1. What name is given to the fortieth day after Easter when Christ’s passage into heaven is commemorated?
2. What name is given to the Citadel in Moscow containing Russian Government Offices?
3. What name is given to a season of heavy rain in South Asia?
4. What commodity is traded at Billingsgate Market in London?
5. In the human body, what name is given to the inflammation of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid?
6. What is the name of the English Composer of the Operas ‘Billy Budd’ and ‘Peter Grimes’?
7. Which Royal House ruled England from 1603 until 1714?
8. What name is given to a person who studies or keeps bees?
9. What is the birth name of the musician & activist known as ‘Bono’ who fronts the Irish Rock Band U2?
10. In Greek Mythology, who is the Goddess of retribution & vengeance?
11. What is the capital city of South Korea, located on the Han River?
12. What is measured on the Mohs Scale?
13. What name is given to a downhill skiing race that takes place on a winding course marked out by poles?
14. Sir Francis Drake & Sir Walter Raleigh were both born in which English County?
15. The Bermuda Triangle is located in which Ocean?
16. Which TV Writer & Producer created the programmes: Brookside, Grange Hill & Hollyoaks?
17. What is the only substance on earth that exists in all three natural states?
18. Jockey Frankie Dettori won all 7 Races at which Racecourse in 1996?
19. Which famous London Landmark stands on Ludgate Hill?
20. Which British City was given the nickname ‘Cottonopolis’ in the 19th Century?
Answers will be given in the next U3A newsletter. Good luck to everyone!
Thought for the day:
If you want the rainbow you have to put up with the rain (Dolly Parton)