General knowledge III quiz questions and answers

 

 


 

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General knowledge III

 

General knowledge III quiz questions and answers

 

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Which animals communicate by touch, smell and dance? Bees
Which animals congregate in musters? Peacocks
Which animals in London are connected with Edwin Landseer? The lions in Trafalgar Square
Which animal's name comes first in the dictionary? Aardvark
Which animal's name literally means 'earth pig'? Aardvark
Which animal's name means river horse? Hippopotamus
Which animals took Hannibal over the Alps? Elephants
Which Anne kept a diary while in hiding during the Second World War? Frank
Which Anneka was challenged on TV? Rice
Which annual race was first held in 1829? Oxford and Cambridge boat race
Which architect designed New York's Guggenheim Museum? Frank Lloyd Wright
Which armoured combat vehicle was first used in World War I? Tank
Which army commander was known as 'The Desert Fox'? Rommel
Which artery supplies the kidney with blood? Renal artery
Which artist painted 'Sunflowers'? Van Gogh
Which astronaut was the second man to set foot on the moon? Buzz Aldrin
Which athlete set six world records in less than an hour in 1935? Jesse Owens
Which Australian bird does not fly? Emu
Which Australian bird is famous for laughing? Kookaburra
Which Australian city is named after William IV's queen? Adelaide
Which Australian city stands near the mouth of the Yarra river? Melbourne
Which Australian cricketer needed to score only four in his final test innings to average 100, yet only got a duck? Donald Bradman
Which Australian had a hit with 'I Should Be So Lucky'? Kylie Minogue
Which Australian writer, the author of the 'The Tree of Man' and 'Voss', won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1973? Patrick White
Which bacterium causes toxic shock syndrome? Staphylococcus
Which ballet company is 'resident' at London's Royal Opera House? The Royal Ballet
Which band features the lyrics of Michael Stipe? REM
Which bandleader shared his name with a British prime minister? Ted Heath
Which bandmaster composed 'The Stars and Stripes Forever'? John Philip Sousa
Which Barbra sang 'A Woman In Love'? Streisand
Which Bay housed the island prison Alcatraz? San Francisco
Which bean is the richest natural vegetable food? Soya
Which Beatles song was the theme for 'Read All About It'? Paperback Writer
Which Beautiful South song begins, 'He was just a social drinker' The Woman In The Wall
Which beautiful youth did the Greek goddess Aphrodite love? Adonis
Which bell said, 'You owe me five farthings'? St Martins
Which Berlin hit advertised a car? Take My Breath Away
Which Biblical town was destroyed with Gomorrah? Sodom
Which big cat has the proper name Acinonyx jubatus? Cheetah
Which bingo number is clickety click? 66
Which bird can fly the fastest? The homing pigeon
Which bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the US emblem? The turkey
Which bird did Noah first send out of the ark? Raven
Which bird gave Fleetwood Mac a No 1 instrumental? Albatross
Which bird has the Latin name Troglodytes troglodytes? Wren
Which bird is also the name of a play by Chekhov? The Seagull
Which bird is associated with Lundy Island? Puffin
Which bird is said to eat live sheep? The kea parrot
Which bird is sometimes called the windhover? Kestrel
Which bird was selected in 1961 as the British national bird? The robin
Which birds are traditionally used by Japanese fishermen to help them catch fish? Cormorants
Which birds congregate in a gaggle? Geese
Which blonde sex symbol used the pseudonym Jane Mast? Mae West
Which board game involves moving through rooms to solve a murder? Cluedo
Which body ensures the purity of the French language? Academie Francaise
Which body founded the anti-smoking organisation, ASH, in 1971? The Royal College of Physicians
Which Boeing plane entered commercial service in 1958? Boeing 707
Which Bond movie featured the partially dressed Ursula Andress? Dr No
Which Bond movie was a hit for Sheena Easton? For Your Eyes Only
Which book by Darwin discussed human evolution? Descent of Man
Which book of the Bible tell us about the creation of the world? Genesis
Which book records debates in Parliament? Hansard
Which botanist gave his name to fuchsias? Leonhard Fuchs
Which branch of medical science is concerned with muscle? Myology
Which brass musical instrument shares its name with an ice-cream? Cornet
Which breed of dog is named after a character in a novel by Sir Walter Scott? The Dandie Dinmont
Which breed of puppy advertises Andrex bathroom tissue? Golden Labrador
Which breed of setter is named after a British duke? The Gordon setter 
Which breed was described by Aristotle as 'a cross between a dog and a tiger'? Tibetan Mastiff
Which Brian appeared in 'Z Cars' and 'Cats' and is an authority on Mount Everest? Blessed
Which British car was the first to sell over a million models? Morris Minor
Which British city is served by Aldergrove airport? Belfast
Which British coin ceased to be legal tender on June 30th, 1980? The sixpence
Which British king reigned from 1830 to 1837? William IV
Which British king was the first to own and drive a motor car? King Edward VII
Which British monarch was the husband of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother? George VI
Which British national daily newspaper ceased publication in 1995? 'Today'
Which British newspaper is nicknamed 'The Thunderer'? The Times
Which British Olympic gold ice skating medallist died in 1995? John Curry
Which British playwright said, 'Never trust a man with short legs - brains too near their bottoms'? Noel Coward
Which British politician became leader of the Liberal party in 1956? Jo Grimond
Which British prime minister once said, 'Is a man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels'? Benjamin Disraeli
Which British prime minister spoke of 'peace in our time'? Neville Chamberlain
Which British prime minister was known as 'Dizzy'? Benjamin Disraeli
Which British prime minister wrote 'Coningsby' and 'Sybil'? Disraeli
Which British rock band had Syd Barrett among its founders? Pink Floyd
Which British sport has the most participants? Fishing
Which British university was the first to offer a degree in brewing? Heriot-Watt
Which brothers flew the first manned, powered aeroplane? Wright Brothers
Which brothers starred in the film 'Duck Soup'? Marx Brothers
Which brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm, wrote fairy tales?  Grimm
Which building is used for the election of a pope? Sistine Chapel
Which buildings did Don Quixote mistake for evil giants? Windmills
Which came first the House of Tudor or the House of Stuart? The House of Tudor
Which canal had an opera written especially for its opening? Suez
Which canal takes food through your body? Alimentary
Which captain of Darwin's ship HMS 'Beagle' became governor of New Zealand? Robert Fitzroy
Which card game has the same name as a horse-racing town? Newmarket
Which card game has two forms,  called auction and contract? Bridge
Which card game involves quickly spotting matching pairs? Snap
Which card game is another name for a prison van? Black Maria
Which cartoon cat is the creation of Jim Davis? Garfield
Which cartoon character has a tattoo of an anchor on his arm? Popeye
Which cartoon character has Bluto as his arch rival? Popeye
Which cartoon character says, 'Smarter than the average bear'? Yogi Bear
Which cartoon mouse was Pixie's friend? Dixie
Which cartoon villain exclaimed, 'Drat and double drat!'? Dick Dastardly
Which cartoonist draws the Doonesbury strip? Gary Trudeau
Which cathedral has the highest spire in Britain? Salisbury
Which cemetery is the resting place of Thackeray and Trollope? Kensal Green Cemetery
Which Central American dictator had the nickname 'Pineapple Face'? Noriega
Which character announced 'I'm not here' in times of crisis in 'Drop the Dead Donkey'? Gus Hedges
Which character did Amanda Burton play in 'Brookside'? Heather Haversham
Which character did Clark Gable play in 'Gone With the Wind'? Rhett Butler
Which character did Harrison Ford play in 'Star Wars'? Han Solo
Which character did Harry Enfield play in the first series of 'Men Behaving Badly'? Dermot
Which character has been played by Albert Finney, Peter Ustinov and David Suchet? Hercule Poirot
Which character has been played by Margaret Rutherford and Joan Hickson? Miss Marple
Which character says, 'He is the very pineapple of politeness'? Mrs Malaprop
Which character was played on TV by both Julie Walters and Lulu? Pauline Mole
Which character was writing home to give the name to the series 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum'? Gunner Parkin
Which charge card was launched in Britain in September 1963? American Express
Which Charles wrote 'The Origin Of Species'? Darwin
Which child star Shirley won an Oscar at the age of six? Temple
Which childhood disease is also known as rubella? Measles
Which choc bar was supposed to help you work, rest and play? Mars
Which Christmas decoration is a parasite of the apple tree? Mistletoe
Which church leader had 27 wives? Brigham Young
Which Church's doctrine is set out in the Thirty-Nine Articles? The Anglican Church
Which city comes from two Gaelic words and means 'the place in the green hollow'? Glasgow
Which city do Aston Villa come from? Birmingham
Which city does Willie Thorne come from? Leicester
Which city has given its name to a wheelchair and to a bun? Bath
Which city has or had the nickname Auld Reekie? Edinburgh
Which city has the largest population in the world? Shanghai
Which city in North Wales has the name of a Welsh saint? St Asaph
Which city in Ontario is known as Steel City of Canada? Hamilton
Which city in the world has the largest population? Tokyo
Which city is a holy one for three religions? Jerusalem
Which city is built on the site of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan? Mexico City
Which city is known in its own language as Baile Atha Cliath? Dublin
Which city is said to have been founded by Romulus and Remus? Rome
Which city is the administrative headquarters of Cumbria? Carlisle
Which city is the setting for 'Saturday Night Fever'? New York
Which city of central England gave its name to a shade of green? Lincoln
Which city was built on seven hills? Rome
Which city was linked with gangster Al Capone in the 1920s? Chicago
Which city was once known as Eboracum? York
Which city was 'so good they named it twice'? New York
Which city was 'The Tube' broadcast from? Newcastle
Which Clark was a journalist on 'The Daily Planet'? Kent
Which classical composer did Richard Chamberlain play in 'The Music Lovers'? Tchaikovsky
Which Club is concerned with pedigree in the dog world? Kennel
Which club was founded by Paul Harris and others in Chicago in 1905? Rotary Club
Which coin, based on the old shilling, ceased to be legal tender from January 1st, 1991? 5p
Which colourless, odourless light gas is used to lift airships? Helium
Which comedian created Monsieur Hulot? Jacques Tati
Which comedian created the character of Cosmo Smallpiece? Les Dawson
Which comedian died of a heart attack in May 1984 at the age of 58? Eric Morecambe
Which comedian said that a bank will lend money to those who can prove they don't need it? Bob Hope
Which comedian talked about 'Loadsamoney'? Harry Enfield
Which comedian uses the catchphrase, 'Rock on, Tommy'? Bobby Ball
Which comedian was known as 'the lad himself'? Tony Hancock
Which comedian's catch phrase was, 'Now there's a funny thing'? Max Wall
Which comedy drama had the theme song 'That's Living Alright'? Auf Wiedersehen Pet
Which comedy series featured the Boswell family? Bread
Which comic actor and writer co-wrote the book 'Life and How to Survive It'? John Cleese
Which Comic charity promoted National Red Nose Day? Relief
Which comic Ken says, 'How tickled I am'? Dodd
Which comic playwright wrote the trilogy 'The Norman Conquests'? Alan Ayckbourn
Which comic-strip detective was created by Chester Gould? Dick Tracy
