* Game 4, Round 4 - Entertainment - Puppets and Dummies and Dolls - Oh My!
1. Name the 1978 movie starring Anthony Hopkins as a ventriloquist
driven to murder by his mad dummy.
3. Which 2008 movie starring Jason Segel and Kristen Bell ends with
a performance of a Dracula-puppet rock opera, "A Taste for Love"?
4. Mel Gibson comes back from the brink of suicide when he starts
talking to a puppet that he carries around constantly from
boardroom to bedroom. Name the movie.
5. Wayang kulit is a traditional form of shadow puppetry prevalent
in Java and Bali. In what 1982 movie by Peter Weir can you
see a sample?
6. In what movie musical will you see a marionette performance
done to the song "The Lonely Goatherd"?
8. In this Spike Jonze film from 1999, John Cusack plays a
struggling puppeteer who achieves fame and fortune after taking
control of the body of another person. Name the movie.
9. Leaders of the Third Reich are portrayed by puppets in
this 7-hour meditation on Germany, history, cinema, and art
by Hans-Jergen Syberberg. """Order it now from Netflix."""
What is the title?
10. Director Todd Haynes has often played with innovative casting
in his movies. In his cult film "Superstar", from 1987, he used
Ken and Barbie dolls to depict the tragic life of what singer?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - 'Round Town Squares
Given the descriptions, you tell us the name of the square, or the
city where it's found, as applicable.
1. This transport hub in Berlin was named in honor of a visiting
Russian emperor in 1805; it became the center of Berlin's
nightlife in the 1920s, and a novel by Alfred Doblin was named
after it. Around it, you """can see""" the Park Inn Berlin, the
World Time Clock, and the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples.
Name that square (in German).
4. Considered the largest town square in the world, it was designed
and built in 1651. """Bordered by the National Museum, and
the Great Hall of the People, it's open and bare -- no trees
or benches, just lampposts fitted with video cameras""".
Name the square.
5. The name in Arabic translates as "Liberation Square". """To
get there, just take the Metro to Sadat station.""" Give that
Arabic name (in our alphabet), or just name the city.
6. Translated as "Revolution Square (or Plaza)", this public space
"""is""" dominated by a monument dedicated to José MartÃ.
In what city will you find it?
7. The name of this old town square means "Old Town Square" -- what
a coincidence! Anyway, from it you """can see""" Tyn Cathedral,
St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial. In what city
is this square?
8. This square has been around for over 700 years. """Today""",
this UNESCO Heritage Site """is surrounded""" by St. Basil's
Cathedral, the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral, State
Historical Museum, and the Resurrection Gate. There """is"""
a monument to two heroes who repelled Polish invaders in 1612.
Name the square.
* Game 4, Round 4 - Entertainment - Puppets and Dummies and Dolls - Oh My!
The following questions deal with puppets and puppetry featured
in movies. Sorry, no Muppets.
1. Name the 1978 movie starring Anthony Hopkins as a ventriloquist
driven to murder by his mad dummy.
2. What actress suffered the attacks of a Zuni fetish doll come
to life in the third part of 1975's "Trilogy of Terror"?
3. Which 2008 movie starring Jason Segel and Kristen Bell ends with
a performance of a Dracula-puppet rock opera, "A Taste for Love"?
4. Mel Gibson comes back from the brink of suicide when he starts
talking to a puppet that he carries around constantly from
boardroom to bedroom. Name the movie.
5. Wayang kulit is a traditional form of shadow puppetry prevalent
in Java and Bali. In what 1982 movie by Peter Weir can you
see a sample?
6. In what movie musical will you see a marionette performance
done to the song "The Lonely Goatherd"?
7. He wasn't the puppeteer, but as producer and writer, he brought
the Thunderbirds to life in the mid-1960s TV series and in movies
such as "Thunderbirds Are Go" and "Thunderbird 6". Name him.
8. In this Spike Jonze film from 1999, John Cusack plays a
struggling puppeteer who achieves fame and fortune after taking
control of the body of another person. Name the movie.
