Question

It’s not Denmark, but a dress popular in this country was introduced by Amalia of Oldenburg. This country deposed its first king, the Bavarian prince Otto I. Highwaymen known as klephts (10[1]-5[1])fought for this country’s independence, which was also the goal of a secret Society of Friends. The last ever major battle fought (-5[1])with sailing ships, the Battle of Navarino, marked a major step towards this country’s independence. Lord Byron (10[2])died from an illness (10[2])while fighting for this country’s independence at Missolonghi. In 1822, this country’s Ottoman occupiers perpetuated a massacre on the island of Chios (“kee-ohs”). For 10 points, what country’s capital was moved in 1834 from Nafplio to Athens? (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Greece [or Hellas; accept Kingdom of Greece or First Hellenic Republic or Hellenic State]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Isabel Hunt (DII)Swarthmore BUniversity of Delaware A30-5
Frank Paz (DII)Swarthmore ANYU C3010
Aidan Thompson (DII)FordhamRowan52-5
Will Hollister (DII)LehighNYU B6910
AndrewNYU AColumbia B6910
Finn Doyle (DII)PrincetonUniversity of Delaware B7310
Jacob Martin (UG)MarylandRutgers7310
Ashish KumbhardareRowanFordham10910
Daniel Shannon (DII)University of Delaware ASwarthmore B11010

Summary

2023 ACF Fall (Rutgers)10/14/2023Y7100%0%29%76.14