Which common water pollutant is believed to be harmful to babies? Nitrate
Which company first introduced tea bags in Great Britain in 1952? Tetley
Which company had Nipper the dog as its trade mark? HMV
Which company introduced its first commercial computer in 1953? IBM
Which competition is held on Good Friday at Tinsley Green, Sussex? Marbles
Which competition was organised by Mecca Ltd to coincide with the 1951 Festival of Britain? Miss World
Which composer had a Broadway hit with 'Song and Dance'? Andrew Lloyd  Webber
Which composer had the Christian names Johann Sebastian Bach
Which composer wrote 'The Marriage of Figaro'? Mozart
Which composer wrote the Water Music? Handel
Which Concern is a charity about the needs of the elderly? Age Concern
Which conductor said, 'The English may not like music but they absolutely love the noise it makes'? Sir Thomas Beecham
Which confectionery product changed the colour of one of its sweets from light-brown to blue in 1989? Smarties
Which Conservative politician William spoke of a 'short, sharp, shock'? Whitelaw
Which constellation is named after the mother of Andromeda? Cassiopeia
Which constellation represents a princess in Greek mythology? Andromeda
Which constituency returned the MP with the highest majority in the 1992 General Election? Huntingdon
Which cookery programme has Fern Britton hosted? Ready Steady Cook
Which 'copper' tree has reddish brown leaves? Beech
Which 'Coronation Street' supermarket employed Reg and Vera? Bettabuys
Which countries' national airline is called Garuda? Indonesia
Which Country and Western singer joined Bob Dylan on the latter's album, 'Nashville Skyline'? Johnny Cash
Which country are All Nippon Airways from? Japan
Which country are KLM from? Netherlands
Which country are Qantas airlines from? Australia
Which country decided by referendum against joining the European Union in 1994? Norway
Which country did composer Aaron Copland come from? United States
Which country did General Franco rule? Spain
Which country did Ho Chi Minh rule? Vietnam
Which country did Juan Peron rule? Argentina
Which country did 'Kaiser Bill' rule? Germany
Which country did Paddington bear come from? Peru
Which country did Prime Minister Bhutto rule? Pakistan
Which country did tennis-playing sisters Katerina and Manuela Maleeva come from? Bulgaria
Which country does a car come from if it shows CDN as the international registration letters? Canada
Which country does a car come from with the international registration letter D? Germany
Which country does Bryan Adams come from? Canada
Which country does former Wimbledon finalist Chris Lewis come from? New Zealand
Which country does opera singer Pavarotti come from? Italy
Which country does snooker star Cliff Thorburn come from? Canada
Which country does tennis player Pete Sampras come from? USA
Which country does the airline Iberia come from? Spain
Which country had a secret police called Securitate, banned in 1990? Romania
Which country has a wine-producing area centred on Gisborne? New Zealand
Which country has finished second most times in the Eurovision Song Contest? United Kingdom
Which country has had two kings called Carol on the throne this century? Romania
Which country has the most world championship wins for angling? France
Which country has the peacock as its national bird? India
Which country is a car from if it has the international registration letter H? Hungary
Which country is a car from if it has the international registration letter J? Japan
Which country is a car from if it has the international registration letter P? Portugal
Which country is a car from if it has the international registration letters CH? Switzerland
Which country is a car from if it has the international registration letters MEX? Mexico
Which country is Aeroflot from? Russia
Which country is Afrika Bambaataa from? USA
Which country is golfer Ian Woosnam from? Wales
Which country is Lufthansa from? Germany
Which country is the world's largest consumer of champagne? United Kingdom
Which country is the world's largest oil producer? Saudi Arabia
Which country is the world's leading producer of copper? Chile
Which country left the EC in 1985? Greenland
Which country lies immediately east of Iraq? Iran
Which country lies immediately south of Estonia? Latvia
Which country originated the term 'plonk' for wine? Australia
Which country produces most wine in the world? France
Which country produces the most potatoes? Russia
Which country singer married Julia Roberts in 1993? Lyle Lovett
Which country used to have a coin called a bawbee? Scotland
Which country was invaded during Operation Barbarossa? USSR
Which country was once called New France? Canada
Which country was the first in the world to introduce coinage? Lydia in Asia Minor
Which country was the first to insist upon car registration plates? France
Which country won the Battle of Flodden? England
Which country won the soccer World Cup in 1982? Italy
Which country's currency is the guaran'? Paraguay
Which country's flag shows a green star on a red background? Morocco
Which country's name means The Saviour? El Salvador
Which country's national flag is a green rectangle? Libya
Which country's parliament is called the Storting? Norway
Which country's wine may be labelled DOCG? Italy
Which county did England's wicket keeper Bob Taylor play for? Derbyshire
Which county gives its name to a horse known as a Punch? Suffolk
Which county shares its name with a make-up selling lady? Avon
Which county used to be divided into Ridings? Yorkshire
Which creature can turn its stomach inside out? Starfish
Which creature is involved in the French equivalent of an April Fool? Fish
Which creature links Jimmy Nail's Shoes and Elton John's Rock? Crocodile
Which creature lost its tail in the doors of Noah's ark? Manx cat
Which creature sends down share values on the stock exchange? Bear
Which creatures did St Patrick drive out of Ireland? Snakes
Which creatures sang, 'We All Stand Together'? Frogs
Which creature's song refers to a final speech or performance? Swan