9. Leaders of the Third Reich are portrayed by puppets in
this 7-hour meditation on Germany, history, cinema, and art
by Hans-Jergen Syberberg. """Order it now from Netflix."""
What is the title?
10. Director Todd Haynes has often played with innovative casting
in his movies. In his cult film "Superstar", from 1987, he used
Ken and Barbie dolls to depict the tragic life of what singer?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - 'Round Town Squares
Given the descriptions, you tell us the name of the square, or the
city where it's found, as applicable. *Disclaimer*: Town squares
aren't always square and they aren't always in towns. It's not
our fault!
1. This transport hub in Berlin was named in honor of a visiting
Russian emperor in 1805; it became the center of Berlin's
nightlife in the 1920s, and a novel by Alfred Doblin was named
after it. Around it, you """can see""" the Park Inn Berlin, the
World Time Clock, and the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples.
Name that square (in German).
2. In Bethlehem, this square """is""" surrounded by the Church of
the Nativity, the Mosque of Omar, and the Palestinian Peace
Center. Like many of the streets and buildings in the area,
the name of the square alludes to the birth of Jesus. What is
that name (in English)?
3. The name of this one was originally to be "King William IV
Square", but in 1805 it was named to commemorate a famous battle.
Every year """since 1947, Norway has donated""" a Christmas
tree as a token of thanks. Canada House """overlooks""" the
open space. Name the square.
4. Considered the largest town square in the world, it was designed
and built in 1651. """Bordered by the National Museum, and
the Great Hall of the People, it's open and bare -- no trees
or benches, just lampposts fitted with video cameras""".
Name the square.
5. The name in Arabic translates as "Liberation Square". """To
get there, just take the Metro to Sadat station.""" Give that
Arabic name (in our alphabet), or just name the city.
6. Translated as "Revolution Square (or Plaza)", this public space
"""is""" dominated by a monument dedicated to José MartÃ.
In what city will you find it?
7. The name of this old town square means "Old Town Square" -- what
a coincidence! Anyway, from it you """can see""" Tyn Cathedral,
St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial. In what city
is this square?
8. This square has been around for over 700 years. """Today""",
this UNESCO Heritage Site """is surrounded""" by St. Basil's
Cathedral, the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral, State
Historical Museum, and the Resurrection Gate. There """is"""
a monument to two heroes who repelled Polish invaders in 1612.
Name the square.
9. Nagshe Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, """is""" a
UNESCO World Heritage Site located in what was one of the
stops on the Silk Road. Formerly called the Shah Square, it
was built 400 years ago to establish it as a capital city and
cultural center. Name the city. (Hint: it isn't Tehran.)
10. This square was established before the 13th century. Here you
"""can see""" the famous "Fountain of Joy" but the real draw
"""is""" the medieval horse race held every year, the Palio
di Siena. What is the name of the square?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - 'Round Town Squares
1. This transport hub in Berlin was named in honor of a visiting
Russian emperor in 1805; it became the center of Berlin's
nightlife in the 1920s, and a novel by Alfred Doblin was named
after it. Around it, you """can see""" the Park Inn Berlin, the
World Time Clock, and the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples.
Name that square (in German).
3. The name of this one was originally to be "King William IV
Square", but in 1805 it was named to commemorate a famous battle.
Every year """since 1947, Norway has donated""" a Christmas
tree as a token of thanks. Canada House """overlooks""" the
open space. Name the square.
4. Considered the largest town square in the world, it was designed
and built in 1651. """Bordered by the National Museum, and
the Great Hall of the People, it's open and bare -- no trees
or benches, just lampposts fitted with video cameras""".
Name the square.
5. The name in Arabic translates as "Liberation Square". """To
get there, just take the Metro to Sadat station.""" Give that
Arabic name (in our alphabet), or just name the city.
6. Translated as "Revolution Square (or Plaza)", this public space
"""is""" dominated by a monument dedicated to José Martí.
In what city will you find it?
7. The name of this old town square means "Old Town Square" -- what
a coincidence! Anyway, from it you """can see""" Tyn Cathedral,
St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial. In what city
is this square?
