I agree with Rammel's answer now along with Marilyne's...Continuing..


  1. Canonization is a process by which the Christian church declares a deceased person to be a saint. During the canonization process of the Roman Catholic Church, a lawyer was appointed to argue against the canonization of the person. It was this person’s job to take a skeptical view of the candidate’s character, to look for holes in the evidence and to argue that any miracles attributed to the candidate were fraudulent. What was the popular name given to such a lawyer?


4. What is the common name for a college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administration with the intention of helping students get to know each other better? (Clue: Today it is famous in a totally different context)

7. According to Hebrew mythology, on the occasion of Yom Kippur two goats were brought into the Temple of Jerusalem.  The high priest would confess the sins of the people of Israel, place his hand on the head of one of the goats and transfer these sins onto this goat. This goat was led away and later pushed over a distant cliff. What word (meaning the practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment) derives from the name given by Hebrews to this goat?

8. Given its position between the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe, ancient civilizations believed this water body to be in the middle of the earth. Hence, its name in Latin when translated to English means middle of the earth. Work it out and tell me what water body are we talking about?

10.Bomis.com is an adult website and its primary source of revenue is online advertising. It was founded by Jimmy Wales and Tim Shell in 1996. They, however, used the revenue from Bomis to launch and support a more famous initiative in 2001. What initiative?

11, Sean Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, criticized the baby boomer generation for many of the problems plaguing the society.  A famous singer from the generation that was being criticized offered a rebuttal to this criticism in a particularly innovative way. This singer showcased that the problems Sean was talking about have always existed and that the baby boomer generation was not responsible for those problems. Who was the singer and what was his response?

12.This word is used to describe any literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable and will crush anything in its path. It is derived from a Sanskrit word which when translated to English means “Lord of the World” or “Lord of the Universe”. What word?

13.Saint Ambrose had to visit Rome on a mission. However, he was concerned about which holy day to fast on. You see, the Romans fasted on another day than was the tradition of other places. So Saint Ambrose wrote to Saint Augustine requesting guidance. What famous piece of advice did Saint Augustine give to Saint Ambrose?

1. Advocatus Diaboli (Latin for Devil's Advocate)

8. Mediterranean Sea  or "in the middle of land"

13. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Bubble and Marsgal both have Correct Answers...Continuing:

4. What is the common name for a college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administration with the intention of helping students get to know each other better? (Clue: Today it is famous in a totally different context)

7. According to Hebrew mythology, on the occasion of Yom Kippur two goats were brought into the Temple of Jerusalem.  The high priest would confess the sins of the people of Israel, place his hand on the head of one of the goats and transfer these sins onto this goat. This goat was led away and later pushed over a distant cliff. What word (meaning the practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment) derives from the name given by Hebrews to this goat?

10.Bomis.com is an adult website and its primary source of revenue is online advertising. It was founded by Jimmy Wales and Tim Shell in 1996. They, however, used the revenue from Bomis to launch and support a more famous initiative in 2001. What initiative?

11, Sean Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, criticized the baby boomer generation for many of the problems plaguing the society.  A famous singer from the generation that was being criticized offered a rebuttal to this criticism in a particularly innovative way. This singer showcased that the problems Sean was talking about have always existed and that the baby boomer generation was not responsible for those problems. Who was the singer and what was his response?

12.This word is used to describe any literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable and will crush anything in its path. It is derived from a Sanskrit word which when translated to English means “Lord of the World” or “Lord of the Universe”. What word?

7   Scapegoat

#10 Wikipedia

Correct answers Radioman...Continuing

4. What is the common name for a college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administration with the intention of helping students get to know each other better? (Clue: Today it is famous in a totally different context)

11, Sean Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, criticized the baby boomer generation for many of the problems plaguing the society.  A famous singer from the generation that was being criticized offered a rebuttal to this criticism in a particularly innovative way. This singer showcased that the problems Sean was talking about have always existed and that the baby boomer generation was not responsible for those problems. Who was the singer and what was his response?

