Quizbowl!

Post by **ann** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:07 pm

I'm stealing!

[Topic: History]

Who gained favor with his future father in law by pretending to have given a large gift in order to get a better place at table?

Post by **ann** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:00 pm

Come on people! This is easy!

hint - he was recently mentioned on the Colbert Report!

Post by **Kymvir Raemiz** » Tue May 16, 2006 1:34 pm

Liu Bang!

And now I steal the question.

[Topic: History]

Who was the primary military figure in the Tai'peng rebellion!

damon · Post by **damon** » Tue May 16, 2006 1:41 pm

Hong Xiuquan, who claimed he was Jesus Christ's younger brother and son of the Christian god.

Post by **Kymvir Raemiz** » Tue May 16, 2006 3:02 pm

damon wrote:Hong Xiuquan, who claimed he was Jesus Christ's younger brother and son of the Christian god.

That's the guy! Your turn to ask a question.

damon · Post by **damon** » Tue May 16, 2006 4:29 pm

[Topic: History]

What anarchist general led 3,000 anarchists during the Spanish Civil War and helped defend Barcelona against the fascist army of Franco?

Chao Yang · Post by **Chao Yang** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:11 am

Was it Borjas Blancas?

damon · Post by **damon** » Wed May 17, 2006 5:48 am

Chao Yang wrote:Was it Borjas Blancas?

Incorrect, keep trying

If you need a hint, there's a band named after him and his...column

Cao Chao · Post by **Cao Chao** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:05 pm

Easy question: Buenaventura Durruti or however you spell it.

damon · Post by **damon** » Wed May 17, 2006 7:56 pm

Cao Chao wrote:Easy question: Buenaventura Durruti or however you spell it.

Correct, your turn