In 1906, which President of the USA became the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize? Theodore Roosevelt In 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of which newly independent country? India In 1959, which state became the last to join the United States of America? Hawaii In 1984, which singer became the […]
Pub Quiz #34
General Knowledge 1. In 2006, which of the four countries of the UK was the first to introduce a smoking ban in all enclosed work places? Scotland 2. What four-letter combination ends the name of five different countries that border China? Stan 3. The Golden Spurtle is a trophy awarded annually to the person who […]
Testing Trivia #10
Which golfing legend was the first to hold all four majors at the same time? Tiger Woods Graeme Hick played international cricket for England and who? Zimbabwe What nationality is golfer Tim Clark? South African Which jockey won his first Derby on Troy in ’79? Willie Carson Which Olympic champion became Baron of Ranmore in […]
20 Pub Quiz Questions #1
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 […]
Testing Trivia #9
Who presents Lake District documentary ‘The Lakes’? Rory McGrath The brothers Sam and Dean Winchester are demon-hunters in which US TV drama? Supernatural Which TV magician had the catchphrase ‘Piff Paff Poof!’? The Great Soprendo In what TV series does Dawn French play ‘desperately misguided’ midwife Joy Aston? Psychoville Who co-starred with Roger Moore in […]
Testing Trivia #8
In which resort to the north west of Paris did Monet live on a river boat in the 1870s? Argenteuil Which of the impressionists contracted dysentry (but survived) after he joined the army in the Franco-Prussian war? Pierre-Auguste Renoir Which open-air dancehall was a favourite haunt of the Impressionists? Moulin de la Galette Which colour […]