12.This word is used to describe any literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable and will crush anything in its path. It is derived from a Sanskrit word which when translated to English means “Lord of the World” or “Lord of the Universe”. What word?

12. Juggernaut.

Correct answer MarsGal...Winding down the current Quiz....

4. What is the common name for a college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administration with the intention of helping students get to know each other better? (Clue: Today it is famous in a totally different context)

11, Sean Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, criticized the baby boomer generation for many of the problems plaguing the society.  A famous singer from the generation that was being criticized offered a rebuttal to this criticism in a particularly innovative way. This singer showcased that the problems Sean was talking about have always existed and that the baby boomer generation was not responsible for those problems. Who was the singer and what was his response?

Hint for #11,,,The singer's name are initials, BJ..You can work on the song title.... and a Hint for #4....A title that many of you view several times a day in your readings....It is so well known....I have practically given you the answer....


4. What is the common name for a college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administration with the intention of helping students get to know each other better? (Clue: Today it is famous in a totally different context)

11, Sean Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, criticized the baby boomer generation for many of the problems plaguing the society.  A famous singer from the generation that was being criticized offered a rebuttal to this criticism in a particularly innovative way. This singer showcased that the problems Sean was talking about have always existed and that the baby boomer generation was not responsible for those problems. Who was the singer and what was his response?

#4: Just a guess - Facebook?? 

11:  Billy Joel with his song, "We didn't start the fire."

Good Guess.Marilyne and correct..and also correct is Angel's answer bringing this latest Trivia to an end with these results:


   1.  Canonization is a process by which the Christian church declares a deceased person to be a saint. During the canonization process of the Roman Catholic Church, a lawyer was appointed to argue against the canonization of the person. It was this person’s job to take a skeptical view of the candidate’s character, to look for holes in the evidence and to argue that any miracles attributed to the candidate were fraudulent. What was the popular name given to such a lawyer?..ANSWER..DEVIL'S ADVOCATE..BY..BUBBLE

 
    2. They are classified as Class II devices and their production is governed by IS0 4074 standard. They undergo a series of tests such as the Electrical Conductance Test, Airburst Test and the Tensile Strength Test before being marketed. What product?..ANSWER..CONDOMS..BY..BY ANGEL


3. It was a large aerial bomb capable of destroying an entire city block. However, today it is used to denote a movie or book that has become immensely popular. What word?..ANSWER..BLOCKBUSTER....BY RAMMEL

4. What is the common name for a college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administration with the intention of helping students get to know each other better? (Clue: Today it is famous in a totally different context)ANSWER..FACEBOOK..BY.. MARILYNE

5. According to the Greek mythology, he is the God of marriage and specifically the marriage hymn. He holds a burning torch in one hand and is considered the protector of female virginity. The God's name is?..ANSWER..HYMEN..BY..RAMMEL

6. What are algorithms like the layer method, the block method, the corner method and the super-flip used to solve?ANSWER.. used to solve the RUBIK'S CUBE..BY..ANGEL

7. According to Hebrew mythology, on the occasion of Yom Kippur two goats were brought into the Temple of Jerusalem.  The high priest would confess the sins of the people of Israel, place his hand on the head of one of the goats and transfer these sins onto this goat. This goat was led away and later pushed over a distant cliff. What word (meaning the practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment) derives from the name given by Hebrews to this goat?..ANSWER..SCAPEGOAT..BY..RADIOMAN

8. Given its position between the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe, ancient civilizations believed this water body to be in the middle of the earth. Hence, its name in Latin when translated to English means middle of the earth. Work it out and tell me what water body are we talking about?..ANSWER.. THE MEDITERRNEAN SEA (from Latin; medius meaning middle and terra meaning land)..BY.BUBBLE.
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9. This game, a variant of an older game named Halma, was invented in 1892 in Germany. It was originally introduced under the name Stern-Halma due to the star shaped board on which it was played. It was introduced in the US under a different name as a marketing ploy to make it sound exotic and that is the name we know it by. Which game?..ANSWER..CHINESE CHECKERS..BY..MARILYNE

