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Test Yourself on Hiroshima

// September 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

It is a well known fact that the United States bombed Hiroshima during World War II in retaliation for the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor but what else is known about Hiroshima? Taking a quiz on Hiroshima can show you how much you know about the history of World War II and the actual city that was bombed. Hiroshima trivia can assist you in brushing up on your knowledge of this Japanese city.

A question on a Hiroshima quiz might include how many people were injured, killed or missing when the first atomic bomb was dropped on the city. The answer would be 130,000 people. What else might come up? What date was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima? The answer to this piece of historical trivia is August 6, 1945 and it leveled ninety percent of the city itself. Now what else could you learn about the city of Hiroshima?

An interesting fact that might come up during a quiz about Hiroshima might be what year the First Sino-Japanese War started. The answer is 1894. How many streetcar lines were opened by the Hiroshima Electric Railway Co. Ltd during November of 1912? The answer would be four and they replaced the system of horse drawn carriages as Hiroshima’s main transportation. Where did the streetcar line that opened in April of 1915 run? The answer is between Miyuki-bashi Bridge and Ujina.

When it comes to Hiroshima trivia there is an abundance of possibilities since the history of Hiroshima goes back for centuries. For instance did you know that Hiroshima means “Wide Island” and got its name in 1589? What led up to the naming? The construction of a castle was started by Terumoto Mori on an area known as Goka meaning “five villages’ and the area became Hiroshima. These are the facts that come up when asked about how the area got its name.

An interesting piece of trivia is that for performing unauthorized repairs to Hiroshima Castle the Fukushima clan received a penalty from the shogun. The punishment was having the territories confiscated and being transferred. Who occupied the Hiroshima Castle during 1916 while controlling the entire Aki Province and eight counties of Bingo? The answer would be Nagaakira Asano.

Trivia about Hiroshima has to include what happened after the atomic bomb nearly destroyed it. For instance, do you know what the first special law was in Japan after the bombing to assist in the rebuilding? The answer to this is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Law that came to be on August 6, 1949. A Hiroshima quiz can reveal numerous historical facts that you might not have known.

Learn All there is About Yasser Arafat

// September 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

Yasser Arafat was a figure well known or at least well seen on the nightly news for year when Israel came up. But just how much do people really know about the man that affected the foreign and world policies of the U.S. from the nineteen fifties until his death in 2004? Taking a Yasser Arafat quiz can be beneficial to you; it might even assist you in passing a history class.

After all Yasser Arafat trivia questions are a part of history. For instance do you know that in 2003 Sharon and the Bush administration decided to end there negotiations with Yasser Arafat and excluded him from talks. What was the reason? He was excluded because he didn’t take a tougher stance on militant Islamic groups such as Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah.

A question that might come up during a Yasser Arafat quiz might have to do with why he appointed the U.S. backed Mahmoud Abbas prime minister in 2003. The answer would be that he folded under international pressure and made the appointment in an effort of reforming the Palestinian government. What year did the offices of Yasser Arafat get destroyed? The answer is in 2002 from a series of Israeli raids.

How many of us know the name that Yassar Arafat was given at birth? This bit of trivia about him could put you over the top at game night. The answer is Mohammed Abdel-Raouf Arafat al Qudwa al-Hussein. Another trivia question could very well be about the year he was born and where. The answers to these would be 1929 and Cairo, Egypt not Jerusalem as Yassar insisted, respectively.

Did you know that Yassar Arafat was only four years old when his mother died and he was sent to live with an uncle in Jerusalem by his father? What was the occupation of Yassar Arafat’s father? This is another question that could easily come up to test your knowledge. The answer is that he was a Palestinian merchant.

When it comes to history an interesting question that might come up with Yassar Arafat trivia is what role he played during the late 1940’s in the Arab-Israeli war? In an effort to assist the Arab countries he smuggled weapons into Palestine. What is the current name of the University attended by Yassar Arafat? The answer to this bit of trivia is the University of Cairo in Egypt.

Yassar Arafat trivia could cover a lot since he was lived from the nineteen twenties until 2004. Brush up on your history and you’ll easily show how much you know with a quiz about the well known terrorist.

The U.S. and Hiroshima

// September 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

It is a well known fact that the United States bombed Hiroshima during World War II in retaliation for the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor but what else is known about Hiroshima? Taking a quiz on Hiroshima can show you how much you know about the history of World War II and the actual city that was bombed. Hiroshima trivia can assist you in brushing up on your knowledge of this Japanese city.

A question on a Hiroshima quiz might include how many people were injured, killed or missing when the first atomic bomb was dropped on the city. The answer would be 130,000 people. What else might come up? What date was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima? The answer to this piece of historical trivia is August 6, 1945 and it leveled ninety percent of the city itself. Now what else could you learn about the city of Hiroshima?

An interesting fact that might come up during a quiz about Hiroshima might be what year the First Sino-Japanese War started. The answer is 1894. How many streetcar lines were opened by the Hiroshima Electric Railway Co. Ltd during November of 1912? The answer would be four and they replaced the system of horse drawn carriages as Hiroshima’s main transportation. Where did the streetcar line that opened in April of 1915 run? The answer is between Miyuki-bashi Bridge and Ujina.

When it comes to Hiroshima trivia there is an abundance of possibilities since the history of Hiroshima goes back for centuries. For instance did you know that Hiroshima means “Wide Island” and got its name in 1589? What led up to the naming? The construction of a castle was started by Terumoto Mori on an area known as Goka meaning “five villages’ and the area became Hiroshima. These are the facts that come up when asked about how the area got its name.

An interesting piece of trivia is that for performing unauthorized repairs to Hiroshima Castle the Fukushima clan received a penalty from the shogun. The punishment was having the territories confiscated and being transferred. Who occupied the Hiroshima Castle during 1916 while controlling the entire Aki Province and eight counties of Bingo? The answer would be Nagaakira Asano.

Trivia about Hiroshima has to include what happened after the atomic bomb nearly destroyed it. For instance, do you know what the first special law was in Japan after the bombing to assist in the rebuilding? The answer to this is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Law that came to be on August 6, 1949. A Hiroshima quiz can reveal numerous historical facts that you might not have known.

The Mission to the Moon: Apollo 11

// September 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

The moment that man stepped foot on the moon is definitely one of the more admirable historical moments of all time. Being that it is so admirable and so absolutely intriguing that this event actually occurred; many people want to learn more about it. Apollo 11 trivia is helpful to those who want to learn a great deal of information about this voyage into space in a very short period of time. In fact, several of the facts that you would learn through trivia would take you hours, if not days, to find in a book – or even surfing online.

One of the main focuses of the Apollo 11 quiz is the fact that it was the first mission to carry humans to the moon. It was on this voyage that the famous words, “That’s one small step for man…one giant leap for mankind,” were uttered by Neil Armstrong as he became the first human being to ever set foot on the moon.

Do you know the name of the lunar module used in Apollo 11? Its name was “Eagle”; named after the United States national bird. The name “Columbia” was chosen for the larger command module.

Another interesting piece of Apollo 11 trivia is the fact that the Apollo missions had actually been ongoing and this was actually the fifth mission of Project Apollo that involved human spaceflight. Aside from that, it was also the third voyage by humans to the moon; however, no human had ever stepped foot on the moon until this specific voyage.

The Apollo 11’s lunar module, Eagle, landed on the surface of the moon on the 20^th of July, 1969. It landed at approximately 20:17:40 UTC. An interesting fact is that the Eagle had barely enough fuel left for 25 seconds more, as the two men had encountered some difficulties during landing due to their training at NASA. Things were quite a bit different in reality and the several alarms that were going off certainly didn’t help to calm the already likely nerve-wracking maneuver.

The crew was able to complete the mission, which would have put a big smile on the face of former President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy had set a goal to put a man on the moon prior to the end of the decade (1960’s) and this goal had now not only been fulfilled, but broadcast worldwide for any who wished to see the triumphant event. Clearly, this amazing feat proves that anything is possible.

The Highest Ranked Military Man Ever

// August 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

John J. Pershing Trivia should be interesting to anyone who has an interest in American military history, as he is one of the most significant figures in the history of the armies of this country. John J. Pershing held the highest rank that any living soldier has ever held, the “General of the Armies”. However, did you know that in 1976, congress passed an act which changed the fact that he was the highest ranking soldier to ever have lived? In the interest of reverence for the founding father, the act stated that no solider in the history or future of the country would ever be considered to outrank George Washington.

You might not just find questions about John J. Pershing on a quiz about his life and times. Did you know that in addition to his own military prowess, (mostly displayed during World War I) he was also the primary mentor behind the great military minds of World War II, such as Patton, Eisenhower, Bradley, and Marshall? His influence extended far beyond his own military campaigns, and can be seen in almost every major American military action since the end of his active services.

John J. Pershing Trivia must extend beyond the list of his triumphs and achievements, and include facts about his early life. As many of the greatest soldiers have been, he was a West Point cadet, enrolling at the academy in 1882. He rose quickly through the ranks, and became First Captain which, for a cadet at the academy, was the highest rank possible. As befitted his rank he was a part of the honor guard at the funeral of President Grant.

Pershing served in many military campaigns. He fought against the apache, and became known as one of the most accurate shooters in the entire army. He put down Sioux uprising, and was present at Wounded Knee. He also spent time as a military instructor until returning to active duty.

John Pershing also served in the Spanish American and Philippine American wars, and in 1903 Theodore Roosevelt began to lobby for his promotion. In 1905, due to the hold ups which had delayed Pershing’s promotion, Roosevelt surprised everyone by using his presidential powers to promote Pershing directly to the rank of brigadier general. In World War I, Pershing would become the commander of the armies from 1917 until 1918. It was in 1919 that he was promoted to the rank of General of the Armies of the United States.

Pop Icon Michael Jackson Dies Thursday, June 25th, 2009, at Age 50

// August 20th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

The man known the world over for his contributions that helped to shape pop music culture, Michael Jackson, died Thursday, June 25^th, 2009, after being rushed to UCLA Hospital in full cardiac arrest. The “King of Pop” was pronounced dead, shocking the world, at 2:26 pm after well over an hour of resuscitation attempts. His brother, Jermaine, announced the news on live television and respectfully requested that the paparazzi consider the family and respect their privacy during this unexpected and sorrowful occurrence. For those that believe in superstition, Jackson completed the “rule of three” with his passing. Two other world renowned stars preceded him in death by mere hours; Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett.

Michael Jackson Trivia surely reveals much of the following. Born on the 29^th of August, 1958, he became the Jackson family’s seventh child. Like his brothers and sisters, the world watched him grow into an adult. He soon made his mark on the world as the “King of Pop” and was ranked with such music icons as the Beatles and “The King” himself, Elvis Presley. In an almost unusual pairing, Jackson had, for a short time, been married to Lisa Marie Presley. The couple soon divorced after only 2 years of marriage. No children were conceived during their marriage.

His second marriage, with Dermatologist Deborah Rowe, produced two children. Again, the marriage ended in divorce. Michael Jr. (Prince Michael) and Paris Michael were both granted to Jackson during the 1999 divorce proceedings.

Of course, one of Jackson’s most infamous incidents involved his third child, Prince Michael (better known as Blanket). Shortly after the child’s birth, Jackson shocked the world again, though this time it wasn’t with music. He dangled his newborn child over a four story balcony railing while paparazzi videotaped and photographed the infant. His irresponsibility was quickly the biggest headline the world over, and Jackson issued a public apology for the “mistake” a short while later.

Aside from his record breaking albums, such as Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory, Michael Jackson also experienced publicity that wasn’t nearly as positive as his record sales. In 1993, allegations of sexual abuse arose. A boy of 13, Jordan Chandler, claimed that Jackson had fondled him, among other things. Jackson was advised, and eventually did, settle the incident monetarily out of court. Jackson had been accused of similar abuse prior to this incident by his maid’s son. He was also accused of similar acts during a 2005 case against him involving another boy. This case actually went to trial and Jackson was found not guilty.

