Trivia about me and you guys
U.S desserts aren't typically my favourite since they are quite sweet in my opinion. However, there was one thing I did really enjoy. What was this dessert? (Hint: It's a pastry)
Key Lime Pie
In Canada during 1917, women were given limited war-time suffrage. They were then given full suffrage in 1925. However, in Quebec, women were not given the right to vote until ____
1940.
When was the collapse of the Soviet Union and why did it collapse?
Gorbachev wanted a multi-party system and create a presidency; he basically democratized Russia in 1992.
The Late Bronze Age collapse preceding the Dark Ages of Greece resulted in mass sudden violent changes that caused cultural disruption for many civilizations and economic decline. When was the Late Bronze Age Collapse?
Around 1200 BC - 1150 BC
Buddism is an Indian religion that revolves around the teachings of Shakyamuni by Buddha. But before Buddha became Buddha, what was his real name?
Siddhartha Gautama
When we play the 'amazing' game of league, what is my favourite role, and champ, to play?
I like support Nami a lot
Mussolini was the sad little brother of Hitler who dragged him down and was just a source of problems. He hardly has any successful foreign policy. However, he did have A FEW successful policies. What do you think they were?
He was an expansionist and did take a few places like Albania and just took control
Before the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 Korea used to be divided without a North or South. The ending split up families and is a continuous threat to political tension. Who were the main contenders involved in the Korean War?
North Korea, South Korea, China, United States, China and Soviet Union
Diogenes was a historical philosopher who lived a very very minimalistic life owning almost nothing. He used this as a criticism of social values in the 'corrupt' society. What did he live in?
He often slept in a large ceramic jar or a barrel.
Japan is known for its long history. However, what is the first recorded Era of Japan?
Kofun Era/Period
I met you guys around 4 years ago. But how did we actually meet?
We met through league and Zach sent the discord link and you guys were cool
In 1923 during the interwar period, Germany was suffering from insane hyperinflation that threw the country into complete chaos and could be the blame for the rise of anti-Semitic group popularity. What was the reason for this hyperinflation?
The Weimar Government/Republic was printing out immense amounts of money to pay the striking workers as a result of the French Invasion of the Ruhr which led to the devaluation of the German Marks
The Qing Dynasty of China is known as the last Dynasty lasting from 1636 to ____. When did it fall apart?
1912 R i P China used to be so cool
Smelting is a great part of history that has always been extremely impressive to many historians and those interested. Tin and lead were the first historically known smelted together. Where were these lead beads found?
Turkey, Anatolia
Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China, famously known for unifying China and building the great wall of China, wanted to be buried with the terracotta army. Why was this?
During this period of time, it was a common practice to be buried alongside luxurious items or pieces you would like to bring to the afterlife. Qin Shi Huang wanted an army to be brought to the afterlife to protect him. (Terracotta army is so insanely cool tho btw)
We all unanimously agree that League of Legends can suck it because it sucks. However, I hate one champ in particular not because he/she/it is broken but because I think he/she/it is garbage. Who is this champ?
Twisted Fate. No one can play him
Succeeding the Russian Empire of the Tsars, the USSR was created as a result of the 1917 Revolution. However, Russia did not become the USSR until the Russian and Transcaucasian Soviet Federated Socialist Republics, Ukrainian and Belorussian Soviet Socialist constituent republics established the USSR. When was the actual date of the establishment of the USSR?
December 30th, 1922
Shintoism is the national religion of Japan currently; it is a major piece of Japanese culture that has existed for a long time. Every 20 years, Shinto shrines are typically taken down and rebuilt; the Ise shrine is a prime example. Why is this?
Shintoism believe in death and rebirth and this is a symbol of this. It is to with the death and renewal of nature so they build the shrine out of untreated cheap material to let it age
Mesoamerican history is a rich part of the Hispanic Mesoamerican chronology with various cultural horizons. Parts of Mesoamerican include the Olmec, Aztecs, Teotihuacan and the Mayans. Quetzalcoatl, a famous diety, was often associated with certain parts of nature. What was Quetzalcoatl often associated in history?
The morning star venus, patron of priests, calendars and books, craftsmen and goldsmiths, etc
Hinduism worships quite a few gods and goddesses. Can you name at least 3 of them?
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Devi, Krishna, Lakshmi and Saraswati
In order to remember everyone's names when I first joined the discord server, I wrote down everyone's usernames and real names to help remember who was who. I also wrote keywords to help me remember who was who. What keywords did I put for Logan and Zach?
Logan = The nice guy from Canada
Zach = The nice outgoing main guy from America
China and the US have a deep history of not liking one another. However, things were not so rocky around the 1970s as a result of the Ping Pong Diplomacy and Nixon's visit to China. Why did Ping Pong diplomacy even start? What triggered it?
This is due to Glenn Cowan and Zhuang Zedong World Table Tennis players meeting and becoming friends with one another. Glenn Cowan missed his bus and had to get on the shuttle bus carrying the Chinese team. Zhuang Zedong became friends with him and they exchanged gifts.
Japan from 1900s onwards became a growing military power in strength gaining large concerns by 1930s which caught the attention of the League of Nations. In 1931, they broke the rules of the League of Nations by declaring war on China and invading Manchuria. What was the reason for this invasion?
Japan had very little resources despite its highly developed industry. So they did an America and went to Manchuria for oil, rubber and lumber. They were also losing money from the growth of the military power and wanted to enact their expansionist ways, so the military independently decided to invade China, whom they hated anywas.
Julian the Roman Emperor from 361 to 363 was a complex character who had many successful campaigns like defeating the Germans who had invaded Gaul. However, he was defeated against the ____ _____Empire which resulted in his death. Who were these people who defeated him?
The Sasanian Persians whooped him. He basically got over-ambitious when they secured a smaller victory outside of Mesopotamia in Ctesiphon
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions that is known in history. Vishnu is a god part of Hinduism. If you observe the icon's closely, he is typically depicted with always certain items with him. Can you name at least 3 of the things he's depicted with?
A conch for battle, club-like mace, a lotus flower, chakra in the shape of a discus, and jewellery like crowns and necklaces, etc