Easier General Knowledge 93 - Answers

Published: Friday 7th February 2020A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. What was the former name of Ghana? Gold Coast.
  2. Who composed the music, The Dam Busters March? Eric Coates.
  3. What is the magazine published by the Consumers' Association in the UK called? Which?
  4. What is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury? Lambeth Palace.
  5. In which country is the opera "Aida" set? Egypt.
  6. What is Earth's only natural satellite? The Moon.
  7. How many valves are there on a trumpet? Three.
  8. What day follows Shrove Tuesday? Ash Wednesday.
  9. Is the French wine Chablis a red or white variety? White.
  10. Which town in Java gives its name to a breed of small domestic fowl? Bantam.
  11. Edam and Gouda cheese originate in which country? Netherlands.
  12. Which British King was nicknamed Farmer George? George III
  13. Where in the UK would you find Parkhurst prison? Isle of Wight.
  14. Which video game introduced the character Lara Croft? Tomb Raider.
  15. What shape is the scar on Harry Potter's forehead? A Lightning Bolt.
  16. Which acid gives nettles their "Sting"? Formic acid.
  17. According to the nursery rhyme how did Georgie Porgie make the girls cry? By kissing them.
  18. Who was the presenter of TV's "University Challenge" prior to Jeremy Paxman? Bamber Gasciogne.
  19. Which chemical element has the Atomic Number of 8? Oxygen.
  20. To date how many British monarchs have been named George? Six.

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