Question

A speech delivered in this city likened the speaker to an “infamous cloak, used to hide and cover over every kind of malice and tyranny.” The moneylender Minna was one of at least 800 Jews massacred in this city by followers of Count Emicho. The First Council of the Lateran was convened following an agreement in this city that instituted canonical elections. An edict named for this city was temporarily suspended by the Diet of (*) Speyer. While returning from this city, a staged kidnapping allowed a condemned heretic to take refuge in Wartburg (10[1])Castle under Frederick the Wise’s protection. (-5[1])Calixtus II and Henry V ended the Investiture Controversy through a concordat in this city. When asked to recant at a meeting in this city, a religious reformer claimed (10[1])“here I stand. I cannot do otherwise.” (10[1])For 10 points, a 1521 diet at what German city condemned Martin Luther? ■END■

ANSWER: Worms [accept the Diet of Worms; accept the Edict of Worms; accept the Concordat of Worms; accept the Worms massacre] (The speech in the first line is the “Here I Stand” speech.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Vivian Maloufthrow away your cards, rally in the streetsCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!9210
Evan TingAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big boomsThompson et al.98-5
Michael CoatesI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retireUBC12710
Conor ThompsonThompson et al.Aw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big booms13410

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