General Knowledge – 27/08/2020 Round 1: World War I 10 questions all about the First World War. None What was a common world war 1 term for a British soldier? Who was the American president during all of World War 1? Who wrote the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est during World War 1, which was published posthumously in 1920? Which year of World War 1 were tanks first used (YYYY)? Hint In ‘Blackadder Goes Forth’, what is the name of the general played by Stephen Fry? Manfred Von Richtofen was a German ace pilot better known by what name? Who was the British Prime minister at the end of the war? Who was the moustachioed subject of the recruitment poster in which the person is pointing directly out of the poster, under which is written “your country needs YOU!”? In which city did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand take place? What is the name given to a World War 1 pilot who managed to shoot down more than five enemy aircraft in aerial combat? Round 2: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None On the Simpsons, what is the name of the frozen drink sold at the Kwik E Mart? What has the chemical symbol Pb? Who played Wonder Woman in the mid to late 70’s Wonder Woman TV show? Which major league American soccer team signed David Beckham in 2007 for 50 million dollars? Who played Lando Calrissian in the film Star Wars? Which German city is famed for its production of perfume? In medicine, what does a phlebotomist do? Draws blood Takes blood None Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach which pole? In Doctor Who, what is the name of the planet the doctor comes from? In mythology, who flew too close to the sun and melted the wax on his wings? Round 3: American States 10 questions all about U.S. States. None Which American state is Disneyland in? What is the state capital of Texas? In 1867, the State of Alaska was purchased by the USA from the then Russian Empire. How much was it purchased for? 4.4 million dollars 7.2 million dollars 11.6 million dollars None True or False, California is located to the north of Iowa? True False None Which State is Democratic nominee Bernie Sanders a representative of, which he has been a senator for since 2007? Which of the US States is known as the Golden State? How many States start with the letter ‘S’? Hint Which state is the Grand Canyon in? Hawaii was the last state to join the USA, but which decade did it join? As of 2022 what is the least populated American state? Round 4: Food and Drink 10 questions all about Food and Drink. None What kind of oranges are traditionally used to make marmalade? What is the main ingredient of Tarka Dahl? Which part of the lotus flower is frequently used in Asian cookery? What is the national dish of South Africa? For what dish is air injected under a duck’s skin to separate it from the fat? Which fatty acid is found in many fish and considered to be of a major health benefit? What is the main ingredient of a Pontefract cake? In which country was gin invented? What type of fruit is a damson? What sauce is named after a river and state in Mexico? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Which film character insists that it’s “only a flesh wound” having had his arm chopped off? In Batman, who did Burt Ward portray in the 1966 TV show? How many moons does Venus have? The energy required to increase the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit is known as a BTU. For what does this abbreviation stand? Which is the most reactive of the halogen elements Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine or Astatine?Which is the most reactive of the halogen elements Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine or Astatine? How many teeth do humans have (if they have them all)? Hint Two planets (in our solar system) spin in a clockwise direction, one is Venus, what is the other? What gas emitted by Coal-fired power plants is a cause of acid rain? Which animal produces mohair? In English, which mammal would a German person call a flying mouse? Time's up
