TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 7
Spoiler Space
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
c. Rwanda
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country? Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila Ethopia
c. Hoda Kotb Ghana
d. Gary Player South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
c. Hills Like White Elephants
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Asia
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
c. Rwanda
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country? Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila Ethopia
c. Hoda Kotb Ghana
d. Gary Player South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
c. Hills Like White Elephants
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Asia
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa
Suitguy is not bitter.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 7
Vandal wrote:TEN! - Season 5 - Day 7
Shouldn't this be Day 8?
Spoiler
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
b. Niger River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
c. Mali
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan/Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila/Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb/Ghana
d. Gary Player/South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
b. Niger River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
c. Mali
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan/Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila/Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb/Ghana
d. Gary Player/South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1- Madagascar
2- b & c
3- Tanzania
4- Congo River
5- Kenya
6- Uganda
7- a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
8- d, b, a, c
10- Toto
2- b & c
3- Tanzania
4- Congo River
5- Kenya
6- Uganda
7- a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
8- d, b, a, c
10- Toto
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
c. Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
c. River Zambezi
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Oog. Blanked on name. They also did that Rosanna song. Now I have two earworms. Thanks.
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
c. Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
c. River Zambezi
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Oog. Blanked on name. They also did that Rosanna song. Now I have two earworms. Thanks.
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
b. Cross Country Snow
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
b. Cross Country Snow
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
I'm doomed.
Not nearly as bad as I thought. Good game!Vandal wrote:TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
B and D
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
A
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
A
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
D
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) - Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) - Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) - Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) - South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
C
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1. a
2. b, d
3. a
4. a
5. c
6. Scotland, um, I mean, well, I don't recall, but I remember him ruling Scotland. I saw the movie.
7. a. Ghana, b. Ethiopia, c. Egypt, d. South Africa
8. ooooooo! A fastest finger! dbca
9. d
10. Toto
NPB: Out of Africa
2. b, d
3. a
4. a
5. c
6. Scotland, um, I mean, well, I don't recall, but I remember him ruling Scotland. I saw the movie.
7. a. Ghana, b. Ethiopia, c. Egypt, d. South Africa
8. ooooooo! A fastest finger! dbca
9. d
10. Toto
NPB: Out of Africa
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~~ Thomas Jefferson
War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
This will be absolutely pathetic.
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Spoiler
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
C. Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
b and e
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
a. Congo
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
c. Mali
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Bingo! One I know for sure, finally! Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
pretty confident on these as well.
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
dbca. hey, 3 in a row...I think
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
least likely logically is b, so that's probably it, but I'm going with a
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
ok, I should get a few points on this go-round, which is more than I anticipated starting out. The band here is Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
gotta be Out Of Africa
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
C. Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
b and e
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
a. Congo
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
c. Mali
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Bingo! One I know for sure, finally! Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
pretty confident on these as well.
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
dbca. hey, 3 in a row...I think
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
least likely logically is b, so that's probably it, but I'm going with a
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
ok, I should get a few points on this go-round, which is more than I anticipated starting out. The band here is Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
gotta be Out Of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1 A
2 A & B
3 D
4 B
5 C
6 Uganda
7a. Kofi Annan - Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila - Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb - Egypt
d. Gary Player - South Africa
8 DBCA
9 C
10 Toto
2 A & B
3 D
4 B
5 C
6 Uganda
7a. Kofi Annan - Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila - Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb - Egypt
d. Gary Player - South Africa
8 DBCA
9 C
10 Toto
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
A
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
B and C
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
D
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
A
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
B
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
d-b-a-c
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
D
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
A
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
B and C
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
D
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
A
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
B
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
d-b-a-c
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
D
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird. c. Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)? b. Democratic Republic of the Congo and c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now: b. Malawi
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest? a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country? b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country? Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) -- Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) -- Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) -- Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) -- South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date: d. The African Queen, b. Born Free, c. Gorillas in the Mist, a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa? a. The Capital of the World
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa? Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? *sigh*... you just had to ask this one to upset me. The worst book and movie of all time, Out of Africa.
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)? b. Democratic Republic of the Congo and c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now: b. Malawi
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest? a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country? b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country? Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) -- Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) -- Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) -- Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) -- South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date: d. The African Queen, b. Born Free, c. Gorillas in the Mist, a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa? a. The Capital of the World
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa? Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? *sigh*... you just had to ask this one to upset me. The worst book and movie of all time, Out of Africa.
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler Space
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Ghana
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Ghana
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Vandal
TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
b. Niger River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Oklahoma (to Egyptian parents)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
b. Niger River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Oklahoma (to Egyptian parents)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
a. Congo
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Uhura
TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
A. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
c. River Zambezi
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ghana
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Ethiopia
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
DBCA
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
c. Hills Like White Elephants
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
A. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
c. River Zambezi
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) Egypt
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) Ghana
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) Ethiopia
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) South Africa
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
DBCA
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
c. Hills Like White Elephants
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
b. Malawi
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
b. Niger River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan - Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila - Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb - Egypt
d. Gary Player - South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
a. Congo
c. Gorillas in the Mist
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
a. Mauritius
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
b. Malawi
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
b. Niger River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan - Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila - Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb - Egypt
d. Gary Player - South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
d. The African Queen
b. Born Free
a. Congo
c. Gorillas in the Mist
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Spoiler
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country? - Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) - Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) - Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) - Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) - South Africa
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
D-B-C-A
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa? - Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? - Ishtar
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country? - Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN) - Ghana
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964) - Ethiopia
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host) - Egypt
d. Gary Player (professional golfer) - South Africa
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
D-B-C-A
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa? - Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? - Ishtar
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Terra incognita.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
c. Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
b. and c.
