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General Knowledge Quiz No. 147
Posted: 13 Oct 2022 21:06
by Carl
- 1. Which element is used in vulcanising rubber ?
- 2. After how many years of marriage would you celebrate a tin wedding anniversary ?
- 3. Who played Tinkerbell in Steven Spielberg's film 'Hook' ?
- 4. Which word originated in the English language from the Latin word for 'sword' ?
- 5. What is the largest sea in the world ?
- 6. In what year was Hong Kong returned to China ?
- 7. Why have some football teams in England got triangular corner flags instead of square ?
- 8. Who became the only racing driver to win the World Championship by driving his own car when he did so in 1966 ?
- 9. What is the capital of Barbados ?
- 10. What is the most popular surname in the world ?
- 11. Napier University is situated in which British city ?
- 12. In the book 'Huckleberry Finn', what was the first name of Huckleberry's best friend ?
- 13. What film won the best picture, best director and best actor Oscars in 1995 ?
- 14. Who patented the sewing machine in 1851 ?
- 15. Which N. M. married Graca Machel on his 80th birthday ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 147
Posted: 13 Oct 2022 21:47
by stowie39
12. Tom
14 Singer
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 147
Posted: 13 Oct 2022 22:25
by elcarretero
2 Ten
3 Julia Roberts
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 147
Posted: 19 Oct 2022 09:32
by LucindaC
9 Bridgetown
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 147
Posted: 20 Oct 2022 21:05
by Carl
ANSWERS
- 1. Which element is used in vulcanising rubber ? Sulphur
- 2. After how many years of marriage would you celebrate a tin wedding anniversary ? 10
- 3. Who played Tinkerbell in Steven Spielberg's film 'Hook' ? Julia Roberts
- 4. Which word originated in the English language from the Latin word for 'sword' ? 'Gladiator' from the Latin word 'Gladiolus'
- 5. What is the largest sea in the world ? South China Sea
- 6. In what year was Hong Kong returned to China ? 1997
- 7. Why have some football teams in England got triangular corner flags instead of square ? They have won the FA Cup
- 8. Who became the only racing driver to win the World Championship by driving his own car when he did so in 1966 ? Jack Brabham
- 9. What is the capital of Barbados ? Bridgetown
- 10. What is the most popular surname in the world ? Chang
- 11. Napier University is situated in which British city ? Edinburgh
- 12. In the book 'Huckleberry Finn', what was the first name of Huckleberry's best friend ? Tom
- 13. What film won the best picture, best director and best actor Oscars in 1995 ? Forrest Gump
- 14. Who patented the sewing machine in 1851 ? Isacc Singer
- 15. Which N. M. married Graca Machel on his 80th birthday ? Nelson Mandela