General Knowledge 16 - (Submitted By Yoda)
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001 What was the name of the character played by Vivien Leigh in 'gone with the wind'? Scarlet O Hara
002 Which is the largest of the canary islands? Tenerife
003 For which movie did paul simon write the song “Mrs Robinson”? The Graduate
004 Which Singer joined kenny rogers on the hit “islands in the stream”? Dolly Parton
005 What breed of dog advertised Dulux paint' on TV? Old English Sheepdog
006 Who Currently Presents The Tv Game Show “The Krypton Factor” Ben Shepherd
007 Which Radio Station Used To Be Known As “The Light Programme” Radio 2
008 What name links the magic roundabout and the father of the disciples james & john? Zebedee
009 Which specialist type of singing links frank ifield & slim whitman? Yodelling
010 What Is The Most Popular Indoor Tourist Attraction In Great Britain Madame Tussauds
011 In darts which score is known as “bed & breakfast”? 26
012 What Invention Introduced In 1913 Is Made Up Of “Iron, Chromium, Carbon And Nickel” Stainless Steeel
013 Who was the tallest of robin hoods Merry men? Little John
014 Which Group Had A Massive Hit With The Song “Take My Breath Away” Berlin
015 In Which TV Show Did “Samantha Janus” Play A Character Called “Isobel De Pauli” Liverpool 1
016 Which American President Was In Power Between 1861-1865 Abraham Lincoln
017 Which American R&B Dance Band Had A 1991 Hit Song Entitled “Ive Been Thinking About You” London Beat
018 how many dimes are in a us dollar? 10
019 Who Provides The Voiceovers On Ant & Decs New Saturday Night Game Show “Push The Button” Ronnie Corbett
020 What Is The Most Abundant Element Contained In “Salt Water” Oxygen
021 Where In The Human Body Is The Pineal Gland In The forehead
022 On TV Who Was The Head Of The Wombles Family? Uncle Bulgaria
023

What Is The Name Of The Small Scottish Village Where Singing Sensation “Susan Boyle “ Hails From A Village That Also Shares Its Name With A Premiership Football Club

Blackburn
024 What Colour Is The Flag Of Libya Green
025 Which Person In History Road A Horse Called “Black Bess” Dick Turpin
026 Which Radio Show Is Associated With The Theme Tune “The Sleepy Lagoon” Desert Island Discs
027 Which Of The Following Is The Eldest, Is It Dawn French Or Jennifer Saunders Dawn French
028 Who Was The Very First James Bond Villain Dr No
029 Which Comic Character had a long-suffering partner called Flo? Andy Capp
030 What can the hummingbird do that other birds can’t? Fly Backwards
031 If You Were To Shut Down A Windows OS Or On Newer Systems Bring Up The Task Manager You Would Need To Hold Down CTRL- ALT & Which Other Key Delete
032 Kurt Cobain Provided Lead Vocals For Which Grunge Band Nirvana
033 By What Nickname Are The Football Team “Derby County” Known As The Rams
034 Which 1996 Film Starring Keanu Reeves Was Also The title Of A 1986 Hit For Diana Ross Chain Reaction
035 On What Shape Of Pitch Is An Australian Rules Football Match Played Oval
036 Who Was The Eldest Of All Of The Marx Brothers (Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Zeppo, Gummo) Chico
037 What Nationality Was William Tell Swiss
038 Which TV Detective Had A Niece Called Penny And A Dog Called Brains Inspector Gadget
039 Which Shakespeare Play Consists Of 4 Words None Of Which Contain More Than 4 Letters As You Like It'
040 Which TV Series Centred Around “Townsend Investigations” Charlies Angels
041 what do you call a type of animal that feeds only on plants? Herbivore
042 what was the roman name for scotland? Calidonia
043 Which Famous Foodstuff originated in the town of Melton Oowbray? Pork Pies
044 Which Element In The Periodic Table Is Named After A US state Califonium
045 Which Playwright Created The Character Jane Tennison Lynda La Plante
046 What Connects The Bands, Duran Duran, Aha And Garbage James Bond Themes
047 What Connects Natasha Kaplinksy, Jill Halfpenny And Alesha Dixon Strictly Come Dancing
048 What Connects Henry Cooper,  Kevin Keegan And Barry Sheene Brut 33
049 What Connects The Beatles, Peter Crouch And Thomas A Becket Abbeys
050 which fashion designer is best remembered for ‘the little black dress’? coco channel
