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The Father of Texas (Round 108)

 

The hymn 'Amazing Grace' was first sung in which century? a 18th b) 19th c) 20th
a) 18th

 

Llandaff Cathedral was severely damaged by German bombing during WWII. In which city if the cathedral?
Cardiff

 

Which leader defeated the British General, Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton?
George Washington

 

Who is known as the "Father of Texas", and the founder of Texas?
Stephen Fuller Austin

 

It Happened in February

The following questions are about events that have their anniversary in February

 

Which spaceship disintegrated on re-entry killing all 7 crew members in 2003?
Space Shuttle Columbia

 

In 1709, which sailor, who provided the inspiration for Robinson Crusoe, was rescued after spending 4 years as a castaway on an uninhabited island?
Alexander Selkirk

 

In 1807 the United Kingdom captured Montevideo from the Spanish during which wars?
Napoleonic Wars

 

The Human Body Quiz (Round 3)

 

What is the name of the light sensitive panel of cells at the rear of the eye?
Retina

 

What is the technical name for the shoulder blade?
Scapula

 

Where in the human body would you find the Latissimus Dorsi muscle?
The back

 

What is the body's second largest organ after the skin?
Liver

 

What is the name of the walnut sized gland found only in men which often becomes a source of cancer?
Prostate

 

Elvis Presley Quiz (Round 1)

 

Elvis was born in which town?
Tupelo, Mississippi

 

In what year was his first single 'Heartbreak Hotel' released?
1956

 

In which film of 1956 did Presley make his debut?
Love Me Tender

 

What happened to Elvis in 1958 that curtailed his recording career?
Military Service

 

Which backing singers worked with Elvis through the '60s?
The Jordanaires

 

It Happened in January

Historic events or anniversaries from January

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