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Trivia Quiz 2016-2018

Started by RAMMEL, April 03, 2016, 10:28:35 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

RAMMEL

1.  In share market what do the “bull” and “bear” represent?

       Whether the market is doing good (Bullish) or bad (Bearish).
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

Chia

Junee..Your answer to #6 is correct but for #10  I would want the special name given for that happening..Please try again...and Rammel's answer is correct...Continuing with the Quiz..

2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent?

4. . The largest syndicated crime organization in the world is reputed to be the ‘Mafia’. By what other name is it commonly known?

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’?.

9. . The Victoria Cross is the highest British decoration for gallantry. What is the American Equivalent Award called?

10. What does Maundy Thursday commemorate â€" falling as it does on the day before Good Friday?

11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?

12. What Indian tribe did the chiefs Cochise and Geronimo lead?

13. Name the capital city of Tanzania?

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?

RAMMEL

9. . The Victoria Cross is the highest British decoration for gallantry. What is the American Equivalent Award called?

Do we (United States) have an award for gallantry?
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

angelface555

Yes we do. A very famous one.

Chia

Continuing Quiz Questions:


2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent?

4. . The largest syndicated crime organization in the world is reputed to be the ‘Mafia’. By what other name is it commonly known?

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’?.

9. . The Victoria Cross is the highest British decoration for gallantry. What is the American Equivalent Award called?

10. What does Maundy Thursday commemorate â€" falling as it does on the day before Good Friday?

11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?

12. What Indian tribe did the chiefs Cochise and Geronimo lead?

13. Name the capital city of Tanzania?

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?

junee

No 10.     The Last Supper.   :-\

Chia

Junee..That was the answer I was looking for  :)
Continuing Quiz..

2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent?

4. . The largest syndicated crime organization in the world is reputed to be the ‘Mafia’. By what other name is it commonly known?

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’?.

9. . The Victoria Cross is the highest British decoration for gallantry. What is the American Equivalent Award called?


11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?

12. What Indian tribe did the chiefs Cochise and Geronimo lead?

13. Name the capital city of Tanzania?

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?

MarsGal


Chia

Marsgal..Your answer is correct.. O.K. To try for another.... Continuing Quiz..

2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent?

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’?.

9. . The Victoria Cross is the highest British decoration for gallantry. What is the American Equivalent Award called?


11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?

12. What Indian tribe did the chiefs Cochise and Geronimo lead?

13. Name the capital city of Tanzania?

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?

MarsGal

9.Congressional Medal of Honor or simply Medal of Honor

so_P_bubble

13. Dodoma (political) and Dar es Salaam (commercial)

Chia

#1361
MarsGal and Bubble...Your answers are correct...Continuing:

2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent?

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’?.

11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?

12. What Indian tribe did the chiefs Cochise and Geronimo lead?

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?


Chia

It is time to answer all remaining questions...Name as many as you want..


2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent?

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’?.

11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?

12. What Indian tribe did the chiefs Cochise and Geronimo lead?

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?

Marilyne

#12: Indian tribe led by chiefs Geronimo and Cochise? >> Apache

rutumi

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’? SHOEMAKER

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?  Nickle and copper?

(Can you give me a nickle? or any copper coins?  :))
Kats are krazy, kalm or kollected, but mostly kôôl

Chia

#1365
Marilyne and Rutumi's answers are correct...Winding down the Quiz..

These last 3 questions can be answered by any or all...

2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent?

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?

11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?

angelface555

#2: Europe is the only continent without a desert region.

#5: Mountjoy Prison (Irish: Príosún Mhuinseo), founded as Mountjoy Gaol and nicknamed The Joy.

#11: He is credited with developing, on his own, the turbojet engine.