051 which european country has no armed forces and its capital city is vaduz? Liechstenstein
052 which mischievous character did uncle remus tell tales about? brer rabbit
053 the grand union canal was built to link london with which other city? Birmingham
054 in which movie did tex ritter sing the song “do not forsake me oh my darlin”? High Noon
055 which motorway connects blackpool to the m6? M 55
056 according to legend who was struck blind after watching lady godiva? Peeping Tom
057 what did gustav eiffel help to construct in 1884? The Statue Of Liberty
058 which british city has an underground railway that is nicknamed “the clockwork orange”? Glasgow
059 what is considered to be the worlds fastest team game? Ice Hockey
060 Who Founded The Record Label Maverick Records Madonna
061 which car manufacturer makes a model called the camargue? Rolls Royce
062 in the film of the same name who played "uncle buck"? John Candy
063 who won the womens singles championship at wimbledon Last year (2009) Serena Williams
064 which australian state was formerly known as van diemens land? Tasmania
065 Which Character Killes Maxine Peacock In Coronation Street Richard Hillman
066 which alchoholic drink is advertised using the following slogan - we only let you drink it when it’s ready? Grolsch
067 the certificate from an employer showing earnings and tax deducted during a complete tax year is known by what name? P60
068 what was romeo’s surname in romeo and juliet? Montague
069 What State Of The USA Is The Largest Alaska
070 Which year followed 1 BC? 1 AD
071 Which american gunsmith is credited with developing the revolver? Samuel Colt
072 Which word can go before beer, bread and nut? Ginger
073 Which is the only female name used in the phonetic alphabet? Juliette
074 What Edible Object Was Patented In 1903 By The Italian Merchant Italio Marcione The Ice Cream Cone
075 Which is the most recent swimming stroke ratified (Approved) by the Olympic Council in 1952? Butterfly
076 In which cartoon series was there an evil character called ‘The Hooded Claw’? The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop
077 What Chinese Term When Translated Into English Means “Wind Water” Feng Shui
078 Formed In Early 2003 The Band MP4 Which Is Made Up Of Ex Runrig Member Pete Wishhart Is Quite Special Because All Its Members Actually Have The Same Profession (But What Is It) Politicians
079 Which actress delivered the famous lines” toto, i’ve a feeling we’re not in kansas anymore”? Judy Garland
080 Japanese Boy Was A One Off UK Hit For Which Singer In 1981 Aneka
081 The River Jordan flows into which sea The Dead Sea
082 What is the cockney rhyming slang for a five pound note (It’s Not Fiver!!!) Lady Godiva
083 As Of 2002 Who is Liverpool Airport Now named after John Lennon
084 Which author created the character of “Frankenstein” Mary Shelley
085 By what name was outlaw Harry Longbaugh better known The Sundance Kid
086 What did East Pakistan change its name to in 1972 Bangladesh
087 Who Kept The Discos Humming In 1977 With Their UK Debut "Boogie Nights" Heatwave
088 Which Artists Was Responsible For “Water Lillies” Monet
089 In Literature Which Book Starts With The Line “All children, Except One, Grow Up” Peter Pan
090 The Advertising Of Which Type Of Product Was Banned In Guernsey In 1996 Cigarettes
091 What Is Band By Law In Restaurants In Japan Tipping
092 In which university city is the Bodleian Library Oxford
093 In which District did Beatrix Potter live Lake District
094 Uncle Tom's Cabin was a novel which argued against what Slavery
095 In the US what type of book is Webster famous for Dictionary
096 Who is the most famous manservant created by PG.Wodehouse Jeeves
097 What was Muhammad Ali's autobiography called The Greatest
098 Which Dorothy L Sayers' creation was Harriet Vane's husband Lord Peter Wimsey
099 Which children's classic was written to encourage adults to be kinder to horses Black Beauty
100 Which book by ex intelligence agent Peter Wright, did the British government try to have banned Spycatcher
101 What was the subject of Benjamin Spock's most famous books Childcare
102 Which soap star wrote Prime Time Joan Collins
