Wednesday, March 5, 2008

General Trivia Answers #1,825-1,830

Answer 1,825: Entertainment & Food -- Apogee of '93

d) Schindler's List

The honor was the first of Steven Spielberg's two Best Director awards, later joined by Saving Private Ryan.

Answer 1,826: History & Government -- Dynasty History

d) Qin Dynasty

China took its name from the 3rd-century B.C. dynasty, which was previously spelled Chin.

Answer 1,827: Math & Science -- BASIC Training

d) Symbolic

The acronym is short for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.

Answer 1,828: Geography & Nature -- Largest Lizard

b) Seismosaurus

The Earthquake Lizard was an estimated 100 tons and forty feet tall.

Answer 1,829: Literature & Arts -- Statement of Liberty

c) George Orwell

The essayist also warned, "A tragic situation exists precisely when virtue does not triumph but when it is still felt that man is nobler than the forces which destroy him."

Answer 1,830: Sports & Games -- Bucks Spot

a) Bradley Center

Construction began in 1986, and the arena opened for the 1988-89 NBA season.

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