What was the successor of the Republic of the United Netherlands? It was proclaimed on January 19, 1795, and ended on June 5, 1806, with the accession of Louis Bonaparte to the throne of the Kingdom of Holland. Batavian Republic Namur is a French-speaking province of what country? Belgium What is the westernmost of the […]
Quick Fire Quiz #3
Which singer released the album I Am Sasha Fierce in 2008? Beyonce If all 50 USA state capitals were listed alphabetically, which would come first? Albany (Capital of New York) If you were born on Christmas Day, what star sign would you be? Capricorn Which central American countries name means “many fish”? Panama Which particular […]
Pub Quiz #30
General Knowledge 1. In which Shakespeare play would you find Leontes, the King of Sicily? A Winters Tale 2. True of False: In 2017 it was revealed that the King of the Netherlands had secretly been working as an airline pilot? True 3. In which part of the body are the pinna, tympanum and the […]
Quick Fire Quiz #2
What band did lead singer Jimmy Sommerville form after he left Bronski Beat? The Communards What Chinese-style dish has a name that is derived from Chinese words meaning “fried” and “noodles”? Chow Mein What colour appears in the name of the longest river in South Africa? Orange What colour is the “L” on the official […]
Quick Fire Quiz #1
Which female solo artist is the only person to win the Mercury Music Prize on more than one occasion? PJ Harvey Which fish is the main ingredient in Gravalax? Salmon Which fruit is a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry? Loganberry Which King was killed in the Battle of Bosworth? Richard III Which Kings […]
Testing Trivia #5
Which French tennis player is nicknamed Sliderman, due to his unusual technique of sliding, particularly on clay surfaces? Gael Monfils Which Premiership footballer is Jo Wilfried Tsonga’s cousin? Charles N’Zogbia Irish hurling, football and horse racing commentator; between 1938 and 1985 his enthusiasm and a memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many. He is […]