103 Which ex Chancellor of the Exchequer wrote a diet book Nigel Lawson
104 Whose first successful novel was Light A Penny Candle Maeve Binchey
105 What 'Are Not the Only Fruit' according to Jeanette Winterson Oranges
106 Who wrote the detective novel Road Rage Ruth Rendell
107 Who wrote A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson
108 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was an early novel by whom Agatha Christie
109 Which is Mario Puzo's most famous novel, first published in 1969 The Godfather
110 Which Michael Ondaatje book was made into an Oscar winning film with Ralph Fiennes The English Patient
111 Who created George Smiley John Le Carre
112 Which was the first Thomas Keneally book to win the Booker Prize Schindlers Ark
113 Which birth control campaigner wrote the book Married Love Marie Stopes
114 What was Frederick Forsyth's follow up to The Day of the Jackal The Odessa File
115 Which ex MP's first novel was A Parliamentary Affair Edwina Currie
116 The Woman in White is the first novel of what type in English Detective Novel
117 Whose Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less was written to clear bankruptcy debts Jeffrey Archer
118 In Colin Dexter's books where does Lewis come from Wales
119 Which Dickens' novel is about the French Revolution A Tale Of Two Cities
120 What is the second book of the Old Testament Exodus
121 Which Georges wrote over a hundred novels featuring Jules Maigret Simenon
122 What type of animal is a Sooty Mangabey Monkey
123 Which drink was advertised as 'drunk for a penny; dead drunk for tuppence' Gin
124 Who did William III defeat in 1690 at the Battle of the Boyne James II
125 Rupert Bear is linked with which newspaper Daily Express
126 In Old English which word meant a field An Acre
127 What were the eldest sons of French kings called from the 14th century Dauphin
128 Ely stands on which river The Ouse
129 Which 60s singer married the designer Jeff Banks Sandie Shaw
130 In 1945, who became British Prime Minister Clement Attlee
131 Which plant has a flower called the 'poor man's weather-glass' Scarlet Pimpernel
132 Who had hits with The Streak and Misty in the 70s Ray Stevens
133 Who was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986 Ferdinand Marcos
134 Which Gate is a memorial for British Soldiers who fell at Ypres Menin Gate
135 Who played Fred Kite in the film I'm Alright, Jack Peter Sellers
136 Which entertainer was married to his manager Cheryl St Clair Michael Barrymore
137 What did Anna Karenina throw herself under in the Tolstoy novel A Train
138 Who wrote Dr Zhivago Boris Pasternak
139 In which soap does the Cat & Fiddle rival The Bull The Archers
140 Which comedian was Connie Booth married to John Cleese
141 What did people find in the book,Lost Horizon Shangri-La
142 Who preceded Edward VI as Monarch Henry Viii
143 In the film The Tommy Steele Story who played Tommy Steele Tommy Steele
144 Who finished his radio show with "B.F.N. Bye for now" Jimmy Young
145 Who had hits with The Logical Song and Dreamer Supertramp
146 In which year was Lord Mountbatten murdered 1979
147 What is the start of Psalm 23 The Lord Is My Shephered
148 Which shaggy horned wild cattle live in the Tibetan mountains Yaks
149 What was a gulag in Russia A Prison Camp
150 In the 1953 film Houdini who played the title role Tony Curtis
151 If A Cockney Was Putting On The “Precious” What Would They Be Doing

Putting On The Kettle / (Precious Metal)

152 What Colour Is A Mandrills Beard Yellow
153 In a standard pack of playing cards, what do the queens hold in their hands? Flowers
154 Which famous early physicist first described the laws of buoyancy? Archimedes
155 Which mediterranean island was home to a huge statue known as the colossus? Rhodes
156 Which 1970’s children’s animated series narrated by richard briers featured a green dog and pink cat? Roobarb & Custard
157 Which 1969 Movie & Also Its 2003 Remake Features The Lead Character “Charlie Croker” The Italian Job
158 Which aid Organisation’s emblem is the Swiss flag with its colours reversed? The Red Cross
159 Which current Sunday newspaper used to be called the Sunday pictorial, before it adopted its current name in 1963? The Sunday Mirror
