history
geography
sport
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what am l
100
What colour were the pyramids at Giza originally?
white
100
- What is the name of the largest river to flow through Paris?
the seine
100
From which sport does the phrase ‘knocked for six’ originate?
Cricket
100
What ingredients are in the French 75 drink?
Lemon juice, simple syrup, gin and champagne
100
I get wet when drying. I get dirty when wiping. What am I?
Towel
200
In 1918 Finland declared its independence from which country?
Russia
200
- What did Ceylon change its name to in 1972?
Sri Lanka
200
Which sport is played on the largest pitch?
A playing field.
polo
Polo is a horseback mounted team sport.
200
Which of these chocolate bars does not contain nuts in its ingredient list?
Snickers, Double Decker, Picnic or Toblerone
Double Decker
200
I can be cracked, made, told and played. What am I?
Joke
300
Which two students founded Google in 1998?
choose:
Mariane Bridge, Sergey Brin, Larry Page and Sulia Chrome
Larry Page and Sergey Brin
300
- How many states are there in Australia?
6
300
Which sport did George Washington and his troops play at Valley Forge?
cricket
300
What does APA stand when it comes to beer?
American Pale Ale
300
I demand answers, but ask no questions. What am I?
Telephone
400
Which English city was once known as Duroliponte?
Cambridge
400
- What is the largest desert in the world?
Antartica
400
Barry Bonds led a controversial career as an exceptional hitter in which sport?
read carefully
Baseball
400
Which type of pasta’s name means “little worms”?
Vermicelli
400
I attach to your hip and I sing all day. All I want to do is play. What am I?
A child
500
Which US President had the middle name Milhous?
Richard Nixon
500
- What is the name of the largest airport in Amsterdam?
- Schiphol
500
Who, aged 16 was the youngest winner of the Ladies Singles title in the 20th century?
Martina Hingis
500
- Which nut do you find in pesto?
- Pine
500
Take me for a spin and I’ll make you cool, but use me when it’s cool and you’re a fool. What am I?
A fan