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Guess the slogan
General knowledge
One is a lie
150
Who was captain when Ireland reached the 1990 World Cup quarter final?
A)Paul Mc Grath
B)Mick Mc Carthy
C)Packie Bonner
B)Mick Mc Carthy
150
Which is higher?
Population: Ireland or New Zealand?
Ireland
150
Guess the slogan
"Just Do It"
Nike
150
The muscle group called the deltoids are part of which joint?
A)Hip
B)Wrist
C)Shoulder
D)Knee
C)Shoulder
150
- The longest river in the world is generally considered the Nile.
- Australia is wider than the Moon.
- Iceland is covered mostly by ice.
Answer: Iceland is covered mostly by ice
Iceland is not entirely covered in ice despite its name. Glaciers cover roughly 11% of the country’s land area,
200
What major rugby competition did Ireland win in 2018?
Six nations
In an epic final match with England, Ireland triumphed and took home the title of the Six Nations
200
Which is higher
Height: Mount Kilimanjaro or Mont Blanc?
Mount Kilimanjaro
200
"The Best a Man Can Get"
Gillette
200
Which European city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
A)London
B)Berlin
C)Paris
D)Athens
A)London
200
- An octopus has three hearts.
- A giraffe has the same number of neck vertebrae as a human.
- Sharks are mammals.
Answer: Sharks are mammals
No, sharks are not mammals; they are classified as fish.
300
Hurling dates back 2,000 years. What legendary Irish figure is said to have defended himself from a wolfhound with nothing but a hurl and a sliotar (ball)?
A)Cormac mac Airt
B)Fionn mac Cumhaill
C)Cú Chulainn
D)Oisín of Tír na nÓg
C)Cú Chulainn
300
What 1984 event sparked national protests over U.S. military policy?
A)Reagan’s visit to Ireland
B)Cruise missile drills
C)Shannon Airport occupation
D)Bantry Bay blockade
A)Reagan’s visit to Ireland
300
Guess the slogan
Because You're Worth It"
L'Oréal
300
In what year did ABBA win Eurovision?
A)1974 B)1982 C)1978
A)1974
300
- Wombats produce cube-shaped droppings.
- Koalas are bears.
- Platypuses lay eggs.
Answer: Koalas are bears
Koalas are not bears; they are marsupials native to Australia. They are more closely related to wombats and kangaroos than to bears
400
How many Grand Slam finals did Alexander Zverev lose before finally winning the French Open this month?
A)4 B)3 C)0
B)3
400
What Irish county is known for producing blaas?
A)Mayo B)Waterford C)Kerry
B)Waterford
400
"Every Little Helps"
Tesco
400
What sector became central to Ireland’s economy in the 1990s?
A)Tech
B)Oil
C)Farming
D)Fishing
A)Tech
The sector that became central to Ireland’s economy in the 1990s was the information technology sector, which was part of the broader phenomenon known as the Celtic Tiger.
400
- An octopus has three hearts.
- The Eiffel Tower can grow in summer.
- The Moon is larger than Earth.
Answer: The Moon is larger than Earth
The Moon is much smaller than the Earth in every measurable aspect.
500
Which side did Leinster defeat to win the 2024-25 URC Championship?
A)Stormers B)Lions C)Bulls
C) Bulls.
Leinster Rugby defeated the Bulls 32–7 in the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship Grand Final.
500
Which country is home to the pop duo Roxette?
A)Norway
B)Sweden
C)Denmark
D)Finland
B)Sweden
500
"Snap! Crackle! Pop!"
Rice Krispies
500
The Mini Cooper was originally built by which company?
A)Ford UK
B)Volkswagen
C)British Motor Corporation
D)BMW
C)British Motor Corporation
500
- Scotland's national animal is the unicorn.
- The Eiffel Tower grows slightly in summer.
- The Great Wall of China is visible from the Moon.
Answer:The Great Wall is visible from the Moon
The wall isn’t visible from the moon, and is difficult or impossible to see from Earth orbit without the high-powered lenses used for this photo.
600
Ruud van Nistelrooy played football for what Premier League team?
A)Liverpool B)Manchester United C)Arsenal
B)Manchester United
600
Ascension Island, in the South Atlantic Ocean, belongs to which country?
A)Portugal B)France C)United Kingdom
C)United Kingdom
600
"Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands"
M&M
600
What flower thrives in poor soil and full sun, often self-seeding?
A)Cosmos
B)Peony
C)Iris
D)Daffodil
A)Cosmos
600
- Scotland's national animal is the unicorn.
- Tomatoes are fruits.
- Bats are blind.
Answer: Bats are blind
Bats are not blind; they have functional eyes and can see, often with vision adapted for low-light conditions.
700
Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan won gold for Ireland at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Which event did he win it for?
A)Floor B)Pommel Horse C)Vault
B)Pommel Horse
700
From which language to we get the word "Shampoo?"
A)Arabic B)Japanese C)Hindi
C)Hindi
While the word itself owes its origins to the Sanskrit language, shampoo entered the English lexicon when the British colonised Southern India. It means to "press, knead, or massage."
700
"Connecting People"
Nokia
700
A pluviometer is used to measure what?
A)Humidity
B)Rainfall
C)Wind speed
D)Air pressure
B)Rainfall
700
- The inventor of the Pringles can is buried in one.
- Bubble wrap was originally invented as wallpaper.
- Velcro was invented for astronauts.
Answert: Velcro was invented for astronauts
Velcro was not invented by astronauts however, NASA did help popularize it through its use in space missions