MCQ
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100

Eric Clapton wrote the song “Layla” about his unrequited love for the wife of which Beatle? 

John Lennon

Ringo Starr

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

George Harrison

100

In which Irish county can you find the town of Skibbereen?

County Cork

100

What is the study of living things called?

Biology

100

What Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

Michelangelo

100

What popular sports company was initially known as "Blue Ribbon Sports"?

Nike

200

Who wrote the original “Rocky” film? 

Arnold Schwarzeneger

Clint Eastwood

Steve McQueen

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

200

What art form is described as "decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering"?

Calligraphy

200

What is the scientific theory that explains the origin of the universe?

The Big Bang Theory
200

Which famous historical document begins with the words "We hold these truths to be self-evident"?

The Declaration of Independence

200

Which colour is the most common on the national flags of the world, featuring on 75% of national flags?

Red

300

Which of the Canary Islands is the largest and most populous? 

Lanzarote

Tenerife

Gran Canaria

La Palma

Tenerife

300

What is the capital city of Peru?

Lima

300

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen

300

Who ran against Bill Clinton in the 1996 US Presidential Election?

Bob Dole

300

What was the surname of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Jack, in “Titanic”?

Dawson

400

Name the English Premier League football club that carries the motto “Superbia in Proelio” or “Pride in Battle”? 

Man City

Aston Villa

Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur

Man City

400

In which country would you find Mecca?

Saudi Arabia

400

Our solar system is located in what galaxy?

The Milky Way

400

During WWII; Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword were nicknames for what?

Beaches

400

Name the only nation to appear at every single FIFA World Cup?

Brazil

500

Which country's name means "The Shallows"?

Madagascar

Argentina

Bahamas

Tasmania

Bahamas

500

Aureolin is a shade of what color?

Yellow

500

What is the only letter not to appear on the periodic table?

J

500

Who famously crossed the Alps with elephants on the way to war with the Romans?

Hannibal

500

Who was the first man to defeat Muhhamed Ali in professional boxing?

Joe Frazier