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Questions
1) In which Pacific Ocean island nation is Father Christmas known as santa-san (Mr Santa)?
2) The Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally finish on which date?
3) St. Stephen’s Day is also know as?
4) Between 1996 and 1998, which British girl band celebrated three consecutive UK Christmas number one singles?
5) In the song ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, how many ladies were dancing?
6) Who wrote ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’, the famous christmas poem with the opening line ‘Twas the night before Christmas’?
7) ‘Walking in the Air’ is a song taken from which Christmas film?
8) Which UK monarch delivered the first Christmas Broadcast to the BBC in 1932?
9) Christmas fruit cake Stollen is traditionally associated with which country?
10) On Christmas Day 1950, what did four Scottish students steal from Westminster Abbey?
Answers
1) In which Pacific Ocean island nation is Father Christmas known as santa-san (Mr Santa)?
Japan
2) The Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally finish on which date?
January 5th
3) St. Stephen’s Day is also know as?
Boxing Day
4) Between 1996 and 1998, which British girl band celebrated three consecutive UK Christmas number one singles?
Spice Girls
5) In the song ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, how many ladies were dancing?
Nine
6) Who wrote ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’, the famous christmas poem with the opening line ‘Twas the night before Christmas’?
Clement Clark Moore
7) ‘Walking in the Air’ is a song taken from which Christmas film?
The Snowman
8) Which UK monarch delivered the first Christmas Broadcast to the BBC in 1932?
George V
9) Christmas fruit cake Stollen is traditionally associated with which country?
Germany
10) On Christmas Day 1950, what did four Scottish students steal from Westminster Abbey?
Stone of Destiny
Sports Quiz Round 1
Match the following American sports teams with their sport.
Anaheim Ducks
Ice Hockey
Charlotte Hornets
Basketball
Cleveland Browns
American Football
Texas Rangers
Baseball
Atlanta Hawks
Basketball
Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans
Basketball
Minnesota Twins
Baseball
Arizona Coyotes
Ice Hockey
San Jose Earthquake
Football (Soccer)
Gulliver's Travels (Round 1)
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1) Which British actor who starred as Jimmy in the film Quadrophenia later appeared in Blur's video for the single Parklife?
2) As of July 2020, which Argentinian striker is Barcelona's all-time leading goalscorer?
3) Lara Croft is a fictional character in which video game franchise?
4) Planned and constructed in 1850 by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, Maximilianstrasse is a major shopping district in which German city?
5) The wise, methodical detective Lester Freamon is a fictional character in which cult TV series set in Baltimore?
6) Which is Europe's most southernly capital city?
7) Clark Kent is the real name of which superhero?
8) The film Grease was mostly filmed in which US state?
9) Which Irish writer and clergyman wrote Gulliver's Travels?
10) The largest tower located OUTSIDE of London in the United Kingdom is found in which English city?
Answers:
1) Which British actor who starred as Jimmy in the film Quadrophenia later appeared in Blur's video for the single Parklife?
Phil Daniels
2) As of July 2020, which Argentinian striker is Barcelona's all-time leading goalscorer?
Lionel Messi
3) Lara Croft is a fictional character in which video game franchise?
Tomb Raider
4) Planned and constructed in 1850 by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, Maximilianstrasse is a major shopping district in which German city?
Munich
5) The wise, methodical detective Lester Freamon is a fictional character in which cult TV series set in Baltimore?
The Wire
6) Which is Europe's most southernly capital city?
Nicosia, Cyprus
7) Clark Kent is the real name of which superhero?
Superman
8) The film Grease was mostly filmed in which US state?
California
9) Which Irish writer and clergyman wrote Gulliver's Travels?
Jonathan Swift
10) The largest tower located OUTSIDE of London in the United Kingdom is found in which English city?
Manchester
Art Quiz Round 1
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is on display in which Paris museum?
Louvre
In which century did da Vinci paint The Last Supper?
Fifteenth century
Florence's Accademia Gallery houses which well-known Michaelangelo renaissance sculpture?
David Statue
The Creation of Adam is one of nine scenes featured on the ceiling of which Rome landmark?
The Sistine Chapel
The bronze sculpture 'The Thinker' was created by which French sculptor in the early twentieth century?
Auguste Rodin
Which Vincent van Gogh painting was the inspiration for the Don McLean song 'Vincent'
Starry Night
What was the surname of Edvard, the creator of The Scream, a name which also features in a well known brand of crisps?
Munch
The Aphrodite of Milos, the Greek statue believed to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch is better known by which name?
Venus de Milo
Which famous artist best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work was born in Figueres, Catalonia in May 1904?
Salvador Dali
Complete the name of the world famous Greek sculpture completed in approximately 450 BC - The Diskobolus of...?
Myron
December 2015 Quiz Round 1
December 2015 quiz questions
Camden Town Brewery was sold to which global drinks giant who's stable already includes Budweister, Stella Artois and Beck's?
AB InBev (Anheuser-Busch InBev)
Which former French footballer was given an eight-year ban from the game over an alleged 'disloyal payment'?
Michel Platini
Which son of Labour MP Tony Benn served as Labour shadow foreign secretary?
Hilary Benn
Noma Dumezweni was cast as which character in a London stage production of Harry Potter?
Hermione Grainger
The latest release of which movie franchise shattered box office records in it's opening weekend?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Which English broadcaster announced his latest project - an exploration of the 2,300km Great Barrier Reef in Australia?
Sir David Attenborough
Which member of the boyband The Wanted won BBC's Strictly Come Dancing crown?
Jay McGuinness
Which Scottish sportsman was named BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award for a second time?
Andy Murray
December 2015 saw the death of which former BBC Match of the Day presenter?
Jimmy Hill
Which Marmite-like leader of the Labour party celebrated 100 days in charge of his party?
Jeremy Corbyn
Geography Quiz (Round 1)
2000s Music Quiz (Round 1)
Which artist had the second-biggest selling single of the decade with his version of 'Unchained Melody'?
Gareth Gates
In 2004, Las Vegas-based alternative rock band The Killers released their successful debut album. What was it called?
Hot Fuss
What was the surname of Gnarls who had chart success in 2006 with Crazy?
Barkley
Which female singer partnered with Nelly to release Dilemma in 2002?
Kelly Rowland
Which female singer released 'Fight For This Love' following her departure from a successful girl group?
Cheryl Cole
Which artist took the decade by storm with her 2008 album release of The Fame?
Lady Gaga
will.i.am, Taboo, Fergie and apl.de.ap made up which chart-topping group?
The Black Eyed Peas
Which Scottish band released Take Me Out in 2004?
Franz Ferdinand
Complete the title of this Daniel Bedingfield track? 'If You're Not The...'
One
Which group topped the UK single chart in 2002 with 'Just a Little'?
Liberty X