Buff Trivia for Oprano

[Buff]

Ok, all the big brains of Oprano, here is the Buff Trivia Contest for 12/4. I will post the answers tomorrow and then designate someone else to compile the next 6 trivia questions.

Give the best answer, whatever that may be. Don't be afraid to say exactly what you think the answer is. Googling, Yahooing, AltaVistaing, or answering any of the questions using any resource other than your memory or raw brainpower is not only forbidden, it's indicative of vaginitis:

1. Fools laugh at the Latin language. As evidence, I present the word "filioque." What is the historical importance of this word (1 point), and what is the meaning of this word (1 point)? (2 points total)

2. Name the two Spartans who, according to Herodotus, may have missed the actual Battle of Thermopylae due to eye infections. (1 point each)

3. Who said "From soft countries come soft men" and whom did he say it to? (1 point each)

4. How did Lucius Junius Brutus escape death at the hands of King Tarquinius Superbus?(1 point) Who did Brutus as Consul have put to death for conspiracy to restore the dynasty? (1 point) What was Brutus' father's name? (2 points) (4 points total)

5. According to Greek Mythology, what was Tartarus? (1 point) Who gaurds it? (2 points) Who presides over it? (1 point) Name the 5 humans who are said to reside there (1 point each) and give the reason why each resides there (4 points each) (29 points total)

6. Who are Archibald Leach, Bernard Schwartz, Lucille LeSueur? (1 point each for the correct answer, 8 points for the answer I have in mind)

We're on the honor system here, I cannot stop you from reading others' answers or cheating, but be a man and do the right thing, pussies.



Last edited by Buff at Dec 4 2003, 12:27 PM