Which cricket team plays home county games at Edgbaston? Warwickshire
Which cricketer said about his autobiography, 'I can honestly say that I've written one more book than I've read.'? Merv Hughes
Which 'Crossroads' star had been used by John Logie Baird in TV experiments? Noelle Gordon
Which curly-leaved salad plant is a member of the chicory family? Endive
Which 'Dad's Army' actor was married to Hattie Jacques? John Le Mesurier
Which dance comes from 'Orpheus In The Underworld'? The can-can
Which dance goes, one-two-three-hop? Polka
Which dance is usually performed to 'Orpheus in the Underworld'? Can-can
Which dancer sang in the rain? Gene Kelly
Which David presented 'Juke Box Jury'? Jacobs
Which David told his life story in 'The Moon's a Balloon'? Niven
Which day of the week is dimanche in French? Sunday
Which day of the week is named after the Anglo-Saxon god Tie? Tuesday
Which day of the week is named after the god Saturn? Saturday
Which day of the week is named after the god Thor? Thursday
Which day of the week is named after the god Woden? Wednesday
Which day of the week is named after the goddess Frigg? Friday
Which day of the week is named after the moon? Monday
Which day of the week is the Jewish sabbath? Saturday
Which day of the week is the Muslim holy day? Friday
Which decade saw the introduction of instant coffee? 1930s
Which Derbyshire town gives its name to a Tart? Bakewell
Which Derbyshire town is noted for a church with a crooked spire? Chesterfield
Which Desmond wrote 'The Naked Ape'? Morris
Which detective lived in Cabot Cove, Maine? Jessica Fletcher
Which device is used on a guitar fretboard to raise the  pitch of the strings?  Capo
Which device produces the mix of air and petrol in internal combustion engines? Carburettor
Which disease was deliberately introduced in rabbits in the UK? Myxomatosis
Which DIY store claims that it is 'the big one'? Texas
Which doctor did Simon Shepherd play in 'Peak Practice'? Simon Preston
Which doctor had a pet chimp called Chee Chee? Dr Doolittle
Which doctor searches for a one-armed man in 'The Fugitive'? Dr Richard Kimble
Which dog found the World Cup when it went missing in 1966? Pickles
Which dog show was first held in Islington in 1891? Crufts
Which domestic animals gather in clowders? Cats
Which donkey is Winnie the Pooh's friend? Eeyore
Which drink did Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins advertise? Cinzano
Which drink do you associate with Holy Island in Northumberland? Lindisfarne Mead
Which drink is known as eau-de-vie? Brandy
Which drink was promoted by, 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing'? Coca Cola
Which drug is derived from the willow, Salix alba? Aspirin
Which drug is obtained from foxglove leaves? Digitalis
Which duke owns Badminton, setting for the well-known horse trials? The Duke of Beaufort
Which duo created 'Birds Of A Feather'?  Marks and Gran
Which duo have produced songs for Tottenham Hotspur? Chas and Dave
Which duo wrote and first recorded 'Mud Mud, Glorious Mud'? Flanders and Swan
Which Dustin starred in 'The Graduate'? Hoffman
Which Dutch river is also the name of a beer? Amstel
Which early film star was widely known as the 'world's sweetheart'? Mary Pickford
Which Eastern religion includes the caste system? Hindu
Which EC country has the highest level of carbon monoxide? Luxembourg
Which Edith sang 'Je ne regrette rien' (No Regrets)? Piaf
Which element gains its symbol from the Latin word 'plumbum'? Lead
Which element has the atomic number 1 in the periodic table? Hydrogen
Which element has the symbol P? Phosphorus
Which element is found in bones, shells and teeth? Calcium
Which element is the most toxic substance known? Plutonium
Which element is used in computer chips? Silicon
Which element is used in the preparation of light-sensitive film? Silver
Which element was used in the manufacture of the first florin? Gold
Which elephants have the bigger ears, Indian or African? African
Which emissions from cars are acidic? Nitrogen oxides
Which empire was ruled by Titus? Roman
Which England football manager was dubbed a turnip by The Sun? Graham Taylor
Which England soccer skipper was injured in both the 1986 and 1990 World Cup final stages? Bryan Robson
Which English boxer had Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) on the floor? Henry Cooper
Which English city was once known as Sarum? Salisbury
Which English club did soccer TV pundit Alan Hansen play for? Liverpool
Which English composer wrote a Sea Symphony? Ralph Vaughan Williams
Which English county did ex Australian captain Allan Border play for? Essex
Which English county has the longest coastline? Cornwall
Which English county is known as the 'county of sunsets'? Lincolnshire
Which English economist sat as a Radical in Parliament during 1865-68 and urged votes for women? John Stuart Mill
Which English king died at the age of 15? Edward VI
Which English king had to pawn his crown to raise money? Richard II
Which English king invented a candle clock? Alfred the Great
Which English king reigned the longest? George III
Which English king was nicknamed Rufus? William II
Which English king was nicknamed 'The Hammer of the Scots'? Edward I
Which English king was painted by Hans Holbein? Henry VIII
Which English king was said to be Unready? Ethelred
Which English prime minister was known as 'the Great Commoner'? William Pitt the Elder
Which English queen banned mirrors as she grew old? Queen Elizabeth I
Which English queen has the same name as a type of plum? Victoria
Which English queen never married? Elizabeth I
Which English sculptress exhibited her 'Mother and Child' in 1930? Barbara Hepworth
Which English soccer team plays at home at Molyneux? Wolverhampton Wanderers
Which English town is an anagram of ancestral? Lancaster
Which entertainer started life as Paul Martin? Paul Merton
Which EU member state has the highest population density? The Netherlands
Which European country has the longest border with Russia? Finland
