Question
This ruler summed up his utilitarian support of one of his prime ministers by calling him “a pig, but a useful pig.” For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this ruler whose reign saw the rise of a centrist political ideology called “transformism.” This ruler was assassinated in 1900 by an anarchist in Monza.
ANSWER: Umberto I [or Umberto Rainerio Carlo Emanuele Giovanni Maria Ferdinando Eugenio di Savoia; prompt on Umberto]
[10h] This was the prime minister whom Umberto I called a “pig.” This alleged bigamist formed the Dissident Left political group in response to the centrist coalition formed by Agostino Depretis and Marco Minghetti.
ANSWER: Francesco Crispi
[10e] Despite the latter’s tarnished reputation, Umberto appointed Crispi to his second term as prime minister in the wake of a scandal in this industry. The Bardi, Peruzzi, and Medici families were pioneers in this industry in the 14th and 15th centuries.
ANSWER: banking [accept word forms; accept money lending or finance; accept Banca Romana Scandal]
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Summary
| 2023 Chicago Open | 08/05/2023 | Y | 8 | 15.00 | 100% | 50% | 0% |
Data
| BHSU | The anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| The Catastrophic Implosion of Packet Sub | Don't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid Too | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Hang et al., Robert Browning | Evans Hall destruction awaiters | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Quasicrystal Silence | I would prefer not to | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Team Name Think Detail | remembrance of lost time | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| I prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble | Romanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni Grill | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| [moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled? | Teach Us to Outgrow Our Ladness | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| The Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host Club | The Canadians | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |