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200
True or False – Barcelona is the capital of Spain.
False, Madrid is the capital of Spain.
200
In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
Athens, Greece.
200
What is the name of the band that created the original music used in the film Mamma Mia?
ABBA
200
What is the capital town of County Clare?
Ennis
200
What is James Bond's code name?
007
400
Which country is Bangkok the capital of?
A. Vietnam
B. Tokyo
C. Thailand
C. Thailand
400
TENNIS: Which venue is home to the oldest of the Grand Slam tournaments?
Wimbledon
400
What is the name of the lead actor in the film Forest Gump?
Tom Hanks
400
What is the GAA nickname for County Clare?
The Banner County
400
How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
52
600
What is the Capital of Australia?
A. Perth
B. Canberra
C. Melbourne
B. Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia. With a population of 488,541, it is Australia's 7th largest city. The Government of Australia is locate here.
600
What athlete broke the world record for the 100m Men's sprint in 2009?
Usain Bolt.
Usain Bolt set a world record for the 100m sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds.
600
Which musician did Timothée Chalamet play in the Oscar-nominated film A Complete Unknown?
Bob Dylan
600
What is the name of the smallest National Park in Ireland, known for its wildflowers and karst landscape?
The Burren National Park
The Burren National Park covers approximately 1,500 hectares. It is a unique area characterized by its limestone pavements and diverse flora and fauna.
600
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated 6 billion copies sold and distributed as of 1995. It is also the most translated book in history, available in over 3,000 languages.
800
What is the most populated city in the world?
A. São Paulo, Brazil.
B. Tokyo, Japan.
C. Jakarta, Indonesia.
C. Jakarta, Indonesia.
Population of 42,459,070 mil
800
Who won the most recent Rugby World Cup in 2023?
South Africa.
South Africa claimed their fourth Rugby World Cup title by defeating New Zealand 12-11 in the final.
800
Who directed the 1994 film Pulp Fiction?
Quentin Tarantino
800
What is the name of Ennis GAA grounds, named after the surname of GAA founder?
Cusack Park
Named after Michael Cusack, who founded the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association), established on November 1, 1884. He was a passionate Irish teacher and athlete. Cusack's vision and efforts were instrumental in bringing together various aspects of Irish sport and creating a unified national body.
800
Whitney Houston went to the top of the music charts in 1992 with which Dolly Parton song?
I Will Always Love You
1000
Which is the oldest capital city in the world?
A. Dublin, Ireland.
B. Athens, Greece.
C. Damascus, Syria.
D. Madrid, Spain.
Damascus, Syria, is the oldest continuously inhabited capital city in the world, with a history dating back to around 2500 BC. It has has been continuously inhabited for over 4,500 years, making it the world’s oldest capital city recognized by Guinness World Records.
1000
What country has the most Men's Soccer World Cup titles?
A. Argentina
B. Italy
C. Brazil
D. Germany
Brazil
22 participations 8 semi-finals 6 finals
5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 & 2002)
1000
What is the film in which Jim Carrey discovers that his everyday life is really a TV show about him?
The Truman Show
1000
The Great Stalactite in these caves is said to be the largest in the Northern hemisphere. What is the name of these caves?
Doolin Caves
1000
Before embarking on a solo career, Beyoncé was part of what R&B group?
Destiny's Child
