Easier General Knowledge 116 - Answers

Published: Saturday 9th January 2021A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. What is the nationality of the singer Bjork? Icelandic.
  2. Tiger Bay the birthplace of Shirley Bassey was found in which British city? Cardiff.
  3. Who played "The Joker" in the 2019 movie of the same name? Joaquin Phoenix
  4. In the game of basketball what is the one word term for carrying the ball without bouncing it? Travelling.
  5. Who wrote the plays, "The Cherry Orchard" and "Uncle Vanya"? Anton Chekov.
  6. Which English King signed the Magna Carta? King John.
  7. Which element is always found in an organic chemical? Carbon.
  8. What is the main ingredient of Sauerkraut? Cabbage.
  9. Which is the largest city in the USA by population? New York.
  10. On which London street was Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber said to have his shop? Fleet Street.
  11. The Clifton suspension bridge spans which river? Avon.
  12. Which character in Friends was played by David Schwimmer? Ross Geller.
  13. A blacksmith works primarily with which metal? Iron
  14. What is the longest word in the NATO phonetic alphabet? November.
  15. Which Home Secretary was credited with creating the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829? Sir Robert Peel.
  16. What were the only two clubs that Stanley Matthews played for during his professional career? Blackpool & Stoke City.
  17. In Greek mythology, who was said to have "the face that launched a thousand ships"? Helen of Troy.
  18. What is the square root of a quarter? A half.
  19. Who was the Fifth wife of Henry VIII? Catherine Howard.
  20. In which country was the furniture retailer IKEA founded? Sweden.

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