The Battle of Hastings Quiz
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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?

  • 14 October 1066 (correct)
  • 28 September 1066
  • 20 September 1066
  • 25 December 1066
  • Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?

  • Harald Hardrada
  • Harold Godwinson
  • William, the Duke of Normandy (correct)
  • Tostig
  • Who was the Anglo-Saxon King who led the English army in the Battle of Hastings?

  • Harald Hardrada
  • Harold Godwinson (correct)
  • Edward the Confessor
  • Tostig
  • What was the decisive outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>A decisive Norman victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the composition of the English army in the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>Almost entirely infantry with few archers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    • Chromia is developing ______ Configuration Updates (PCU) for more advanced and efficient blockchain configuration updates.

    <p>Precise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    • PCU uses the Directory and Anchoring chains to ensure automatic reversion of failed updates and update halted chains while maintaining ______ regarding blockchain configurations.

    <p>consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    • PCU addresses the potential risks of updates causing nodes to fall out of sync, as demonstrated by case studies of ______ and Ethereum.

    <p>Polygon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    • Chromia's modular network with individual dapps chains and system chains requires frequent ______ updates.

    <p>configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    • PCU enables core and dapp developers to update applications in ______-time, increasing flexibility.

    <p>real</p> Signup and view all the answers

    • PCU is a critical addition to the platform's infrastructure, making the process of updating the network more precise, efficient, and ______.

    <p>secure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    • PCU enables targeted and precise updates to specific nodes or groups of nodes, preventing network ______ and other inconsistencies that can arise when nodes are not updated consistently and coordinated.

    <p>forks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Precise Configuration Updates (PCU)?

    <p>A tool for efficient blockchain configuration updates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential risks does PCU address?

    <p>Risks of network forks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Chromia's network unique?

    <p>It combines a relational database and a blockchain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the Ethereum blockchain's fork in August 2021?

    <p>A bug in the Geth client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the bug in the Ethereum client?

    <p>It caused a network fork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Chromia's modular network?

    <p>To require frequent configuration updates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of PCU in Chromia's network?

    <p>To enable targeted and precise updates to specific nodes or groups of nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chromia's Precise Configuration Updates: Ensuring Consensus and Resilience

    • Chromia is developing Precise Configuration Updates (PCU) for more advanced and efficient blockchain configuration updates.
    • PCU uses the Directory and Anchoring chains to ensure automatic reversion of failed updates and update halted chains while maintaining consensus regarding blockchain configurations.
    • PCU addresses the potential risks of updates causing nodes to fall out of sync, as demonstrated by case studies of Polygon and Ethereum.
    • Chromia's modular network with individual dapps chains and system chains requires frequent configuration updates.
    • PCU enables core and dapp developers to update applications in real-time, increasing flexibility.
    • PCU is a critical addition to the platform's infrastructure, making the process of updating the network more precise, efficient, and secure.
    • PCU is functioning in an internal Devnet environment and being tested for edge case scenarios before integration into the testnet.
    • Chromia is a relational blockchain that combines a relational database and a blockchain, making it easy to develop user-friendly decentralized apps for various industries, including DeFi, NFTs, and gaming.
    • The Polygon blockchain's multi-hour outage in March 2022 was due to a bug in an earlier upgrade to the network's state bridging module, affecting consensus and causing different validators to be on different versions of the chain.
    • The Ethereum blockchain's fork in August 2021 was caused by a bug in the Geth client, resulting in two chains being processed simultaneously and potential vulnerability to a double-spend attack.
    • Developers had discovered and disclosed the Ethereum bug in advance, but many users failed to update their clients to the latest version, which could have prevented the split.
    • PCU enables targeted and precise updates to specific nodes or groups of nodes, preventing network forks and other inconsistencies that can arise when nodes are not updated consistently and coordinated.

    Chromia's Precise Configuration Updates: Ensuring Consensus and Resilience

    • Chromia is developing Precise Configuration Updates (PCU) for more advanced and efficient blockchain configuration updates.
    • PCU uses the Directory and Anchoring chains to ensure automatic reversion of failed updates and update halted chains while maintaining consensus regarding blockchain configurations.
    • PCU addresses the potential risks of updates causing nodes to fall out of sync, as demonstrated by case studies of Polygon and Ethereum.
    • Chromia's modular network with individual dapps chains and system chains requires frequent configuration updates.
    • PCU enables core and dapp developers to update applications in real-time, increasing flexibility.
    • PCU is a critical addition to the platform's infrastructure, making the process of updating the network more precise, efficient, and secure.
    • PCU is functioning in an internal Devnet environment and being tested for edge case scenarios before integration into the testnet.
    • Chromia is a relational blockchain that combines a relational database and a blockchain, making it easy to develop user-friendly decentralized apps for various industries, including DeFi, NFTs, and gaming.
    • The Polygon blockchain's multi-hour outage in March 2022 was due to a bug in an earlier upgrade to the network's state bridging module, affecting consensus and causing different validators to be on different versions of the chain.
    • The Ethereum blockchain's fork in August 2021 was caused by a bug in the Geth client, resulting in two chains being processed simultaneously and potential vulnerability to a double-spend attack.
    • Developers had discovered and disclosed the Ethereum bug in advance, but many users failed to update their clients to the latest version, which could have prevented the split.
    • PCU enables targeted and precise updates to specific nodes or groups of nodes, preventing network forks and other inconsistencies that can arise when nodes are not updated consistently and coordinated.

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    "Test Your Knowledge: The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England" - Do you know the historical significance of the Battle of Hastings in British history? Take this quiz to find out! From the opposing armies to the aftermath of the battle, challenge yourself with questions on this pivotal moment in the Norman Conquest of England. Perfect for history buffs and trivia enthusiasts alike.

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