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What was Robert Browning’s pet name for his wife Elizabeth?
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Portuguese
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Who was Time magazine man of the year 1952?
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Queen Elizabeth II
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For which company did Elvis Costello program computers
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Elizabeth Arden
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Which women injured riding, eloped with a poet, dog called Flash
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Elizabeth Barret Browning
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1. What is the oldest daily newspaper in England? – The Times
2. Which two American states joined the union in 1959? – Alaska and Hawaii
3. Which American President ordered the dropping of the first atomic bomb? – Harry S Truman
4. In which century did King George IV rule Great Britain? – 18th
5. After which famous person in history was the teddy bear named? – Theodore Roosevelt
6. What was the name given to the trials of 24 Nazi leaders for war crimes in 1945? – The Nuremberg Trials
7. In what century was the Taj Mahal built? – 17th
8. Which gangster said ‘I’ve been accused of every death except the casualty list of the World War’? – Al Capone
9. In what year was Prince William born? – 1982
10. The word ‘book’ originates from the middle English word ‘bok’ meaning which type of
tree? – Beech
11. Richard Byrd is credited with having been the first person to fly over what particular spot
in the world? – The North Pole
12. Why don’t the restaurants ‘Palm Court’, ‘Cafe Parisien’ and ‘Verandah’ exist anymore? – They were on the Titanic
13. What city was the capital of Poland between 1320 and 1611? – Krakow
14. Who was the first President of America? – George Washington
15. Which American President served only 31 days? – William Harrison
16. When the first World War broke out which three countries made up the Triple Entente? –
France, England and Russia
17. What is Adam’s ale or Adam’s wine? – Water
18. Who were the mother and father of Elizabeth I? – Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII
19. Which British Prime Minister resigned because of the Suez crisis? – Anthoney Eden
20. For what was Rosa Parks arrested in 1955, leading to the biggest US Civil Rights
movement? – Refusing to give up her seat on a bus for a white man
21. John Major became a member of Parliament in 1979 for which town, north of London? –
Huntingdon
22. Which American President was shot in 1901 and died 8 days later? – McKinley
23. The Battle of Bosworth in 1485 was the last battle of which series of wars? – The Wars Of The Roses
24. The explorer Sir Edmund Hillary was from which country? – New Zealand
25. The popular British pub name ‘The Royal Oak’ is named after which King? – Charles II (he hid in an oak tree to escape enemies)
26. Collectively, by what name are Carole Richardson, Patrick Armstrong, Paul Hill and Gerard Conlon better known? – The Guildford Four
27. In which century was the world’s first public railway opened? – 19th
28. The invention of what in 1867, made Alfred Nobel famous? – Dynamite
29. What was King William II killed by? An arrow, the plague or old age? – An Arrow
30. In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of marriage, women and childbirth? – Hera
31. In what year did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister? – 1979
32. In what year was London due to host the Olympic Games, but couldn’t because of the Second World War? – 1944
33. On March 3rd, 1991, who was severly beaten by Los Angeles police officers causing public outcry? – Rodney King
34. Which king was the target of the Gunpowder plot of 1605? – James I
35. What alloy was the most important metal for tools and weapons between the years 4000
and 2000 B.C.? – Bronze
36. In which year did Tony Blair first become British Prime Minister? – 1997
37. Who was the first US President to meet with a reigning British monarch? – Woodrow Wilson
38. In which month in 1914, did Britain declare war on Germany? – August
39. Thomas Chippendale was best known for making and designing what in the 18th century? – Furniture
40. What historic event does the nursery rhyme ‘Ring-a-ring of roses’ commemorate? – The Great Plague
41. In which year did colour TV transmissions begin in Britain? – 1969
42. As at the year 2001, who has been the tallest American President? – Abraham Lincoln
