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500 Pub Quiz General Knowledge Questions
What is the study of mushrooms called?
Mycology
Which movie, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, is based on a novel by Chuck Palahniuk?
Fight Club
What is the capital of Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
What is the name of the peninsula located in the northern part of Norway, Finland, and Russia?
Kola Peninsula
In which year did the First World War end?
1918
Who composed the music for "The Messiah"?
George Frideric Handel
What is the largest bird in the world?
Ostrich
Who succeeded Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister in 1940?
Winston Churchill
What is the currency of Hungary?
Forint
Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?
Horse
Who composed the music for "Aida"?
Giuseppe Verdi
Where did backgammon originate?
In Persia
Named after the mallow flower, mauve is a shade of what?
Purple
Who played Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of ‘The Crown’?
Claire Foy
Which empire, led by which charismatic general, conquered a vast part of Europe (Hungary, most of Ukraine, much of Germany and Poland and parts of the Balkans) in the fifth century, before the empire dissolved just as quickly after the death of the leader?
The Huns, led by Attila
Who is the American artist known for hits like "Man in the Mirror" and "Thriller"?
Michael Jackson
Who was known as the 'Iron Lady'?
Margaret Thatcher
In the Simpsons, what’s Homer’s catchphrase?
D'oh!
What is the name of the sea located between Italy and Tunisia?
Mediterranean Sea
What famous man became president of his country after being in jail for 18 years?
Nelson Mandela
Which is the English language newspaper with the largest daily circulation?
The Times of India (3,146,000 according to the World Association of Newspapers)
When did Four Weddings and a Funeral premiere?
1994
What is the chemical symbol for cobalt?
Co
In which 1963 classic film did Charles Bronson appear?
The Great Escape
Who was the British monarch at the time of the Abdication Crisis?
Edward VIII
What is the tallest type of tree?
Redwoods
Who is Bibendum better known as?
The Michelin Man
In which year did the Battle of Leipzig occur?
1813
What is the main ingredient in a quiche Lorraine?
Eggs
The Velocipede was a nineteenth-century prototype of what?
A bicycle
Who is the author of "Don Quixote"?
Miguel de Cervantes
Which actor starred as the main character in "American Sniper"?
Bradley Cooper
Who painted "The Night Watch"?
Rembrandt van Rijn
Who invented the Flying Shuttle in 1733?
John Kay
What is the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin
What is the capital city of Spain?
Madrid
What is the official currency of India?
Indian rupee
What is the capital of France?
Paris
An absence of the SRY gene means what for a human being?
It means the human is a female (the presence of the sex-determining region Y gene is the specific factor which leads to maleness in mammals)
Which were the original pieces in a Monopoly game?
Boot, dog, racing car, iron, ship, thimble, top hat and wheel barrow
Name one landlocked country in Europe
Any of the following 14 countries: Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen
What is the capital of South Africa?
Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (judicial), and Cape Town (legislative)
Who played the character of Jack Dawson in the movie "Titanic"?
Leonardo DiCaprio
In which part of your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
Knee
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern
What is the chemical symbol for chromium?
Cr
Which footballer is known as "The Egyptian King"?
Mohamed Salah
What colour is the tongue of a giraffe?
Purple
In which city was the treaty signed that ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers in WWII?
Paris (Treaty of Paris)
Who wrote "The Chronicles of Narnia"?
C.S. Lewis
Which ex-resident of 10 Downing Street put his good health in his old age down to gin and cigarettes?
Denis Thatcher
Which country is known as the Land of the Long White Cloud?
New Zealand
What is the only country that borders the United Kingdom?
Ireland
Which planet in the Milky Way is the hottest?
Venus
The Needles off the western tip of the Isle of Wight are an example of what type of geographical feature?
Stack
Which Street Fighter character wears a white outfit and a red headband?
Ryu
What’s longer, a nautical mile or a mile?
