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1.
Deck The Halls
  "D"eck The Halls!!   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
It's the holiday season, so let's get ready to deck the halls! This quiz features festive words, brought to you by the letter "D"!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Dec 04 21
Very Easy
ponycargirl editor
Dec 04 21
792 plays
2.
Doubled Up Ds
  Doubled Up 'D's   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz contains ten questions that cover all twenty FunTrivia categories! It's about a wide mix of people, places and things whose name begins with the letter 'D'.
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Feb 09 19
Average
Fifiona81 editor
Feb 09 19
1193 plays
3.
  One D-Lightful Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As the letter D begins my username and my real name, here is a quiz on that D-lightful letter.
Easier, 10 Qns, Daaanieeel, Jun 12 12
Easier
Daaanieeel
5579 plays
4.
Delightfully Depicting D
  Delightfully Depicting "D"   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a general quiz where the questions or the answers begin with the letter "D". Your task will be made simpler / harder with the accompanying pictures.
Easier, 10 Qns, gme24, Oct 25 18
Easier
gme24 gold member
Oct 25 18
891 plays
5.
Doggerel and Ditties
  Doggerel and Ditties    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Dear Drivia Devotee, I Desire your unDivided Deliberation as you enDeavour to Decipher my Dreadful Doggerel and Ditties.
Easier, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Aug 15 18
Easier
VegemiteKid gold member
Aug 15 18
972 plays
6.
A Simple Roll of a d20
  A Simple Roll of a d20    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Every time I roll my d20, I find a new question in a new category whose answer starts with the letter D. Help me answer ten of these questions.
Easier, 10 Qns, bernie73, Feb 14 18
Easier
bernie73 gold member
Feb 14 18
661 plays
7.
  Hello, Here is the Letter "D"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"D", the fourth letter of the English alphabet, is the basis of this quiz. All questions or answers in this refer to people, places, things beginning with the letter "D". Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, masfon, May 13 21
Average
masfon gold member
May 13 21
727 plays
8.
  'D' for Dubious    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Delve into the depths of these devious disputes and discover the 'D'-tails.
Average, 10 Qns, leith90, Jun 19 18
Average
leith90 gold member
Jun 19 18
830 plays
9.
  Delightful, Dignified "D"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's time for my "D" quiz. In this quiz all answers will begin with the letter "D".
Average, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Dec 11 17
Average
Ilona_Ritter gold member
Dec 11 17
7303 plays
10.
  The Letter "D"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you some questions to do with the letter "D", and you pick the correct answer.
Easier, 10 Qns, blake_aus_nsw, Nov 15 21
Easier
blake_aus_nsw gold member
Nov 15 21
499 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is the French word for "ten"?

From Quiz "Delightful, Dignified "D""




11.
  D is for Dandelion    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Not much to do with flowers. Take the person/thing real/fiction on the left and match it with the right.
Easier, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Jul 09 18
Easier
Rehaberpro
Jul 09 18
815 plays
12.
  It's All About 'D'    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Good old general knowledge, with a key word in either the question or the answer starting with 'D'...
Tough, 20 Qns, EnglishJedi, Oct 31 13
Tough
EnglishJedi gold member
1902 plays
13.
  Do the D, please!    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Been busy with a quiz in the Alphabet-sector again. Time consuming it is, yet fun. Now it's the turn of the D. Just do him, if you can!
Average, 20 Qns, jaydel, May 30 14
Average
jaydel
7438 plays
14.
  D-Easy!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are all D-Easy ones!
Average, 10 Qns, sallyo, Jul 01 17
Average
sallyo
Jul 01 17
5063 plays
15.
  ABChain Gang - D   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Back for another installment: this quiz is all about the letter D, with questions from ten Chain Gang members.
Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, May 05 11
Average
salami_swami gold member
1235 plays
16.
  "D"rop in the Word Starting with "D".    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quite simple really. Just pick the correct "D" word about movies, people, animals, songs, plants, cars and countries.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, May 01 16
Average
zambesi
1099 plays
17.
  Is there a DR in the house?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You'll find lots of DRs in this quiz - that is, words that start with dr. Have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, bullymom, Nov 22 04
Difficult
bullymom
2376 plays
18.
  Starts With The Letter D    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Well, here we go with the D installment of my alphabetic quizzes. Four down, twenty-two to go!
Tough, 10 Qns, penguinrn, Jun 22 15
Tough
penguinrn
1976 plays
19.
  They all Start with a D    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions on different topics and all the answers start with a "D". All you need to do is pick the correct ""D". Pretty simple really.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, May 10 19
Average
zambesi
May 10 19
598 plays
20.
  Totally Trivial - 'D'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Unimportant details or information - the dictionary states trivia is such - but how trivial are the following snippets of information? Either the questions or the answers have a subject matter using the letter 'D' - so just have fun!
Difficult, 15 Qns, Engadine, Jun 25 23
Difficult
Engadine
Jun 25 23
2415 plays
21.
  'D' is the answer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the answers begin with the letter 'D'
Tough, 10 Qns, anagram2, Nov 22 04
Tough
anagram2
2915 plays
22.
  "D" is for Data    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The fourth in the series, all of these d-lightful questions are meant to delve into your brain... and d-liver the answers....
Difficult, 10 Qns, CariM0952, Jul 17 05
Difficult
CariM0952 gold member
1302 plays
23.
  Beginning with D...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you enjoyed A, B and C, please try D!
Difficult, 10 Qns, flipflop, Jul 20 05
Difficult
flipflop
2036 plays
24.
  "D" Is the Dignified Definition    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of the answers will begin with the letter "D". How many of these dignified "D" answers do you know?
Tough, 10 Qns, Emma058, Jul 01 21
Tough
Emma058 gold member
Jul 01 21
674 plays