Chia

The last 3 answers were correct ending the current Quiz with these results:

1.  In share market what do the “bull” and “bear” represent? ANSWER..Upward trend and downward trend in prices respectively..BY RAMMEL

2. . There is only one continent on the earth that doesn’t have any deserts. Which is that continent? ANSWER..Europe..BY..BY ANGEL

3.  Timbuktu was discovered by Europeans in 1807. Where is it? ANSWER.. Mali in Africa on the southern boundary of the Sahara on the River Niger..BY..MARILYNE

4. . The largest syndicated crime organization in the world is reputed to be the ‘Mafia’. By what other name is it commonly known?ANSWER..The Family or La Cosa Nostra..BY..MARSGAL

5.. What is the name of Dublin’s prison â€" the largest in Ireland?..ANSWER..Mountjoy Prison..BY..ANGEL

6. . Which day is celebrated as ‘Earth Day’?ANSWER..April 22..BY..JUNEE

7. . The name of the largest daily newspaper published from Moscow means ‘truth’. What is its name?ANSWER..Pravda..BY MARILYNE

8. . What is a ‘cordwainer’?..ANSWER.. A shoe-maker..BY..RUTUMI

9. . The Victoria Cross is the highest British decoration for gallantry. What is its American equivalent?ANSWER..The Congressional Medal of Honor..BY..MARSGAL

10. What does Maundy Thursday commemorate â€" falling as it does on the day before Good Friday?ANSWER..The Last Supper..BY..JUNEE

11. . In which field of invention was Sir Frank Whittle a pioneer?ANSWER..Jet Propulsion..BY..ANGEL

12. What Indian tribe did the chiefs Cochise and Geronimo lead?ANSWER..Apache..BY..MARILYNE

13. Name the capital city of Tanzania?..ANSWER..Dar es Salaam..BY..BUBBLE

14. Our silver coins are no longer made of silver. What two metals are they made of?ANSWER..Copper and nickel (or cupro-nickel)..BY..RUTUMI

15. Which emergency device was first used in 1945 and has since saved the lives of more than 5,000 pilots?ANSWER..Ejector seat..BY ANGEL

16. What does the "M" of ‘MI5″ and ‘MI6’ stand for?ANSWER..Military Intelligence..BY ANGEL
Thanks all for joining in... :)

Marilyne

Chia: Another good quiz!  Thank you for helping to keep S&F alive! :)

Chia

thanks Marilyne..Maybe it is you that has inspired me... 8)

so_P_bubble

Super Chia.  I hope you  have many more.

junee

Thanks again Chia!    ðŸ'

angelface555


MarsGal

As always, another good quiz. Thanks, Chia.

Chia

#1374
Here is a song quiz that hasn't appeared in ages...and it has a theme...Name the theme and you will receive  the famous difficult to obtain chia gold star....



 
1. Some heavenly star spangled night

2. I mean they just aren't swell enough

3.  A passing breeze filled with memories

4. Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer

5. Folks around these parts get the time of day

6. It was just one of those things

7. A little story you oughta know

8. When I awake, I awaken with a tingle

9. Wear your flannel underwear when you climb a tree

10. To a blossom covered lane

11. Theme

Marilyne

#1: Somethings Gotta Give One of the selections from my favorite Frank Sinatra album - "Songs for Swingin' Lovers".

#3: The Days of Wine and Roses.  A beautiful vocal by Andy Williams.

Chia

Marilyne...Started the ball rolling and also correct with her answers..

Continuing..

2. I mean they just aren't swell enough

4. Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer

5. Folks around these parts get the time of day

6. It was just one of those things

7. A little story you oughta know

8. When I awake, I awaken with a tingle

9. Wear your flannel underwear when you climb a tree

10. To a blossom covered lane

11. Theme

RAMMEL

10. To a blossom covered lane

        SKYLARK
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

Chia

Correct Rammel...You can try for another...Continuing:


2. I mean they just aren't swell enough

4. Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer

5. Folks around these parts get the time of day

6. It was just one of those things

7. A little story you oughta know

8. When I awake, I awaken with a tingle

9. Wear your flannel underwear when you climb a tree


11. Theme

RAMMEL

4. Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer

     Glow Worm.
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK