Sunday Quiz – 21st February 2021 Round 1: History 10 questions on the subject of history. None What Venetian traveler and explorer landed in China and reached Kublai Khan's court in 1275? The royal 'House of Savoy' ruled which european country from 1860 to the end of World War II? Who was elected to two terms as vice president under President George Washington and was elected as the United States' second president in 1796? What radical Agrarian communist organization controlled Cambodia in the 1970s until the Vietnamese removed them from power? What is the surname of the French brothers, pioneer developers of the hot air balloon, and who conducted the first untethered flights? In nautical terminology, Port (left), was named by Admiralty in 1844. What was called what before? Who began her career making death masks from the severed heads of those executed by the guillotine after the French Revolution? A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with whose uncompromising politics and leadership style? Which disease, also known as "Hansen's Disease", did Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, die of in 1329? What was the name of the vehicle in which Sir Malcom Campbell broke the 300 mph barrier in 1935? Round 2: Sport 10 questions on the subject of sport. None When Boris Becker was the first unseeded player to win Wimbledon, who did he beat in the final? What British heavyweight boxer, best remembered for a 1963 fight with a young Muhammad Ali, is the only boxer to have been awarded a knighthood? At which ground do Scotland play their home International Rugby Union matches? Who was England's manager in the 1970 Football World Cup Finals? In archery (as a sport) what metal are the shafts of the arrows usually made from? Derived from the Indian game of Poona, what became a full Olympic sport in 1992? As of 2020, LeBron James and which other person have won Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year more than once? Which former professional American tennis player tennis player was famous for the 'You cannot be serious' outburst? What is the name of the Japanese sport which uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu)? The first ever Olympic Games to be held south of the equator opened in which city in 1956? Round 3: Music 10 questions all about music. None Which musical, first performed in 1999, was built around the songs of the pop group ABBA? In 1962 Chubby Checker had a hit with a pop song and novelty dance that remains famous today. He got people to do the what? Candle In The Wind, re-recorded as a requiem for Lady Diana Spencer, was written by who? Which group, from Oxford, England, released the album "O.K. Computer" in 1997? One of the most prolific composers of all time, what is the first name of German composer Sebastian Bach? Which band had the following four members - Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham? The Police sang about it in 1981, Queen sang about it in 1986 and Take That sang about it in 1992 what word did they all sing about? Which 1980's Pink Floyd album was made into a film that starred Bob Geldof, and featured the artwork of cartoonist Gerald Scarfe? George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" was adapted to become which musical in 1956? What instrument consists of a set of graduated steel bars set in a frame and hit with a hammer, used in the orchestra? Round 4: Food and Drink 10 questions all about Food and Drink. None What is the name given to the dish of fruit stewed or preserved in syrup? What soft drink is advertised with the slogan, What's the worst that could happen? A Harvey Wallbanger cocktail is made using vodka, orange juice and what else? What type of fish is in an omelette Arnold Bennett? What rank of British nobility did John Montagu, the 'inventor' of the sandwich have? What is the dish made from peppers, aubergines, courgettes and tomatoes, often layered, called? Whiskey, hot coffee, and whipped cream make up which type of drink? What drink has the words 'Quality Tennessee Sour Mash written on the label? Wine vinegar, egg yolk and what other ingredient goes into making hollandaise sauce? Tonic water contains Which drug, which can be extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None In Roman mythology, which God was the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome? What is the phenomenon called in which light bends when passing through a lens? The sacred book of which religion is divided into 114 chapters called Suras? Representing 1996, starting highest, write the Roman Numerals in descending order What is the name of a hairstyle in which the head is shaved except for a central strip? Which toy, with a name meaning 'play well' was launched by Danish toymakers Ole and Godtfred Kristiansen in 1958? Which French brothers were responsible for the development of cinematography? What is the capital, largest city, and the only city with a population of over 1 million in Afghanistan? Who wrote the novels 'The Hunt For Red October' and 'Clear And Present Danger'? How is the computer game and film character the “Duchess of St Bridget” otherwise known? Time's up