Which European prince was known as 'the Navigator'? Prince Henry of Portugal
Which European soccer trophy did Spurs become the first British team to win?  European Cup Winners' Cup
Which event did the first popular greeting card celebrate? St Valentine's Day
Which exotic bird stands on one leg? Flamingo
Which explorer's last words were,' I have not told half of what I saw'? Marco Polo
Which expression was coined by Alfred Sauvy in the early 1950s to describe countries with underdeveloped economic structures? The Third World
Which extra title was given to Catherine II of Russia? The Great
Which famous American singer was described in 'Life' magazine in 1974 as having a 'half-melted vanilla face'? Elvis Presley
Which famous British film company is associated with the symbol of a man striking a gong? The Rank Organization
Which famous brothers made a movie called 'A Night  at the Opera'? The Marx Brothers
Which famous castle is the country seat of the Duke of Norfolk? Arundel Castle
Which famous children's author and artist lived and worked in the Lake District for much of her life? Beatrix Potter
Which famous cliffs in Acapulco are used by daring divers? La Quebrada
Which famous dancer's legs were insured for $650,000? Fred Astaire's
Which 'famous first' is attributed to asparagus in Britain? First frozen food
Which famous gardener helped landscape Blenheim and Stowe? Capability Brown
Which famous novelist's middle name was Sydenstricker? Pearl S. Buck
Which famous person did John Wilkes Booth shoot? Abraham Lincoln
Which famous poet lived in Dove Cottage? William Wordsworth
Which famous scientist started out as a bookbinder's apprentice? Faraday
Which famous TV cook died in 1994 at the age of 83? Fanny Cradock
Which famous writer was married to archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan? Agatha Christie
Which fantasy game has its name made up of places of imprisonment and legendary creatures? Dungeons and Dragons
Which fashion item was Imelda Marcos famous for collecting? Shoes
Which festival is called Saint Sylvestre or San Silvestro in certain countries? New Year's Eve
Which festival was founded in 1947 and run by Rudolf Bing? Edinburgh Festival
Which fictional bear is named after a London station? Paddington
Which fictional detective was known as the female James Bond? Modesty Blaise
Which fictional detective wrote 'The Corpse Danced At Midnight'? Jessica Fletcher
Which fictional pirate had a bosun named Smee? Captain Hook
Which fictional Scottish doctor kept a casebook? Doctor Finlay
Which film comedians are associated with the phrase, 'That's another fine mess you got me in'? Laurel and Hardy
Which film did newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst inspire? Citizen Kane
Which film first established Errol Flynn's fame as a swashbuckling actor? Captain Blood
Which film gave Jack Nicholson his first Oscar? One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Which film mogul said, 'include me out'? Samuel Goldwyn
Which film of 1934 gained an Oscar for the song 'The Continental'? The Gay Divorcee
Which film star dog had three names each containing three letters? Rin Tin Tin
Which film star gave her name to a life jacket? Mae West
Which film star had his feet insured for $150,000? Charlie Chaplin
Which film star has a statue in Leicester Square? Charlie Chaplin
Which film star's funeral in 1926 was attended by more than 100,000 mourners? Rudolph Valentino
Which film was considered to be the first of the spaghetti westerns? A Fistful of Dollars
Which film won more Oscars than any other movie? Ben Hur
Which fish is smoked and cured and called 'finnan'? Haddock
Which fish 'shoots' its food? Archer fish
Which fish walks on land? The climbing perch
Which Fleet Street church has the tallest steeple designed by Christopher Wren? St Bride's
Which Flemish painter produced 'Adoration of the Kings'? Brueghel
Which Florence was known as the lady with the lamp? Nightingale
Which flower is particularly associated with Mary, the Madonna? Lilies
Which folk singer wrote the song 'The Times They are A-Changin''? Bob Dylan
Which food is made from the lining of a cow's stomach? Tripe
Which food item is most consumed by humans throughout the world? Rice
Which food item is used in an annual race at Olney? Pancakes
Which food was advertised to the tune of 'I Can't Let Maggie Go'? Bread
Which food, not rationed during World War II, was rationed after it? Bread
Which football club does Jasper Carrott support? Birmingham City
Which football club was the first to use artificial turf? Queen's Park Rangers
Which football team did Wolfie of 'Citizen Smith' support? Fulham
Which football team was formerly known as Newton Heath? Manchester United
Which forbidden river can no pure Hindu pass? Attock
Which former 'Coronation Street' star is comedian Duggie Brown's sister? Lynne Perrie
Which former newsreader has advertised Vaseline hand cream? Pamela Armstrong
Which Formula One rookie came second in the 1996 Australian GP? Jaques Villeneuve
Which four words follow 'To be or not to be...'? That is the question
Which Frederick wrote 'The Day Of the Jackal'? Forsyth
Which French artist is known for his paintings of the ballet and dancers? Edgar Degas
Which French brothers patented their cinematograph in 1895? Auguste and Louis Lumiere
Which French building did architects Nervi, Breuer and Zehrfuss create? The Unesco headquarters
Which French engineer conceived the idea of the Suez Canal? de Lesseps
Which French king was husband to Marie Antoinette? Louis XVI
Which French painter and sculptor created 'The Pink Nude'? Henri Matisse
Which French writer lived with the composer Chopin? George Sand
Which French zoologist is associated with the concept that acquired characteristics can be inherited? Jean Baptiste de Lamarck
Which Frenchman discovered the St Lawrence River? Jacques Cartier
Which fruit contains the most calories? The avocado pear
Which fruit is dried to make prunes? Plums
Which fruit is used to make the drink kirsch? The cherry
Which game is connected with Boris Schapiro? Bridge