8. This square has been around for over 700 years. """Today""",
this UNESCO Heritage Site """is surrounded""" by St. Basil's
Cathedral, the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral, State
Historical Museum, and the Resurrection Gate. There """is"""
a monument to two heroes who repelled Polish invaders in 1612.
Name the square.
9. Nagshe Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, """is""" a
UNESCO World Heritage Site located in what was one of the
stops on the Silk Road. Formerly called the Shah Square, it
was built 400 years ago to establish it as a capital city and
cultural center. Name the city. (Hint: it isn't Tehran.)
4. Mel Gibson comes back from the brink of suicide when he starts
talking to a puppet that he carries around constantly from
boardroom to bedroom. Name the movie.
5. Wayang kulit is a traditional form of shadow puppetry prevalent
in Java and Bali. In what 1982 movie by Peter Weir can you
see a sample?
6. In what movie musical will you see a marionette performance
done to the song "The Lonely Goatherd"?
7. He wasn't the puppeteer, but as producer and writer, he brought
the Thunderbirds to life in the mid-1960s TV series and in movies
such as "Thunderbirds Are Go" and "Thunderbird 6". Name him.
8. In this Spike Jonze film from 1999, John Cusack plays a
struggling puppeteer who achieves fame and fortune after taking
control of the body of another person. Name the movie.
10. Director Todd Haynes has often played with innovative casting
in his movies. In his cult film "Superstar", from 1987, he used
Ken and Barbie dolls to depict the tragic life of what singer?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - 'Round Town Squares
1. This transport hub in Berlin was named in honor of a visiting
Russian emperor in 1805; it became the center of Berlin's
nightlife in the 1920s, and a novel by Alfred Doblin was named
after it. Around it, you """can see""" the Park Inn Berlin, the
World Time Clock, and the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples.
Name that square (in German).
3. The name of this one was originally to be "King William IV
Square", but in 1805 it was named to commemorate a famous battle.
Every year """since 1947, Norway has donated""" a Christmas
tree as a token of thanks. Canada House """overlooks""" the
open space. Name the square.
4. Considered the largest town square in the world, it was designed
and built in 1651. """Bordered by the National Museum, and
the Great Hall of the People, it's open and bare -- no trees
or benches, just lampposts fitted with video cameras""".
Name the square.
5. The name in Arabic translates as "Liberation Square". """To
get there, just take the Metro to Sadat station.""" Give that
Arabic name (in our alphabet), or just name the city.
6. Translated as "Revolution Square (or Plaza)", this public space
"""is""" dominated by a monument dedicated to Jos? Mart?.
In what city will you find it?
7. The name of this old town square means "Old Town Square" -- what
a coincidence! Anyway, from it you """can see""" Tyn Cathedral,
St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial. In what city
is this square?
8. This square has been around for over 700 years. """Today""",
this UNESCO Heritage Site """is surrounded""" by St. Basil's
Cathedral, the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral, State
Historical Museum, and the Resurrection Gate. There """is"""
a monument to two heroes who repelled Polish invaders in 1612.
Name the square.
9. Nagshe Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, """is""" a
UNESCO World Heritage Site located in what was one of the
stops on the Silk Road. Formerly called the Shah Square, it
was built 400 years ago to establish it as a capital city and
cultural center. Name the city. (Hint: it isn't Tehran.)
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-06-06,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Misplaced Modifiers, but have been reformatted
and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation
that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting
on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 4 - Entertainment - Puppets and Dummies and Dolls - Oh My!
The following questions deal with puppets and puppetry featured
in movies. Sorry, no Muppets.
1. Name the 1978 movie starring Anthony Hopkins as a ventriloquist
driven to murder by his mad dummy.
2. What actress suffered the attacks of a Zuni fetish doll come
to life in the third part of 1975's "Trilogy of Terror"?
3. Which 2008 movie starring Jason Segel and Kristen Bell ends with
a performance of a Dracula-puppet rock opera, "A Taste for Love"?
