Easier General Knowledge 108 - Answers

Published: Monday 29th June 2020A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. What is the freezing point of water in degrees Centigrade? 0 C.
  2. Which actress was known as "Hanoi Jane" due to her opposition to the Vietnam War? Jane Fonda.
  3. Which three US States begin with the letter "C"? California, Connecticut and Colorado.
  4. Which two universities compete each year in the Boat Race? Oxford & Cambridge.
  5. Which soft drink is known as Scotland's "other" national drink? Irn Bru.
  6. Where on a human body would you find a "Fontanelle"? On a baby's head.
  7. By what nickname was King Richard I of England known? Richard the Lionheart.
  8. Who wrote the opera "Tosca"? Giacomo Puccini.
  9. How many limbs does an octopus have? Eight.
  10. In which country did the sauna originate? Finland.
  11. Which two Shakespearian characters feature in the NATO phonetic alphabet? Romeo and Juliet.
  12. Which author created Mary Poppins? P.L. Travers.
  13. Which action film star is often referred to as the "muscles from Brussels"? Jean-Claude van Damme.
  14. Which countries hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the first time it was held in Asia? Japan and South Korea.
  15. What were the names of the three sons of Adam and Eve? Cain, Abel and Seth.
  16. What name did the Romans give to Scotland? Caledonia.
  17. Who introduced the first successful vaccination against smallpox? Edward Jenner.
  18. The leaf of which tree is featured on the flag of Canada? Maple.
  19. How is singer Robyn Fenty better known? Rihanna.
  20. Which are the two horse racing events that must be shown on free to air TV in the UK according to OFCOM? The Derby and Grand National.

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