Nautical mile
In which year did the Battle of Thermopylae occur?
480 BC
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
12
What sport did David Beckham play?
Football
Which country is known as the Land of the Free?
United States
In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of health?
Salus
Who is the author of "The Aeneid"?
Virgil
In Greek mythology, who is the titaness of memory?
Mnemosyne
Who painted "The Lacemaker"?
Johannes Vermeer
What year was Heinz established?
1869
What is the biggest cat species in the world?
Siberian Tiger
Dave Grohl is the frontman for which rock band?
Foo Fighters
Which country has the most Olympic gold medals in tennis?
Great Britain
What was the name of the nuclear deterrent policy associated with the Cold War era?
Mutually Assured Destruction
How many Grand Slam titles has Andy Murray won?
Three (Wimbledon x2, US Open)
Which country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Norway
In what year did the Russian Revolution occur?
1917
Which country was occupied by Germany, Italy, and Hungary in 1941?
Yugoslavia
In what year was the first episode of South Park aired?
1997
Who is the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
Who painted "The School of Athens"?
Raphael
What is the capital of Cambodia?
Phnom Penh
How many times has England won the men's football World Cup?
Once (1966)
Which country is the largest by land area?
Russia
Who is the longtime presenter of ‘Dragons’ Den’ in the UK?
Evan Davis
Who is Green Lantern’s nemesis?
Sinestro
What game studio makes the Red Dead Redemption series?
Rockstar Games
How many Noble Gasses are there?
6
Who painted "The Hay Wain"?
John Constable
Who was the last prophet in Islam?
Muhammad
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
Who is the author of "Jane Eyre"?
Charlotte Brontë
What kind of turtle can’t retract into its shell?
Sea turtle
Which is the oldest airline in the world still flying under its original name?
KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) founded on 7 October 1920
What was the name of the operation to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction in 1998?
Operation Desert Fox (UK participated alongside the US)
Which actor starred as the main character in "The Terminator"?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What is the name of the British band known for hits like "Yellow" and "Fix You"?
Coldplay
What is a leprechaun's profession?
Tailor and Cobbler
What is the currency of Mexico?
Mexican Peso
What are the four March sisters in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women called?
Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy
Who was both the 1958 Boxing Champion and the Crown Colony Cha Cha Champion of Hong Kong?
Bruce Lee
Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in La Liga?
Lionel Messi
In what year did the Battle of Waterloo occur?
1815
What is the name of the Italian rice dish cooked with broth and flavoured with onions, garlic, wine, and Parmesan cheese?
Risotto
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
Who painted "The Ambassadors"?
Hans Holbein the Younger
Which planet is known as the Earth’s Twin?
Venus
Who painted "The Dance"?
Henri Matisse
What did the “Three Little Kittens” lose?
Their mittens
Which British singer is known for hits like "Someone Like You" and "Rolling in the Deep"?
Adele
Who portrayed the character of Donnie Darko in the film of the same name?
Jake Gyllenhaal
Which British multinational automotive corporation is known for its luxury vehicles and is headquartered in Crewe, England?
Bentley
Who played the role of Danny Ocean, a man who orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history?
George Clooney
Name the five ingredients demanded by one of Basil Fawlty's guests to make the infamous Waldorf Salad.
Apples, Celery, Grapes, Walnuts, Mayonnaise
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Who discovered the law of conservation of mass?
Antoine Lavoisier
Who directed The Social Network?
David Fincher
Which film follows a young man named Marty McFly who is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown?
Back to the Future
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
Who wrote "War and Peace"?
Leo Tolstoy
What is the name of the main type of British fighter jet?
Typhoon
In which year did the Battle of the Boyne occur?
1690
What was the name of the spaceship from which the final lunar landing took place and in which year was it?
Apollo 17 in 1972
In which year did the United States declare its independence?
1776
What brand is associated with the slogan "The lighter way to enjoy chocolate"?
