The Teensies' General Knowledge Quiz – Season 13 – Reese Riverson

[DaveRattlehead]

Unfortunately, none of you were correct!

The answer was the Treaty of Fontainebleau. There were political tensions between the king of Spain (Charles IV) and his son (Ferdinand VII). Napoleon wanted to take benefit of this political tensions, so he signed a secret agreement with Charles IV to invade Portugal. The French troops were supposed to simply pass through Spain, but instead they started occupying key cities with no resistance. The invasion was never a traditional invasion, since Napoleon never declared war to Spain. He simply played cleverly his cards and took benefit of a political situation. In May 1808, Napoleon forced Charles IV and Ferdinand VII to abdicate, and placed his brother Joseph Bonaparte as the king of Spain. That same month (May the 2nd) the Peninsular War started.

This question will also be about France, but this time we'll focus on sports. But don't worry, even if you don't know the answer, I think it's easier to make a wild guess!

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The Jonster - 1 point

Withdrawn questions: Q2

Question 3: The 24h of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport. Although there’s an overall winner, the race is divided between several categories. Which was the last French manufacturer* to win in the top category?

*Examples of manufacturers (not French): Mercedes, Audi, Honda, Toyota...

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Season 10 - History of questions

Question 1: Which metal is commonly used in traditional incandescent bulb filaments due to its high melting point and durability?
Answer: Tungsten. (The Jonster)

Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a traditional military invasion. How did he do it?
Answer: Treaty of Fontainebleau. The invasion was never a traditional invasion, since Napoleon never declared war to Spain. Napoleon signed a secret agreement with Charles IV to invade Portugal. The French troops were supposed to simply pass through Spain, but instead they started occupying key cities with no resistance. (Withdrawn)

Question 3: The 24h of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport. Although there’s an overall winner, the race is divided between several categories. Which was the last French manufacturer to win in the top category?
Answer: tbd

[Pirez]

It has got to be Peugeot.

[DaveRattlehead]

It has got to be Peugeot.

That was a quick guess! Peugeot won in 2009 and that's the last time a French manufacturer won in the top category. However, the drivers weren't French.

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The Jonster - 1 point
Pirez - 1 point

Withdrawn questions: Q2

Question 4: What's the name of this painting? Who painted it?

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Season 10 - History of questions

Question 1: Which metal is commonly used in traditional incandescent bulb filaments due to its high melting point and durability?
Answer: Tungsten. (The Jonster)

Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a traditional military invasion. How did he do it?
Answer: Treaty of Fontainebleau. The invasion was never a traditional invasion, since Napoleon never declared war to Spain. Napoleon signed a secret agreement with Charles IV to invade Portugal. The French troops were supposed to simply pass through Spain, but instead they started occupying key cities with no resistance. (Withdrawn)

Question 3: The 24h of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport. Although there’s an overall winner, the race is divided between several categories. Which was the last French manufacturer to win in the top category?
Answer: Peugeot, in 2009. (Pirez)

Question 4: What's the name of this painting (https://raymanpc.com/forum/download/file.php?id=11655&mode=view)? Who painted it?
Answer: tbd

[Rsandee]

Leonardo Da Vinci, Vitruvian man.

[DaveRattlehead]

Leonardo Da Vinci, Vitruvian man.

That's correct! The Vitruvian Man has been referenced multiple times in pop culture.

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The Jonster - 1 point
Pirez - 1 point
Rsandee - 1 point

Withdrawn questions: Q2

Question 5: Recently, Donald Trump has begun serving as president of the United States for the second time. However, his television appearances haven’t been solely for political reasons. Mention at least three appearances of Donald Trump on television (series/shows/movies).

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Season 10 - History of questions

Question 1: Which metal is commonly used in traditional incandescent bulb filaments due to its high melting point and durability?
Answer: Tungsten. (The Jonster)

Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a traditional military invasion. How did he do it?
Answer: Treaty of Fontainebleau. The invasion was never a traditional invasion, since Napoleon never declared war to Spain. Napoleon signed a secret agreement with Charles IV to invade Portugal. The French troops were supposed to simply pass through Spain, but instead they started occupying key cities with no resistance. (Withdrawn)

Question 3: The 24h of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport. Although there’s an overall winner, the race is divided between several categories. Which was the last French manufacturer to win in the top category?
Answer: Peugeot, in 2009. (Pirez)

Question 4: What's the name of this painting (https://raymanpc.com/forum/download/file.php?id=11655&mode=view)? Who painted it?
Answer: Vitruvian man, by Leonardo Da Vinci. (Rsandee)

Question 5: Recently, Donald Trump has begun serving as president of the United States for the second time. However, his television appearances haven’t been solely for political reasons. Mention at least three appearances of Donald Trump on television (series/shows/movies).
Answer: tbd

[Rsandee]

The apprentice, Home Alone 2, Comedy Central roast.

[DaveRattlehead]

The apprentice, Home Alone 2, Comedy Central roast.

Noice. There are many other examples, like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and the WWE

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Rsandee - 2 points
The Jonster - 1 point
Pirez - 1 point


Withdrawn questions: Q2

Question 6: Greenland is an autonomous territory that has appeared a lot in the news recently. Donald Trump has argued that it would be the best for the West if Greenland belonged to the United States and not Denmark. Which country (or union of countries) had the control of Greenland before Denmark had it exclusively?