Which game is played in an enclosed space with both players hitting the ball in the same direction? Squash
Which game is played with rackets and shuttlecocks? Badminton
Which game might you be watching if you were at The Belfry? Golf
Which game show hears Tony Green shouting the scores? Bullseye
Which game was patented under the name Sphairistike? Lawn Tennis
Which gaol made the mistake of installing door locks on the inside of the new visitors' waiting rooms? Reading
Which garden shrub is known as the butterfly bush? Buddleia
Which gas has the chemical symbol H? Hydrogen
Which gas is used in modern airships? Helium
Which gas shares its name with Superman's home planet? Krypton
Which gender of earwig has straight rather than curved pincers? Female
Which gender-bender name did rock star Vincent Furnier adopt? Alice Cooper
Which general of ancient Carthage is associated with proboscidean mammals? Hannibal
Which George did the Prince Regent become? George IV
Which George wrote 'Animal Farm'? Orwell
Which George wrote 'Porgy And Bess'? Gershwin
Which German brothers collected such stories as 'Hansel and Gretel'? The Brothers Grimm
Which German philosopher Karl wrote 'Das Kapital'? Marx
Which German pianist took a walk in the Black Forest in the 1960s? Horst Jankowski
Which German prison camp did Pat Reid try to escape from? Colditz
Which German side won the European Cup in 1974, 1975 and 1976?  Bayern Munich
Which gift did the Americans receive from the French in 1886? Statue of Liberty
Which girl shares her name with a Christmas song? Carol
Which gland in the body produces luteinizing hormone? Pituitary
Which Glasgow comedian is married to actress Pamela Stephenson? Billy Connolly
Which Glen Miller tune did Peter Sellers request for his own funeral? In the Mood
Which gorge is crossed by the Clifton suspension bridge? The Avon Gorge
Which grain is used to make malt whisky? Barley
Which Great breed of dog sounds like it comes from Scandinavia? Dane
Which great English batsmen had the initials M.C.C.? Colin Cowdrey
Which great soprano earned the name of 'La Divina'? Maria Callas
Which Greek mountain is consecrated to the muses? Helicon
Which Greenpeace ship was sunk in Auckland harbour in 1985? Rainbow Warrior
Which group backed Cliff Richard in the 1960s? The Shadows
Which group backed singer Gary Puckett? The Union Gap
Which group consisted of Les, Eric, Woody, Alan and Derek? The Bay City Rollers
Which group consists of twins Maurice and Robin and older brother Barry? The Bee Gees
Which group features the children of 50s and 60s folk singer Ian Campbell? UB40
Which group had a No 1 with 'Belfast Child'? Simple Minds
Which group had a No 1 with 'See My Baby Jive'? Wizzard
Which group have had most British No 1 single hits? The Beatles
Which group of insects includes a hairstreak? The Lycaenidae
Which group of islands are you going to if you are sailing to Skye? Inner Hebrides
Which group of men who took part in the American War of Independence have given their name to an American rocket? The Minutemen
Which group of ships was known as the 'The First Fleet'? Convict ships
Which group recorded 'I'm The Urban Spaceman'? The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Which group recorded the original of 'Light My Fire'? The Doors
Which group were made up of Douglas, Ginger, Henry and William? The Outlaws 
Which half of Robson and Jerome played the part of Paddy Garvey? Jerome
Which Harold said, 'A week is a long time in politics!'? Wilson
Which Harold said, 'Most of our people have never had it so good.' Macmillan
Which Henry started the Promenade Concerts? Wood
Which herb is called milfoil? Yarrow
Which Hertfordshire town was Britain's first Garden City? Welwyn
Which highly insoluble substance is opaque to X-rays? Barium
Which hill marks the traditional site of the Ascension in the Bible? Mount of Olives
Which Hollywood actress's real name was Lucille Le Sueur? Joan Crawford
Which Hollywood film studio was founded in 1915 by Carl Laemmle? Universal
Which holy sounding character was created by Leslie Charteris? The Saint
Which horror movie actor's real name is William Pratt? Boris Karloff
Which horse won the English Triple Crown in 1970? Nijinsky
Which husband and wife team were together in 'Upstairs, Downstairs' and 'Forever Green'? Pauline Collins and John Alderton
Which illustrator was famous for detailed drawings of weird and wonderful mechanical inventions? Heath Robinson
Which important ship canal was built by Ferdinand de Lesseps? Suez Canal
Which Indian poet and philosopher was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize for Literature? Rabindranath Tagore
Which indoor game was invented by British Army Officers in India in 1875? Snooker
Which industry uses the gravure method? Printing
Which insect might be used by a snooker player? Spider
Which insect sometimes eats its male mate during copulation? Praying Mantis
Which insect transmits malaria? Mosquito
Which insects communicate with one another by dancing? Bees
Which insects live in apiaries? Honey bees
Which instrument did Albert Schweitzer play? Organ
Which instrument did Franz Liszt play? Piano
Which instrument did Jack Benny play? Violin
Which instrument did Lionel Hampton introduce to jazz? Vibraphone
Which instrument is traditionally held between the knees? Bongos
Which instrument measures a plane's height above sea level? Altimeter
Which instrument usually has 47 strings?  Harp
Which instruments were featured in the hit single that came from the film 'Deliverance'? Banjos
Which Irish entertainer Val used to sing in a rocking chair? Doonican
Which Irish mountains sweep down to the sea? The Mountains of Mourne
Which Irish village is famous for its shrine to the Virgin Mary? Knock
Which is England's smallest city? Wells
Which is the brightest planet visible to the naked eye? Venus
Which is the brightest star? Sirius A
Which is the first month of the year to have exactly 30 days? April
Which is the highest female voice? Soprano
Which is the highest mountain in the Alps? Mont Blanc