Maltesers
Which European city is known as the "City of Canals"?
Venice
Who was the British monarch during the Boer War?
Queen Victoria
What does IoT stand for?
Internet of Things
What does the MP stand for in the term MP3 player?
Moving Picture
Which ocean is the warmest on average?
Indian Ocean
What is the biggest state in America?
Alaska
In the United States, who is second in presidential line of succession after the vice president?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
How many permanent teeth does a dog have?
42
What was the political ideology of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia during the 1970s?
Communism
How many stars are on the Chinese flag?
5
Which novel features the five Lisbon girls, Cecilia, Lux, Bonnie, Mary, and Therese?
The Virgin Suicides
Of all the -ologies (study of), which has the shortest name?
Oology, the study (and collecting) of eggs
Which legendary surrealist artist is famous for painting melting clocks?
Salvador Dali
Which toy derives its name from the Danish words for 'play well'?
Lego, from 'Leg godt'
The Hunger Games series was written by which author?
Suzanne Collins
Which element has the chemical symbol Fe?
Iron
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
Seventy-three
Before the laws were changed in 2000, how long was a French president’s term?
Seven years
Which element has the chemical symbol 'H'?
Hydrogen
Night Crawler, a member of the X-Men, has what kind of powers?
They can teleport
Who is the British singer known for hits like "Hold My Hand" and "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself"?
Jess Glynne
What is the name of the villain in The Incredibles?
Syndrome
Who is the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology?
Venus
Who discovered the structure of DNA?
James Watson and Francis Crick
Who won an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of American activist Malcolm X?
Denzel Washington
Who painted "The Milkmaid"?
Johannes Vermeer
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016?
Bob Dylan
Which movie features a character named Neo who is chosen to lead a rebellion against machines?
The Matrix
Who is the author of "The Sun Also Rises"?
Ernest Hemingway
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
How many Pirates of the Caribbean films have been released?
Five
Who played DCI Jane Tennison in the TV series "Prime Suspect"?
Helen Mirren
Who is the author of "Les Misérables"?
Victor Hugo
Which science deals with the motion of projectiles?
Ballistics
Who is the author of "The Old Man and the Sea"?
Ernest Hemingway
Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite in the world?
Hippopotamus
What is the Sanskrit word for 'union'?
Yoga
How many measures of Gordon’s Gin are in a Vesper (James Bond) martini?
3
Who played the role of Vito Corleone in "The Godfather"?
Marlon Brando
Who painted "The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog"?
Caspar David Friedrich
Who painted "Starry Night over the Rhone"?
Vincent van Gogh
The late Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch of the UK, followed by Queen Victoria – but who is third?
George III
Which European country has the highest percentage of forested land?
Finland
What is the only letter not to appear on the periodic table?
J
What is the term used for a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so?
Entrepreneur
What is the name of the home of the Greek Gods?
Olympus
Who is known as the "Father of Geometry"?
Euclid
How many sides does a decagon have?
10
Which country is known as the Emerald Isle?
Ireland
What geometric shape is generally used for stop signs?
Octagon
Which British singer had hits with "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer"?
Elton John
Which European country is known for its Alpine scenery?
Switzerland
What is the currency of Indonesia?
Rupiah
Which UK TV show featured teams navigating their way around a supermarket, grabbing items off the shelves, and later the team with the highest total value of items wins?
Supermarket Sweep
Which planet is known as the Water Planet?
Earth
What does 'Fitz' mean at the beginning of a surname?
Son of (fils de)
Which planet is known as the Dwarf Planet?
Pluto
What is the world’s largest land mammal?
Elephant
Who is the American artist known for hits like "Uptown Funk" and "24K Magic"?
Bruno Mars
Who was the founder of Lotus Cars Ltd.?
Colin Chapman
What was the name of the British operation to end the Iranian Embassy Siege in 1980?
Operation Nimrod
Which supermarket has a premium range called ‘The Best’?
