Friday 20 Question Quiz – 22/09/2023 Round 1: Language - "ism"s 10 questions where all the answers are words which end in "ism". None What "ism" refers to a form of government or leadership where a single person or a small group of individuals hold absolute and oppressive power, often without the consent or input of the governed? What "ism" is a philosophical belief that events are predetermined and that individuals have no control over their destinies? What "ism" is a social and political movement that seeks to challenge and eliminate the systemic and societal inequalities that disproportionately affect women and marginalised genders? What "ism" is a belief in the value and importance of the person over the collective or group. It emphasises personal freedom, autonomy, and self-reliance? What "ism" is a political and philosophical ideology that emphasises individual rights, limited government intervention in personal and economic matters, and the protection of civil liberties? What "ism" can have multiple meanings, but in a philosophical context, it refers to the belief that the physical world and possessions are the primary or only reality, often at the expense of spiritual or metaphysical considerations? What "ism" is a philosophical belief that life lacks inherent meaning or value. It often involves a rejection of established moral and social norms and can lead to a sense of existential despair? What "ism" is a philosophical approach that emphasises practicality and the importance of outcomes and consequences in making decisions and evaluating beliefs? What "ism" is a philosophical stance that emphasises the role of reason and logical thinking as the primary source of knowledge and the basis for making decisions and forming beliefs? What "ism" is a form of government characterised by centralised and authoritarian control over all aspects of public and private life. It often involves the suppression of individual rights and freedoms and a single ruling party or leader with unchecked power? Round 2: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None What 2011 film features a time loop during a train journey in the London Underground? Which physicist is famous for his theory of relativity? In what year did the aviator Charles A. Lindbergh cross the Atlantic Ocean? What type of economic system is characterised by government ownership and control of key industries and resources? What do you call the left side of a ship when you're facing forward? Which legendary American frontiersman is known for his exploration of Kentucky and his role as a pathfinder? What birds can be African, Chinstrap, King or Emperor? Who became the oldest winner of an Academy Award for Best Actress for Driving Miss Daisy in 1989? What is the state on the west coast of the United States in the universe of Grand Theft Auto, with a capital called Los Santos? Which type of pastry is used in a chocolate éclair? Time's up
