General Knowledge Quiz

[Xenophon PCDGS]

I will try again...

The Benedictine and Cluniac Abbey of Saint-Pierre, Moissac, France.

 

[Marton]

Sorry no. Try a different country

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

One final try...

The Carthusian St Hugh's Charterhouse, Parkminster, England.

 

[Marton]

Correct. 1 kilometre.

Over to you.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

What type of people was the 13th century Ancrene Wisse written for?

 

[D841 Roebuck]

What type of people was the 13th century Ancrene Wisse written for?

Originally? I think it was some sort of religious homily, so perhaps monks ?

 

[Marton]

Female hermits living in stability as anchoresses. .

It was a rule.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Female hermits living in stability as anchoresses. .

It was a rule.

This was the correct answer that I sought.

Please set the next one.

 

[Marton]

Ero cras is an acronym which is significant at this time of year.

What is the significance and derivation?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

There are seven "O" antiphons (used at evensong?)...
O Emmanuel
O Res Gentium
O Oriens
O Clavis David
O Redix Jesse
O Adonai
O Sapienta

The first letter of the word after "O" in this order gives E-R-O-C-R-A-S

There is a connection of sorts that I have heard which relates to the hymn "O come, O Come, Emmanuel" and the Vigil of Christmas

 

[Marton]

Correct. Used at vespers as antiphon to the Magnificat. In the reverse order from 17th to 23rd December.

O come O come is an English hymn based on 6 of them and should not be used before 17th December.

Back to you.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Who was the short-lived painter that led to Turner making the observation that had he lived, he would have starved?

 

[Marton]

Tom Girtin.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Correct. Over to you.

 

[Marton]

Which Emperor, Empress and their son are buried in England and where is the tomb?

 

[martinsh]

This is Louis Napoleon / Napoleon III, who is buried at St Michaels Abbey, Farnborough. I have a vague memory this was shown on a Michael Portillo programme ?

Sorry don't know the name of his wife & son.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Emperor Septimus Severus died in AD211 and was buried in York.

 

[Marton]

Martinsh has it

Napoleon III and Eugenie are buried with their son in tombs paid for by Queen Victoria

Over to you and Joyeuse Noel.

 

[martinsh]

Which Neil Young song was reportedly "banned in Spain" ?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

This was the mis-spelt song "Cortez the Killer" and was one of the songs on the album called "Zuma" which featured the group "Crazy Horse" as backing.

The song is about the conquistador Hernan Cortes and his battles with the Aztec peoples.

 

[martinsh]

You got it Paul

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

What was the named avian connection between the French Resistance radio call sign identifier used in a comedy TV series and a 1942 painting by an American realist painter?

 

[Marton]

Nighthawk

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Correct....over to you

 

[Marton]

What does discalced mean.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

To go barefoot or to wear just a basic sandal sole. Usually used to described certain religious orders who have adopted this. method.

 

[Marton]

Correct.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

What was the full name of the youngest man to hold the post of Viceroy of India and in what year was he appointed?

 

[Marton]

George Nathaniel Curzon in 1899. He was also Lord Curzon of Kedleston but later Marquess.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

You are correct on all counts. Over to you.