Morrisons
Who played the character of Clarice Starling in the movie "The Silence of the Lambs"?
Jodie Foster
Who is the author of "A Brief History of Time"?
Stephen Hawking
Who was the English king known for his six marriages and establishment of the Church of England?
King Henry VIII
Which 80s classic got a reboot in 2016 with an all-female cast including Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy?
Ghostbusters
Which actress starred as the main character in "Maleficent"?
Angelina Jolie
What is the name of the biggest technology company in South Korea?
Samsung
How many presidents have been impeached?
Three
In which year did the Spanish Inquisition begin?
1478
Which American president was involved in the Watergate scandal?
Nixon
Which country is known as the Land of the Golden Fleece?
Georgia
Which country is known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon?
Bhutan
Which country is known as the Land of the Dragon?
China
Who was the British Foreign Secretary during the Suez Crisis?
Selwyn Lloyd
Who painted "The Last Judgment"?
Michelangelo
Who wrote "The Divine Comedy"?
Dante Alighieri
Who directed the 1993 science fiction film "Jurassic Park"?
Steven Spielberg
Which member of the Shelby family becomes an MP in ‘Peaky Blinders’?
Tommy
What is the highest mountain outside of Asia?
Aconcagua
Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole, but where was he from?
Norway
What is the name of the phenomenon when the moon covers the sun?
Solar Eclipse
Which European country is the most sparsely populated?
Iceland
Whose face was said to have launched 1,000 ships?
Helen of Troy
Which god in Roman mythology is known as the god of silence?
Harpocrates
What is the Papaver Rhoeas flower better known as?
A poppy
In Greek mythology, who is the muse of sacred poetry?
Polyhymnia
In what year did the Apollo 11 moon landing occur?
1969
Which goddess in Roman mythology is known as the goddess of the hearth and home?
Vesta
What is the capital of Cameroon?
Yaoundé
Which city in India would you find the Taj Mahal in?
Agra
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain at the outset of World War I?
Herbert Asquith
What was the name of the series of conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC?
Punic Wars
Who was King during the English Civil War?
Charles I
Which supermarket is known for its ‘Stockwell & Co.’ range?
Tesco
Who played the main character, Thomas Shelby, in the UK TV series "Peaky Blinders"?
Cillian Murphy
In Greek mythology, who is the muse of music?
Euterpe
What is the capital of Belgium?
Brussels
Who plays Sophie in Mamma Mia?
Amanda Seyfried
Who is the author of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"?
Arthur Conan Doyle
Who was the last British monarch of the House of Hanover?
Queen Victoria
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Which African country was the only one to remain independent during the "Scramble for Africa"?
Ethiopia
In England, which football club plays its home games at Loftus Road?
Queen's Park Rangers
Who was the lead singer of the iconic ‘80s band, Culture Club?
Boy George
Which country is known as the Land of the Tulips?
Netherlands
What American football team was formerly known as the Frankford Yellow Jackets?
Philadelphia Eagles
Who is the author of "The Sound and the Fury"?
William Faulkner
What is the tallest active volcano in the world?
Ojos del Salado
What is the longest beach in the world?
Praia do Cassino Beach
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
In which year did the Battle of Actium occur?
31 BC
Which god in Roman mythology is known as the god of healing?
Aesculapius
Who is the most successful British Olympian of all time?
Sir Chris Hoy
Who is the American artist known for hits like "Can't Stop the Feeling!" and "SexyBack"?
Justin Timberlake
Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2020?
Joaquin Phoenix
Who portrayed the Joker in the 2008 film "The Dark Knight"?
Heath Ledger
Which element has the chemical symbol Mg?
Magnesium
Which dish was voted as the national dish of the UK?
Chicken Tikka
What is the name of the fourth book in the Harry Potter series?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the name of the space probe that visited Pluto?
New Horizons
Which song from the Barbie movie has the most streams?
