Friday 20 Question Quiz – 13/01/2023 Round 1: History - Firsts 10 questions about the first time things occurred in history. None Who became the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic May 21, 1932? The first telephone call - “Mr. Watson, come here” - took place on March 10, 1876, who made the call? What was the name of the dog which became the first animal to go into orbit on November 3, 1957? Which company - known for manufacturing razors/razor blades, was the first televised corporate sponsor? Jeannette Rankin, a Republican from Montana, made political history on November 7, 1916 by becoming the first woman elected to which U.S. governing body? Who became the first New Zealander to have reach the summit of Mount Everest On May 29, 1953? On April 23, 2005, “Meet me at the zoo” went live on which popular video sharing website? On November 19, 1969, he became the first to score 1,000 goals in Football (soccer). Which legendary soccer pro had scored 1,281 goals by the end of his career? Which Norwegian explorer was the first person to reach both the north (1926) and south (1911) poles? Despite dying before he could complete the expedition, in 1522 who’s ship was the first to circumnavigate the globe? Round 2: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no particular theme. None The collective noun for a group of crows is a what? What fruit flavour is used in the dessert crêpes Suzette? The world's second highest mountain is known as Chogori, Dapsang, and other names. What is the most boring name it has? Equal to 6 feet, what unit is depth of water measured by? Which planet is covered in thick clouds of carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid? As of 2022 - the best-selling female artist in country music history - which singer was born in Canada? Fandible, lateral line, and dorsal fin, are all parts of which type of animal? If a pope has not been elected, what colour smoke is seen from a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel? Of what country is the monetary unit the Rupee? Which large forested mountain range in south-west Germany is famous for cuckoo clocks? Time's up
