Quiz 72a - General Knowledge

1. Who is the youngest ever best actor winner at the Oscars? - Adrien Brody (when he was 29)

2. What is the largest known encyclopaedia, made up of 22,877 volumes in 11,095 books? - The Yongle Dadian (Yongle Dadian. This general encyclopaedia was created in the Chinese Ming Dynasty in 1403 and was commissioned by emperor Yongle)

3. In a pub, which would be the odd one out: Old Speckled Hen, The Famous Grouse or Wild Turkey? - Old Speckled Hen the others are whiskies

4. What common term for foolhardy behaviour has its roots in soldiers emerging from the trenches during the First World War? - Over the top

5. Who missed the penalty for France in the 2006 World Cup final? - David Trezeguet

6. Who is known as Saint of the Broom and was the first black saint in the Americas? - Martin de Porres

7. In JM Barrie's Peter Pan, what school did the fictional character Captain Hook attend? - Eton

8. What tune do the bells of Big Ben chime? - Four notes from Handel's    'Messiah'

9. Who failed to receive a posthumous Nobel Prize in 1962 despite her contribution to building a model of DNA? - Rosalind Franklin

10. What was the name of Martine McCutcheon's debut number one single in 1998? - Perfect Moment.

11. What is the main ingredient in a pilaf? - Rice

12. Which breed of dog was named after the vicar of the Devon village of Swimbridge, a founder member of The Kennel Club? - Jack Russell

13. In which classic horror film did Jack Nicholson type the words: 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'? - The Shining

14. In the third Harry Potter book, Professor Lupin is a wizard and what else? - A werewolf

15. Which flowery herb was traditionally thrown into graves as a symbol of the remembrance of the dead? - Rosemary

16. What is the main religion of Poland? - Roman Catholicism

17. Who presented the BBC cooking series Great British Menu in 2007? - Jennie Bond

18. What type of mythical creature is the PlayStation game character Spyro? - Dragon

19. Which English queen executed Lady Jane Grey? - Mary I

20. Which south-east Asian country has the won as its national unit of currency? - South Korea

 

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Quiz 71a - Sport

1. The Argentinian rugby union team are known by what nickname? - Pumas
2. In US motor racing, what colour flag would the driver see for 'one lap to go'? - White
3. Which Olympic Games first featured women's weightlifting? - Sydney 2000
4. What was the number of Michael Jordan's baseball shirt? - 23
5. From which wood is a cricket bat traditionally made? - Willow
6. In which sport would the winner be presented with 'The Green Jacket'? - Golf (US Masters)
7. The winter Olympic event 'Biathlon' combine which two sports? - Cross country skiing and shooting
8. In what year did the UK government ban 'Fox Hunting'? - 2001
9. What shape is the pitch in Australian Rules football? - Oval
10. The International Curling Championships have been won the most times by which country? - Canada
11. What's the lower age limit to join the Senior Golf Tour? - 50
12. American 'Kelly Slater' is best known for which sport? - Surfing
13. Who is depicted atop the Ryder Cup trophy (golf)? - Abe Mitchell
14. Which boxer LOST the 'Thrilla in Manila'? - Joe Frazier
15. Which boxer broke Muhammad Ali's jaw in 1973? - Ken Norton
16. In snooker, how many balls are on the table at the start of a game? - 22
17. In what year did Roger Bannister break the 4 minute mile barrier? - 1954
18. Tennis star Steffi Graf was born in which country? - Germany
19. What number is the yellow ball in a numbered set of pool balls? - 1
20. What year was the Olympic Flame first used? - 1932
     

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Quiz 70a

1. In mythology, who was 'Pax'? - Roman goddess of peace
2. From what plant is 'tapioca' obtained? - The roots of the cassava plant
3. Who was the 18th President of the USA from 1869 - 1877? - Ulysses S. Grant
4. What is the name of the canal linking Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in Canada? - Welland Ship Canal
5. What name is given to the sea stretching from Australia to New Zealand? - The Tasman Sea
6. Which British Prime Minister died whilst in office in 1865 aged 80 years? - Lord Palmerston
7. Who fronted the band Culture Club? - Boy George
8. Which is more substantial, Afternoon Tea or High Tea? - High Tea
9. What does a bad workman always blame? - His tools
10. In which soap would you find a garage known as The Arches? - Eastenders
11. What is an Alto Cumulus? - Cloud
12. In which European country would you find Tuscany? - Italy
13. Which is the busiest passenger ferry port in England? - Dover
14. What weapons are used in fencing? - Swords
15. What is the German word for 'one' (spelling must be correct)? - Ein
16. Which golfer Jack was nicknamed 'The Golden Bear'? - Jack Nicklaus
17. In which Scottish City would you find Sauchiehall Street? - Glasgow
18. Which musician was known as 'Satchmo'? - Louis Armstrong
19. Which royal was once married to Lord Snowden? - Princess Margaret
20. What do the initials MEP stand for? - Member of the European Parliament
     

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Quiz 69a

 Abbreviations. What do they stand for?

