Monday 9 September 2013

Quiz 70a

  1. In mythology, who was 'Pax'? - Roman goddess of peace
  2. From what plant is 'tapioca' obtained? - The roots of the cassava plant
  3. Who was the 18th President of the USA from 1869 - 1877? - Ulysses S. Grant
  4. What is the name of the canal linking Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in Canada? - Welland Ship Canal
  5. What name is given to the sea stretching from Australia to New Zealand? - The Tasman Sea
  6. Which British Prime Minister died whilst in office in 1865 aged 80 years? - Lord Palmerston
  7. Who fronted the band Culture Club? - Boy George
  8. Which is more substantial, Afternoon Tea or High Tea? - High Tea
  9. What does a bad workman always blame? - His tools
  10. In which soap would you find a garage known as The Arches? - Eastenders
  11. What is an Alto Cumulus? - Cloud
  12. In which European country would you find Tuscany? - Italy
  13. Which is the busiest passenger ferry port in England? - Dover
  14. What weapons are used in fencing? - Swords
  15. What is the German word for 'one' (spelling must be correct)? - Ein
  16. Which golfer Jack was nicknamed 'The Golden Bear'? - Jack Nicklaus
  17. In which Scottish City would you find Sauchiehall Street? - Glasgow
  18. Which musician was known as 'Satchmo'? - Louis Armstrong
  19. Which royal was once married to Lord Snowden? - Princess Margaret
  20. What do the initials MEP stand for? - Member of the European Parliament
     
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