Question
Answer some questions about the religious applications of various technologies. For 10 points each:
[10e] Ornate Islamic versions of these devices were used to find the qibla, or the direction of the city of Mecca. Like sextants, these devices were often used on ships to measure the altitude above the horizon of celestial bodies.
ANSWER: astrolabes
[10m] Modern versions of these Tibetan Buddhist devices may be powered by electric motors, while older versions are powered by fire or wind. Worshippers can burn incense, perform prostrations, and directly manipulate these devices, which may be installed at temples or handheld.
ANSWER: prayer wheel [or mani wheel; or 'khor lo]
[10h] This religious scholar allegedly built a device to illustrate Jesus pulling Peter out of a tub using magnetism, building on his Ars Magnesia, which described magnetism as a sign of the Trinity’s divine authority.
ANSWER: Athanasius Kircher
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | N | 4 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | Y | 2 | 15.00 | 100% | 50% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 6 | 13.33 | 100% | 33% | 0% |