quiz 1297 – general knowledge

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1	The 1983 film 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' is based on whose experiences as a World War II Japanese prisoner of war?
2	Juan Evo Morales Ayma became President of which South American country in 2006?
3	The Ngultrum is the basic currency of which Asian country?
4	'Ida May' was the original title of which hit single by Chuck Berry?
5	In November 1966, which team defeated the New York Giants 72-41 in the highest-scoring game in NFL history?
6	Which British band released an 1993 album entitled 'Walthamstow'?
7	Mount Entoto is the highest peak overlooking which African capital city?
8	In 1897, Theodor Herzl became the first President of the political form of which movement?
9	Commemorating the Battle of Staningrad, what is the name of the statue in the Russian city of Volgograd?
10	Which is the only US state to begin with the letter 'D'?
11	Which Shakespeare character said 'A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse'?
12	A skink is what type of reptile?
13	Who became British Prime Minister in April 1976?
14	What is the name of a ghost or other supernatural being which is supposedly responsible for physical disturbances, such as creating disorder and noises?
15	Ben Macdui is part of which European mountain range?
16	Sherborne Castle is in which English county?
17	Johnny Depp plays John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, in which 2004 film?
18	Who was the first foreign coach of the England football squad?
19	Jack Nicholson plays the role of private detective Jake Gittes in which 1974 film?
20	In Greek mythology, who was given asses ears by Apollo for preferring, in a contest, the music of Pan to that of Apollo?