Jackson’s life has definitely been iconic in more ways than one and his legacy will surely live on in the hearts of his fans.  Of course, to find out more Michael Jackson trivia, a quick search will surely satisfy your appetite. Other individuals may find Farrah Fawcett trivia more interesting.

The Woman That Rocks The Academy Award Business: The Story of Meryl Streep…

// August 17th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

Since 1975, one actress has been stealing the stage and the screen; proving that age has nothing on ability. Though an American, this actress is world renowned as she has won numerous awards all over the world for the variety of roles that she has played throughout her lengthy acting career, not to mention her many nominations! She was born Mary Louise Streep on the 22nd of June, 1949, in Summit, NJ to Mary and Harry Streep. She soon became accustomed to the nickname Meryl (which is somewhat of a combination of her first and middle names).

After high school, she attended Vassar College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Drama. Streep briefly attended Dartmouth as well, but later graduated from Yale School of Drama with her Masters in Fine Arts Degree.

Starting out as many actors do, on the stage, she got her first taste of true acting in 1971 while playing the role of Imogene Parott in Trelawney of the Wells.  She met her first fiancé, John Cazale, while performing in Measure for Measure.  Shortly afterward, she landed a role alongside Cazale in The Deer Hunter, which premiered in 1978. Cazale died of bone cancer in March of that same year.

Streep buried herself in her work after Cazale’s death. However, in late 1978, she married sculptor Don Gummel. As gathered from Streep’s own quotes throughout the years, she had obviously developed the theory that life is too short; a theory which many realize much too late in life. Perhaps this is why she married so quickly after Cazale’s passing. Regardless of reason, the marriage has withstood the tests of time for nearly 31 years.  The pair has four children, Henry, Mamie, Grace and Louisa.

Streep’s work has been continuous throughout the years, but her best known role is likely that of Sophie Zawistowski, a surviving woman of the Polish Holocaust. Though Streep has stated time and time again that she cares nothing about fashion, her role as the editor-in-chief of Runway Magazine, Miranda Priestly, in the movie The Devil Wears Prada forced her to act otherwise. This 2006 film became number 2 on Streep’s list of highest grossing films; with the first being the 2008 film adaptation of Broadway hit Mama Mia! Both of these films garnered worldwide appreciation; allowing Streep to once again earn new fans the world over.

Streep currently has two films in production mode. Surely, her obsession with perfecting her roles will continue to entertain fans for years to come.

Find out more about Meryl Streep by playing the Meryl Streep quiz, Meryl Streep quizzes and Meryl Streep trivia games at MastersOfTrivia.com.

Billion Dollar Man, Paul McCartney, Turns 67

// August 14th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

There are few musical artists in the last century which have been as important as Paul McCartney. Popular music in the last fifty years can almost all be directly traced to the music created by Paul McCartney and his three band mates in the most famous pop band of all time, The Beatles. John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr completed the rest of the group. The music created by this band completely revolutionized the popular music industry, and is not only among the most influential, but also the most covered music that has ever been created.

Paul McCartney’s story starts in Liverpool in 1940. From humble beginnings in a poor, working class town, he has gone on to become the person who is generally considered to be the most successful musician of all time. He has sold over a hundred million singles, and has over 60 gold records. During those early years in Liverpool he met George Harrison in 1954, and a few years later he would meet John Lennon. Once these three began to play music together, history began to unfold in front of them.

In 1962 the band would take its legendary form after the firing of Pete Best and the hiring of Ringo Star. On October 5th, 1962, “Love Me Do” was released, and after that The Beatles quickly shot to international stardom to become the most successful band of all time.

Despite having written some of the most famous songs of all time with The Beatles and John Lennon, such as “Yesterday” “All you Need is Love”, and “ Hey Jude”, McCartney proved himself able to go on and have a vital and thriving solo career after the break-up of the band in the early seventies.

