Random Trivia Quiz No. 190

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  • 1. What comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree ?
  • 2. What semi-precious stone decorated Tutankhamun's burial mask, and is the colour of the American Robin's eggs ?
  • 3. What colour is Tyrian, a dye highly prized by the Romans ?
  • 4. Name the London borough and Royal Observatory site which marks international time ?
  • 5. Prince Andrew served for twenty-two years with what organization ?
  • 6. What pigment especially associated with oil painting, derives its name from heat treatment and a Tuscany city ?
  • 7. Who was English King from 1650 - 1702 ?
  • 8. What would you find at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington ?
  • 9. What is China's second largest river ?
  • 10. What college in New Cross is part of the University of London ?
  • 11. Convert rawhide to leather ?
  • 12. Name the low-cost private domestic airline based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India ?
  • 13. The Whirlwind is which snooker player's nickname ?
  • 14. Which Formula One Grand Prix Circuit includes Maggotts Corner, Wellington Straight, and Farm Curve ?
  • 15. What is shade of brown derives from the Latin name for the European Mole, and is (according to Wikipedia) the most popular colour of leather sofas ?

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4 Greenwich
8 The White House
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2. Lapiz lazuli
3 Purple
4. Burnt Sienna
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13 Jimmy White
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5. Royal Navy
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11 Tanning
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7: William 111 (William of Orange)
13: Silverstone
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9 Yellow
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ANSWERS
  • 1. What comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree ? Chocolate
  • 2. What semi-precious stone decorated Tutankhamun's burial mask, and is the colour of the American Robin's eggs ? Turquoise
  • 3. What colour is Tyrian, a dye highly prized by the Romans ? Purple
  • 4. Name the London borough and Royal Observatory site which marks international time ? Greenwich
  • 5. Prince Andrew served for twenty-two years with what organization ? Royal Navy
  • 6. What pigment especially associated with oil painting, derives its name from heat treatment and a Tuscany city ? Burnt Sienna
  • 7. Who was English King from 1650 - 1702 ? William of Orange
  • 8. What would you find at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington ? The White House
  • 9. What is China's second largest river ? Yellow River
  • 10. What college in New Cross is part of the University of London ? Goldsmiths
  • 11. Convert rawhide to leather ? Tan
  • 12. Name the low-cost private domestic airline based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India ? IndiGo Airlines
  • 13. The Whirlwind is which snooker player's nickname ? Jimmy White
  • 14. Which Formula One Grand Prix Circuit includes Maggotts Corner, Wellington Straight, and Farm Curve ? Silverstone
  • 15. What is shade of brown derives from the Latin name for the European Mole, and is (according to Wikipedia) the most popular colour of leather sofas ? Taupe

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