mark Brader
Mar 16, 2016, 11:22:20 PM3/16/16
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
is first?
2. And whose is last?
3. Who was the last PM born outside Canada?
4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
a well-known singer.
5. Who was PM throughout World War I?
6. Who was PM when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces?
7. Who was PM when Newfoundland became a province?
8. Charles Tupper was the shortest-serving PM, 68 days in 1896.
Who was second-shortest?
9. Which future PM was born in Neustadt, Ontario, in 1895?
10. What does the B. stand for in Lester B. Pearson?
* Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
city's Occupy movement.
3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
Brother André).
6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
Reagan, and Ford.
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: sbe gur ynfg
nafjre, vs lbh tnir bayl gur pvgl anzr naq n jbeq zrnavat n glcr
bs puhepu, jr arrq zber. Cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl gur erfg.
--
Mark Brader | "Opening a monitor case is not for the inexperienced
Toronto | or the faint of heart, unless you need
m...@vex.net | defibrillation." -- Kevin D. Swan
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
is first?
2. And whose is last?
3. Who was the last PM born outside Canada?
4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
a well-known singer.
5. Who was PM throughout World War I?
6. Who was PM when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces?
7. Who was PM when Newfoundland became a province?
8. Charles Tupper was the shortest-serving PM, 68 days in 1896.
Who was second-shortest?
9. Which future PM was born in Neustadt, Ontario, in 1895?
10. What does the B. stand for in Lester B. Pearson?
* Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
city's Occupy movement.
3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
Brother André).
6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
Reagan, and Ford.
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: sbe gur ynfg
nafjre, vs lbh tnir bayl gur pvgl anzr naq n jbeq zrnavat n glcr
bs puhepu, jr arrq zber. Cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl gur erfg.
--
Mark Brader | "Opening a monitor case is not for the inexperienced
Toronto | or the faint of heart, unless you need
m...@vex.net | defibrillation." -- Kevin D. Swan
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
Mar 16, 2016, 11:47:27 PM3/16/16
to
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
Campbell
> is first?
> 4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
> a well-known singer.
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Calvin
Mar 17, 2016, 2:04:56 AM3/17/16
to
On Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 1:22:20 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
Pass
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
> city's Occupy movement.
>
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
>
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
>
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
calvin
bbowler
Mar 17, 2016, 10:34:38 AM3/17/16
to
On Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:22:19 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote the
> questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal the
> correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
> retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2015-08-18
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote the
> questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal the
> correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars, and
> are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been
> retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2015-08-18
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate the
> capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on Red Square,
> close to the Kremlin.
St Basil's Cathedral
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate the
> capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on Red Square,
> close to the Kremlin.
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the city's
> Occupy movement.
>
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop Ludgate
> Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including the
> wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967. It is
> the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as Brother
> André).
>
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed until
> 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626. The initial
> design was by Bramante, with later contributions by Sangallo,
> Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I. Now
> located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first UNESCO
> world heritage site in Palestine.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its rich
> mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church of Gold").
> Situated on a square of the same name, it is one of its city's most
> recognizable landmarks.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4 complete.
> The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in an
> idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is one of its
> city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral is
> the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. Designated
> by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it has been used for
> the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower, Reagan, and Ford.
Erland Sommarskog
Mar 17, 2016, 4:04:13 PM3/17/16
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
St Paul's cathdral
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
swp
Mar 17, 2016, 9:06:20 PM3/17/16
to
On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 11:22:20 PM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
noted
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
>
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
> 2. And whose is last?
> 3. Who was the last PM born outside Canada?
> 4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
> a well-known singer.
> 5. Who was PM throughout World War I?
> 6. Who was PM when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces?
> 7. Who was PM when Newfoundland became a province?
> 8. Charles Tupper was the shortest-serving PM, 68 days in 1896.
> Who was second-shortest?
kim campbell
> 9. Which future PM was born in Neustadt, Ontario, in 1895?
