Q: Osman II designated Öküz Mehmed Pasha once again for the eastern front. Abbas learnt the Ottoman plan was to invade via Azerbaijan, take Tabriz then move on to Ardabil and Qazvin, which they could use as bargaining chips to exchange for other territories. The shah decided to lay a trap. He would allow the Ottomans to enter the country, then destroy them. He had Tabriz evacuated of its inhabitants while he waited at Ardabil with his army. In 1618, an Ottoman army of 100,000 led by the grand vizier, invaded and easily seized Tabriz. The vizier sent an ambassador to the shah demanding he make peace and return the lands taken since 1603. Abbas refused and pretended he was ready to set fire to Ardabil and retreat further inland rather than face the Ottoman army. When the vizier heard the news, he decided to march on Ardabil right away. This was just what Abbas wanted. His army of 40,000 commanded by Qarachaqay Khan was hiding at a crossroads on the way and they ambushed the Ottoman army in a battle at Sarab on 10 September 1618, which ended in complete victory for the Iranians. The beylerbeys of Rumelia, Diyarbakır and Van were among thousands who lost their lives. The new Grand Vizier Damat Halil Pasha took command, continued the invasion. When the Ottoman army started to threaten Ardabil the Safavids sued for peace. The terms of the treaty was similar to those of treaty of Nasuh Pasha with several minor rectifications of the border line. Also, the annual tribute of the Persian side was reduced from 200 loads to 100 loads of silk.
What was the trap?

A: allow the Ottomans to enter


Q: Coming off their bye week, the Broncos stayed at home for a Sunday night intraconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  In the first quarter, Denver trailed early with Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Heath Miller.  Denver would respond with QB Jay Cutler completing a 15-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Stokley.  In the second quarter, the Broncos took the lead with Cutler's 1-yard TD pass to FB Cecil Sapp, along with rookie DE Tim Crowder returning a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown. In the third quarter, the Steelers tried to come back with Roethlisberger completing a 13-yard TD pass to WR Santonio Holmes.  Fortunately, Denver answered with Cutler completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Tony Scheffler.  In the fourth quarter, Pittsburgh managed to tie the game with Roethlisberger completing a 13-yard TD pass to TE Matt Spaeth and a 12-yard TD pass to Miller.  Fortunately, kicker Jason Elam came through for the third time this year as he nailed the game-winning 49-yard field goal.
Who threw the longest TD pass?

A: Jay Cutler


Q: The Colts began their season on the road against the Bears.  The game was highly hyped due to the start of the career of rookie QB Andrew Luck.  The Colts drew first blood in the first quarter as Jerrell Freeman returned an interception 3 yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.  However, the Bears tied the game with Michael Bush's 1-yard run to tie the game at 7-7.  In the 2nd quarter, the Bears took the lead as Brandon Marshall caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler to make the score 14-7.  They then increased their lead when Robbie Gould scored a 35-yard field goal to make the score 17-7.  The Colts drew closer to shorten the lead to 3 with Donald Brown's 18-yard touchdown run to make the score 17-14.  However, with just seconds before halftime, the Bears drove down the field while Michael Bush ran in on a 1-yard touchdown for a 24-14 halftime lead.  In the 3rd quarter the Bears gained momentum once more with Matt Forte's 6-yard touchdown run for a 31-14 lead and then Robbie Gould's 26-yard field goal for a 34-14 lead.  In the fourth quarter, Luck threw his first touchdown pass of the regular season.  A 4-yard pass to Donnie Avery to shorten the lead to 34-21.  However, the Bears capitalized the victory with Cutler's 42-yard pass to Alshon Jeffery for a final score of 41-21.
By how many points did the bears win?

A: 20


Q: Nobutsuna was born in 1596, the son of Ōkōchi Hisatsuna, a senior retainer of Tokugawa Ieyasu. He was adopted as the heir of his uncle, Matsudaira Masatsuna, in 1601. After being introduced to Hidetada and Ieyasu, he was appointed as page to Ieyasu's grandson Iemitsu. He was greatly admired by Iemitsu, and renowned within the Tokugawa administration for his sagacity. In the early years of his service, he was a hatamoto; he later became a daimyo. In 1623, he received the court title of Izu no Kami. He became daimyo in 1633, receiving the Oshi Domain as his fief. After the failure of Itakura Shigemasa to subdue the rebellion at Shimabara in 1637-38, Nobutsuna took command of the allied armies laying siege to Hara Castle, bringing the campaign to a successful conclusion. In his later years, he joined senior Tokugawa officials such as Hoshina Masayuki in supporting the underaged 4th shogun, Ietsuna.
How many titles did Nobutsuna have before 1633?

A:
3