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The King William's College 2004 Quiz

Posted by michael on from the you-fail-it dept.

A UK college creates an annual quiz for their students. Here's the Questions and Answers from a previous year, if you want to get an idea of just what sort of esoterica you're seeking.

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  1. Re:uuh.. google by ignipotentis · · Score: 5, Insightful
    Back when younger we were supposed to LEARN the history...:)


    I agree with this, to a point. The big things like the major wars (why and what for) and polical ideals and so on we should learn. The minor points such as dates and who cooked apple cobler in maine on the second of november etc is pointless to memorize. We should learn the major concepts, and know how to find the details when we need them.

    Just my 2cents.
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    Don't waste time... procrastinate now!
  2. Re:uuh.. google by luvirini · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Well, when I learned history theexact dates ans such were not my forte. I did actually answer an essay that composed a full test with only one year.. and that wrong. But still got 5+ of 6 points for the proper analysis of how the events went and what they caused. I think such thing is much more important that trivia type questions as given above.

  3. Re:Interesting post.. (Further Questions) by Frostalicious · · Score: 4, Insightful

    9) What is the best material for covering Natalie Portman?

    Saran wrap?