TIB

History

100

1. Who was the second President of the United States?

1. John Adams

200

1. Who discovered penicillin?

1. Alexander Fleming

300

1. Which pilot famously fought in the Battle of Britain with two artificial legs?

1. Douglas Bader

400

1. What year was the Magna Carta signed?

1215

500

1. In which European country was there a civil war between 1946 and 1949?

Greece

Law and awareness

100

Which flower is associated with England? 

Rose.

200

Who built the Tower of London? 

William the Conqueror. 

300

What created the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland? 

The Act of Union. 

400

Who appoints "Life Peers"?  

The Monarch. 

500

Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence?

The Secretary of state. 

General Knowledge

100

1. How many legs do insects have?

1. Six

200

1. How many months have 31 days?

1. Seven Months

300

1. What is the name of the tallest mountain on earth?

 

1. Mount Everest

400

1. Which is faster, light or sound?

1. Light

500

1. What is the closest planet to the Sun?

1. Mercury

Geography

100

What is the only country with a coastline on both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf?  

Saudi Arabia

200

 Which European country shares its border with the most neighbours (nine)?

Germany  

300

 Which Asian country is bigger than France, Spain and Germany combined but has a population of little over two million?

Mongolia

400

What is Europe’s largest port?

Port of Rotterdam

500

Hamilton is the capital of which island in the North Atlantic Ocean?

 Bermuda  

Food & Drink

100

What is the national dish of Spain? 

Paella.

200

What is the most expensive fruit in the world? 

Saffron. 

300

Which vegetable has the highest water content?  

Cucumber. 

400

Which country produces the most coffee in Africa? 

Ethiopia.  

500

Which country is responsible for creating hot sauce? 

Mexico.