quiz 1227 – general knowledge

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1	Which US band played their legendary concert at the Fillmore East in Manhattan in March 1971?
1	Who was the mother of King Edward VI of England?
2	A seriema is what type of creature?
3	In Greek mythology, Aeolus was the ruler of which weather feature?
4	The River Danube flows into which body of water?
5	What is the title of the 2001 film starring John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and Vinnie Jones?
6	What is the state capital of Tasmania?
7	Which fictional UK television doctor lives in Tannochbrae?
8	What is the term for twelve sheaves of summer wheat placed upright and supporting each other to allow allow the grain to dry and ripen?
9	David Lloyd George was British Prime Minister during the reign of which monarch?
10	The Valais is a canton of which European country?
12	How many BTU's (British Thermal Units) in one therm?
13	On which British overseas territory was fashion designer John Galliano born?
14	What is the name of the famous US Military Academy in New York?
15	What is the official language of Nigeria?
16	Which US Tour de France winner had his contract with Nike terminated in 2012 because of accusations of doping?
17	Who plays Christina Walters in the 2002 film 'The Sweetest Thing'?
18	Thomas Derbyshire and Robert Harper are the real names of which British comedy duo?
19	Prudence, Justice, Temperance and Fortitude are the Four Cardinal 'what'?
20	Who was named BBC's Sports Personality of the Year in 2001?