The Koruna became the currency of which Eastern European in 1993?

Czech Republic

 

Prior to the Euro, what was the name of the currency of Germany?

Deutsche Mark

 

True or false: Slovakia uses the Euro as currency

True

 

In which Southeastern European country do Qindarka make a Lek?

Albania

 

True or false: In the Falkland Islands they use the Pound as currency?

True

 

 

George Orwell, the author and son of a British civil servant, was born in which country?
India

 

Ceuta is an enclave in Morocco belonging to which country?
Spain

 

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer founded by which entrepreneur?
Elon Musk

 

The 'Pequod' was a ship from which novel?
Moby Dick

 

 

All the questions relate to events or anniversaries from the month of January

 

Born in January 1925, which English record producer was often referred to as the 'fifth Beatle'
Sir George Henry Martin

 

Which dictator announced that he was taking dictatorial powers over Italy in January 1925? 
Benito Mussolini

 

 

Who sold his first revolver pistol to the United States government in 1847?
Samuel Colt

 

 

Ribera del Duero is an important wine-producing area in the north of which country?
Spain

 

What is a Bedfordshire clanger?
A pasty, with a savoury filling at one end and a sweet filling at the other

 

If you were having a cocktail of cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, what would it be called? a) Sidecar b) Woowoo c) Harvey Wallbanger
a) Sidecar

 

What is a quandong?
A fruit

 

A general knowledge quiz round containing ten questions and answers covering subjects such as pop music, children's books and animals.