quiz 1004 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 In zoology, which order of mammals include apes, monkeys, prosimians and man? 2 In 1965, who became the first British driver to win the Indianapolis 500? 3 What was US President Gerald Ford's middle name? 4 In humans, Graves disease is the result of an overactive what? 5 In Southern Australia, a strong, hot, dry dusty wind is known by what name? 6 What price did an adult British passport rise to in 2009? 7 What is the first name of the butler in the US tv series 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air', starring Will Smith? 8 Which British Prime Minister said 'A week is a long time in politics'? 9 A tegestologist collects what? 10 Which UK television chef caused controversy by cooking a human placenta on his show? 11 What is the profession of Nick Bottom in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'? 12 Josip Broz was the original name of which Yugoslav statesman? 13 The statue of 'Grandma' by which famous cartoonist can be seen in Ipswich town centre in England? 14 Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, is the largest lake in which African country? 15 German footballer, Oliver Khan, played in which position? 16 A Percheron is what type of animal? 17 Ophidiophobia is the fear of what type of creature? 18 Which of his books did British author Jeffrey Archer re-write in 2009, 30 years after it's first publication? 19 A clarion was the medieval version of which modern day musical instrument? 20 In humans, otalgia, is the medical term for what? 21 What type of cat was the official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup? 22 Love, caddy and apostle are all types of what? 23 British MP, Diane Abbott, learned to play which musical instrument in the tv series 'Play It Again'? 24 How many stars appear on the national flag of Kosovo? 25 The Oakland Bay Bridge is in which US city? 26 Sir Guy of Gisbourne was which legendary character's henchman? 27 What colour are post (mail) boxes in Spain? 28 What is the zodiac sign of someone born on the 15th May? 29 Which word can be used for a birthmark, a piece of drilling machinery and a secret agent? 30 Which fruit is used in making Melba sauce?