Round 4: Tossup 10
A letter from this ruler to Baugulf of Fulda known as de litteris colendis advocates for increased literacy. This ruler’s chief theologians were Theodulf and a priest who retired to St. Martin at Tours, where he developed a miniscule script. Scholars at this ruler’s court included Paul the Deacon, author of the History of the (*) Lombards, and the biographer Einhard. The death of a general of this ruler in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass is described in The Song of Roland. This ruler, who held court in Aachen (“ah-khen”), was crowned in Rome by Pope Leo III. For 10 points, what Carolingian King of the Franks became the first Holy Roman Emperor? ■END■
ANSWER: Charlemagne [or Carolus Magnus; or Charles I or Charles the Great; prompt on Charles] (The unnamed priest is Alcuin of York)
<European History — Sam Macchi> | SHOW-ME Four Packet 4
= Average correct buzzpoint
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzzpoint | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Mooney | USN B | Harpeth Hall | 45 | 15 |
| Carson Tidwell | Merrol Hyde A | Owensboro | 48 | -5 |
| Randy Cooper | Franklin Road Academy | USN C | 59 | 10 |
| Jasmine Horwitz | USN A | Portland High | 59 | 10 |
| Sophia Zang | Merrol Hyde B | Athens Bible School | 111 | 10 |
| Khoa Ta | Owensboro | Merrol Hyde A | 111 | 0 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Match | Heard | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Avg. Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rube Goldberg XIX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 16 | 100% | 25% | 0% | 75.69 |
| SHOW-ME Four Nationwide HS | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 5 | 100% | 80% | 0% | 39.60 |
| SPOOKY IX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 5 | 80% | 20% | 20% | 68.50 |