Which is the home state of former president Jimmy Carter? Georgia
Which is the largest country in Great Britain? England
Which is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe? Cologne cathedral
Which is the largest Greek island? Crete
Which is the largest human organ? The liver
Which is the largest lake in the United Kingdom? Lough Neagh
Which is the largest land carnivore in Britain? Badger
Which is the largest of the anthropoid apes? The gorilla
Which is the largest of the apes? Gorilla
Which is the largest seed in the world? Double coconut
Which is the largest species of flatfish? Halibut
Which is the largest wild animal in the British Isles? The Scottish red deer
Which is the last book of the Bible? Revelation
Which is the longest river in Italy? The Po
Which is the main language spoken in Hungary? Magyar
Which is the most densely populated Welsh county? Mid Glamorgan
Which is the most distant planet in the universe? Pluto
Which is the most famous restaurant in the fictitious town of Middleton? Pie In the Sky
Which is the most northerly capital city in Europe? Helsinki
Which is the oldest of the European universities? The Sorbonne, Paris
Which is the oldest part of the Tower of London? The White Tower
Which is the only bird capable of flying all day without flapping its wings? Albatross
Which is the only Christian country in Asia? The Philippines
Which is the only English city whose ancient walls are complete? Chester
Which is the only fish able to hold objects in its tail? The sea horse
Which is the second largest island in the world after Australia? Greenland
Which is the smallest bird in the world? Humming bird
Which is the smallest Canadian province? Prince Edward Island
Which is the smallest state of Australia? Tasmania
Which is the third largest of the Channel Islands? Alderney
Which is the third-largest cathedral in England? Lincoln
Which is the world's longest insect? Borneo stick insect
Which is these is not a freshwater fish: cod, pike, carp, roach? Cod
Which island hosts a TT Motor Cycle race in June? Isle Of Man
Which island was held by the Knights of St John from 1530 to 1798? Malta
Which Italian artist included Halley's comet in a fresco of the Nativity? Giotto
Which Italian city was painted by Canaletto? Venice
Which Italian opera composer said, 'In the theatre the public will stand for anything except boredom'? Verdi
Which Italian region is the source of Marsala? Sicily
Which Italian saint was born at the town of Assisi? St Francis
Which item of lingerie is also the language of the inhabitants of the Western Pyrenees? Basque
Which James Hilton novel was turned into a film classic about school life? Goodbye, Mr Chips
Which Jane married Gerald Scarfe? Asher
Which Jill teamed up with Nick Ross to present 'Crimewatch UK'? Dando
Which jockey was knighted in 1953? Gordon Richards
Which John became deputy Labour leader under Tony Blair? Prescott
Which John is a snooker player from Liverpool? Parrott
Which John plays snooker in 'Big Break'? Virgo
Which John was Labour leader before Tony Blair? Smith
Which journal did Addison and Steele found?  The Spectator
Which Joyce said, 'George, don't do that!' Grenfell
Which king and queen ruled Britain jointly from 1689 to 1694? William III and Mary II
Which king built Windsor Castle? William the Conqueror
Which king converted Leeds Castle, in Kent, into a royal palace? Henry VIII
Which king is said to have burnt the cakes? Alfred
Which king is supposed to have hidden in a tree after the Battle of Worcester? Charles II
Which King Louis built the palace at Versailles? XIV
Which king of England abdicated and was succeeded by his younger brother? Edward VIII
Which king was known as 'Silly Billy'? William IV
Which king was nicknamed 'Farmer George'? George III
Which king was Queen Elizabeth II's grandfather? George V
Which king was reigning in Britain at the start of the First World War? George V
Which king was responsible for building the Tower of London? William the Conqueror
Which king would have been blown up if the Gunpowder Plot had succeeded? James I
Which 'Knight Rider' travelled to 'Baywatch'? David Hasselhoff
Which knockabout Kops were created by Mack Sennett? Keystone
Which Lady rode naked through the streets of Coventry? Godiva
Which land does Peter Pan come from? Never Never Land
Which land was first sighted by Vasco da Gama on a Christmas Day? Natal
Which language was invented for international use? Esperanto
Which large island is said to have been discovered by Eric the Red? Greenland
Which Latin phrase means in good faith? Bona fide
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the surface of the Earth? Troposphere
Which leading Nazi was born in Egypt? Rudolf Hess
Which legendary pressman said, 'News is something that someone somewhere doesn't want to see printed'? Lord Northcliffe
Which Leo plays Rumpole? McKern
Which Leslie introduced 'The Price Is Right' on UK TV? Crowther
Which letter of the alphabet is used to describe a soft lead pencil? B
Which limestone formation found in caves grows upwards? Stalagmites
Which living fish was thought to have been extinct for 60 million years? Coelacanth
Which Lloyd Webber musical  does the song 'Memory' come from? Cats
Which London borough is the 'G' in GMT? Greenwich
Which London building is nicknamed 'Ally Pally'? Alexandra Palace
Which London landmark theatre was burnt down in 1613? The Globe theatre
Which London station would you arrive at if you travelled from Ipswich? Liverpool Street
Which London street was the site of a former leper colony? St Giles High Street
Which London underground station was named after a football club? Arsenal
Which long-running radio programme was devised by Roy Plomley? Desert Island Discs
Which machine is used to manufacture paper industrially? Foudrinier
Which magazine called itself the junior TV Times? Look-In
Which magazine did Hugh Heftier found? Playboy
Which magazine has been edited by Richard Ingrams and Ian Hislop? Private Eye
Which magazine is the flagship of the Consumers Association? Which?