1, B.A.? - Bachelor of Arts

2, M.A.? - Master of Arts

3, R.O.A.C.? - Royal Army Ordinance Corps

4, D.S.O.? - Distinguished Service Order

5, R.E.M.E.? - Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

6, R.C.T.? - Royal Corps of Transport

7, U.N.E.S.C.O.? - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

8, D.F.C.? - Distinguished Flying Cross

9, T.N.T.? - Trinitrotoluene

10, D.D.T.? - Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

General knowledge:

11, These words, attributed to Julius Caesar, 'veni, vidi, vici' mean what (in English)? - "I came, I saw, I conquered"

12, Which are the two most populated countries in the world? - China and India

13, What is the highest mountain in Scotland (For a bonus point give it's height in feet to the nearest 5 feet)? - Ben Nevis (Bonus: 4406ft)

14, In what year and by whose Order was the 'Domesday Book' completed. (a point for each)? -  AD 1086 - William the Conqueror (Williame I; c. 1028 - 9 September 1087),

15, Which English town is the most easterly? - Lowestoft (Suffolk)

16, What was unusual for the American Flag between 1794 and 1818? - It had fifteen stripes. Before and after these dates it had/has thirteen.

17, Where would you find 'Strata Florida'? - Near Tregaron, Dyfed, Wales. It's a ruined Abbey

18, In which year was the 'Battle of Agincourt'? - 1415

19, Which two months are named after Roman Emperors? - July (Julius Caesar) and August ((Augustus Caesar)

20, In London, what is the 'actual name' of the street 'known as' Petticoat Lane? - Middlesex Street

 

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1. 1 In the Chinese New Year what year follows Rat? - Ox
2. Genuphobia is the fear of what? - Knees
3. Who invented the Microwave Oven in 1945 in USA? - Percy LeBaron Spencer
4. Who was the second Pope after St. Peter? -St Linus
5. What 1945 film won best picture, actor and director at the Oscars ? The Lost Weekend
6. What is the actual translation of pot-pouri ? Putrid Pot
7. 'The Animals of Farthing Wood' was written by which best selling author? -  Colin Dunn
8. What is studied in the science of somatology ? The Body
9. What was Hugh Hefner's jet plane called ? Big Bunny
10.  Famous composer, Handel, originally studied what? - The Law
11.  What European nation was the first to drink tea ? The Dutch
12.  Beaufort who created The Wind Scale had which profession ? Sailor (Admiral)
13.  What bird is the symbol of Children's Penguin books ? Puffin
14.  Who was the first woman to run a Sub 5 minute mile ? Diane Leather
15.  ABC and NBC are TV networks in which country ? United States
16.  Which part of the body is most sensitive to radiation ? The Blood
17.  What film has been remade over 50 times ? Cinderella
18.  In which classic novel was Brookfield School featured  ? Goodbye Mr Chips
19.  Where in the US can you get doctorate in hamburgerology ? Hamburger College Chicago
20.  The Saint was created by which author (both names)? - Leslie Charteris
    
    
     

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Quiz 67a
1. Which pop group took their name from a Herman Hess novel? - Steppenwolff
2. How often does a Hebdomadal Council meet? - Weekly
3. What was unusual about Tyrell's car in the 1976 Spanish G Prix? - It had six wheels
4. Where would you find the Eucumbene Dam? - Australia - New South Wales
5. Females are outnumbered by males by 5 to 1 in what addiction? - Alcoholism
6. For what would an Edgar be awarded or won? - Mystery Writing
7. What are salopettes? - Snow proof Dungaree trousers or ski pants
8. Which society cared for the 'Plague Victims' when the physicians left 1665? - Apothecaries
9. Who was Domenikos Theotocopoulos better known as? - El Greco
10. Which nation apparently takes the most time to eat meals? - The French
11. Who invented Disc Brakes? - Dr F Lanchester in 1902
12. Halophobia is the fear of what? - Speaking
13. What was Stan Laurel's real name? -Arthur Jefferson
14. Why is the city La Paz in Bolivia safe from fire? - To high - Not enough air to burn (The capital of Bolivia is naturally fire-resistant. At a height of 11,811 feet above sea level, La Paz, Bolivia is naturally one of the most fireproof cities in the world.)
15. What is the national drink of Yugoslavia? - Slivovitz
16. Agnes the girls name means what? - Chaste
17. What were the wicks in the Vestal Virgins lamps made from? - Asbestos
18. Who is the Patron Saint of France? - St Denis
19. What are you supposed to give/get for 40 years of marriage? - Ruby
20. What is the Roman Numeral for 1000? - M

