1. What name is given to the fortieth day after Easter when Christ’s passage into heaven is commemorated? ASCENSION DAY
2. What name is given to the Citadel in Moscow containing Russian Government Offices? THE KREMLIN
3. What name is given to a season of heavy rain in South Asia? MONSOON
4. What commodity is traded at Billingsgate Market in London? FISH
5. In the human body, what name is given to the inflammation of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid? A STYE
6. What is the name of the English composer of the operas ‘Billy Budd’ and ‘Peter Grimes’? BENJAMIN BRITTEN
7. Which Royal House ruled England from 1603 until 1714? STUART
8. What name is given to a person who studies or keeps bees? APIARIST
9. What is the birth name of the musician and activist known as ‘Bono’ who fronts the Irish rock band U2? PAUL HEWSON
10. In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of retribution and vengeance? NEMESIS
11. What is the capital city of South Korea, located on the Han River? SEOUL
12. What is measured on the Mohs Scale? HARDNESS OF MINERALS
13. What name is given to a downhill skiing race that takes place on a winding course marked out by poles? SLALOM
14. Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh were both born in which English county? DEVON
15. The Bermuda Triangle is located in which ocean? ATLANTIC
16. Which TV writer and producer created the programmes Brookside, Grange Hill and Hollyoaks? PHIL REDMOND
17. What is the only substance on earth that exists in all three natural states? WATER
18. Jockey Frankie Dettori won all 7 races at which racecourse in 1995? ASCOT
19. Which famous London landmark stands on Ludgate Hill? ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
20. Which British city was given the nickname ‘Cottonopolis’ in the 19th century? MANCHESTER