43. Which famous London department store opened on 15th March, 1909? – Selfridges
44. Which of the following occurred most recently? The Iron Age or The Bronze Age? – Iron Age
45. Who is the only American President to have served non-consecutive terms in office? – Grover Cleveland
46. In which country did the cloning of Dolly the sheep take place? – Scotland
47. Who ordered the beheading of Mary Queen Of Scots? – Queen Elizabeth I
48. Which English queen was married to Lord Guildford Dudley? – Lady Jane Grey
49. Which geographical location was the first word spoken on the moon? – Houston
50. What was Hitler’s title as the leader of Nazi Germany? – Fuhrer
51. What was the surname of Zachary, the President of the USA between 1849 and 1850? –Taylor
52. How many of Henry VIII’s wives had been previously married? – 2
53. Who did Queen Elizabeth I succeed to the throne? – Mary I
54. In which war was the Victoria Cross first awarded? – The Crimean War
55. In which century did the diamond engagement ring first become popular? – 15th
56. Which country declared war on both Germany and the Allies in World War II? – Italy
57. Which two brothers are associated with the invention of the aeroplane? – Orville and Wilbur Wright
58. By what title was Oliver Cromwell known? – Lord Protector
59. In 1978, what was Sweden’s most profitable export, ahead of Volvo? – Abba
60. What was the name of the bomb which was dropped on Nagasaki during World War II? – Fat Man
61. How did Robert The Bruce die? – Of the disease leprosy
62. Which famous museum opened in London, in April 1928? – Madam Tussauds
63. In Greek mythology, what was unusual about Medusa’s hair? – It was made of snakes
64. In America, what became the 49th state to enter the union in 1959? – Alaska
65. Which district of London was named after a battle fought in 1815? – Waterloo
66. In what year did the first successful Mars landings take place? – 1976
67. For how many years did the Jurassic period last? – 180 million
68. In which century was Mary, Queen Of Scots executed? – 16th
69. Who was the first American President to visit China? – Richard Nixon
70. Parker and Barrow were the surnames of which famous couple? – Bonnie and Clyde
71. What type of animal was the first to be sent into space? – A dog
72. For what reason did American Sally Ride become famous in 1983? – First American female in space
73. In which year did Richard Nixon begin the secret bombing of Cambodia? – 1969
74. Which famous person in history invented the greeting, ‘Hello’ first used for answering the telephone? – Thomas Edison
75. Who was the famous son of the Greek princess Olympias? – Alexander The Great
76. What were the names of Adam and Eve’s three sons? – Cain, Abel and Seth
77. Which war was called the ‘War to end all wars’? – World War I
78. In what year did Laika the dog become the first space traveller? – 1957
79. Which country in Europe has the oldest Parliament? – Iceland
80. Who was the third President of America and chief author of the Declaration Of Independence? – Thomas Jefferson
81. In what year was the battle of Agincourt? – 1415
82. By what name was the Scottish outlaw Robert McGregor better known? – Rob Roy
83. In 1969, what became the first song to be sung in outer space? – Happy Birthday
84. By what name was Sir Arthur Wellesley better known? – Duke of Wellington
85. What was the name of the suffragette who threw herself under the King’s horse in the
1913 Derby? – Emily Davison
86. What was the profession of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone? – Teacher (of deaf and dumb children)
87. Which country suffered over 6 million deaths in World War II, equivalent to over 17% of
it’s population? – Poland
88. Which English King was killed by an arrow at the battle of Hastings? – King Harold
89. Who was murdered by Robert Ford? – Jesse James
90. In what year were protesting students murdered in Tiananman Square? – 1989
91. Which US President was forced to resign because of the Watergate scandal? – Richard Nixon
92. Which monarch’s last words were ‘All my possessions for a moment of time’? – Elizabeth I
93. What happened in 1847 that is sometimes referred to as ‘Black Forty Seven’? – The potato famine in Ireland
94. In which country did Venetian blinds originate? Italy, India or Japan? – Japan
95. In which country was Mother Theresa born? – Yugoslavia
96. Who was the first American President to die while in office? – William Harrison
97. What was the maiden name of the bride at the first wedding watched by over 750 million
people? – Diana Spencer
98. Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s father? – George VI
99. Which famous raid did Guy Gibson lead in 1943? – The Dambusters
100. Who, in 1901, was the first man to send a Radio Telegraph signal across the Atlantic
Ocean? – Guglielmo Marconi
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1. Which British actor who starred as Jimmy in the film Quadrophenia later appeared in Blur’s video for the single Parklife? – Phil Daniels
2. Which Argentinian striker is Barcelona’s all-time leading goalscorer? – Lionel Messi
3. In the video game Dark Souls, one of the locations in the game, Anor Londo is heavily based on which Milan landmark? – Milan Cathedral
4. Planned and begun in 1850 by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, Maximilianstrasse is a major shopping district in which German city? – Munich
5. Wise, methodical detective Lester Freamon is a fictional character in which TV series? – The Wire
6. Which Europe’s most southerly capital city? – Nicosia, Cyprus
7. Clark Kent is the real name of which superhero? – Superman
8. The film Grease was mostly filmed in which US state? – California
9. Which Irish writer and clergyman wrote Gulliver’s Travels? – Jonathan Swift
10. The largest tower located OUTSIDE of London in the United Kingdom is found in which English city? – Portsmouth(Spinnaker Tower)
11. Which Hollywood, California born actor is known for starring in films including Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Departed, amongst others? – Leonardo DiCaprio
12. Who was the Greek god of the Sea? – Poseidon
13. Which soul singer enjoyed fleeting success in the UK as the first winner of the TV series X-Factor? – Steve Brookstein
14. Which is the only country to have taken part in every football World Cup finals? – Brazil
15. Charles Darwin features on which British bank note? – Ten pound note
16. How old was Frodo when he came of age in the book Fellowship of the Rings? – 33 years old
17. Which former American Footballer when on to play Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series? – Carl Weathers
18. What is the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Beatrice of York? – Grandmother-granddaughter
19. What is the name of the founder of the company Amazon who later went on to purchase The Washington Post newspaper? – Jeff Bezos
20. Which Spanish region is known for the Tempranillo black grape wine variety? – Rioja
21. Which actress won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Actress aged seventy-four for her role in the film On a Golden Pond? – Katharine Hepburn
22. Which is the only inanimate sign of the zodiac? – Libra
23. What was the name of The Jam’s debut album, released in 1977, that shared its name with a hit single on the album? – In The City
24. Since 1987, which Tennis Grand Slam tournament has been the fourth and final in the tennis calendar? – US Open
25. Nelson’s Column is a monument in which London square? – Trafalgar Square
26. Which Oasis song opens with the lyrics ‘Today is gonna be the day’? – Wonderwall
27. Where was playwright Oscar Wilde born in October 1854? – Dublin, Ireland
28. Which is the largest moon of the planet Saturn, by diameter? – Titan
29. Bella Swan (later Bella Cullan) is a character in which film series? – The Twilight Saga
30. At 119 miles long, what is the name of Scotland’s longest river? – River Tay
31. The Bolshoi Ballet is based in which city? – Moscow
32. Charleroi is a city in which northern European county? – Belgium
33. What colour is the distinctive King of the Mountains jersey in cycling’s Tour de France? –Red polka dots on white
34. Sharon Osbourne, wife of aging rocker Ozzy, was a judge on which TV music program? – X-Factor
35. In a game of cricket, how many runs are awarded for hitting the ball over the boundary rope without bouncing? – Six runs
36. What is the name of the branch of medicine that focuses on eyesight? – Optometry
37. Which silent film starring Jean Dujardin won the Best Film Oscar in 2011? – The Artist
38. William Shakespeare was born in which English market town? – Stratford-upon-Avon
39. The Baggies is the nickname of which English football club? – West Bromwich Albion
40. Prior to join the Euro and taking it’s name from the Greek verb ‘to grasp’, what was the former currency of Greece? – Drachma
41. Which country has the most football clubs? – South Africa
42. Where was the first nuclear reactor built? – The USA
43. Which brewery invented the widget for the beer can? – Guinness
44. Which is the only mammal that able to kneel on all fours? – Elephant
45. Who designed the Statue of Liberty? – Bartholdi
