Sunday Quiz – 19th May 2024 Round 1: Music - American Groups 10 questions about American music groups. None Which band with lead vocalist Adam Levine, released their debut album "Songs About Jane" in June 2002? Composed of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante, which band formed in Los Angeles in 1982? With vocalist Chester Bennington part of the band until his death in 2017, the debut studio album of which group was "Hybrid Theory"? In March 1985 which group formed when local bands Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns merged? Rising to superstardom with the album "Millennium" in 1999, what vocal group consisted of Nick, Howie, AJ, Brian, and Kevin? Formed in 1966, which band has undergone various line-ups with its Mexican born namesake and founder being the only consistent member? Which group released a series of hit songs between 1978 and 1987 when Steve Perry was lead vocalist, including "Don't Stop Believin'"? "Out of Time" (1991) and "Automatic for the People" (1992) were the most commercially successful albums for which group? Fergie replaced Kim Hill in which group's lineup during the height of their popularity in the 2000s? Formed by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, which heavy metal band has sold more than 125 million records worldwide? Round 2: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Which ancient Egyptian monarch is generally accepted as having commissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza? Who was drafted in to play Inspector Clouseau in Blake Edwards' film The Pink Panther (1963) when Peter Ustinov dropped out? On March 30, 1981, which President of the United States was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C.? What is the only state capital of Australia that is named after another place, rather than a person? Which 1959 novel's first-person narrative follows a young man of Filipino descent, through his military service in the Mobile Infantry? What text-based chat system for instant messaging / Internet protocol was introduced in August 1988? Which tennis player earned the nickname "The Swedish Steel" and played John McEnroe three times in the Wimbledon Mens Final? Which Shakespeare play features the three sisters Cordelia, Regan, and Goneril? The 1942 naval engagement that saw the sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers is called the Battle of what? In a well known Scott McKenzie song what did he tell you to wear in your hair when visiting San Francisco? Round 3: Picture Round - Countries Landmarks 10 pictures of monuments/buildings/landmarks - please identify the country each one is located in. None In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? In which country would you find this landmark? Round 4: Mythology - Creatures 10 questions all about mythological creatures from around the world. None In Greek mythology, the Minotaur has the body of a man and the head of a what? What is the name of the serpent that encircles the world in Norse mythology? In Japanese folklore, what are the foxes that possess paranormal abilities called? In Assyrian mythology what creature has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish? The two guardians of the underworld in Chinese mythology have respectively the head of an ox and the face of a what? What type of creature is a legendary Quetzal in South American folklore? What mythical creature is a horse with wings in Greek mythology? With only one alive at once and each living for 500 years, what creature was a symbol of renewal and rebirth? In various Asian mythologies what are the race of half-human, half-serpent beings that reside in the netherworld? Which monstrous wolf in Norse mythology plays a key role during the events of Ragnarök? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Which dynasty was established by the legendary figure Yu the Great - the first dynasty in traditional Chinese historiography? Founded in 1636, what private Ivy League research university is the oldest university in the U.S? Following a mischievous and disobedient young rabbit, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" is a children's book written and illustrated by which author? The queen of spades, a face card in decks of French-suited playing cards and Tarot, is associated with which Greek goddess? Which leafy green herb is commonly used to make pesto? Stretching ~3,000 miles, what major mountain range is the largest mountain system in North America? Who played Queen Amidala in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace? Which mountain, found in the California Cascades, is famous for its twin peaks? What name is given to the constant related the diameter of a circle to its circumference? What name is given to the unripe, ground or whole berries of Piper nigrum? Time's up