160 What Colour are the double word scores on a scrabble board? Pink
161 Which large gland in the human body discharges digestive enzymes into the intestine? Pancreas
162 Which capital city’s name translates as “fair winds”? Buenos Aires
163 Which bread is advertised with the slogan “bread wi nowt taken out”? Allinsons
164 Which 1381 Uprising Was Led by The Blacksmith Wat Tyler? The Peasants Revolt
165 What is the central wedge shaped stone in an arch called? Keystone
166 What Is The Largest Island In Europe Great Britain
167 Which gas makes people who breathe it talk with squeaky voices? Helium
168 Which type of animal comes in edible, spider & robber varieties? Crab
169 Who Discovered The Victoria Falls In 1855? Dr David Livingstone
170 What is the main official language of brazil? Portugese
171 Which Former MP for Maidstone had the nickname Doris Karloff? Anne Widdecombe
172 What is the name of the fountain made famous by the movie “3 coins in the fountain”? The Trevi Fountain
173 What does the initials rem stand for with regards to dream patterns? Rapid Eye Movement
174 Which letter of the greek alphabet can also mean a tiny amount? Iota
175 What is the better known identity of minus 273 degrees Celsius? Absolute Zero
176 Which is the only English county to begin with the letter “I”? Isle Of Wight
177 Which minister of transport introduced the Breathalyser? Barbara Castle
178 What name is given to the silver mascot on most Models Of Rolls Royce? Spirit Of Ecstasy
179 What is the name of the famous high speed train that runs between osaka & tokyo in japan? The Bullet Train
180 Which book published in 1086, was called the most famous document of the middle ages? The Doomsday Book
181 On which Caribbean island did Ian Flemming write the James Bond novels? Jamaica
182 Which fruit is a cross between an orange and a tangerine? Clementine
183 Born In 1736, Which Scottish Engineer Gave His Name To A Unit Of Power? James Watt
184 Which mythical bird is said to rise from its own ashes? Phoenix
185 How Is The Medical Condition “Myopia” More Commonly Known Short Sightedness
186 Which bob achieved the Christmas number one in the year 2000? Bob The Builder
187 Which musician’s real name is Robert Zimmerman? Bob Dylan
188 Which bob presented "the golden shot"? Bob Monkhouse
189 Who had a backing band called the wailers? Bob Marley
190 What dance was invented by harry fox in 1914? Fox Trot
191 Where would you find the sea of tranquility? On The Moon
192 Which type of headgear is named after a town & battle in the crimean war? Balaclava
193 Which London street is renowned for its many doctors? Harley St.
194 Which unit of energy amounts to 746 watts? Horse Power
195 Which Mountain Range Includes 54 Peaks Over 20,000 Feet In Its Range? Andes
196 Since Pluto was given the status of a “dwarf planet,” what is now  the smallest “planet in the solar system Mercury
197 New York Is Referred To As The “Big Apple” But Which American City Is The “big easy”? New Orleans
198 What was the name of the fictional pilot who flew with pals “algy & ginger”? Biggles
199 Which Shakespearian play features 3 witches on a heath? Macbeth
200 Who Reigned Over England For Only Nine Days? Lady Jane Gray
201 Can Anyone Tell Me What Are The First 5 Words Of The 23rd. Psalm? The Lord Is My Shepherd
202 What Does The Acronym Mash Stand For? Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
203 MI5 Is The UK Equivalent To Which American Organisation FBI
204 How Many Sides Does A Prism Have 5
205 What is the name of the Spanish town or city where the running of the bulls takes place every July Pamplona
206 The Word Eskimo Means Eaters Of What Raw Fish
207 Which Foodstuff Comes From The Turkish Word For Rotating Kebab
208 Which European Country Is Most At Risk From Flooding Due To The Effects Of Global Warming Holland
209 Which Support Group Were Founded In Ohio In 1935 Alcoholics Anonymous
210 Which Country of the UK does not receive Channel 4 Wales
211 what is the nationality of celebrity chef and food writer "Ken Hom" American
212 Arthur Scargill And Sarah Ferguson were both removed from where in 1996 Madamme Tussauds
213 In which london borough is the o2 arena? Greenwich
214 Prince Charles Once Said Diana Only Married Me So She Could Go Through What Red Lights
