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Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 22:15
by Carl
- 1. What comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree ?
- 2. What semi-precious stone decorated Tutankhamun's burial mask, and is the colour of the American Robin's eggs ?
- 3. What colour is Tyrian, a dye highly prized by the Romans ?
- 4. Name the London borough and Royal Observatory site which marks international time ?
- 5. Prince Andrew served for twenty-two years with what organization ?
- 6. What pigment especially associated with oil painting, derives its name from heat treatment and a Tuscany city ?
- 7. Who was English King from 1650 - 1702 ?
- 8. What would you find at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington ?
- 9. What is China's second largest river ?
- 10. What college in New Cross is part of the University of London ?
- 11. Convert rawhide to leather ?
- 12. Name the low-cost private domestic airline based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India ?
- 13. The Whirlwind is which snooker player's nickname ?
- 14. Which Formula One Grand Prix Circuit includes Maggotts Corner, Wellington Straight, and Farm Curve ?
- 15. What is shade of brown derives from the Latin name for the European Mole, and is (according to Wikipedia) the most popular colour of leather sofas ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 22:47
by elcarretero
4 Greenwich
8 The White House
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 19 Apr 2024 21:54
by crummy
2. Lapiz lazuli
3 Purple
4. Burnt Sienna
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Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 19 Apr 2024 22:41
by elcarretero
13 Jimmy White
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 21 Apr 2024 12:46
by gail
5. Royal Navy
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 21 Apr 2024 17:50
by elcarretero
11 Tanning
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 22 Apr 2024 14:06
by Lincoln45
7: William 111 (William of Orange)
13: Silverstone
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 22 Apr 2024 15:03
by elcarretero
9 Yellow
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 190
Posted: 25 Apr 2024 22:40
by Carl
ANSWERS
- 1. What comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree ? Chocolate
- 2. What semi-precious stone decorated Tutankhamun's burial mask, and is the colour of the American Robin's eggs ? Turquoise
- 3. What colour is Tyrian, a dye highly prized by the Romans ? Purple
- 4. Name the London borough and Royal Observatory site which marks international time ? Greenwich
- 5. Prince Andrew served for twenty-two years with what organization ? Royal Navy
- 6. What pigment especially associated with oil painting, derives its name from heat treatment and a Tuscany city ? Burnt Sienna
- 7. Who was English King from 1650 - 1702 ? William of Orange
- 8. What would you find at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington ? The White House
- 9. What is China's second largest river ? Yellow River
- 10. What college in New Cross is part of the University of London ? Goldsmiths
- 11. Convert rawhide to leather ? Tan
- 12. Name the low-cost private domestic airline based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India ? IndiGo Airlines
- 13. The Whirlwind is which snooker player's nickname ? Jimmy White
- 14. Which Formula One Grand Prix Circuit includes Maggotts Corner, Wellington Straight, and Farm Curve ? Silverstone
- 15. What is shade of brown derives from the Latin name for the European Mole, and is (according to Wikipedia) the most popular colour of leather sofas ? Taupe