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In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - An American historian and explorer publicizes the existence of an Inca citadel in a South American mountain range.
Name the Inca citadel. Machu Pichu
Name the country. Peru
Name the mountain range. Andes


E2 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders the dissolution of a major oil company for antitrust violations.
Name the oil company. Standard
Name the founder. Rockefeller


E3 - Many notable people are born this year. Identify these four each by a short description:

- Fred Astaire dance partner Ginger Rogers
- Actor turned US president. Ronald Reagan
- The King of the Cowboys Roy Rogers
- Gashouse Gang pitcher Dizzy Dean


E4 - A major fire breaks out in a Manhattan factory, causing the death of many workers and later leading to major labor reforms and workplace safety laws.
Name the tragedy (____ Shirtwaist Factory Fire). Triangle
How many died in the incident (+/-20). 30

E5 - Many popular books were published this year. Identify these two each by a short summary:

- A lonely orphan named Mary Lennox discovers a hidden, neglected plant growing area and, as she brings it back to life with new friends, finds healing, hope, and transformation herself. The Secret Garden

- An adventurous boy takes a girl and her brothers to a special land, where they encounter pirates, fairies, and danger as they struggle between eternal childhood and the pull of growing up. (Not: not the same title as the popular movie) Peter Pan


E6 - A European explorer becomes the first to reach the South Pole.
Name the explorer. Amundsen
Name his native country. Norway


E7 - A famous painting is stolen from a French museum.
Name the famous painting. Mona Lisa
Name the museum. Louvre
How many years was the painting missing (+/-1 year)? 15


Centennial Bonus:

This annum, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, was founded.
One hundred years later, an advanced computer system defeated human champions on a popular TV quiz show.

What company did Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company later become? IBM
Name the advanced computer system (a single name) developed by that company. Watson
Name the TV quiz show.


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? 1911(Five points)

Total points: 47

E1 - An American historian and explorer publicizes the existence of an Inca citadel in a South American mountain range.
Name the Inca citadel. MACCHU PICCU
Name the country. PERU
Name the mountain range. ANDES


E2 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders the dissolution of a major oil company for antitrust violations.
Name the oil company. STANDARD OIL
Name the founder. JOHN D ROCKEFELLER


E3 - Many notable people are born this year. Identify these four each by a short description:

- Fred Astaire dance partner GINGER ROGERS
- Actor turned US president. RONALD REAGAN
- The King of the Cowboys ROY ROGERS
- Gashouse Gang pitcher DIZZY DEAN


E4 - A major fire breaks out in a Manhattan factory, causing the death of many workers and later leading to major labor reforms and workplace safety laws.
Name the tragedy (____ Shirtwaist Factory Fire). TRIANGLE
How many died in the incident (+/-20). 143

E5 - Many popular books were published this year. Identify these two each by a short summary:

- A lonely orphan named Mary Lennox discovers a hidden, neglected plant growing area and, as she brings it back to life with new friends, finds healing, hope, and transformation herself. THE SECRET GARDEN

- An adventurous boy takes a girl and her brothers to a special land, where they encounter pirates, fairies, and danger as they struggle between eternal childhood and the pull of growing up. (Not: not the same title as the popular movie) PETER PAN


E6 - A European explorer becomes the first to reach the South Pole.
Name the explorer. ROALD AMUNDSEN
Name his native country. NORWAY


E7 - A famous painting is stolen from a French museum.
Name the famous painting. MONA LISA
Name the museum. THE LOUVRE
How many years was the painting missing (+/-1 year)? 2


Centennial Bonus:

This annum, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, was founded.
One hundred years later, an advanced computer system defeated human champions on a popular TV quiz show.

What company did Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company later become? IBM
Name the advanced computer system (a single name) developed by that company. WATSON
Name the TV quiz show. JEOPARDY!


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1911

E1 - An American historian and explorer publicizes the existence of an Inca citadel in a South American mountain range.
Name the Inca citadel. - Machu Pichu
Name the country. - Peru
Name the mountain range. - Andes


E2 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders the dissolution of a major oil company for antitrust violations.
Name the oil company. - Standard Oil
Name the founder. - John Rockefeller


E3 - Many notable people are born this year. Identify these four each by a short description:

- Fred Astaire dance partner - Ginger Rogers
- Actor turned US president. - Ronald Reagan
- The King of the Cowboys - Roy Rogers
- Gashouse Gang pitcher - Dizzy Dean


E4 - A major fire breaks out in a Manhattan factory, causing the death of many workers and later leading to major labor reforms and workplace safety laws.
Name the tragedy (____ Shirtwaist Factory Fire).
How many died in the incident (+/-20). - 80

E5 - Many popular books were published this year. Identify these two each by a short summary:

- A lonely orphan named Mary Lennox discovers a hidden, neglected plant growing area and, as she brings it back to life with new friends, finds healing, hope, and transformation herself.