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
a. Central African Republic
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
c. River Zambezi
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
d. b. c. a.
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
c. Hills Like White Elephants
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa --Bob
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
c. Madagascar
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
b. and c.
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
a. Central African Republic
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
c. River Zambezi
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
b. Kenya
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
South Africa
a. Ghana
b. Ethiopia
c. Egypt
d. South Africa
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
d. b. c. a.
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
c. Hills Like White Elephants
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen? Out of Africa --Bob
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Vandal wrote:TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Africa: The Mother Continent
Below are TEN! questions about the great continent of Africa.
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?Spoiler
C
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
(TWO answers)
3- In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley and explorer David Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:Spoiler
B&C
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?Spoiler
D
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?Spoiler
A
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?Spoiler
B
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birthSpoiler
Uganda
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:Spoiler
Egypt - a
Ethiopia - b
Ghana - c
South Africa - d
a. Congo
b. Born Free
c. Gorillas in the Mist
d. The African Queen
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?Spoiler
dbca
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single titled Africa?Spoiler
D
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?Spoiler
nope
Spoiler
[/Out of Africa - hated that moviespoiler]
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Answers and points:
1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
3- Stanley and Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania (Ujiji, the oldest town in western Tanzania)
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda, ruling from 1971 to 1979.
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
c, Egypt
b, Ethiopia
a, Ghana
d, South Africa
Note: I should have worded this differently. Hoda Kotb was born in Oklahoma to Egyptian parents. It would have a better question if it read:
Match these famous people with their African country of ancestry
It was not enough to throw anyone off, from what I could tell. Thanks to Esto for catching it.
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo - 1995
b. Born Free - 1966
c. Gorillas in the Mist - 1988
d. The African Queen - 1951
d-b-c-a
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single
titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
Points:
plasticene ~~ 9
elwood ~~ 9
toliveistofly ~~ 9
lb ~~ 8
esto ~~ 7
fireball ~~ 7
Melly ~~ 7
jarnon ~~ 7
tgirl ~~ 7
krox ~~ 7
mrkelley ~~ 6
tbone ~~ 6
catfish ~~ 6
bob#s ~~ 6
BiT ~~ 6
tangredi ~~ 5
sprots ~~ 5
weasel ~~ 5
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1- Which island was the home of the infamous dodo bird.
a. Mauritius
b. Mayotte
c. Madagascar
d. Maquereau
2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
3- Stanley and Livingstone (I presume?) finally met up in what is now:
a. Central African Republic
b. Malawi
c. Rwanda
d. Tanzania (Ujiji, the oldest town in western Tanzania)
4- Nile is longest river in Africa. Which of these is second longest?
a. Congo River
b. Niger River
c. River Zambezi
d. Sudan River
5- Which of these is not a landlocked African country?
a. Burundi
b. Kenya
c. Mali
d. Swaziland
6- Idi Amin Dada was the third President of which African country?
Uganda, ruling from 1971 to 1979.
7- Match these famous people with their African country of birth
a. Kofi Annan (former Secretary General of The UN)
b. Abebe Bikila (Olympic marathon champion in 1960 and 1964)
c. Hoda Kotb (TV host)
d. Gary Player (professional golfer)
c, Egypt
b, Ethiopia
a, Ghana
d, South Africa
Note: I should have worded this differently. Hoda Kotb was born in Oklahoma to Egyptian parents. It would have a better question if it read:
Match these famous people with their African country of ancestry
It was not enough to throw anyone off, from what I could tell. Thanks to Esto for catching it.
8- Place these African-set movies in order, starting with the earliest release date:
a. Congo - 1995
b. Born Free - 1966
c. Gorillas in the Mist - 1988
d. The African Queen - 1951
d-b-c-a
9- Which of these short stories by Ernest Hemingway is set in Africa?
a. The Capital of the World
b. Cross Country Snow
c. Hills Like White Elephants
d. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
10- What band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with the single
titled Africa?
Toto
No points bonus: Which popular 80s movie was based on a book of the same name by Karen Blixen?
Out of Africa
Points:
plasticene ~~ 9
elwood ~~ 9
toliveistofly ~~ 9
lb ~~ 8
esto ~~ 7
fireball ~~ 7
Melly ~~ 7
jarnon ~~ 7
tgirl ~~ 7
krox ~~ 7
mrkelley ~~ 6
tbone ~~ 6
catfish ~~ 6
bob#s ~~ 6
BiT ~~ 6
tangredi ~~ 5
sprots ~~ 5
weasel ~~ 5
suitguy 4
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
Are you sure? Wikipedia says the name "People's Republic of the Congo" was used only from 1970 to 1991.Vandal wrote:2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
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Re: TEN! - Season 5 - Day 8
jarnon wrote:Are you sure? Wikipedia says the name "People's Republic of the Congo" was used only from 1970 to 1991.Vandal wrote:2- Which TWO of these full country names are valid (as of today)?
a. Congo
b. Democratic Republic of the Congo
c. Republic of the Congo
d. People's Republic of the Congo
e. United Republic of Congo
Another mistake on my part. The correct answers are b and c.
I had it right in my research notes but wrote down the wrong letters in my key. Thanks for finding it before the masses storm the gate!
I have adjusted all scores accordingly.
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