Sunday Quiz – 27th December 2020 Round 1: History 10 questions on the subject of History. None Operation Avalanche was the name given to the invasion of which country by the allies in World War II? Which founder of 'The Organisation For Afro American Unity' was murdered in Harlem on 21 February 1965? Of which State was Jimmy Carter Governor before he became U.S. president? The hieroglyphics of which people were deciphered as a result of the discovery of The Rosetta Stone? What was the codename of the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942? Dr. Christian Barnard performed the world's first transplant of what organ in South Africa in 1967? On what japanese city was the second atomic bomb dropped during World War II? What nationality was Roald Amundsen, the first person to sail round northern Canada through The Bering Strait? What was the name given to textile workers who opposed modernisation during the nineteenth century? Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of the Second World War? Round 2: Company Taglines Name the companies which have used, or currently use the following taglines. None Where is “The happiest place on Earth.”? Which brand do you associate “Just do it.” with? What company would you associate “Do what you can’t.” with? What car manufacturer produces “The ultimate driving machine.”? What drink would you associate “Is it in you?” with? What company uses the slogan - “Belong anywhere.”? Which fast food company has used the tagline - “Think outside the bun.”? Which car manufacturer is “Let’s go places.” associated with? Which fast food company would you associate “Have it your way.” with? Credit cards - “Don’t live life without it.” is associated with which card? Round 3: Pictures - Young Actors Identify the 10 actors from pictures of them when they were younger. None Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Round 4: Music Intros - B You will hear 10 clips of around 20 seconds of a song with a pause between each song. Identify the artist of each song. 27-12-2020-Music None 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None What is the name of cold Spanish soup made from peppers and tomatoes? Kelsey Grammer sings and plays the theme song for which TV show? Where was the Grand National raced three times during World War I? It's now an airport. John Travolta, Samuel Jackson, Uma Thurman starred in which 1994 Quentin Tarantino film? What is the only three letter English word formed by the first three letters of the alphabet? What is the name of the Hindu god with the head of an elephant? Father daughter duo Frank and Nancy Sinatra had a hit with what song in 1967? In Arthurian legend who is the son of Sir Lancelot? At what do the people of Singapore use the colors blue and yellow to ward off evil spirits? Friday the 13th occurs in any month that starts on a which day? Time's up