46. Which country is Santiago the capital of? – Chile
47. What is the name of the dog in the ‘Back to the Future’ films? – Einstein
48. Who was the first female governor of India? – Sarojini Naidu
49. Who wrote the music for West Side Story? – Bernstein
50. Which is the largest species of crocodile? – Saltwater
51. During which year did the Apple iPhone first go on sale? – 2007
52. What was the nationality of the famous 18th century poet Robert Burns? – Scottish
53. Where did King Arthur hold court? – Camelot
54. In which year was Michael Jackson’s song Thriller released? – 1982
55. Which sign of the zodiac is represented by the scales? – Libra
56. Which country was Arnold Schwarzenegger born in? – Austria
57. What is the name of Washington’s active stratovolcano? – Mount St. Helen
58. Which nuts are used to make marzipan? – Almonds
59. What is the name given to a skydiver’s canopy? – A parachute
60. What type of shark was Jaws? – A great white
61. How many consonants are there in the English Alphabet? – 21 consonants
62. In which country were ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies filmed? – New Zealand
63. What do the stripes of the US flag represent? – The 13 original colonies of the United States (sign of uniting as one)
64. True or false: the diameter is half of the radius? – False: the radius is half of the diameter
65. Which is the only English football team to play in the Scottish league? – Berwick Rangers
66. Which character did Clark Gable play in Gone With The Wind? – Rhett Butler
67. Which Roman numerals represent the number 40? – XL
68. Which word can come before: moon, house and time? – Full
69. What religion does a Rabi belong too? – Jewish
70. How many hours are there in one full week? – 168 hours
71. Which English actor starred in Gangs of New York and Lincoln? – Daniel Day Lewis
72. Who was the president of the United States in 2000? – Bill Clinton
73. What is the largest country in Great Britain? – England
74. What theory did the scientist Charles Darwin help to develop? – The theory of evolution
75. What ‘M’ is a popular egg white dessert? – Meringue
76. How many known planets are there in our solar system? – Eight
77. Canberra is the capital city of which country? – Australia
78. What is an obtuse angle? – An angle measuring between 90 and 180 degrees
79. What was the name of Moses’ brother? – Aaron
80. Who sang the 2015 hit song ‘All About That Bass’? – Meghan Trainor
81. Three countries of the world begin with the letter J, can you name them all? – Jamaica, Japan, Jordan
82. Which 2015 movie features a song called ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ by Sam Smith? – Spectre (James Bond)
83. Beginning with the fastest first, put the following body features in order of growth rate: finger nails, toe nails, hair? – Hair, finger nails, toe nails
84. In medieval legend, what name was given to the cup from which Jesus drank from at the Last Supper? – Grail (The Holy Grail)
85. Does the British noble title Viscount rank above or below a Baron? – Above
86. Which solar system planet experiences the hottest surface temperature? – Venus
87. Which George Michael song begins with the lyrics, ‘I feel so unsure, As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor’? – Careless Whisper
88. In 1912, which ocean did RMS Titanic sink in? – Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic)
89. What film series stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as leaders of a New York Mafia family? – The Godfather
90. What traditional Easter cake is toasted and decorated with 11 to 12 marzipan balls? – Simnel Cake
91. What type of animals make up the biggest group of amphibians? – Frogs
92. Which naturalist wrote ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’? – Charles Darwin
93. The inauguration of which American President took place on January 20, 2009? – Barack Obama
94. Can you unscramble the following word to reveal the name of a hormone produced by the pancreas: NNLUSII? – Insulin
95. What was the first fully animated feature film released by Walt Disney? – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
96. Which Asian country was formerly named Ceylon? – Sri Lanka
97. What type of gas primarily forms the Earth’s atmosphere? – Nitrogen
98. What is the opposite of nocturnal? – Diurnal
99. Which Winter Olympic event combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting? – The biathlon
100. Who plays Jack Bauer in the American television series 24? – Kiefer Sutherland
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