- An adventurous boy takes a girl and her brothers to a special land, where they encounter pirates, fairies, and danger as they struggle between eternal childhood and the pull of growing up. (Not: not the same title as the popular movie)


E6 - A European explorer becomes the first to reach the South Pole.
Name the explorer. - Roald Adumnsen
Name his native country. - Sweden


E7 - A famous painting is stolen from a French museum.
Name the famous painting. - Mona Lisa
Name the museum. - Louvre (Hint: the password is Louvre)
How many years was the painting missing (+/-1 year)? - 3


Centennial Bonus:

This annum, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, was founded.
One hundred years later, an advanced computer system defeated human champions on a popular TV quiz show.

What company did Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company later become? - IBM
Name the advanced computer system (a single name) developed by that company. - Dammit... Deep Blue?
Name the TV quiz show. - Jeopardy


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)
1911

E1 - An American historian and explorer publicizes the existence of an Inca citadel in a South American mountain range.
Name the Inca citadel. Machu Picchu
Name the country. Peru
Name the mountain range. Andes


E2 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders the dissolution of a major oil company for antitrust violations.
Name the oil company. Standard Oil
Name the founder. J. Paul Getty


E3 - Many notable people are born this year. Identify these four each by a short description:

- Fred Astaire dance partner Ginger Rogers
- Actor turned US president. Ronald Reagan
- The King of the Cowboys Gene Autry
- Gashouse Gang pitcher Dizzy Dean


E4 - A major fire breaks out in a Manhattan factory, causing the death of many workers and later leading to major labor reforms and workplace safety laws.
Name the tragedy (____ Shirtwaist Factory Fire). Triangle
How many died in the incident (+/-20). 100

E5 - Many popular books were published this year. Identify these two each by a short summary:

- A lonely orphan named Mary Lennox discovers a hidden, neglected plant growing area and, as she brings it back to life with new friends, finds healing, hope, and transformation herself. I'll guess The Secret Garden

- An adventurous boy takes a girl and her brothers to a special land, where they encounter pirates, fairies, and danger as they struggle between eternal childhood and the pull of growing up. (Not: not the same title as the popular movie)

The Adventures of Peter Pan

E6 - A European explorer becomes the first to reach the South Pole.
Name the explorer. Amundsen
Name his native country. Denmark


E7 - A famous painting is stolen from a French museum.
Name the famous painting. Mona Lisa
Name the museum. Louvre
How many years was the painting missing (+/-1 year)? 3


Centennial Bonus:

This annum, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, was founded.
One hundred years later, an advanced computer system defeated human champions on a popular TV quiz show.

What company did Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company later become? IBM
Name the advanced computer system (a single name) developed by that company. Watson
Name the TV quiz show. Jeopardy!


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points) 1911

E1 - An American historian and explorer publicizes the existence of an Inca citadel in a South American mountain range.
Name the Inca citadel. Machu Picchu
Name the country. Peru
Name the mountain range. Andes

E2 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders the dissolution of a major oil company for antitrust violations.
Name the oil company. Standard Oil
Name the founder. John D. Rockefeller

E3 - Many notable people are born this year. Identify these four each by a short description:

- Fred Astaire dance partner Ginger Rogers
- Actor turned US president. Reagan
- The King of the Cowboys Gene Autry
- Gashouse Gang pitcher

E4 - A major fire breaks out in a Manhattan factory, causing the death of many workers and later leading to major labor reforms and workplace safety laws.
Name the tragedy (Acme Shirtwaist Factory Fire).
How many died in the incident (+/-20). 100

E5 - Many popular books were published this year. Identify these two each by a short summary:

- A lonely orphan named Mary Lennox discovers a hidden, neglected plant growing area and, as she brings it back to life with new friends, finds healing, hope, and transformation herself. The Secret Garden

- An adventurous boy takes a girl and her brothers to a special land, where they encounter pirates, fairies, and danger as they struggle between eternal childhood and the pull of growing up. (Note: not the same title as the popular movie) Peter Pan

E6 - A European explorer becomes the first to reach the South Pole.
Name the explorer. Amundsen
Name his native country. Norway

E7 - A famous painting is stolen from a French museum.
Name the famous painting.
Name the museum.
How many years was the painting missing (+/-1 year)?