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Quiz 67a

1. Which pop group took their name from a Herman Hess novel?
2. How often does a Hebdomadal Council meet?
3. What was unusual about Tyrell's car in the 1976 Spanish G Prix?
4. Where would you find the Eucumbene Dam?
5. Females are outnumbered by males by 5 to 1 in what addiction?
6. For what would an Edgar be awarded or won?
7. What are salopettes?
8. Which society cared for the 'Plague Victims' when the physicians left 1665?
9. Who was Domenikos Theotocopoulos better known as?
10. Which nation apparently takes the most time to eat meals?
11. Who invented Disc Brakes?
12. Halophobia is the fear of what?
13. What was Stan Laurel's real name?
14. Why is the city La Paz in Bolivia safe from fire?
15. What is the national drink of Yugoslavia?
16. Agnes the girls name means what?
17. What were the wicks in the Vestal Virgins lamps made from?
18. Who is the Patron Saint of France?
19. What are you supposed to give/get for 40 years of marriage?
20. What is the Roman Numeral for 1000?
 

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Quiz 66a - Sport - Answers
1 - What is an Olympiad? It's the period between Olympic Games (currently refers to a period beginning on January 1st of the year in which the Summer Olympics take place and lasting four years)
 2 - Which US sports team fell under the 'Curse of the Bambino' causing it to have an 86 year drought of championship trophies after its star player was sold in 1919 to its major rival? The Boston Red Sox
 3 - Who is the only professional heavyweight boxer to have retired undefeated?
 Rocky Marciano
 4 - Which sport was founded by Japanese master Kano Jigoro? Judo
 5 - In which football competition is the Henri Delaunay trophy awarded? The UEFA European Football Championship
 6 - Which martial art, when translated, originally meant 'Chinese hand' and now means 'empty hand'? Karate
 7 - Which former Olympic sport required the athletes to move backwards to win? Tug of War (Olympic sport from 1900 to 1920)
 8 - Which baseball team has won the World Series most often? The New York Yankees have won 27 times (to 2010)
 9 - Which sport has the highest ratio of officials to players? Tennis
 10 - Which sport invented at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki, Hawaii, and popularised in Santa Monica, California, since the 1920s became an Olympic sport in 1996? Beach volleyball
 11 - In which Olympic sport do players slide stones to houses? Curling
 12 - In Judo, what is a judogi? The traditional uniform
 13 - Which NBA player, son of an NBA player, was named after a steak his parents saw on a restaurant menu just before he was born? Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers)
 14 - In Mogul skiing, what are moguls? Bumps or hills
 15 - At the 'Parade of Nations' of the opening ceremony of the modern Olympic Games, which countries march first and last? Greece always marches first and the host nation last
 16 - Whose ears did Mike Tyson bite in 'The Sound and the Fury' fight held in Las Vegas in 1997? Evander Holyfield
 17 - Where were the Harlem Globetrotters formed? Chicago in 1926
 18 - From which city is the Gimnastic football (soccer) team? Tarragona
 19 - Who are the two racers to have won the most Grand Prix motorcycling titles in history? Giacomo Agostini and Angel Nieto
 20 - Since 1975, what sport must be played right-handed even if you are left-handed? Polo

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Quiz 66a - Sport - Questions
1 - What is an Olympiad?
 2 - Which US sports team fell under the 'Curse of the Bambino' causing it to have an 86 year drought of championship trophies after its star player was sold in 1919 to its major rival?
 3 - Who is the only professional heavyweight boxer to have retired undefeated?
 4 - Which sport was founded by Japanese master Kano Jigoro?
 5 - In which football competition is the Henri Delaunay trophy awarded?
 6 - Which martial art, when translated, originally meant 'Chinese hand' and now means 'empty hand'?
 7 - Which former Olympic sport required the athletes to move backwards to win?
 8 - Which baseball team has won the World Series most often?
 9 - Which sport has the highest ratio of officials to players?
 10 - Which sport invented at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki, Hawaii, and popularised in Santa Monica, California, since the 1920s became an Olympic sport in 1996?
 11 - In which Olympic sport do players slide stones to houses? Curling
 12 - In Judo, what is a judogi?
 13 - Which NBA player, son of an NBA player, was named after a steak his parents saw on a restaurant menu just before he was born?
 14 - In Mogul skiing, what are moguls?
 15 - At the 'Parade of Nations' of the opening ceremony of the modern Olympic Games, which countries march first and last?
 16 - Whose ears did Mike Tyson bite in 'The Sound and the Fury' fight held in Las Vegas in 1997?
 17 - Where were the Harlem Globetrotters formed?
 18 - From which city is the Gimnastic football (soccer) team?
 19 - Who are the two racers to have won the most Grand Prix motorcycling titles in history?
 20 - Since 1975, what sport must be played right-handed even if you are left-handed?

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