215 What was the first country to issue postage stamps? Great Britain
216 What name is shared by a small orange and a chinese official? Mandarin
217 In 1992 which mp was the subject of a kiss and tell scandal involving actress Antonia de Sancha? David Mellor
218 What was the Name of the prostitute that caused a scandal when she was caught with Hugh Grant Divine Brown
219 What name links a red Indian war leader, music star Neil young & the Osmonds? Crazy Horse
220 In Indonesia, what name is given to grill marinated meat kebabs with a peanut sauce? Satay
221 One stands in central park NY. the other by the banks of the Thames, what are they? Cleopatra’s needles
222 A chief constable is responsible for which other uniformed force other than the police Traffic Wardens
223 Who Is Known As The Father Of The Telephone Alexander Graham Bell
224 Which Is The Most Abundent Element In The Human Body (By Weight) Oxygen
225 What Was Included On Passports For The Very First Time In 1914 Photos
226 Which clan Associated with a fast food chain were massacred at Glencoe? Mc Donalds
227 The African region once known as the gold coast, is part of which country? Ghana
228 Which Mediterranean port, now a suburb of Tel Aviv, is famous for its oranges? Jaffa
229 By what more familiar title is the first lord of the treasury known? The Prime Minister
230 Where exactly would you be if you crossed Victoria Harbour aboard the star ferry? Hong Kong
231 Which Book Published In The Late 40’s Introduced Us To The Cocepts Of Room 101 & Big Brother 1984
232 Wing Chun is a popular form of which martial art Kung Fu
233 Who Replaced Brezhnev As President Of The USSR Yuri Andropov
234 What Part Of Vladimir Lenin’s Body Was Preserved After He Died His Brain
235 Mikhail Gorbachev Introduced The Phrase Perestroika But What Does It Mean Reconstruction
236 Born Marie Grosholtz under what name is this french lady more commonly known Madame Tussauds
237 What is the Rather unusual dress code in force at the donalle le lambertran Naked it’s a naturists site
238 What Is The Official Residence Of Prince Charles And The Duchess Of Cornwall Clarence House
239 Frequently Used In Online Chat Rooms What Do The Initials ‘DQM’ Mean Don’t Quote Me
240 Which coin was 1st introduced in the UK on June 9th 1982? 20 Pence Piece
241 According To Legend, What Did King Arthur Pull From The Stone To Become King A Sword
242 In which us city was the world’s first skyscraper built? Chicago
243 In 1927 he became the first man to fly the Atlantic by Aeroplane, who was he? Charles Lindburgh
244 when the body of nostradamus was dug up in 1791, what was written on a sign around his neck? 1791, he died in 1566
245 who bought jack and vera’s house in coronation street, before they bought it back again? the mallets ( judy & gary)
246 what is the registered name of the ‘sticky back plastic’, once found on ‘blue peter’? fablon
247 what, traditionally, is the last song sung by the audience at ‘the last night of the proms’? land of hope & glory
248 does a zebra have black stripes or white stripes? black
249 how many axles does an 18 wheeler truck have? 5 (1 x 2, 4 x 4)
250 which world famous scandinavian statue has lost it’s head twice? little mermaid
251 what kind of meat is a flitch? a side of bacon
252 What can be either, bracket, carriage or mystery? clocks
253 Rene Lalique was a famous maker of what? glassware
254 in which range of mountains is ben nevis? grampians
255 traditionally, old father time is seen carrying a scythe in one hand and what in the other? an hour glass
256 what is the main ingredient in most bricks? clay
257 who is always the last person in a film’s opening credits? director
258 what is the worlds most eaten convenience food? sandwich
259 which was the first country to place a man-made object on the surface of the moon? ussr / russia, lunik 2 landed in 1959
260 in a normal english dictionary which letter of the alphabet has the shortest entry? x
261 how far from the coast must you be for a burial at sea? 3 miles
262 if an antique was said to be distressed, what would have happened to it? artificially aged
263 what are the only 4 things a prisoner of war is required to give to his captors? number, rank, name, d.o.b.