> 10. What does the B. stand for in Lester B. Pearson?
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
> city's Occupy movement.
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: for the last
> answer, if you gave only the city name and a word meaning a type
> of church, we need more. Please go back and supply the rest.
noted
> --
> Mark Brader | "Opening a monitor case is not for the inexperienced
> Toronto | or the faint of heart, unless you need
> m...@vex.net | defibrillation." -- Kevin D. Swan
Joshua Kreitzer
Mar 17, 2016, 9:17:03 PM3/17/16
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:YZadnUy5iYZ2v3fLnZ2dnUU7-
KXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
Skipping this round.
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
St. Basil's Cathedral
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
St. Paul's Cathedral
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
St. Peter's Basilica
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
Church of the Nazarene (?)
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
St. Mark's Cathedral
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
Sagrada Familia
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
The National Cathedral
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: sbe gur ynfg
> nafjre, vs lbh tnir bayl gur pvgl anzr naq n jbeq zrnavat n glcr
> bs puhepu, jr arrq zber. Cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl gur erfg.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
KXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: sbe gur ynfg
> nafjre, vs lbh tnir bayl gur pvgl anzr naq n jbeq zrnavat n glcr
> bs puhepu, jr arrq zber. Cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl gur erfg.
--
grom...@hotmail.com
Pete
Mar 18, 2016, 12:14:28 AM3/18/16
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
> and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
>
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
>
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
>
> 2. And whose is last?
Pierre Trudeau
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
> and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
>
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
>
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
>
> 2. And whose is last?
>
> 3. Who was the last PM born outside Canada?
>
> 4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
> a well-known singer.
>
> 5. Who was PM throughout World War I?
>
> 6. Who was PM when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces?
>
> 7. Who was PM when Newfoundland became a province?
>
> 8. Charles Tupper was the shortest-serving PM, 68 days in 1896.
> Who was second-shortest?
>
> 9. Which future PM was born in Neustadt, Ontario, in 1895?
>
> 10. What does the B. stand for in Lester B. Pearson?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
>
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
> city's Occupy movement.
>
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
>
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
>
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
>
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
>
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
>
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
>
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
>
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: sbe gur ynfg
> nafjre, vs lbh tnir bayl gur pvgl anzr naq n jbeq zrnavat n glcr
> bs puhepu, jr arrq zber. Cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl gur erfg.
>
Marc Dashevsky
Mar 18, 2016, 1:30:15 PM3/18/16
to
In article <YZadnUy5iYZ2v3fL...@giganews.com>, m...@vex.net says...
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
> city's Occupy movement.
>
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
>
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Saint Paul's Cathedral
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
>
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
Saint Peter's Cathedral
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
Saint Marco's Basilica [I had to spell the name the correct way, you understand]
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
>
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
National Cathedral
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
Saint Basil's Cathedral
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
> city's Occupy movement.
>
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
>
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
>
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
>
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
Dan Tilque
Mar 18, 2016, 2:36:38 PM3/18/16
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
>
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
>
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
Borden
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
>
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
>
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
>
> 2. And whose is last?
>
> 3. Who was the last PM born outside Canada?
>
> 4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
> a well-known singer.
>
> 5. Who was PM throughout World War I?
>
> 6. Who was PM when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces?
>
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
>
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
>
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
>
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
>
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
>
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: sbe gur ynfg
> nafjre, vs lbh tnir bayl gur pvgl anzr naq n jbeq zrnavat n glcr
> bs puhepu, jr arrq zber. Cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl gur erfg.
>
--
Björn Lundin
Mar 18, 2016, 6:21:54 PM3/18/16
to
On 2016-03-17 04:22, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
> and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
>
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
>
Sorry, I know of only Brian Mulroney and Pierre Trudeau, and thsy did
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
> and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
> have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
>
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
>
not seem to fit in anywhere...
