General Knowledge – 16/09/2020 Round 1: Geography 10 questions on the subject of Geography. None In which country did the Maratha Empire rule? What had been the planned destination of the Titanic before it sank? On which continent was the historical country named Rhodesia located? Which country is known as the Land of White Elephants? On which river did a pilot nicknamed Sully make an emergency landing in 2009? What is the closest Capital city to the equator? All except one type of Darwin Finches are found where? Which U.S. State only has one syllable? A little less than half the size of Great Britain, what is Europe’s second largest island? In which country does the world's largest tidal bore happen? Round 2: Food and Drink 10 questions all about Food and Drink. None Which popular nut, grown in the Middle East, is green? Which spice provides the main flavouring and colouring of goulash? Mace grows around the outside of which other spice? Which part of a turmeric plant is dried and used in Indian cooking? What is the main flavour of caraway seeds? Which is the most expensive spice in the world by weight? Which country is the only place to produce Kampot Pepper? Chives have a similar flavour to which vegetable? From which fruit is Grenadine obtained? What is the term used to describe pasta that is properly cooked? Round 3: Statues and Sculptures Identify the statues and sculptures from the pictures. None What is this statue called? What is this sculpture called? What is this sculpture called? What is this sculpture called? What is this statue called? What is this statue called? What is this sculpture called? What is this sculpture called? What is this sculpture called? What is this statue called? Round 4: Trains 10 questions on the subject of Trains. None The original endpoints of the timetabled service of which luxury service were Paris and Istanbul? The Shinkansen is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan, by which name are the trains also known? The Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts from Platform 9¾ every 1 September at 11 AM sharp, departed from which station? What is the word for a “train spotter” or “train enthusiast”? The Gotthard base tunnel is the world's longest and deepest rail tunnel. Which country is it in? What is the name given to the railway Built between 1891 to 1916 by order of the Russian Tsars Alexander III and his son Nicholas II? The first steam locomotive railway known as Penydarren or "Pen-y-Darren" locomotive was used in which country? Which company, belonging to the federal government, owns the track and is responsible for all infrastructure across Germany? Built in 1913, which railway station in the U.S. has more platforms (44) than any other station in the world? Which book is based on American fairytale that became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by Platt & Munk? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Willard Scott was the first person who played which famous clown? Which fish became very popular as pets after the release of Finding Nemo? What year did the iPod first come out in? Hint Which ancient Greek is said to be the father of modern medicine? What is the surname of the character, played by Harrison Ford in Blade Runner? What is the stage name of Donald Glover when singing/rapping? What animal is the Orcinus Orca more commonly known as? Holden Caulfield is the title character of which book? How many valves would you find on a trumpet? Which job has long been associated with madness since the 17th century, which we now know today was largely due to the effects of long-term mercury poisoning? Time's up
