Whose circus started its first tour of the United States in 1835?
P.T. Barnum

Who was the suffragette who was killed after she ran out in front of King George V's horse, Anmer, at the Epsom Derby.
Emily Davison

Which British Secretary of State for War resigned following a sex scandal in 1963?
John Profumo

1649 was the year in which the King of England was executed. Who was he?
King Charles I

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What is the nationality of international cricketer Zubayr Hamza?

South African

Following the General Election of 2019 who became Father of the House of Commons?

Sir Peter Bottomley

The Vedas, a collection of hymns praising the Vedic gods, is the main scripture in which religion?

Hinduism

All the questions relate to Flag bearers of the Olympic Opening Parade of Nations

Michael Phelps, the USA flag bearer at the 2016 games held the record for the most medals as of 2015 with 22. How many of those medals were Gold? a)16 b)18 c)20
b) 18

Who was Spain's flag bearer for the 2016 games?
Rafael Nadal

6ft 5in Lauren Jackson carried the flag for Australia in 2012. In which sport did she compete?
Basketball

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According to the International Paper Sizes Standard what size has the dimensions 148mm x 210mm?
A5

Who is the longest serving President of the USA?
Franklin D Roosevelt (12 years)

The oldest football competition in the world was first held in 1871/2. What is it's full official name?
The Football Association Challenge Cup

Which Caribean island gained independence from Britain in August 1962?
Jamaica

Born in August 1901 this American became arguably the most famous jazz trumpeter, and also famous for his rendition of Hello Dolly. What was his nick name?
Satchmo (Louis Armstrong)

Glamorous American film star who died from an overdose of sleeping pills in August 1962
Marilyn Monroe