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
>
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
>
>
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
Kölner Dome
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
>
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
>
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
>
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
>
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: sbe gur ynfg
> nafjre, vs lbh tnir bayl gur pvgl anzr naq n jbeq zrnavat n glcr
> bs puhepu, jr arrq zber. Cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl gur erfg.
>
--
Björn
Mark Brader
Mar 20, 2016, 2:50:33 AM3/20/16
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Mark Brader:
http://www.rulers.org/rulc1.html#canpm
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
Sir John Abbott. 4 for Stephen, hey!
> 2. And whose is last?
John Turner. 2 for Stephen.
> 3. Who was the last PM born outside Canada?
John Turner, again. (Born 1929 in Richmond, greater London, England.)
> 4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
> a well-known singer.
Avril. (Lavigne.)
> 5. Who was PM throughout World War I?
Robert Borden.
> 6. Who was PM when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces?
Wilfrid Laurier. (It was 1905.) 4 for Dan Tilque.
> 7. Who was PM when Newfoundland became a province?
Louis St-Laurent. (It was 1949.)
> 8. Charles Tupper was the shortest-serving PM, 68 days in 1896.
> Who was second-shortest?
Once again, John Turner. (79 days; Kim Campbell was third at
132 days.)
> 9. Which future PM was born in Neustadt, Ontario, in 1895?
John Diefenbaker. (He and his family didn't move to Saskatchewan
until 1903.)
> 10. What does the B. stand for in Lester B. Pearson?
Bowles.
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
As they are often omitted to provide a short name, I decided not
to penalize answers where words such as "Cathedral" or "Basilica"
were wrong or omitted.
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, or St. Basil's. 4 for Dan Blum,
Calvin, Bruce, Stephen, Joshua, Pete, and Marc.
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
> city's Occupy movement.
Cathedral Church of St. James. (Toronto, duh.) 4 for Stephen.
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Bruce,
Stephen, Pete, and Björn.
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
St. Paul's Cathedral. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Calvin, Bruce,
Erland, Stephen, Joshua, Pete, Marc, Dan Tilque, and Björn.
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
St. Joseph's Oratory. (Montreal.) 4 for Stephen.
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
St. Peter's Basilica. (Vatican City.) 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin,
Bruce, Erland, Stephen, Joshua, Pete, Marc, and Dan Tilque.
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
Church of the Nativity. (Bethlehem.) 4 for Stephen and Pete.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
St. Mark's (San Marco). (Venice.) 4 for Dan Blum, Bruce, Erland,
Stephen, Joshua, Pete, Marc, and Björn.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
Basílica i Temple Expiatorio de la Sagrada Família or
Basílica y Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia. "Sagrada
Familia" or "Holy Family" was sufficient. (Barcelona.)
4 for Bruce, Erland, Stephen, Joshua, and Pete.
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
Washington National Cathedral. "National" was required. 4 for
Dan Blum, Bruce, Stephen, Joshua, Marc, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Geo
Stephen Perry 6 40 46
Pete Gayde 0 28 28
Bruce Bowler 0 28 28
Dan Blum 0 24 24
Joshua Kreitzer 0 24 24
Marc Dashevsky 0 20 20
Dan Tilque 4 12 16
Erland Sommarskog 0 16 16
"Calvin" 0 16 16
Björn Lundin 0 12 12
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Mark Brader, Toronto | Let me know if that is a convincing argument.
m...@vex.net | If it is, I'll try it on myself. --Maria Conlon
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-11-02,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
Again (cf. RQ 211), for the full list of PMs and their dates see:
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Canadiana History - Prime Ministers
http://www.rulers.org/rulc1.html#canpm
> Some questions about the prime ministers of this great land of
> ours. Some answers may be repeated and table talk is discouraged.
> None of the answers is Justin Trudeau.
> 1. If the PMs are listed alphabetically by surname, whose name
> is first?
> 2. And whose is last?
> 3. Who was the last PM born outside Canada?
> 4. What was Kim Campbell's first name at birth? It is shared with
> a well-known singer.