4. Mel Gibson comes back from the brink of suicide when he starts
talking to a puppet that he carries around constantly from
boardroom to bedroom. Name the movie.
5. Wayang kulit is a traditional form of shadow puppetry prevalent
in Java and Bali. In what 1982 movie by Peter Weir can you
see a sample?
6. In what movie musical will you see a marionette performance
done to the song "The Lonely Goatherd"?
7. He wasn't the puppeteer, but as producer and writer, he brought
the Thunderbirds to life in the mid-1960s TV series and in movies
such as "Thunderbirds Are Go" and "Thunderbird 6". Name him.
8. In this Spike Jonze film from 1999, John Cusack plays a
struggling puppeteer who achieves fame and fortune after taking
control of the body of another person. Name the movie.
9. Leaders of the Third Reich are portrayed by puppets in
this 7-hour meditation on Germany, history, cinema, and art
by Hans-Jergen Syberberg. """Order it now from Netflix."""
What is the title?
10. Director Todd Haynes has often played with innovative casting
in his movies. In his cult film "Superstar", from 1987, he used
Ken and Barbie dolls to depict the tragic life of what singer?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - 'Round Town Squares
Given the descriptions, you tell us the name of the square, or the
city where it's found, as applicable. *Disclaimer*: Town squares
aren't always square and they aren't always in towns. It's not
our fault!
1. This transport hub in Berlin was named in honor of a visiting
Russian emperor in 1805; it became the center of Berlin's
nightlife in the 1920s, and a novel by Alfred Doblin was named
after it. Around it, you """can see""" the Park Inn Berlin, the
World Time Clock, and the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples.
Name that square (in German).
2. In Bethlehem, this square """is""" surrounded by the Church of
the Nativity, the Mosque of Omar, and the Palestinian Peace
Center. Like many of the streets and buildings in the area,
the name of the square alludes to the birth of Jesus. What is
that name (in English)?
3. The name of this one was originally to be "King William IV
Square", but in 1805 it was named to commemorate a famous battle.
Every year """since 1947, Norway has donated""" a Christmas
tree as a token of thanks. Canada House """overlooks""" the
open space. Name the square.
4. Considered the largest town square in the world, it was designed
and built in 1651. """Bordered by the National Museum, and
the Great Hall of the People, it's open and bare -- no trees
or benches, just lampposts fitted with video cameras""".
Name the square.
5. The name in Arabic translates as "Liberation Square". """To
get there, just take the Metro to Sadat station.""" Give that
Arabic name (in our alphabet), or just name the city.
6. Translated as "Revolution Square (or Plaza)", this public space
"""is""" dominated by a monument dedicated to José MartÃ.
In what city will you find it?
7. The name of this old town square means "Old Town Square" -- what
a coincidence! Anyway, from it you """can see""" Tyn Cathedral,
St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial. In what city
is this square?
8. This square has been around for over 700 years. """Today""",
this UNESCO Heritage Site """is surrounded""" by St. Basil's
Cathedral, the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral, State
Historical Museum, and the Resurrection Gate. There """is"""
a monument to two heroes who repelled Polish invaders in 1612.
Name the square.
9. Nagshe Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, """is""" a
UNESCO World Heritage Site located in what was one of the
stops on the Silk Road. Formerly called the Shah Square, it
was built 400 years ago to establish it as a capital city and
cultural center. Name the city. (Hint: it isn't Tehran.)
10. This square was established before the 13th century. Here you
"""can see""" the famous "Fountain of Joy" but the real draw
"""is""" the medieval horse race held every year, the Palio
di Siena. What is the name of the square?
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| -- Orville Wright, March 1909
My text in this article is in the public domain.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-06-06,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Misplaced Modifiers, but have been reformatted
and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation
that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting
on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 4 - Entertainment - Puppets and Dummies and Dolls - Oh My!
The following questions deal with puppets and puppetry featured
in movies. Sorry, no Muppets.
1. Name the 1978 movie starring Anthony Hopkins as a ventriloquist
driven to murder by his mad dummy.
