The Olympics
Cornwall
Watersports
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Music Through the Decades
100

In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?

Athens, Greece

100

What is the name of the famous Cornish pastry filled with meat and vegetables?

Cornish Pasty

100

Which watersport involves standing on a board and riding on the surface of a wave?

Surfing

100

What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

Guacamole

100

Who performed the hit song "Shape of You" released in 2017? - 2010s

Ed Sheeran

200
Who holds the title for the Men's 100m Breaststroke?

Adam Peaty

200

Which town in Cornwall is known for being the home of the Eden Project, a large botanical garden with biomes housing plants from different climates?

St Austell

200

What piece of equipment is essential for scuba diving and helps the diver breathe underwater?

Scuba tank (air tank)

200

What is the Italian word for "tomato"?

Pomodoro

200

Which American singer released the album "The Emancipation of Mimi" in 2005? - 2000s

Mariah Carey

300

Which country has won the most gold medals in the history of the Summer Olympics?

United States

300

What is the name of the castle located on a tidal island near Penzance, accessible by a causeway at low tide?

St Michael's Mount

300

Which competitive watersport involves athletes racing in lightweight, narrow boats using a single oar each?

Rowing (Sculling also allowed)

300

What type of pastry is used to make a traditional French croissant?

Puff Pastry

300

Which song by Nirvana is often credited with bringing grunge music into the mainstream and was released in 1991? - 1990s

Smells like Teen Spirit

400

Which Olympian has won the most medals in a single Olympics, and in what year?

Michael Phelps, 2008

400

Which Cornish village is famous for being the birthplace of the legendary King Arthur, according to folklore?

Tintagel

400

What is the name of the watersport that combines elements of surfing and paragliding, where the participant is pulled by a large kite?

Kitesurfing (or Kiteboarding)

400

Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?

Brazil
400

Which iconic music video by Michael Jackson, released in 1983, featured a horror-themed narrative and groundbreaking special effects? - 1980s

Thriller

500

What event did the first female Olympic champion, Hélène de Pourtalès, win in 1900?

Sailing

500

What is the Cornish name for the region of Cornwall, often used to promote its distinct cultural and historical identity?

Kernow

500

In Olympic synchronized swimming (now called artistic swimming), how long can a swimmer typically hold their breath underwater during routines?

2-3 minutes

500

What is the name of the Japanese dish that consists of thinly sliced raw fish, often served with soy sauce and wasabi?

Sashimi

500

Which band released the album "Rumours" in 1977, which became one of the best-selling albums of all time? - 1970s

Fleetwood Mac

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