Wednesday – 30 Question Quiz – 18/10/2023 Round 1: Mythology 10 questions all about Mythology. None According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on Earth, created by Hephaestus at the request of Zeus? In Scandinavian mythology, Yggdrasil, which was the 'Tree of Life', was what type of tree? Who was the ferryman of the dead in Greek Mythology, famously immortalised in the name of a moon of the former planet Pluto? Marduk was the creator of the world to what ancient people who resided in the modern day middle East? The Roman god of doorways and passages. Which two headed deity do we get the name of one of our months from? Who gave birth to the winged horse, Pegasus, from her blood after she had been slain? In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the sun and melted the wax on his wings? In Norse mythology how many legs does Odin's horse have? Hint Which planet in our solar system is named after the sky God in Greek mythology? Though the touch of gold was removed, Midas was forever cursed by Athena to have the ears of which animal? Round 2: Animals 10 questions all about animals. None A giant cavy rodent native to South America, with close relatives including guinea pigs, what is the largest living rodent in the world? A pen is a female swan and a cygnet is a baby swan. What is the name of a male swan? Squid, octopus and cuttlefish are all examples of what members of the animal kingdom? What essential ingredient of many expensive cosmetics is a foul smelling, waxy, tar-like substance extracted from the fleece of sheep? Pigs, along with honey badgers, hedgehogs, and what other animals are the four known mammalian species which possess protection against snake venom? What is the name of the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish? What semi aquatic animal lives in a den called a holt or couch? What is the name given to animals which spend most of their time in trees? From what animal is "ambergris", a solid, waxy, flammable substance, highly valued by perfume makers obtained? What tiny animal, valued for its pale grey fur, the densest fur of all mammals that live on land, lives high up in the Andes? Round 3: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None In a standard pack of cards, which king is the only one to not have a moustache? The term Septiquinquennial represents how many years? Hint What famous cosmetic brand gets its name from Latin for 'as white as snow'? Since 2008, what name have Sony given to their range of smartphones and tablets? What was the name of the legendary city of gold which inspired the Spanish conquest of South and Central America? In 1997, in the first known “space funeral,” whose ashes were released from a rocket into space? What is the supposed paranormal force which gives the ability to move objects with mind power called? The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year in which European capital city? What name is given to the central single wedge-shaped block at the top of an arch? Which toy, with a name meaning 'play well' was launched by Danish toymakers Ole and Godtfred Kristiansen in 1958? Time's up