10.Bomis.com is an adult website and its primary source of revenue is online advertising. It was founded by Jimmy Wales and Tim Shell in 1996. They, however, used the revenue from Bomis to launch and support a more famous initiative in 2001. What initiative?ANSWER..WIKIPEDIA..BY..RADIOMAN


11, Sean Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, criticized the baby boomer generation for many of the problems plaguing the society.  A famous singer from the generation that was being criticized offered a rebuttal to this criticism in a particularly innovative way. This singer showcased that the problems Sean was talking about have always existed and that the baby boomer generation was not responsible for those problems. Who was the singer and what was his response?
ANSWER: BILLY JOEL “WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE"..BY..ANGEL

12.This word is used to describe any literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable and will crush anything in its path. It is derived from a Sanskrit word which when translated to English means “Lord of the World” or “Lord of the Universe”. What word?..ANSWER..JUGGERNAUT..BY..MARSGAL


13.Saint Ambrose had to visit Rome on a mission. However, he was concerned about which holy day to fast on. You see, the Romans fasted on another day than was the tradition of other places. So Saint Ambrose wrote to Saint Augustine requesting guidance. What famous piece of advice did Saint Augustine give to Saint Ambrose?..ANSWER..WHEN IN ROME, DO AS THE ROMANS DO..BY..MARSGAL

Thanks to all for your participation...

Thanks Chia . . . another good one! 

Marilyne...You're welcome

A most interesting one Chia, thanks.

I enjoyed it, Chia!

angel...I am glad..

Very educational; thank you Chya

Radioman..You are very welcome

Here is another Quiz for your consideration....

1. Director and title role actor of the 1945 film ‘Henry V’ knighted in 1947 and created a peer in 1970. Who was he?

2.  What do Sir James Clark Ross, Sir Martin Frobisher, Henry Hudson, and Captain Scott have in common?

3. Which British prime minister worked as a research chemist in industry before becoming a member of parliament in 1959?

4. Who was the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Wes Germany and was known as the architect of his country’s reconstruction after World War II?

5. Democratic leader who became 42nd U.S. President (1993) re-elected in November 1996, became controversial in 1998. Name him?.

6. Name the first woman novelist who won the Nobel Prize for literature?

7. Mary Ann Evans was a famous English novelist. By what name was she known?

8.  Gerardus Mercator, in 16th century was famous for his work in what particular science or skill?

9. In which field of human activity did Jacob Epstein achieve fame?

10 Who was assassinated while sailing from the village of the Mullaghmore in Ireland in 1979?

11.  Which leader of the Russian Revolution became first Soviet Commissioner for Foreign affairs but was expelled from the Communist Party in 1927 and was assassinated in Mexico in 1940?

12. Ernesto “Che” Guevara, the revolutionary hero, took part in guerilla wars in Cuba and was killed fighting Bolivian troops, but what nationality was he?

13.  The most famous American sailor was born in Scotland and became a Russian Rear-admiral before dying in Paris in 1792. Who was he?

14. He was a Spanish hero before he was 20, led a Spanish force against the Moors and drove them out of Spain. He is celebrated in poem and romance. Who was he?

15. A woman of world renown gave her name to a system of spontaneous education for children. Name her.

16. English navigator, who made many voyages round the world, discovered the sandwich, Name him.

No 2.  They were all British explorers.

Junee...Can you add to your answer the region these explorers were involved with?

#11: leader of the Russian Revolution, first Soviet Commissioner for Foreign affairs, expelled from the Communist Party in 1927 and was assassinated in Mexico in 1940? >>> Leon Trotsky
In the 2002 movie"Frida" (artist Frida Kahlo), the part of Trotsky was played by British actor, Geoffrey Rush. Wonderful movie! 

#15:  A woman of world renown gave her name to a system of spontaneous education for children. >>> Maria Montessori?

16. John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich is said to have invented the sandwich. He  sponsored the voyages of discovery made by Captain James Cook, who named the Sandwich Islands in his honor.

7. George Eliot

5. Bill Clinton

2,  They were all British Polar explorers..  I let out the word "Polar"   

8. Cartography. Mercator is known as the Father of Modern Mapmaking.