Dance the Night - Dua Lipa
Which country has the most natural lakes?
Canada
Which American band is known for hits like "How to Save a Life" and "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
The Fray
What kind of people make up a plutocracy?
The wealthy
Who was Henry VIIIs last wife?
Catherine Parr
What is the currency of Brazil?
Real
Who said "she doesn't even go here" in Mean Girls?
Damian Leigh
The villagers of Little Hangleton still called it "the Riddle House" even though it has been many years since the Riddle family had lived there.' This is the first line of which piece of written work?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Who was the first African American to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State?
Colin Powell
What animal is known by the nickname “sea cow?”
Manatee
In Australia, what is a kylie?
A boomerang or hunting stick
Who directed the epic space opera film "Star Wars"?
George Lucas
In what year did the Battle of Bunker Hill occur?
1775
In Roman mythology, which god is known as the god of the sea?
Neptune
Who is the author of "The Color Purple"?
Alice Walker
The Stadium of Light is home to which English football club?
Sunderland
What was the name of the policy aimed at the containment of communism, articulated by U.S. President Harry Truman?
Truman Doctrine
To the nearest million, how many bricks is the Empire State Building made of?
10 million
Who won the first ever I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!?
Tony Blackburn
Which British king signed the Magna Carta?
King John
Who directed the epic war film "Saving Private Ryan"?
Steven Spielberg
What was the name of the treaty signed between the Allies and Germany that officially ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
How many times has Katie Price been married?
Three (Peter Andre, Alex Reid and Kieran Hayler)
What is the chemical symbol for mercury?
Hg
What type of reptile can detach their tails when they are in danger and then regrow it?
Lizards
What is the currency of India?
Rupee
Which is the only body part that is fully grown from birth?
Eyes
Which side of the brain would be mostly used to evaluate whether a new wardrobe fits into the space available in a bedroom?
Right side
What country won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
Who invented the telescope?
Hans Lippershey
What movie did Cher win an Oscar for?
Moonstruck
What is acrophobia a fear of?
Heights
How many valves does the heart have?
Four - the mitral, tricuspid, aortic and pulmonic valves
Ask and Embla are the Norse equivalent to the Christian what?
Adam and Eve
What is the capital of Finland?
Helsinki
What does the acronym CEO stand for?
Chief Executive Officer
Who formulated the periodic law?
Dmitri Mendeleev
Which instrument has forty-seven strings and seven pedals?
Harp
In which year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
1605
What is the term used to describe the excess of revenue over expenses for a business during a certain period of time?
Profit
In which year did World War I begin?
1914
What is the chemical symbol for helium?
He
Which god is considered the “destroyer” and is part of the Hindu Trinity?
Shiva
Insulin is commonly used to treat which condition?
Diabetes
What is Hewlett Packard (HP) originally known for?
Printers
Who was the British Prime Minister during the Korean War?
Clement Attlee
By what name were the Egyptian kings/rulers known?
Pharaohs
Where would you find together a verso and a recto?
In a book (left and right pages)
The Roman God of War inspired the name of which planet?
Mars
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
What was the name of the Egyptian God of the Sun?
Ra
What was the nationality of Eugenio Monti, a bobsleigh driver who won 11 world titles?
Italian
Which planet has the most extensive ring system?
Saturn
What is the largest moon of Jupiter?
Ganymede
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa
Which British singer-songwriter had a hit with "Stay With Me"?
Sam Smith
Who is the author of "The Decameron"?
Giovanni Boccaccio
Which European country is known for its historic castles and fortresses?
Czech Republic
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
Stapes (In the ear)
Who is the author of "Oliver Twist"?
Charles Dickens
What is the capital of Lesotho?
Maseru
Who is the voice of Shrek?
Mike Myers
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
Who portrayed the character of Selina Kyle/Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises"?
Anne Hathaway
Which animal symbolizes good luck in Europe?
