Jesse day 8

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1. A minimalist and unconventional compositional technique known as "tintinnabuli" ("little bells" in Latin) was developed in the 1970s by what Estonian composer, known for works such as Für Alina and Spiegel im Spiegel?
Correct Answer: ARVO PÄRT
Your Answer: Arvo Part
Points Assigned: 3

I was just in Estonia this summer. We were staying on a farm and a musician came out to play a concert for us on the national instrument, which was this table harp type of thing. She played a few Arvo Part pieces and referred to him often.  Otherwise, I had no chance. 

2. The drink of the gods that conferred immortality in Greek mythology gives its name to what fruit and Prunus persica cultivar?
Correct Answer: NECTARINE
Your Answer: Ambrosia
Points Assigned: 2

Nope.

3. The English language has twelve major verb tenses, combining three time periods (past, present, and future) with four aspects (simple, perfect, continuous, and perfect continuous). What words form the verb "eat" as it appears in the past perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: HAD BEEN EATING
Your Answer: eaten
Points Assigned: 1

Nope.

4. In the American version of a game of chance similar to those known as tombola or housey-housey, the numbers one through fifteen are associated with what letter?
Correct Answer: B
Your Answer: A
Points Assigned: 1

Never heard of either of those games. 

5. The iklwa (short stabbing spear), isihlangu (cowhide shield), and impondo zankomo ("bull horn" or "buffalo horn" battle formation) were military innovations developed by or associated with what legendary commander during the period known as the Mfecane?
Correct Answer: SHAKA
Your Answer: Shaka Zulu
Points Assigned: 0

Thank you Civilization!

6. What is the name of the florid Neoclassical style that was current in England through the first quarter of the 19th century, though its name refers specifically to a period spanning 1811 to 1820, when George IV served in place of his father, King George III?
Correct Answer: REGENCY
Your Answer: Georgian
Points Assigned: 2

I am reasonably good at architecture questions, but did not know this one.