General Knowledge 17

Question 1

What is a ‘duppy’ in the Caribbean?

Answer 1

A spirit or ghost

Question 2

What is the full name of the iconic figure introduced by Ruth Handler in 1959?

Answer 2

Barbara Millicent Roberts

Question 3

What does the abbreviation ‘DOCG’ on a wine label indicate?

Answer 3

It indicates a stamp of particular quality in Italy

Question 4

What does ‘DOCG’ stand for?

Answer 4

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Question 5

Which craftsmanship is associated with William Cookworthy, Samuel Gilbody, and Benjamin Lund?

Answer 5

English Blue Porcelain

Question 6

Which English King was nicknamed ‘Lackland’ and ‘Softsword’?

Answer 6

King John

Question 7

In the Easter Rising of 1916, which building in Dublin was used as headquarters by Irish nationalists?

Answer 7

The General Post Office

Question 8

What territory of Canada has Yellowknife as its capital?

Answer 8

The Northwest Territories

Question 9

What new territory was created from the Northwest Territories in 1999?

Answer 9

Nunavut

Question 10

Who was the father of Ada, Countess of Lovelace?

Answer 10

Lord Byron

Question 11

Which director, known for films like Sabrina and Some Like It Hot, died in 2002?

Answer 11

Billy Wilder

Question 12

What type of wheat is cultivated mainly for pasta, couscous, and macaroni?

Answer 12

Durum wheat

Question 13

Which fictional detective made his final appearance in ‘Curtain’ published in 1975?

Answer 13

Hercule Poirot

Question 14

True or False: Hercule Poirot was the first fictional character honored with an obituary on the front page of the New York Times.

Answer 14

True