Ladybird/Ladybug
Which type of cured meat is traditionally used in a classic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara?
Pancetta
What's the best selling book of all time?
The Bible
What is the name of the final book in the Harry Potter series?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
In which year did the Battle of Yorktown occur?
1781
Which company opened the first burger restaurant in the UK in 1954?
The first burger restaurant was opened by Wimpy on Coventry Street London
Which god in Roman mythology is known as the god of fire and forge?
Vulcan
Which American multinational financial services corporation operates the world's largest card payment organization?
Visa Inc.
What is the main ingredient in sauerkraut?
Cabbage
Who is the President of Brazil as of 2023?
Jair Bolsonaro
What is the name of the British nuclear test series carried out in the 1950s?
Operation Grapple
What is the currency of Qatar?
Qatari Riyal
In which year did the Battle of Jutland occur?
1916
What is a plié in ballet?
Bending at the knees
What is the main ingredient in bread?
Flour
What classic video game requires you to eat all the dots throughout a maze?
Pac-Man
What was the name of the economic period of difficulty during the 1920s and 1930s?
The Great Depression
Who portrayed the character of Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy?
Ian McKellen
How many large islands make up Hawaii?
Eight
In which year did the Battle of Orleans occur?
1429
Who was the British Prime Minister at the start of World War I?
Herbert Asquith
What is the only flag that does not have four sides?
Nepal
Hund is the German word for which animal?
Dog
Who played the main character, DCI John Luther, in the UK TV series "Luther"?
Idris Elba
What does SQL stand for?
Structured Query Language
What is the longest-running TV show?
The Simpsons
What is the biggest lake in the world?
Caspian Sea
Where does Julia Roberts' character go in Eat Pray Love
Italy, India and Bali
Who is the American artist known for hits like "A Thousand Years" and "Jar of Hearts"?
Christina Perri
Digbeth and Edgbaston are suburbs of which British city?
Birmingham
What was Walt Disney afraid of?
Mice
What's the connection between Mashed Potato, the Loco-Motion, the Frug, the Monkey, and the Funky Chicken?
Popular dances in 1963
Which singer performed the songs ‘Lovely Day’ and ‘Lean on Me’?
Bill Withers
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What number is a baker's dozen?
13
In Roman mythology, who is the god of the underworld?
Pluto
How many of Henry VIII's wives were called Catherine?
3
In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?
Zeus
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
In a game of netball how many players on a team are allowed to score?
Two
Which British author wrote "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility"?
Jane Austen
Who famously crossed the Alps with elephants on the way to war with the Romans?
Hannibal
What is the oldest recorded town in the UK?
Colchester
Who was the last British monarch of the House of Hanover?
Queen Victoria
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
In what year did the Battle of Lepanto occur?
1571
Which country lost the most lives during WWII?
Soviet Union
What is the currency of Romania?
Romanian Leu
What does a circle with a cross through it mean on a clothing label?
Do not dry clean
Who is the author of "A Tale of Two Cities"?
Charles Dickens
Who painted "The Concert"?
Johannes Vermeer
Which country has the most languages spoken?
Papua New Guinea
Which brand uses the slogan "Full of Eastern Promise"?
Fry's Turkish Delight
In what year did the Great Fire of London occur?
1666
Which element has the chemical symbol Cl?
Chlorine
Which European country is known for its wooden churches?
Romania
Who painted "The Girl with a Pearl Earring"?
Johannes Vermeer
Who portrayed the character of Rose Dewitt Bukater in "Titanic"?
Kate Winslet
In Harry Potter, what is the name of The Weasley's house?
The Burrow
Who was the ruler of Russia at the time of the October Revolution in 1917?
Nicholas II
What were the pseudonyms originally used by the Brontë sisters?
Ellis, Acton and Currer Bell
Which monarch succeeded Queen Victoria?
King Edward VII
What is the largest moon of Neptune?
