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General Knowledge Quiz No. 274
Posted: 20 Mar 2025 21:03
by Carl
- 1. What English sheep-farming term from the 1400s refers to an influencer or indication of future trends ?
- 2. The Rod of Asclepius, a serpent and rod symbol from Greek mythology, is a widely used logo icon in: Medicine; Publishing; Magic/Conjuring; or Law ?
- 3. A pilaster is an ornamental architectural feature made to resemble a: Column; Window; Door; or Tree ?
- 4. The G20 group of major world economies is comprised of 19 nations plus what organization ?
- 5. What traditionally provides the flavour/flavor in a frangipane cake filling ?
- 6. The Fastnet Race is a prestigious competition in: Fishing; Yachting; Computer Gaming; or Butterfly Catching ?
- 7. In which part of the human body do red blood cells develop ?
- 8. Alma, Brown Turkey, Desert King, Italian Black, and Kadota are types of what fruit/plant ?
- 9. Who sat in the 'Loose Box' of Edward VII's coronation at Westminster Abbey, his: Family; Bodyguards; Mistresses; or Pets ?
- 10. Which national tea brand, which uses its prior country name, is indicated by a sword-holding lion ?
- 11. What dental term refers to the appearance of new teeth in the mouth: Eruption; Explosion; Revelation; or Outburst ?
- 12. Harold Pinter's famous 1957 play The Dumb Waiter is about two: Chefs; Waiters; Waitresses; or Hitmen ?
- 13. What ancient Greek design, a line doubling back forming square shapes, and term meaning 'wander', took its name from the Maiandros river ?
- 14. What highly symbolic term refers to a meteor typically defined as "a meteor brighter than any of the planets" ?
- 15. Pinhole, Ring, Miles, Porta and Dolman are similar tests to determine right/left dominance in what ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 274
Posted: 20 Mar 2025 23:43
by elcarretero
2 Medicine
3 Column
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 274
Posted: 21 Mar 2025 08:42
by gail
5. Almonds
6. Yachting
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 274
Posted: 21 Mar 2025 18:33
by elcarretero
7 Bone marrow
13 Miander
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 274
Posted: 22 Mar 2025 12:24
by gail
11. Eruption
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 274
Posted: 22 Mar 2025 14:17
by elcarretero
4 European Union
9 His mistress
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 274
Posted: 27 Mar 2025 21:01
by Carl
ANSWERS
- 1. What English sheep-farming term from the 1400s refers to an influencer or indication of future trends ? Bellweather
- 2. The Rod of Asclepius, a serpent and rod symbol from Greek mythology, is a widely used logo icon in: Medicine; Publishing; Magic/Conjuring; or Law ? Medicine
- 3. A pilaster is an ornamental architectural feature made to resemble a: Column; Window; Door; or Tree ? Column
- 4. The G20 group of major world economies is comprised of 19 nations plus what organization ? The EU
- 5. What traditionally provides the flavour/flavor in a frangipane cake filling ? Almond
- 6. The Fastnet Race is a prestigious competition in: Fishing; Yachting; Computer Gaming; or Butterfly Catching ? Yachting
- 7. In which part of the human body do red blood cells develop ? Bone marrow
- 8. Alma, Brown Turkey, Desert King, Italian Black, and Kadota are types of what fruit/plant ? Figs
- 9. Who sat in the 'Loose Box' of Edward VII's coronation at Westminster Abbey, his: Family; Bodyguards; Mistresses; or Pets ? Mistresses
- 10. Which national tea brand, which uses its prior country name, is indicated by a sword-holding lion ? Ceylon Tea
- 11. What dental term refers to the appearance of new teeth in the mouth: Eruption; Explosion; Revelation; or Outburst ? Eruption
- 12. Harold Pinter's famous 1957 play The Dumb Waiter is about two: Chefs; Waiters; Waitresses; or Hitmen ? Hitmen
- 13. What ancient Greek design, a line doubling back forming square shapes, and term meaning 'wander', took its name from the Maiandros river ? Meander
- 14. What highly symbolic term refers to a meteor typically defined as "a meteor brighter than any of the planets" ? Fireball
- 15. Pinhole, Ring, Miles, Porta and Dolman are similar tests to determine right/left dominance in what ? Eyes