General Knowledge 1
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
Sofia
Which characters famous for living on Wimbledon Common released several novelty singles in the 70s?
The Wombles
Complete the name of the classic British sitcom: Steptoe and [blank]
Son
What’s longer, a nautical mile or a mile?
Nautical mile (it’s 1.15 miles)
What language is spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
What is the largest organ in the human body, responsible for detoxification, metabolism, and the production of important proteins?
Liver
Where is the US Masters golf tournament held?
Augusta National Golf Club
What does the Latin word 'tempus' mean in English?
Time
In which part of your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
Knee
In which month did the Titanic sink after hitting an iceberg?
April 15, 1912
EastEnders began broadcasting on BBC One in which year?
1985
In what year did The Beatles split up?
1970
Which country in the world is believed to have the most miles of motorway?
China
Which famous painting is also known as "La Gioconda"?
"Mona Lisa."
From what grain is the Japanese spirit Sake made?
Rice
What was the first single to be released by the band Oasis?
Supersonic
Who is the longest serving presenter of the BBC children's show Blue Peter?
John Noakes (12 years from 1965-1978)
In what decade was pop icon Madonna born?
1950s (1958)
How many chukkers are there in a polo match?
6
Saying the name of what dried fruit used to be used to encourage people to smile before a photo in the 1800s, before the phrase “cheese?”
Prune
Which English Football League team holds the nickname The Cobblers?
Northampton Town
Name the pub featured in Emmerdale.
The Woolpack
How many Grand Slam singles titles did Serena Williams win across her career?
23
Which famous artist recorded the theme song for GoldenEye?
Tina Turner
What day of the year is known by fans as Star Wars Day?
May 4th