Triton
Which British monarch has the longest reign in history?
Elizabeth II
What type of dish is a 'Bouillabaisse'?
Fish stew
What fruit is used to make a traditional Tarte Tatin?
Apples
Who is known as the Father of Modern Physics?
Galileo Galilei
Which is Britain’s oldest Sunday newspaper, published for the first time in 1791?
Observer
Who is the author of "The Lord of the Rings"?
J.R.R. Tolkien
What was the title of the 1969 investiture of the current Prince of Wales?
Investiture of Prince Charles
What is the capital of Ghana?
Accra
What is the main ingredient in chocolate?
Cocoa
In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of plenty?
Abundantia
Which film concerns the declaration of war by Freedonia against neighbouring Sylvania?
Duck Soup
What is the name of the American rapper known for hits like "Hotline Bling" and "God's Plan"?
Drake
Which author wrote "The Great Gatsby"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Scuttle stars in which movie?
The Little Mermaid
Who played the character of Indiana Jones in the movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark"?
Harrison Ford
Where on the human body is the skin the thinnest?
The Eye
What is the name of the river that runs through Paris?
Seine
Which WWII battle was the largest tank battle in history?
Battle of Kursk
Which actor starred as the bear in "Ted"?
Seth MacFarlane
In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of fate?
Fortuna
What is the capital of Malawi?
Lilongwe
Who is the author of "The Three Musketeers"?
Alexandre Dumas
In which year did the Battle of Marston Moor occur?
1644
The American designer born in 1939 as Ralph Lifshitz is better known as what?
Ralph Lauren
Who is the author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?
Gabriel García Márquez
What is the name of the highest mountain in the British Isles?
Ben Nevis
What kind of pet does Esmeralda have in The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
Goat - called Djali
Which British band was known for their glam rock music and had hits like "Cum On Feel the Noize"?
Slade
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Who directed the 1999 science fiction film "The Matrix"?
The Wachowskis
What did Pandora release when she opened her box or jar?
Pandora released all of man's miseries and evils but closed the lid with hope still inside
Which planet is known as the Water Planet?
Earth
The Islamic calendar is based on which cycle?
Lunar
What is the name of the sea located to the west of Italy?
Tyrrhenian Sea
Which two musicians collaborated on Another Way to Die, the theme song to 2008’s 007: Quantum of Solace?
Alicia Keys and Jack White
In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of the sewers?
Cloacina
What was the name of the alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Central Powers
Which country has the most Olympic gold medals in field hockey?
India
In what year did the Battle of Culloden occur?
1746
Which planet has the fastest winds in the solar system?
Neptune
Which god in Roman mythology is known as the god of dreams?
Somnus
In which year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
1605
Which painter reputedly cut off his own ear?
Van Gogh
Which country has the most volcanoes?
Indonesia
Which car is often called the first muscle car?
The Pontiac GTO
What does kissing the Blarney Stone confer?
The gift of gab
In which year did Bangladesh gain independence from Pakistan?
1971
Which British actor died whilst still filming his supporting role in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator?
Oliver Reed
What is the name of the river that flows through Paris?
Seine River
A dog sweats through which part of its body?
Its paws
What is the name of the first successful Mars Rover?
Sojourner
Kratos is the main character of what video game series?
God of War
Who discovered Penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What is the name of the thick Italian soup made with rice and peas?
Risi e Bisi
What’s the main character, played by Ryan Gosling, in Drive called?
His name is never said
What is 'Opera' associated with in Information Technology?
A web browser
How many counters does a player start with in Backgammon?
16
Zagreb is the capital city of which country?
Croatia
What is the world’s best-selling stout beer?
Guinness
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (in 1903)?
Marie Curie
Which auto brand was the first to offer seat belts?
Nash Motors
The song 'How Far I'll Go' features in which Disney film?
Moana
What was the middle name of Wolfgang Mozart?
