1. What is the tallest building in the United Kingdom? |
2. What was the name of the 12th Century Sultan of Egypt & Syria who was the opponent of the Crusaders? |
3. Name the Wimbledon & US Open Mens tennis champion who lost to Billie-Jean King in the 1973 ‘Battle of the Sexes’ |
4. What is the longest river in France? |
5. The Shining, Salem’s Lot & Misery are all novels written by which US Author? |
6. What name was given to supporters of Charles I during the English Civil War? |
7. Which is the largest of London’s Royal Parks? |
8. Who was the first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2022? |
9. What name is given to a meeting of witches? |
10. What is the capital city of Turkey? |
11. Who is the host of the daytime Quiz Show ‘The Tournament’? |
12. Which Canadian City is the Capital of the Province of Alberta? |
13.Which former Olympic Athlete & commentator established the annual event ‘The Great North Run’ |
14.What is the name of the open-air cliff top Theatre near Land’s End in Cornwall? |
15.What nickname was given to the 19th Century ‘curiosity exhibit’ whose real name was John Merrick |
16.Which Character from Children’s TV lives in the village of Pontypandy? |
17. Prior to its adoption of the Euro, what was the main unit of currency in Portugal? |
18. Harrison Ford played which character in the Star Wars Franchise? |
19. What was the surname of Margo & Gerry in the Sitcom ‘The Good Life’? |
20. The Headquarters of The Olympic Committee (IOC) are situated in which Swiss City? |
ANSWERS BELOW
1. What is the tallest building in the United Kingdom? | THE SHARD |
2. What was the name of the 12th Century Sultan of Egypt & Syria who was the opponent of the Crusaders? | SALADIN |
3. Name the Wimbledon & US Open Mens tennis champion who lost to Billie-Jean King in the 1973 ‘Battle of the Sexes’ | BOBBY RIGGS |
4. What is the longest river in France? | THE LOIRE |
5. The Shining, Salem’s Lot & Misery are all novels written by which US Author? | STEPHEN KING |
6. What name was given to supporters of Charles I during the English Civil War? | CAVALIERS |
7. Which is the largest of London’s Royal Parks? | RICHMOND PARK |
8. Who was the first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2022? | KAYE ADAMS |
9. What name is given to a meeting of witches? | COVEN |
10. What is the capital city of Turkey? | ANKARA |
11. Who is the host of the daytime Quiz Show ‘The Tournament’? | ALEX SCOTT |
12. Which Canadian City is the Capital of the Province of Alberta? | EDMONTON |
13.Which former Olympic Athlete & commentator established the annual event ‘The Great North Run’ | BRENDAN FOSTER |
14.What is the name of the open-air cliff top Theatre near Land’s End in Cornwall? | THE MINACK THEATRE |
15.What nickname was given to the 19th Century ‘curiosity exhibit’ whose real name was John Merrick | THE ELEPHANT MAN |
16.Which Character from Children’s TV lives in the village of Pontypandy? | FIREMAN SAM |
17. Prior to its adoption of the Euro, what was the main unit of currency in Portugal? | ESCUDO |
18. Harrison Ford played which character in the Star Wars Franchise? | HAN SOLO |
19. What was the surname of Margo & Gerry in the Sitcom ‘The Good Life’? | LEADBETTER |
20. The Headquarters of The Olympic Committee (IOC) are situated in which Swiss City? | LAUSANNE |