> 5. Who was PM throughout World War I?
> 6. Who was PM when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces?
> 7. Who was PM when Newfoundland became a province?
> 8. Charles Tupper was the shortest-serving PM, 68 days in 1896.
> Who was second-shortest?
132 days.)
> 9. Which future PM was born in Neustadt, Ontario, in 1895?
until 1903.)
> 10. What does the B. stand for in Lester B. Pearson?
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Geography - Churches and Cathedrals
> Given a brief description, identify the church or cathedral.
to penalize answers where words such as "Cathedral" or "Basilica"
were wrong or omitted.
> 1. Officially known as the "Cathedral of the Intercession of the
> Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat", it was built to commemorate
> the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. It is situated on
> Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
Calvin, Bruce, Stephen, Joshua, Pete, and Marc.
> 2. This Gothic Revival church was built in the 1850s. It is
> located at 120 King St. E., next to a park of the same name.
> In this century, the cathedral was the rallying point for the
> city's Occupy movement.
> 3. Construction on this cathedral was started in 1248 and continued
> until 1473, leaving it unfinished. In 1880 the construction was
> completed to the original plan, making it briefly the tallest
> building in the world. It is Germany's most visited landmark,
> averaging 20,000 visitors per day.
Stephen, Pete, and Björn.
> 4. Built by Christopher Wren to replace the cathedral destroyed in
> the Great Fire. Due to its height and its position atop
> Ludgate Hill, it is visible through much of central London.
> The church has been the site of many state ceremonies, including
> the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Erland, Stephen, Joshua, Pete, Marc, Dan Tilque, and Björn.
> 5. Located on the slopes of Mount Royal, it is the largest church
> in Canada. Construction started in 1924 and finished in 1967.
> It is the main shrine of St. André of Montreal (also known as
> Brother André).
> 6. Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the original church
> on this site in 1505, but the famous dome was not completed
> until 1590 and the cathedral was not consecrated until 1626.
> The initial design was by Bramante, with later contributions
> by Sangallo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, and Bernini.
Bruce, Erland, Stephen, Joshua, Pete, Marc, and Dan Tilque.
> 7. Built over a cave where Jesus is said to have been born, the
> first church on this site was built by St. Helena. The current
> church dates to the 6th-century reign of Emperor Justinian I.
> Now located in the occupied West Bank, this church is the first
> UNESCO world heritage site in Palestine.
> 8. Originally built in the 11th century as the chapel of the Doge,
> it has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. Due to its
> rich mosaics, the church is known as the Chiesa d'Oro ("Church
> of Gold"). Situated on a square of the same name, it is one
> of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
Stephen, Joshua, Pete, Marc, and Björn.
> 9. Construction on this church started in 1882, but by the time
> of architect Antonio Gaudí's death in 1926, it was only 1/4
> complete. The anticipated completion date is 2026. Designed in
> an idiosyncratic combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau, it is
> one of its city's most recognizable landmarks.
Basílica y Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia. "Sagrada
Familia" or "Holy Family" was sufficient. (Barcelona.)
4 for Bruce, Erland, Stephen, Joshua, and Pete.
> 10. Officially called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter and
> St. Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington", this cathedral
> is the seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
> Designated by Congress as the "National House of Prayer", it
> has been used for the state funerals of presidents Eisenhower,
> Reagan, and Ford.
Dan Blum, Bruce, Stephen, Joshua, Marc, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Can Geo
Stephen Perry 6 40 46
Pete Gayde 0 28 28
Bruce Bowler 0 28 28
Dan Blum 0 24 24
Joshua Kreitzer 0 24 24
Marc Dashevsky 0 20 20
Dan Tilque 4 12 16
Erland Sommarskog 0 16 16
"Calvin" 0 16 16
Björn Lundin 0 12 12
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Mark Brader, Toronto | Let me know if that is a convincing argument.
m...@vex.net | If it is, I'll try it on myself. --Maria Conlon
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