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QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:01 am
by ulysses5019
Today's question is a bonus question. No need to wager anything. There will be four answers. If there are more than four answers, the wrong ones will be taken first. Each answer is worth five points. The category is the US states.
Name origins of states:
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:07 am
by littlebeast13
Name origins of states:
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
It looks to me like the states don't need to necessarily go with each question, we just need to name four of them. So I can shoot for the moon with four states and hope to hit one of the random questions.....
Maryland, California, Florida, Kentucky
lb13
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:12 am
by Weyoun
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends". MISSOURI
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England. MARYLAND
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian. CALIFORNIA
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season. FLORIDA
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:12 am
by ulysses5019
littlebeast13 wrote:Name origins of states:
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
It looks to me like the states don't need to necessarily go with each question, we just need to name four of them. So I can shoot for the moon with four states and hope to hit one of the random questions.....
Maryland, California, Florida, Kentucky
lb13
Guessing is good. Just don't guess more than four.
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:24 am
by VAdame
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
Today's question is a bonus question. No need to wager anything. There will be four answers. If there are more than four answers, the wrong ones will be taken first. Each answer is worth five points. The category is the US states.
Name origins of states:
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
WAG: Hawaii (sorry, I don't do "diacritical marks!)
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
Maryland (wasn't this just on a weekend QOD? Non-Virgin-type of Mary?)
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
California
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
Florida (of course, the indigenous people of Florida already knew where they were & did not need to be "discovered!")
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:31 am
by AnnieCamaro
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends". -- Texas
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England. -- Maryland?
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian. -- California
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season. -- Florida
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:43 am
by NellyLunatic1980
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends". --
Hawaii?
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England. --
Maryland
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work
The Exploits of Esplandian. --
California
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season. --
Florida?
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:21 am
by tanstaafl2
ulysses5019 wrote:Today's question is a bonus question. No need to wager anything. There will be four answers. If there are more than four answers, the wrong ones will be taken first. Each answer is worth five points. The category is the US states.
Name origins of states:
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
Arizona?
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
Thanks to the weekend QOD that would be Maryland
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
California
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
My home state of Florida
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:33 am
by andrewjackson
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
Texas
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
Maryland
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work
The Exploits of Esplandian. California
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
Florida
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:59 am
by Ritterskoop
Oklahoma
Maryland
California
Florida
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:44 am
by jsuchard
1. [CLAM]
2. Maryland
3. California
4. Florida
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:18 pm
by frogman042
Name origins of states:
(my prediction 0 for 4 today)
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
Minnesota?
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
Maryland?
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
Alabama?
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
California?
---Jay
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:51 pm
by MarleysGh0st
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
Oregon?
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
Maryland?
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian.
California?
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
Florida?
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:55 pm
by kroxquo
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends". WAG Utah
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England. Maryland
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian. California
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season. That was around the time of Ponce de Leon - Florida?
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:48 pm
by KillerTomato
Today's question is a bonus question. No need to wager anything. There will be four answers. If there are more than four answers, the wrong ones will be taken first. Each answer is worth five points. The category is the US states.
Name origins of states:
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
No idea. Idaho?
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
Hmmm....this looks familiar.
Maryland.
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work
The Exploits of Esplandian.
I remember a question once about the only state named after a fictional place. The answer then (and I think now) was California.
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
Gotta be Florida.
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:49 pm
by jarnon
Nevada
Maryland
California
Florida
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:08 pm
by T_Bone0806
ulysses5019 wrote:Today's question is a bonus question. No need to wager anything. There will be four answers. If there are more than four answers, the wrong ones will be taken first. Each answer is worth five points. The category is the US states.
Name origins of states:
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends".
Wisconsin?
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England.
Maryland
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work
The Exploits of Esplandian.Oregon?
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season.
Florida?
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:27 pm
by JBillyGirl
This state's name is derived from the Caddooan language of the Hasinai and means "allies" or "friends". -- WAG Massachusetts?
This state is named for the Queen Consort of Charles I of England. -- Maryland
This state's name is commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons as related in the 1510 work The Exploits of Esplandian. -- California
This state was "discovered" by a Spanish explorer on April 2, 1513 and is named for the Spanish term for the Easter season. -- Florida?
Re: QOD Friday-week 3
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:37 am
by ulysses5019
I am in Arizona right now but here are the answers:
Texas
Maryland
California
Florida
There was no need to put them in order, you just had to list the four states. I will post scores later.
The weekday QOD meister