2. What actress suffered the attacks of a Zuni fetish doll come
to life in the third part of 1975's "Trilogy of Terror"?
3. Which 2008 movie starring Jason Segel and Kristen Bell ends with
a performance of a Dracula-puppet rock opera, "A Taste for Love"?
4. Mel Gibson comes back from the brink of suicide when he starts
talking to a puppet that he carries around constantly from
boardroom to bedroom. Name the movie.
5. Wayang kulit is a traditional form of shadow puppetry prevalent
in Java and Bali. In what 1982 movie by Peter Weir can you
see a sample?
6. In what movie musical will you see a marionette performance
done to the song "The Lonely Goatherd"?
7. He wasn't the puppeteer, but as producer and writer, he brought
the Thunderbirds to life in the mid-1960s TV series and in movies
such as "Thunderbirds Are Go" and "Thunderbird 6". Name him.
8. In this Spike Jonze film from 1999, John Cusack plays a
struggling puppeteer who achieves fame and fortune after taking
control of the body of another person. Name the movie.
9. Leaders of the Third Reich are portrayed by puppets in
this 7-hour meditation on Germany, history, cinema, and art
by Hans-Jergen Syberberg. """Order it now from Netflix."""
What is the title?
10. Director Todd Haynes has often played with innovative casting
in his movies. In his cult film "Superstar", from 1987, he used
Ken and Barbie dolls to depict the tragic life of what singer?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - 'Round Town Squares
Given the descriptions, you tell us the name of the square, or the
city where it's found, as applicable. *Disclaimer*: Town squares
aren't always square and they aren't always in towns. It's not
our fault!
1. This transport hub in Berlin was named in honor of a visiting
Russian emperor in 1805; it became the center of Berlin's
nightlife in the 1920s, and a novel by Alfred Doblin was named
after it. Around it, you """can see""" the Park Inn Berlin, the
World Time Clock, and the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples.
Name that square (in German).
2. In Bethlehem, this square """is""" surrounded by the Church of
the Nativity, the Mosque of Omar, and the Palestinian Peace
Center. Like many of the streets and buildings in the area,
the name of the square alludes to the birth of Jesus. What is
that name (in English)?
3. The name of this one was originally to be "King William IV
Square", but in 1805 it was named to commemorate a famous battle.
Every year """since 1947, Norway has donated""" a Christmas
tree as a token of thanks. Canada House """overlooks""" the
open space. Name the square.
4. Considered the largest town square in the world, it was designed
and built in 1651. """Bordered by the National Museum, and
the Great Hall of the People, it's open and bare -- no trees
or benches, just lampposts fitted with video cameras""".
Name the square.
5. The name in Arabic translates as "Liberation Square". """To
get there, just take the Metro to Sadat station.""" Give that
Arabic name (in our alphabet), or just name the city.
6. Translated as "Revolution Square (or Plaza)", this public space
"""is""" dominated by a monument dedicated to José MartÃ.
In what city will you find it?
7. The name of this old town square means "Old Town Square" -- what
a coincidence! Anyway, from it you """can see""" Tyn Cathedral,
St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial. In what city
is this square?
8. This square has been around for over 700 years. """Today""",
this UNESCO Heritage Site """is surrounded""" by St. Basil's
Cathedral, the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral, State
Historical Museum, and the Resurrection Gate. There """is"""
a monument to two heroes who repelled Polish invaders in 1612.
Name the square.
9. Nagshe Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, """is""" a
UNESCO World Heritage Site located in what was one of the
stops on the Silk Road. Formerly called the Shah Square, it
was built 400 years ago to establish it as a capital city and
cultural center. Name the city. (Hint: it isn't Tehran.)
10. This square was established before the 13th century. Here you
"""can see""" the famous "Fountain of Joy" but the real draw
"""is""" the medieval horse race held every year, the Palio
di Siena. What is the name of the square?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-06-06,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 4 - Entertainment - Puppets and Dummies and Dolls - Oh My!
The following questions deal with puppets and puppetry featured
in movies. Sorry, no Muppets.