Which magician presented TV's 'Wipeout'? Paul Daniels
Which major golf championship is decided by a four-hole playoff? British Open
Which major river flows through Bristol? Avon
Which major river flows through Cairo? Nile
Which major river flows through Gloucester? Severn
Which major river flows through Liverpool? Mersey
Which major river flows through New Orleans? Mississippi
Which major river flows through Newcastle? Tyne
Which major river flows through Vienna? Danube
Which major river flows through Washington DC? Potomac
Which Man from UNCLE was married to Jill Ireland? David McCallum
Which Marie is supposed to have said, 'Let them eat cake'?  Antoinette
Which Marx brother was the piano player? Chico
Which Max recorded sing-a-long records? Bygraves
Which medical body was set up at the Geneva Convention in 1864? The International Red Cross
Which member of 'Dad's Army' had a chart topping hit? Clive Dunn
Which member of the 'Gang of Four' was Mao Tse Tung's third wife? Chiang Ch'ing
Which member of the ginger family is used to colour curries? Turmeric
Which member of the Grateful Dead died in 1995? Jerry Garcia
Which member of the Mitchell family does Gillian Taylforth play in 'EastEnders'? Kathy
Which member of The Monkees appeared in 'Coronation Street'? Davy Jones
Which member of U2 has the real name of Paul Hewson? Bono
Which men used to perform with Ken Dodd? The Diddymen
Which metal do we make from bauxite? Aluminium
Which metal is an alloy of copper and zinc? Brass
Which metal is the best conductor of electricity? Silver
Which metal melts at 30 degrees centigrade? Gallium
Which mezzo-soprano created the role of Auntie in 'Peter Grimes'? Edith Mary Coates
Which Michael Caine film was about the battle at Rorke's Drift? Zulu
Which Michael Miles quiz show was revived in the 1990s? Take Your Pick
Which microbe is the basis of the brewing and baking industry? Yeast
Which mill town produced, at one time, 99% of the world's cotton? Oldham
Which minister of health inaugurated the National Health Service? Aneurin Bevan
Which monarch founded Eton College? Henry VI
Which monarch had as one of his titles 'The Lion of Judah'? The emperor of Ethiopia
Which monarch is credited with writing 'Greensleeves'? Henry VIII
Which monarchs sat on the Peacock Throne? The shahs of Persia
Which monkey possess a blood factor that is shared with humans? Rhesus
Which monster of the horror genre was created by Mary Shelley? Frankenstein
Which month is 'fill-dike'? February
Which month is named after a two-faced god? January
Which month is named after the god Janus? January
Which month is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb? March
Which moorland shrub is said to bring good luck? Heather
Which motorway goes from east to west across the Pennines? M62
Which motorway was the first to be built in Britain? M1
Which mountain was first climbed by Edward Whymper in 1865? Matterhorn
Which mountain was said to be home of the Greek gods? Olympus
Which MP called for Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to be sold? Mo Mowlam
Which MP has won two Oscars? Glenda Jackson
Which much publicised operation did Doctor Richard Raskind undergo? Sex change
Which music hall comedian was known as the 'Cheeky Chappie'? Max Miller
Which music hall singer's real name was Hugh MacLennan? Harry Lauder
Which musical direction means at ease, at a slow comfortable pace? Adagio
Which musical does 'Hey Big Spender' come from? Sweet Charity
Which musical does 'I Know Him So Well' come from? Chess
Which musical includes the characters Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit? Guys and Dolls
Which musical instrument can be formed from the word 'altering'? Triangle
Which musical instrument do you associate with Dizzy Gillespie? Trumpet
Which musical instrument does Nigel Kennedy play ? Violin
Which musical instrument featured in the theme of 'The Third Man'? Zither
Which musical instrument has dampers, hammers and strings? Piano
Which musical instrument is played by Acker Bilk? Clarinet
Which musical instrument is played by Larry Adler? Mouth organ
Which musical note follows fah? Soh
Which name is shared by actress Elizabeth and snooker star Dennis? Taylor
Which name is shared by model Cindy and actor/singer Michael? Crawford
Which naturalist is the author of ' My Family and Other Animals'? Gerald Durrell
Which naval tradition ceased in 1970? The issue of rum
Which New England poet had 'miles to go before I sleep'? Robert Frost
Which new policy in 1958 was an attempt to achieve  'true communism' in China? The Great Leap Forward
Which newspaper sent Stanley to find Livingstone? New York Herald
Which nickname did saxophonist Julian Adderley acquire? Cannonball
Which Nigel is a former Chancellor of the Exchequer? Lawson
Which night is April 30th? Walpurgis
Which No 1 single included the bracketed words 'In Perfect Harmony'? I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
Which Noel said, 'Television is something you appear on: you don't watch it'? Coward
Which Norman said, 'He got on his bike and looked for work.' Tebbit
Which northerly castle is owned by the Queen Mother? The Castle of Mey
Which Norwegian Olympic skating champion featured in many Hollywood films in the 1930s and 1940s? Sonja Henie
Which novel is about a boy called Billy Casper who trains a hawk? Kestrel for a Knave
Which novelist wrote the book 'Westward Ho!'? Charles Kingsley
Which number code system is based on the digits 1 and 0? The binary system

 

 

 

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