General Knowledge 90

Question 1

According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on earth?

Answer 1

Pandora

Pandora is often associated with the myth of Pandora’s box.

Question 2

The Green Goblin is the archenemy of which superhero?

Answer 2

Spiderman

The Green Goblin is one of Spiderman’s most iconic foes.

Question 3

Addis Ababa is the capital of which country?

Answer 3

Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is also the largest city in Ethiopia.

Question 4

At what number degrees Fahrenheit does water freeze?

Answer 4

32

This is the freezing point of water under standard atmospheric conditions.

Question 5

For which country is the beaver a national emblem?

Answer 5

Canada

The beaver is recognized as a symbol of Canada since the 17th century.

Question 6

What is the name of TS Eliot’s railway cat?

Answer 6

Shimbleshanks

Shimbleshanks is a character in Eliot’s poem ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.’

Question 7

STR is the airport code of which city?

Answer 7

Stuttgart

Stuttgart is located in Germany.

Question 8

How is the gas Nitrous Oxide better known?

Answer 8

Laughing gas

Nitrous oxide is commonly used in dentistry and surgery for its anesthetic properties.

Question 9

Baltimore is the largest city in which US state?

Answer 9

Maryland

Baltimore is known for its historic significance and cultural heritage.

Question 10

How many English kings have been called William?

Answer 10

4

The English kings named William include William I, William II, William III, and William IV.

Question 11

What is the pen name of the author Barbara Vine?

Answer 11

Ruth Rendell

Ruth Rendell was a prolific British author known for her crime fiction.

Question 12

In cartoons, at what store did Wile E. Coyote buy his merchandise?

Answer 12

Acme

Acme Corporation is a fictional company in the Looney Tunes series.

Question 13

How many letters are there in the German alphabet?

Answer 13

30

The German alphabet includes additional letters such as Ä, Ö, Ü, and ß.

Question 14

In Scrabble how many points is the letter C worth?

Answer 14

3

The point values for letters vary in Scrabble based on their frequency in the English language.

Question 15

The Boxer Rebellion took place in which country?

Answer 15

China

The Boxer Rebellion occurred between 1899 and 1901 as a response to foreign influence in China.

Question 16

In geometry what instrument is used to measure angles?

Answer 16

Protractor

A protractor is a common tool in geometry for measuring angles in degrees.

Question 17

From which country do vehicles bearing the international index mark GBZ come from?

Answer 17

Gibraltar

The international index mark indicates the country of registration for vehicles.

Question 18

A gnu is another name for which animal?

Answer 18

Wildebeest

Gnu is a term used for two species of antelopes known for their distinctive appearance.

Question 19

According to legend which one of Henry VIII’s wives had six fingers on one hand?

Answer 19

Anne Boleyn

This legend contributed to the controversies surrounding her life and death.

Question 20

Hairy nosed and Queensland are both varieties of which animal?

Answer 20

Wombat

Wombats are marsupials native to Australia.

Question 21

Who was the author of Swallows and Amazons?

Answer 21

Arthur Ransome

This children’s novel was first published in 1930 and is a classic of British literature.

Question 22

How many players are there in a baseball team?

Answer 22

9

A standard baseball team consists of nine players on the field at any one time.

Question 23

In the television series The Dukes of Hazzard which actress played the role of Daisy Duke?

Answer 23

Catherine Bach

Catherine Bach became famous for her role as Daisy Duke in the series.

Question 24

How many time zones are there in the contiguous USA?

Answer 24

4

The contiguous United States has four main time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific.

Question 25

In **The Jungle Book**, who was leader of the **wolves**?

Answer 25

Akela ## Footnote Akela is a significant character in Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.'

Question 26

How many **Popes** have taken the name **Innocent**?

Answer 26

13 ## Footnote The name Innocent has been used by several Popes throughout history.

Question 27

Who is the **patron saint** of Germany?

Answer 27

Boniface ## Footnote Boniface is recognized for his missionary work in Germany during the 8th century.

Question 28

In 1960, which country became the first in the world to have a **female Prime Minister**?

Answer 28

Sri Lanka ## Footnote Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the world's first female head of government.

Question 29

Kampuchea is the former name of which **modern-day country**?

Answer 29

Cambodia ## Footnote The name Kampuchea was used during the Khmer Rouge regime.

Question 30

In what do **arboreal creatures** live?

Answer 30

Trees ## Footnote Arboreal creatures are adapted to living in trees, such as monkeys and sloths.