1. Name the 1978 movie starring Anthony Hopkins as a ventriloquist
driven to murder by his mad dummy.
2. What actress suffered the attacks of a Zuni fetish doll come
to life in the third part of 1975's "Trilogy of Terror"?
3. Which 2008 movie starring Jason Segel and Kristen Bell ends with
a performance of a Dracula-puppet rock opera, "A Taste for Love"?
4. Mel Gibson comes back from the brink of suicide when he starts
talking to a puppet that he carries around constantly from
boardroom to bedroom. Name the movie.
5. Wayang kulit is a traditional form of shadow puppetry prevalent
in Java and Bali. In what 1982 movie by Peter Weir can you
see a sample?
6. In what movie musical will you see a marionette performance
done to the song "The Lonely Goatherd"?
7. He wasn't the puppeteer, but as producer and writer, he brought
the Thunderbirds to life in the mid-1960s TV series and in movies
such as "Thunderbirds Are Go" and "Thunderbird 6". Name him.
8. In this Spike Jonze film from 1999, John Cusack plays a
struggling puppeteer who achieves fame and fortune after taking
control of the body of another person. Name the movie.
9. Leaders of the Third Reich are portrayed by puppets in
this 7-hour meditation on Germany, history, cinema, and art
by Hans-Jergen Syberberg. """Order it now from Netflix."""
What is the title?
10. Director Todd Haynes has often played with innovative casting
in his movies. In his cult film "Superstar", from 1987, he used
Ken and Barbie dolls to depict the tragic life of what singer?
* Game 4, Round 6 - Geography - 'Round Town Squares
Given the descriptions, you tell us the name of the square, or the
city where it's found, as applicable. *Disclaimer*: Town squares
aren't always square and they aren't always in towns. It's not
our fault!
1. This transport hub in Berlin was named in honor of a visiting
Russian emperor in 1805; it became the center of Berlin's
nightlife in the 1920s, and a novel by Alfred Doblin was named
after it. Around it, you """can see""" the Park Inn Berlin, the
World Time Clock, and the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples.
Name that square (in German).
2. In Bethlehem, this square """is""" surrounded by the Church of
the Nativity, the Mosque of Omar, and the Palestinian Peace
Center. Like many of the streets and buildings in the area,
the name of the square alludes to the birth of Jesus. What is
that name (in English)?
3. The name of this one was originally to be "King William IV
Square", but in 1805 it was named to commemorate a famous battle.
Every year """since 1947, Norway has donated""" a Christmas
tree as a token of thanks. Canada House """overlooks""" the
open space. Name the square.
4. Considered the largest town square in the world, it was designed
and built in 1651. """Bordered by the National Museum, and
the Great Hall of the People, it's open and bare -- no trees
or benches, just lampposts fitted with video cameras""".
Name the square.
5. The name in Arabic translates as "Liberation Square". """To
get there, just take the Metro to Sadat station.""" Give that
Arabic name (in our alphabet), or just name the city.
6. Translated as "Revolution Square (or Plaza)", this public space
"""is""" dominated by a monument dedicated to José Martí.
In what city will you find it?
7. The name of this old town square means "Old Town Square" -- what
a coincidence! Anyway, from it you """can see""" Tyn Cathedral,
St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial. In what city
is this square?
8. This square has been around for over 700 years. """Today""",
this UNESCO Heritage Site """is surrounded""" by St. Basil's
Cathedral, the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral, State
Historical Museum, and the Resurrection Gate. There """is"""
a monument to two heroes who repelled Polish invaders in 1612.
Name the square.
9. Nagshe Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, """is""" a
UNESCO World Heritage Site located in what was one of the
stops on the Silk Road. Formerly called the Shah Square, it
was built 400 years ago to establish it as a capital city and
cultural center. Name the city. (Hint: it isn't Tehran.)
10. This square was established before the 13th century. Here you
"""can see""" the famous "Fountain of Joy" but the real draw
"""is""" the medieval horse race held every year, the Palio
di Siena. What is the name of the square?
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