Rsandee can't answer this question

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Season 10 - History of questions

Question 1: Which metal is commonly used in traditional incandescent bulb filaments due to its high melting point and durability?
Answer: Tungsten. (The Jonster)

Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a traditional military invasion. How did he do it?
Answer: Treaty of Fontainebleau. The invasion was never a traditional invasion, since Napoleon never declared war to Spain. Napoleon signed a secret agreement with Charles IV to invade Portugal. The French troops were supposed to simply pass through Spain, but instead they started occupying key cities with no resistance. (Withdrawn)

Question 3: The 24h of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport. Although there’s an overall winner, the race is divided between several categories. Which was the last French manufacturer to win in the top category?
Answer: Peugeot, in 2009. (Pirez)

Question 4: What's the name of this painting (https://raymanpc.com/forum/download/file.php?id=11655&mode=view)? Who painted it?
Answer: Vitruvian man, by Leonardo Da Vinci. (Rsandee)

Question 5: Recently, Donald Trump has begun serving as president of the United States for the second time. However, his television appearances haven’t been solely for political reasons. Mention at least three appearances of Donald Trump on television (series/shows/movies).
Answer: The apprentice, Home Alone 2, Comedy Central roast. (Rsandee)

Question 6: Greenland is an autonomous territory that has appeared a lot in the news recently. Donald Trump has argued that it would be the best for the West if Greenland belonged to the United States and not Denmark. Which country (or union of countries) had the control of Greenland before Denmark had it exclusively?
Answer:

[Giant Chicken]

The UK?

[Greengoop]

The Nordic Union?

[DaveRattlehead]

Nope, still incorrect!

[Pirez]

Iceland?

[Rsandee]

I know this one

[DaveRattlehead]

Here's a hint for you. If nobody answers this question, we'll move to the next one on Sunday!

Keep in mind a couple of things...
-If I said "union of countries", it may imply a second country.
-Who knows, maybe Denmark was in that "union of countries"...

All of you can try again (well, everyone except Rsandee )

[Hunchman801]

The union of Denmark and Norway?

[Greengoop]

Yeah, that’s what I meant by the NU but I worded it horrendously

[Greengoop]

I may have accidentally learned the name of the union just now, so I assume I’m not allowed to answer again, right?

[DaveRattlehead]

The union of Denmark and Norway?

No need to answer again, because Norway was the country I was looking for! That Nordic union Greengoop mentioned was the Kalmar Union (Denmark, Norway and Sweden). However, the Kalmar Union was dissolved in 1532 and Norway was under the control of Denmark. This Denmark-Norway union was a very strong ally of Napoleon, but after his final defeat and several attacks of Sweden, the union of Denmark-Norway dissolved in 1814 with the Treaty of Kiel. Denmark ceded the rights of Norway to the king of Sweden. However, Denmark retained the control of Norway's overseas territories, which were Greenland, the Faroes and Iceland.

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Rsandee - 2 points
The Jonster - 1 point
Pirez - 1 point
Hunchman801 - 1 point


Withdrawn questions: Q2

Question 7: Which country won the 1994 Men's Hockey World Cup?

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Season 10 - History of questions

Question 1: Which metal is commonly used in traditional incandescent bulb filaments due to its high melting point and durability?
Answer: Tungsten. (The Jonster)

Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a traditional military invasion. How did he do it?
Answer: Treaty of Fontainebleau. The invasion was never a traditional invasion, since Napoleon never declared war to Spain. Napoleon signed a secret agreement with Charles IV to invade Portugal. The French troops were supposed to simply pass through Spain, but instead they started occupying key cities with no resistance. (Withdrawn)

Question 3: The 24h of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport. Although there’s an overall winner, the race is divided between several categories. Which was the last French manufacturer to win in the top category?
Answer: Peugeot, in 2009. (Pirez)

Question 4: What's the name of this painting (https://raymanpc.com/forum/download/file.php?id=11655&mode=view)? Who painted it?
Answer: Vitruvian man, by Leonardo Da Vinci. (Rsandee)

Question 5: Recently, Donald Trump has begun serving as president of the United States for the second time. However, his television appearances haven’t been solely for political reasons. Mention at least three appearances of Donald Trump on television (series/shows/movies).
Answer: The apprentice, Home Alone 2, Comedy Central roast. (Rsandee)

Question 6: Greenland is an autonomous territory that has appeared a lot in the news recently. Donald Trump has argued that it would be the best for the West if Greenland belonged to the United States and not Denmark. Which country (or union of countries) had the control of Greenland before Denmark had it exclusively?
Answer: Norway (check Treaty of Kiel for more information). (Hunchman801)

Question 7: Which country won the 1994 Men's Hockey World Cup?

[Greengoop]

Kalmar Union

Yeah, I accidentally learned that earlier today


As for the question, I’ll guess Finland

[DaveRattlehead]

Nope, not Finland.

[Rsandee]

I'll skip the usual suspects and randomly guess Sweden.