Sunday Quiz – 23rd May 2021 Round 1: Science and Nature 10 questions on the subject of science and nature. None What type of number is an integer that is greater than 1 and is divisible only by itself and 1? The transcendental number 'e' was named after what Swiss mathematician, physicist, astronomer, geographer, logician and engineer? What fibrous form of several minerals and hydrous silicates of magnesium was used as a flame retardant until being found to be cancerous? What test, originally called the imitation game, is used to determine if an A.I. is thinking like a human? What is the more common name of the test named after its creator, Swiss psychologist, Dr. Hermann Rorschach? What is the apparatus for mixing air with petrol vapour in an internal combustion engine called? A flat bottomed conical laboratory flask with a narrow neck is called a(n) what? In agriculture, what name is given to ground that is being 'rested' for a season? Various metals are susceptible to rust, what is the equivalent which occurs on copper? Acetylsalicylic acid is the active ingredient in what incredibly popular and well known drug? Round 2: Food and Drink - Herbs and Spices 10 questions all about herbs and spices. None What spice would a bartender would dust your "Brandy Flip" with? What name is given to the spice made from the berry of the pimento plant? Used to flavour tomato based sauces, often on a pizza, what herb is also known as Wild Marjoram? What, made from the dried stamens of cultivated crocus flowers, is the most expensive cooking spice? Grown widely in Eurasia, what herb is the only species in the genus Anethum and is commonly used when pickling gherkins? What name is given to the unripe, ground or whole berries of Piper nigrum? The traditional French blend of 'fines herbes' includes chervil, chives and tarragon. What is the fourth herb? Fresh coriander/cilantro is used extensively in cooking around the world, which vegetable family does it belong to? What is a mixture of dried thyme, bay and parsley enclosed in a muslin bag called? The curry plant has a very spicy aroma and silver leaves. What colour are the flowers of the plant? Round 3: History 10 questions all about History. None German mapmaker Martin Waldseemuller is credited with the first recorded usage of the word America. Who was the word named for? Who succeeded Winston Churchill as prime minister of England in 1955? What replaced English as the official language of Kenya in 1974? Which major international organization created in 1945, has the only flag permitted to be flown over the U.S. flag (in America)? Brazil, Uruguay, Mozambique, and Angola are all former colonies of which European country? The death of which English queen occurred on the 22 January 1901? The first public supply of what in Britain came from the river Wey in 1881? What name was given to a radical, far-left, and revolutionary Marxist faction founded by Vladimir Lenin and Alexander Bogdanov? What is the former name of Tokyo, before in 1868 the imperial capital in Kyoto was moved to the city and it was renamed? What was the name of Ernest Shackleton's ship which sailed to the Antarctic, and was trapped and crushed by polar ice in 1915? Round 4: Science and Nature - Insects 10 questions about insects. None What name is given to the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms? Some claim there is no known language without a word for this creature, in Norwegian it's sommerfugl, in French it's papillon - a what? What communicates by touch, smell and dance, is studied by hymenopterists, and kept by apiarists? There are four stages in the life cycle of an insect, what is the stage called while it is changing its form inside a cocoon? Allegedly dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the middle ages, which insect is popular with gardeners because it feeds on aphids? With types such as Hawkers, Clubtails, Biddies, Emeralds, Darts and Skimmers, which insects have the best eyesight? The three sections of an insect's body are known as the head, the abdomen, and the what? What insect family has the most varieties, making up over three quarters of insect classes and having cool names like "Death Watch"? Lepidopterology is a branch of entomology concerning the scientific study of the three superfamilies of butterflies and what other insects? Which type of carnivorous insect is able to turn its head 180 degrees (not 360) and has "religiosa" in its scientific name? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None With the capital city Montevideo, where was the first football (soccer) world cup held? Moving anti-clockwise on a dartboard, what is the number next to '4'? What was the name of the child that Julius Caesar and Cleopatra had together? What happened at Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm in New York State during the 15-17th August, 1969? Often used in BBQs. What name is given to a block of compressed coal dust used as fuel? In computing what does the R in the acronym "RAM" stand for? Used commonly in DIY, and particularly wood working, what was sharkskin once used as? Ethernet was a registered trademark of what company, better known for photo-copiers? In Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, what was the name of Death's apprentice? Excluding jokers, there are 42 what in a standard deck of cards? Time's up