Although performing and writing music has remained an important part of Paul McCartney’s career in the last several years, but he has increasingly focused his attention on his political causes and a variety of causes. He has publicly promoted the vegetarian lifestyle for many years now and fights extremely hard for animal rights. One of the most common places to find Paul McCartney over the last several years has been playing at a variety of benefits and aid concerts to raise money for various international causes. His vast amount of star power has been one of the major contributing factors to many concerts and benefits being able to raise huge amounts of money for a wide variety of causes.

To find out more about Paul McCartney, visit Masters Of Trivia and play the Paul McCartney trivia games and the Paul McCartney quiz.

Super Coach Vince Lombardi Celebrates 96th Birthday

// August 5th, 2009 // No Comments » // News / Society

“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” is probably late Vince Lombardi’s most famous maxim.

THE VINCE LOMBARDI LEGACY

Vince Lombardi has become virtually synonymous with the NFL. This began during his career: he was featured as the face of the NFL on the cover of Time on December 22, 1962 as part of the magazine’s cover story on “The Sport of
the ’60s.” Lombardi’s players were wholeheartedly devoted to him, and his emphasis on hard work and dedication endeared him to millions who admired his values.

In addition to Lombardi’s contributions to the history of professional football, Lombardi is legendary for his coaching philosophy and motivational skills. Many of Lombardi’s speeches continue to be quoted frequently today, and he is well known as being unequivocally committed to winning.

“Lombardi time” is the principle that one should arrive 10-15 minutes early, or else be considered late. His chief scout, Wally Cruice, once said of Lombardi’s single-minded devotion to the game: “you didn’t talk about anything but
football. If you didn’t have the facts, he didn’t want you to waste his time.”

Lombardi is also credited with introducing the concept of zone blocking to the NFL. In zone blocking the offensive line players block as a unit, instead of individually man-to-man, as was the norm up to that time. The running back
then was expected to run toward any hole that was created. Lombardi referred to this as “running to daylight.”

Lombardi’s grandson, Joe Lombardi, is an offensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints. Vince also had a brother, Joseph, who was active in the National Football Foundation and college hall of fame. Joseph died in 2005.

VINCE LOMBARDI’S HONORS

* In 1967, Highland Avenue in Green Bay, home to the Packers’ Lambeau Field, was renamed for Lombardi.
* As part of the Lambeau Field renovation, a statue of Lombardi now stands on a plaza outside the stadium, in an overcoat grasping a program, as he did often on the sideline.
* In 1972, the Green Bay School District named its new junior high school (later a middle school) “Vincent T. Lombardi Junior High (Middle) School.” It is located on Green Bay’s southwest side.
* There is a Vince Lombardi Square (with a plaque dedication in the sidewalk on the square) near Sheepshead Bay Road and East 14th Street in Brooklyn, New York.
* Also in Brooklyn, there are two places in the Bensonhurst area, which are dedicated or rehonored in Vince Lombardi’s honor: P.S. 204 on 15th Avenue and 81st Street is unofficially named the Vince Lombardi Public School, and the entire Bensonhurst stretch of 16th Avenue is dedicated by the City of New York as “Vince Lombardi Boulevard.”
* The Vince Lombardi Service Area and park-and-ride is the northernmost rest area on the New Jersey Turnpike at mileposts 116E on the Eastern Spur and 115.5W on the Western Spur.
* The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University is named in his honor.
* The Vince Lombardi Cancer clinic at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay is named after him.
* The Vincent T. Lombardi Center at Fordham University was named for the coach.
* The Rotary Lombardi Award is given annually to the best college football lineman or linebacker.
* The football field at Old Bridge High School in Old Bridge, New Jersey is called “Vince Lombardi Field.” It has been called this since the 1970s, the field in Palisades Park is also known as “Vince Lombardi Field.” His brother Joe attended the rededication ceremony in the 1990s.
* Lombardi is a recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award, the highest adult award given by the Boy Scouts of America.
* Immediately renamed following his death in September 1970, the Vince Lombardi Trophy is given to the winner of the Super Bowl annually by the NFL.

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