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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 11:48:45 GMT
Wars & Warfare VI Quiz
Here is another themed quiz, this time with two differing themes...
1pt for each answer unless stated otherwise.
(a) Weapons
1 What was the first Gatling gun ?
2 ......and how did it work ?
3 What was the Lee-Enfield ?
4 What did lancers carry ?
5 Who used sabres ?
6 What was a scimitar ?
7 What was a culverin ?
8 What did a Roman do with his pilum ?
9 Which fired farthest, a crossbow or longbow ?
10 What were halberds ?
11 Why did musketeers carry a smouldering match ?
12 What may hav originated at Bayonne, France in 1640 ?
(b) More weaponry
13 What was a morion ?
14 Where did a medieval knight wear greaves ?
15 What did a knight hold in the couched position ?
16 What was a knight's surcoat ?
17 Which weapon fired bolts or quarrels ?
18 What kind of weapon had a basket hilt ?
19 What was a claymore ?
20 What was a Brown Bess ?
21 From which end was a musket loaded ?
22 What did an archer keep in his quiver ?
23 What was Greek Fire ?
24 What was a trebuchet used for ?
No more than 5 answers per person in any one 4-hour period, please. Good luck !
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Post by BigPhilMac on May 13, 2013 12:17:30 GMT
1. Some weird device primarily kept on a wagon used to take out as many enemies as possible
2. It used a crank handle thing
3. One of the lovliest bolt action rifles ever invented, in service turn of the century til i think the 60s?
12. The bayonnet
19. An incredibly lenghty sword
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Post by BB Warrior on May 13, 2013 14:23:50 GMT
17. A crossbow.
18. A broadsword, this type of sword was often used by cavalry.
20. A musket.
22. His arrows.
24. Siege machines used for throwing large projectiles during battles, often used for knocking down the walls of castles and buildings.
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Post by BigPhilMac on May 13, 2013 17:19:41 GMT
4. Dare i say... A lance? :p
6. A sword that curved round where the blade widened
10. A variation of a pike/spear
21. The other end of the barrel
23. A siege flame weapon fired from a sort of cannon used against wooden defences and buildings
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 17:56:07 GMT
1. Some weird device primarily kept on a wagon used to take out as many enemies as possible 2. It used a crank handle thing 3. One of the lovliest bolt action rifles ever invented, in service turn of the century til i think the 60s? 12. The bayonnet 19. An incredibly lenghty sword 1.5pt Speed bonus to Phil. 1 correct, 1pt. Top answer would have been "an early machine gun". 2 correct, 1pt It had up to 10 barrels, cranked by a handle for rapid fire. 3 top answer, 2pts. In long service use by the British Army. 12 correct, 1pt. Those fuzzy-wuzzys don't like it up them, Mr Mainwaring !19 0.5 only for sword. The distinction here is that it is Scottish, and had a basket hilt with which to protect the hand. Leader: BigPhilMac 7pts |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 18:01:56 GMT
17. A crossbow. 18. A broadsword, this type of sword was often used by cavalry. 20. A musket. 22. His arrows. 24. Siege machines used for throwing large projectiles during battles, often used for knocking down the walls of castles and buildings. 17 correct, 1pt 18 top answer, 2pts 20 correct, 1pt 22 correct, 1pt 24 top answer, 2pts Leaderboard: 1= BigPhilMac 7pts 1= BB Warrior 7pts |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 18:11:30 GMT
4. Dare i say... A lance? :p 6. A sword that curved round where the blade widened 10. A variation of a pike/spear 21. The other end of the barrel 23. A siege flame weapon fired from a sort of cannon used against wooden defences and buildings 4 yes, 1pt....hence the name lancers, though they were more like a long spear than a lance. 6 top answer, 2pts 10 good enough for 1pt, they had axe heads and were carried by infantry. 21 correct, 1pt...from the muzzle. Breech-loaders were a 19th-century innovation. 23 great answer, 2pts Another 7pts for Phil....... Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 14pts 2 BB Warrior 7pts |
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Post by neilh (R.I.P.) on May 13, 2013 20:36:17 GMT
9. Longbow
11. To light the powder
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 22:20:39 GMT
9. Longbow 11. To light the powder Both correct for a point each. Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 14pts 2 BB Warrior 7pts 3 NeilH 2pts Just seven left: 5,7,8, and 13 - 16 inclusive. |
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Post by BigPhilMac on May 13, 2013 23:56:59 GMT
13. A helmet famously worn by spanish conquistadors
14. The legs, reminds me of shin pads :p
16. A sleeveless cloat reaching down to the feet, sort of like a cape
5. Fencers
7. A basic form of musket/hand cannon used mainly by the french in the 15th century
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Post by BB Warrior on May 14, 2013 0:09:44 GMT
5. Cavalry, widely used during the Napoleonic War by the French.
15. A lance
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 8:09:48 GMT
13. A helmet famously worn by spanish conquistadors 14. The legs, reminds me of shin pads :p 16. A sleeveless cloat reaching down to the feet, sort of like a cape 5. Fencers 7. A basic form of musket/hand cannon used mainly by the french in the 15th century 13 top answer, 2pts 14 top answer, 2pts 16 correct, 1pt.......worn over the armour. 5 sorry, can't give you that one. 7 top answer, 2pts Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 21pts 2 BB Warrior 7pts 3 NeilH 2pts |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 8:14:17 GMT
5. Cavalry, widely used during the Napoleonic War by the French. 15. A lance 5 indeed, used for slashing. Top answer, 2pts 15 correct, 1pt Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 21pts 2 BB Warrior 10pts 3 NeilH 2pts No.8 anyone ? ;D |
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Post by BB Warrior on May 14, 2013 8:32:44 GMT
8. He would throw his pilum at the enemy.... it was an early form of javelin. ;)
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 10:14:46 GMT
8. He would throw his pilum at the enemy.... it was an early form of javelin. ;) Top answer (2pts) to finish this quiz......another coming up soon ! Final points: 1 BigPhilMac 21pts 2 BB Warrior 12pts 3 NeilH 2pts |
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