264 which was the first gentlemen’s clothes hire shop in britain? moss bros
265 what gas propels a champagne cork from the bottle? carbon dioxide
266 which magazine, established in 1922 says that it has the highest readership in the world? readers digest
267 how much was family allowance when it was first introduced in 1946 in shillings? 5 shillings
268 what is the subject of landseers painting the monarch of the glen? a stag
269 what kind of lighting did noah have in the ark? floodlighting
270 on which island in the atlantic is explorer ernest shackelton buried? south georgia
271 what would you find in an arboretum? trees
272 What's the name of the book that records the happenings in both houses of parliament? hansard
273 which gas is the main component of the air in this room? nitrogen (70%)
274 who wrote the virgin soldiers series of books? leslie thomas
275 who was the youngest of the bronte sisters, charlotte, emily or anne? anne
276 in which english county would you find the axbridge, shepton mallet and the city of wells? somerset
277 what is the tower of a mosque called? minaret
278 the flower of which tree is called may blossom? hawthorn
279 which fashion item was imelda marcos famous for collecting? shoes
280 the diamond sculls takes place at which sporting event? henley regatta
281 which acid is also called oil of vitriol? sulphuric
282 what claim to fame has psalm 119 in the bible? it is the longest psalm
283 all monkeys with a prehensile tail are native to what continent? south america
284 which rubber soled canvas shoes are named after the mp who invented the load line on the side of a ship? plimsolls
285 what do elvers grow up into? eels
286 what is the name of the wiltshire town that always pays its respect to fallen servicemen from iraq & afghanistan? wooten bassett
287 what is the name of the bell used at lloyd’s in london? lutine bell
288 In which london building is the tomb of the “duke of wellington”? st. pauls cathedral
289 which member of the royal family used to drive a black taxi around london, so he wouldn’t be recognised? duke of edinburgh
290 genesis is the first book of the bible – which is the next? exodus
291 what is the longest single-span bridge in great britain? humber bridge
292 which is the odd one out –inch, foot, metre, acre, kilometre and why? acre – it’s an area
293 what type of animal is a skink? a lizard
294 what is the highest court in the uk? house of lords
295 aylesbury, scooter and ruddy are types of which creature? ducks
296 what radio station can be found at 909 on the medium wave? bbc five live
297 What colour is the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli? blue
298 where is the home of the northern ireland assembly? stormont
299 which reputedly insane roman emperor, threatened to make his horse a senator? caligula
300 the festival of royal eventing is held yearly on which royals estate? princess anne (gatcombe park)
301 what name is given to the medieval practices which tried to turn lead into silver and gold? Alchemy
302 what type of fruit is a ‘morello’? Cherry
303 what was the single european currency called before the euro? The Ecu.
