Easier General Knowledge 103 - Answers

Published: Friday 22nd May 2020A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. Which English city shares its name with the state capital of Nebraska? Lincoln.
  2. What metal was traditionally used for the filament of a light bulb? Tungsten.
  3. Which instrument is usually played by the leader of an orchestra? (First) Violin.
  4. After which Mediterranean island is copper named after? Cyprus.
  5. In the "Star Wars" series of movies, what part was played by Harrison Ford? Han Solo.
  6. In rhyming slang, what is a Joanna? Piano.
  7. In which US city would you find Graceland, the old home of Elvis Presley? Memphis.
  8. Which is the second month of the year to have exactly 30 days? June.
  9. In which year did the United Kingdom become a member of the United Nations? 1945
  10. Which is the highest mountain in the Alps? Mont Blanc.
  11. In which month of the year is Burn's Night celebrated? (25th) January.
  12. Which was the first city in Asia to host the summer Olympic games? Tokyo (1964).
  13. Who became the first Tudor King of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth? Henry VII.
  14. What colour is ebony? Black.
  15. In which South American country would you find the city of La Paz? Bolivia.
  16. On which type of tree can the parasitic plant Mistletoe mostly be found? Apple trees.
  17. According to the Bible what two birds did Noah send from the Ark? Raven and Dove.
  18. Of the ten events in a decathlon, how many involve track running? Four.
  19. Which two planets in our solar system have no moons? Venus & Mercury.
  20. Which former Mickey Mouse Club member had hit records with "Genie in a Bottle" and "What a Girl Wants"? Christine Aguilera.

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