Easier General Knowledge 156 - Answers

Published: Wednesday 28th February 2024A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. A scorpion has how many legs? Eight.
  2. The former offshore prison of Alcatraz, is closest to which City? San Francisco.
  3. What flowers are the title, of one of William Wordsworth's most famous poems? Daffodils.
  4. Which king of England was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field in August 1485? Richard III.
  5. Which major historic motor racing circuit was located near Weybridge in Surrey? Brooklands.
  6. In the proverb, who is robbed to pay who? Rob Peter to pay Paul.
  7. Cantilever and Suspension are both types of what? Bridges
  8. In a TV series whose secret identity was Eric Wimp? Bananaman.
  9. What was the name of Bill Sykes' dog in "Oliver Twist"? Bull's-eye.
  10. Chris Hoy was knighted for his achievements in which sport? Cycling.
  11. The pH scale runs from 0 to what number? 14
  12. Who was the Greek messenger of the Gods? Hermes.
  13. What did New Amsterdam become in 1666? New York.
  14. A cello has how many strings? Four.
  15. The Nottingham Panthers compete in which sport? Ice Hockey.
  16. What type of creature lives in an Apiary? Bees.
  17. In which city are the headquarters of NATO? Brussels.
  18. In which castle was Mary Queen of Scots beheaded? Fotheringay.
  19. What type of fish is smoked to create a kipper? Herring.
  20. Which is the only chess piece that cannot move in a straight line? Knight.

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