The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

 

 

What is the nationality of the Formula One driver Nico Rosberg?

German

 

Lex Luthor has been the archenemy of which superhero for most of his existence?

Superman

 

Which is the oldest university in Ireland?

Trinity College, Dublin

 

The pioneering work of which Scottish inventor led to the Television?

John Logie Baird

The ancient Olympic games started in the 8th century BC at the sanctuary of Zeus which was where in Greece?

Olympia

 

The modern Olympics were started by Pierre de Coubertin.   What title did he hold?

Baron

 

The first modern Olympics were held in which year?

1896

 

Which body is responsible for selecting the host city for each Olympic games?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC)

 

The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

 

What is a squirrels nest better known as?
A Drey

 

In 2001 this city changed its name to Kolkata. What was it previously called?
Calcutta

 

What is Campanology is the study and the act of?

Bell ringing

 

In which 1965 film did Omar Sharif play the title character?
Doctor Zhivago

 

Match the player with the Euro 2016 nation:

 

David Edwards

Wales

 

Mihai Pintilli

Romania

 

Bartosz Salamon

Poland

 

Sergio Rico

Spain

 

Anthony Martial

France

 

Toni Kroos

Germany

 

Shane Ferguson

Northern Ireland

 

Matteo Darmian

Italy

 

The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey are well-known names in which card game?

Poker

 

Westeros is a fictional continent in which series of novel written by George R. R. Martin?

'A Song of Fire and Ice' aka Game of Thrones

 

According to the classic proverb, what should you do if you can't beat 'em?

Join 'em