Answer #1
Cartesianism is named for this 17th century French philosopher.
Who was Rene Descartes?
Answer #2
"Beauty is a matter of size and order", he wrote in his "Poetics".
Who was Aristotle?
Answer #3
This Dane published his concluding unscientific postscript under the
pseudonym Johannes Climacus. Who was Soren
Kierkegaard?
TUESDAY, MARCH
20, 2007 - QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, and WINNER
Questions/answers are below. The winner was Bill W.
Answer #1
Jura, Schweitzer, Lucerne and Berner are the 4 types of this
country's laufhund. What is Switzerland?
Answer #2
If this Norwegian breed had originated in North America, it would be
called the moosehound. What is an Elkhound?
Answer #3
The Australian cattle dog was first bred in the 19th century from
collies, kelpies and this wild canine. What is a
dingo?
WEDNESDAY, MARCH
21, 2007 - QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, and WINNER
Questions/answers are below. The winner was Karen K.
Answer #1
The history of the Tower of London goes back to the fortress built by
this conqueror. Who was William The Conqueror?
Answer #2
German for "empire", the first one was the Holy Roman Empire; the second
was founded in 1871. What was the Reich?
Answer #3
This Athenian's code was so strict, you could be executed for stealing a
cabbage. Who was Drakon (Draco)?
THURSDAY, MARCH
22, 2007 - QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, and WINNER
Questions/answers are below. The winner was Belenda W.
Answer #1
The real name of this member of Alan Brady's writing staff on "The Dick
Van Dyke Show" was Maurice. Who was Buddy
Sorrell?
Answer #2
It was the last name of Aunt Bea, played by Frances Bavier, on "The Andy
Griffith Show" What was Taylor?
Answer #3
This famous woman came up with the title "Evening Shade" for a TV series
produced by two of her friends. Who is Hillary
Clinton?
FRIDAY, MARCH
23, 2007 - QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, and WINNER
Questions/answers are below. The winner was Tim Y.
Answer #1
In 1978 Chiang Kai-Shek's son, Chiang Ching-Kuo, was elected president
of this island nation. What is Taiwan (Republic of
China)?
Answer #2
Singapore & Malaysia were formerly ruled by this European country.
What is Great Britain?
Answer #3
China's Grand Canal connects these 2 rivers. What are
the Yangtze &Yellow rivers?
WEEKEND, MARCH
24-25, 2007 - QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, and WINNER
Questions/answers are below. The winner was Natalie R.
Answer #1
A fungal infection common in this state's San Joaquin valley is now
called Valley fever. What is California?
Answer #2
In the Greek alphabet, it follows epsilon. What is
Zeta?
Answer #3
Women coached by this man include Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton.
Who is Bela Karolyi?
Answer #4
These birds range in size from the 1-foot blue to the 4-foot
emperor. What are penguins?
Answer #5
In "Gentleman's Agreement", he played a writer posing as a
Jew to expose anti-Semitism. Who was Gregory Peck?
