Easier General Knowledge 164 - Answers

Published: Wednesday 11th September 2024A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. Which Russian city was previously named Leningrad? St Petersburg
  2. In medicine, what does ECG stand for? Electrocardiogram.
  3. In which year did Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee take place? 1977
  4. What is the largest fish in the world? Whale shark.
  5. What is the main ingredient in guacamole? Avocado.
  6. The heptathlon is made up of how many events? Seven.
  7. Who married Victoria Coren in 2012? David Mitchell.
  8. Which Brazilian city is the most populous in South America? Sao Paulo.
  9. Where are you most likely to see a codicil? In a will.
  10. How many players are on a baseball team? Nine.
  11. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates the two main islands of New Zealand? The Cook Strait.
  12. What planet in the Solar System is closest in size to Earth? Venus.
  13. What was the name of the Hunchback of Notre Dame? Quasimodo.
  14. Which non-landlocked country has the shortest coastline? Monaco.
  15. Which edible plant is known as "Lady's Fingers"? Okra.
  16. In 2000, who became the first British rower to win gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games? Steve Redgrave.
  17. In 1835 who patented the revolver? Samuel Colt.
  18. Which European river flows through the largest number of countries in the World? River Danube (10 countries).
  19. On the TV quiz "Blockbusters", which round had to be completed to win a prize? Gold Run.
  20. Which part of the eye is coloured and surrounds the pupil? The iris.

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