Amadeus
Who wrote the play "Macbeth"?
William Shakespeare
Which Italian explorer is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Which film star, who played Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind," starred in more than 90 films over 30 years?
Clark Gable
What are Jimmys or Manolos?
Shoes
What is the subtitle of the second movie in the Hunger Games franchise?
Catching Fire
Who played the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the film "Spider-Man: Homecoming"?
Tom Holland
What was the title of the report published in 1998 linking MMR vaccine to autism, which was later discredited?
Lancet Paper
What is the most common blood type in humans?
O Positive
Who famously said "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus Caesar
Leonardo DiCaprio won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in which film?
The Revenant
Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos, means what in English?
Day of the Dead
Who holds the record for the most goals in a single European football season?
Lionel Messi
Who discovered the electron?
J.J. Thomson
Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
Mariana Trench
Who founded the Greek theatre?
Thespis
What is Sirimavo Bandaranaike's claim to fame?
The first woman Prime Minister in the World (Ceylon and then Sri Lanka)
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael all belong to which historical art period?
Renaissance
What is the cube root of 64?
4
Who starred as John McClane in "Die Hard"?
Bruce Willis
What was the name of the tower block where Del Boy and Rodney Trotter lived in ‘Only Fools and Horses’?
Nelson Mandela House
Which god in Roman mythology is known as the god of truth?
Veritas
Which is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica Desert
What type of game is Axie Infinity?
Blockchain game
What is the name of the Scottish poet who wrote "Auld Lang Syne"?
Robert Burns
What actor feels the need, the need for speed, in Top Gun?
Tom Cruise
Who played the character of Rose in Titanic?
Kate Winslet
Who was the British Prime Minister during the "Winter of Discontent"?
James Callaghan
Who was the Chancellor of Germany as of 2023?
Olaf Scholz
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Which Heavyweight Boxer Was Known As The Real Deal?
Evander Holyfield
Muhammed Ali was born in which US state?
Kentucky
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi
In which US city is Broadway located?
New York City
Who hosts the UK TV show "8 Out of 10 Cats"?
Jimmy Carr
Who is the American singer known for hits like "Like a Virgin" and "Vogue"?
Madonna
What is the largest crater in our solar system?
Caloris Basin (Mercury)
Who was the Roman 'Emperor' at the time of Jesus Christ's crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
Which decade was the Sony Walkman launched?
1970s
Who was Donald Trump's vice president?
Mike Pence
Which American coffee company and coffeehouse chain was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971?
Starbucks
Who played the role of Marty McFly in "Back to the Future"?
Michael J. Fox
Where is the Encyclopædia Britannica published?
Chicago
What does the circle in the middle of Celtic cross represent?
The sun (St Patrick added the pagan symbol)
What iconic weapon does the Bride use in Kill Bill?
Samurai sword/katana
Who was known as the 'Merry Monarch'?
Charles II
Who which queen was Julius Caesar involved with?
Cleopatra
Who is the American singer known for hits like "Red" and "Back to December"?
Taylor Swift
Which act of 1948 provided the right of abode in the UK for Commonwealth citizens?
British Nationality Act
What is the capital of Cyprus?
Nicosia
What was Adele’s debut album called?
19
Which country is known as the Land of a Thousand Hills?
Rwanda
“Astro Boy” is what genre of a video game?
Action
Which planet is known as the Cloudy Planet?
Venus
Oktoberfest in Germany is celebrated with what drink?
Beer
What percentage of our bodies is made up of water?
60-65%
Which element has the chemical symbol Au?
Gold
How many fingers do Simpsons characters have?
Four
Which British city was once known as Duroliponte?
Cambridge
What shoe brand makes the "Mexico 66"?
Onitsuka Tiger
Who painted "The School of Athens"?
Raphael
Who do the Italians call Topolino?
Mickey Mouse
Which country is known for its paella?
Spain