304 on this day in 1885 which novelist was born, famous for women in love among other works? D.H Lawrence
305 in which tv series did stephanie cole play the aging character ‘diana trent’? waiting for god
306 what does the acronym vsop stand for in regard to wines etc? very superior/special old pale
307 which english playwrite & “angry young man” wrote the play “look back in anger”? John osborne
308 in greek legend which king was cursed by his wish, to turn everything he touched into gold? midas
309 what name is given to a species of violet that includes the hearts-ease? pansy
310 what was considered the capital of england before london? winchester
311 which drug is obtained from foxgloves? digitalis
312 what is the alternative name of the constellation ursa major? the great bear
313 which officer inquires by law into the circumstances of someone’s death?
coroner
314 in which capital city is the prado art gallery? madrid
315 what novel by ray bradbury was named after the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns? fahrenheit 451
316 which saint is connected with lourdes? st. bernadette
317 what shape is farfalle pasta? bow tie or butterfly
318 what is the favourite food of the death watch beetle? wood
319 what is the astronomical polar light show the “aurora boreallis” more commonly known as? northern lights
320 how many strings does a spanish guitar have? Six
321 britains major surfing centre “fistral beach” is situated near which town? Newquay
322 what was winston churchill’s home in kent called? Chartwell
323 what is the name of the royal military academy for officer cadets in berkshire? Sandhurst
324 where are british monarch’s crowned? Abbey
325 edward jenner developed an effective vaccine for which disease? Smallpox
326 which comedian created the character of cosmo smallpiece? Les Dawson
327 what is the name given to the fossilised resin of coniferous trees used in jewellery & ornaments? Amber
328 water ,water everywhere, nor any drop to drink is a famous line from which famous poem? the rhyme of the ancient mariner
329 which private school in scotland did the duke of edinburgh & prince charles attend? gordonstoun
330 which notorious cape is found at the southern tip of south america? Cape Horn
331 which name, used by milton in the book paradise lost for the capital of hell, is now used to mean a tumultuous uproar? Pandemonium
332 which school did billy bunter attend? Greyfriars
333 what name is given to goods sold not primarily to make a profit but to attract customers so that they might buy other goods?
loss leaders
334 for what product are honiton, nottingham and brussels famous for? Lace
335 what are munroes better known as in scotland? mountains over 3,000ft.
336 a salary was 1st given to roman soldiers to buy what? Salt
337 what name is given to the group of mp's responsible for ensuring discipline in political parties in the houses of parliament Whips
338 when nelsons body was transported back to england from cape trafalgar, it was preserved in a cask of what? Rum
339 against which king did the fenland hero “hereward the wake” lead a resistance movement? william the conqueror
340 which fairy story character was originally an old woman, then a young girl called silver hair?
Goldilocks
341 where in your body would you find the rods and cones? Eyes
342 which religious group publishes the war cry? Salvation Army
343 which british animal is brown in summer and white in winter? Stoat
344 the royal portbury dock and the m32 motorway both serve which british city? Bristol
345 what's the name of the lord mayor of london’s official residence? Mansion House
346 which mountain did moses climb to receive the 10 commandments? Mount Sinai
347 from which country did delft ware originate? Holland
348 the blue peter garden was rrelocated to which city in 2011? Manchester
349 which city was famous for it’s ‘black hole’? Calcutta
350 What is a person who shoes horses called? Farrier
351 what colour flowers has the gorse bush? Yellow
352 who is the only man to have won an oscar playing brothers? Lee marvin in cat ballou
353 which creature is sometimes referred to as a flying fox? Fruit Bat
354 germans call it the rathaus, what do we call it? Town Hall
355 with which area of antiques would you associate thomas chippendale? Furniture
356 which silver emblem appears on new zealand rugby jerseys? A Fern Leaf
357 what is mined in northwich and sandbach, cheshire? Salt
358 who is known as the father of medicine? Hippocrates
359 which jane austen novel fetures heroine catherine morland on a visit to bath? Northanger Abbey
360 what trade or profession would you have followed if you were a webster? Weaving
361 what food stuff can be used to describe a ginger cat? Marmalade
362 which breed of dog takes its name from the russian word for swift? Borzoi
363 if you were a collector of clarice cliff, what would you collect? Pottery
364 in which english city is the cutlers hall, which contains a collection of silver craftsmanship dating back to 1773? Sheffield (copper coated with silver is called sheffield plate)
365 what was gullivers first name in gullivers travels? Lemuel
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