December 17, 2012 | QM print friendly version 1 What is the modern-day name of the Kingdom of Mauretania? Morocco 2 What does the Latin phrase ‘Primus inter pares’ translate to in English? First among equals 3 In computing, what does AOL stand for? America Online 4 What is the name of the 1780 London riots which were an anti-Catholic protest against the 1778 Papists Act? Gordon Riots 5 What is the capital of Guyana? Georgetown 6 What type of creature is a francolin? Bird 7 In 1960, Makarios III became the first President of which Mediterranean island? Cyprus 8 In rugby union, the Cook Cup is a challenge cup contested by which two countries? Australia and England 9 William of Orange was the husband of which English sovereign? Mary II 10 The English town of Barnstaple lies on which river? River Taw 11 The Chianti Mountains are in which mountain range? Apennines 12 Which US state is known as the ‘Beaver State? Oregon 13 What is the final event of a men’s decathlon? 1500 metres 14 In Greek mythology, whose face was said to have launched a thousand ships? Helen of Troy 15 Who played painter Paul Gaugin in the 1956 film ‘Lust for Life’? Anthony Quinn 16 In humans, esotropia affects which part of the body? Eyes 17 In the 1940 Disney film ‘Pinocchio’, what is the name of Geppetto’s cat? Figaro 18 A barista makes and serves what? Coffee 19 What is the national flower of Pakistan? Jasmine (or Chambeli) 20 Spider, Jaw and Kiss are all terms used in which sport? Snooker 21 In 2006, who did Kirsty Young replace as the host of BBC’s Desert Island Discs? Sue Lawley 22 What is the everyday name for ethylene glycol? Antifreeze 23 Used in gaming, what are ‘Devil’s bones’? Dice 24 ‘Hit and Miss’ was the theme tune to which UK television programme? Juke Box Jury 25 Plateado is Spanish for which colour? Silver 26 In which year was England footballer David Beckham awarded an OBE? 2003 27 Actress Brooke Shields modelled jeans for which designer in the 1980’s? Calvin Klein 28 What is the fin called underneath the rear of a surfboard? Skeg 29 Which mountain range is known as ‘The Backbone of England’? The Pennines 30 In which year was former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher born? 1925