Centennial Bonus:

This annum, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, was founded.
One hundred years later, an advanced computer system defeated human champions on a popular TV quiz show.

What company did Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company later become? International Business Machines
Name the advanced computer system (a single name) developed by that company. Watson
Name the TV quiz show. Jeopardy!

What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? 1915

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In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - An American historian and explorer publicizes the existence of an Inca citadel in a South American mountain range.
Name the Inca citadel.

Macchu Picchu

Name the country.

Peru

Name the mountain range.

Andes


E2 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders the dissolution of a major oil company for antitrust violations.
Name the oil company.

Standard Oil

Name the founder.

John D. Rockefeller


E3 - Many notable people are born this year. Identify these four each by a short description:

- Fred Astaire dance partner

Ginger Rogers

- Actor turned US president.

Ronald Reagan

- The King of the Cowboys

Tom Mix

- Gashouse Gang pitcher

Dizzy Dean


E4 - A major fire breaks out in a Manhattan factory, causing the death of many workers and later leading to major labor reforms and workplace safety laws.
Name the tragedy (____ Shirtwaist Factory Fire).

Triangle

How many died in the incident (+/-20).

250

E5 - Many popular books were published this year. Identify these two each by a short summary:

- A lonely orphan named Mary Lennox discovers a hidden, neglected plant growing area and, as she brings it back to life with new friends, finds healing, hope, and transformation herself.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

- An adventurous boy takes a girl and her brothers to a special land, where they encounter pirates, fairies, and danger as they struggle between eternal childhood and the pull of growing up. (Not: not the same title as the popular movie)

Peter Pan


E6 - A European explorer becomes the first to reach the South Pole.
Name the explorer.

Roald Amundsen

Name his native country.

Sweden


E7 - A famous painting is stolen from a French museum.
Name the famous painting.

Mona Lisa

Name the museum.

The Louvre

How many years was the painting missing (+/-1 year)?

11


Centennial Bonus:

This annum, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, was founded.
One hundred years later, an advanced computer system defeated human champions on a popular TV quiz show.

What company did Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company later become?

IBM

Name the advanced computer system (a single name) developed by that company.

Watson


Name the TV quiz show.

Jeopardy!


What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1911

Total points: 47

E1 - An American historian and explorer publicizes the existence of an Inca citadel in a South American mountain range.
Name the Inca citadel.

Machu Pichu

Name the country.

Peru

Name the mountain range.

Andes



E2 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders the dissolution of a major oil company for antitrust violations.
Name the oil company.

Standard Oil

Name the founder.

Getty



E3 - Many notable people are born this year. Identify these four each by a short description:

- Fred Astaire dance partner

Ginger Rogers

- Actor turned US president.

Ronald Reagan

- The King of the Cowboys

Roy Rogers

- Gashouse Gang pitcher





E4 - A major fire breaks out in a Manhattan factory, causing the death of many workers and later leading to major labor reforms and workplace safety laws.
Name the tragedy (____ Shirtwaist Factory Fire).



How many died in the incident (+/-20).

385


E5 - Many popular books were published this year. Identify these two each by a short summary:

- A lonely orphan named Mary Lennox discovers a hidden, neglected plant growing area and, as she brings it back to life with new friends, finds healing, hope, and transformation herself.

A Tree Grows in New York


- An adventurous boy takes a girl and her brothers to a special land, where they encounter pirates, fairies, and danger as they struggle between eternal childhood and the pull of growing up. (Not: not the same title as the popular movie)

Peter Pan



E6 - A European explorer becomes the first to reach the South Pole.
Name the explorer.

Byrd..Admundsen...I'll go with Admundsen

Name his native country.

Sweden



E7 - A famous painting is stolen from a French museum.
Name the famous painting.

Mona Lisa

Name the museum.

Louvee

How many years was the painting missing (+/-1 year)?

15



Centennial Bonus:

This annum, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, was founded.

One hundred years later, an advanced computer system defeated human champions on a popular TV quiz show.


What company did Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company later become?

IBM

Name the advanced computer system (a single name) developed by that company.

Watson

Name the TV quiz show.

Jeopardy



What year did events E1 thru E7 take place? (Five points)

1892

Year - 1914

1. MACHU PICCU, PERU, ANDRES
2. STABDARD OIL, JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
3. GINGER ROGERS, REAGAN, ROY ROGERS, DIZZY DEAN
4. TRIANGLE. 145
5. THE SECRET GARDEN, PETER PAN
6 AMUNDSEN, NORWAY
7. MONA LISA

BONUS: IBM, WATSON, JEOPARDY