The Letter D Trivia Questions

1. Which country beginning with the letter "D" has these cities: Aarhus, Aalborg, and Esbjerg?

From Quiz
The Letter "D"

Answer: Denmark

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. The Constitution of Denmark was signed on June 5, 1849, ending the absolute monarchy, which had begun in 1660. Denmark's official language is Danish. The capital and largest city of Denmark is Copenhagen.

2. David Dundas, who is responsible for the 1976 hit 'Jeans On', lays claim to which aristocratic title?

From Quiz 'D' for Dubious

Answer: Lord

David is the second son of Lawrence Dundas, the 3rd Marquess of Zetland. David's older brother, Mark Dundas, is now the 4th Marquess of Zetland following their father's death in 1989. Dundas hit the charts with 'Jeans On' which began life as an advertising jingle. While his subsequent releases failed to have the same success, he did build a name for himself as an actor and in the field of television and movie scoring.

3. As a "D" epic movie in 1965, I received ten Academy Award nominations winning five. I missed out on Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. What movie am I?

From Quiz "D"rop in the Word Starting with "D".

Answer: Doctor Zhivago

"Doctor Zhivago" was set in Russia during the early 20th Century during Russia's turmoil leading up to and including the Russian Civil War to 1922. It was beaten for Best Picture by "The Sound of Music". "Dances with Wolves" (1990) was an epic Western war film which was nominated for 12 Academy Awards winning seven. "Doctor Dolittle" (1967) was an American musical film starring Rex Harrison and Samantha Eggar. The film won two Academy Awards. "Darling" was a 1965 British drama film starring Julie Christie and Dirk Bogarde. The film received five Academy Award nominations, winning three, one being Best Actress for Julie Christie.

4. Which young "D" island is often referred to as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean"?

From Quiz "D" Is the Dignified Definition

Answer: Dominica

The island was named by Christopher Columbus on the day he discovered it, which happened to be Sunday (Dominica). Dominica is a volcanic island with hot springs. It is home to many rare species of flora and fauna.

5. In the counting system Roman numerals, what number does D represent?

From Quiz One D-Lightful Quiz

Answer: 500

Roman numerals were used by the ancient Romans. In it, letters of the Latin alphabet were used to represent different values (X represented 10 and D 500, for example). They are read by adding the values of each number together (XI is 11, for example, because X is ten and I represents one and 10 + 1 is 11) it may also be read by subtracting the numerals as well (for example IX is 9 as 10 - 1 is 9). 50 is L and C is 100.

6. Demosthenes was a Greek from the 4th century BC, part of the Golden Age of Greek Culture--an age of giants including the sculptor Pericles and the playwright Aristophanes. What was Demosthenes known for?

From Quiz ABChain Gang - D

Answer: Oratory

Besides being an orator, Demosthenes was a logographer (he wrote speeches) and lawyer. He lived in the 4th century BC, from 384 BC to 322 BC. His orations brought new ideas to politics in ancient Athens. Pericles (Perikles) lived from 495 BC to 429 BC and Aristophanes lived from 446 BC to 386 BC. ~Seanfennessey

7. John Densmore, Robby Kreiger and Ray Manzarek were all members of which rock band?

From Quiz It's All About 'D'

Answer: The Doors

The name missing from the list, of course, is Jim Morrison, but that would have made it too easy. The Doors were founded in Los Angeles in 1965 with Morrison as the vocalist, Kreiger playing guitar, Manzarek on keyboards and Densmore on drums. Their self-titled debut album was released in January 1967. They were the first American rock band to have eight consecutive Gold Records. Morrison died in 1971 and the group continued as a threesome for another two years before disbanding in 1973. In 2007, the band was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Grammies and a star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame'.

8. In what year was the Russian novelist Feodor Dostoevsky born?

From Quiz Beginning with D...

Answer: 1821

Dostoevsky was born and raised in Moscow. He is probably best known for the novel "Crime and Punishment", which he wrote in 1866.

9. He starts with D Is he bat or man? He's wearing fangs And he'll get you if he can! Who is he?

From Quiz D-Easy!

Answer: Dracula

Dracula, the Transvylanian count, was created by Bram Stoker for his novel of the same name. The vampire count is thought to be based (distantly) on a nasty character named Vlad... aka Vlad the Impaler (don't ask) or Vlad Drakule.

10. Countries: In this country, in 2004, 84.7% of the population over age 15 was literate, the average life expectancy was 67.63 years, there were 31 administrative provinces and one district, and 25 broadcast television stations.

From Quiz "D" is for Data

Answer: Dominican Republic

Denmark is a peninsular country with many islands, essentially pointing from northern Europe to Scandinavia, with which it is traditionally associated. A portion of its arable land has been salvaged from the sea by a series of dikes. Its population (2004 estimated) of 5,413,392 live to an average age of 77.44 years, and virtually 100% of those over age 15 are literate. A constitutional monarchy with its capital at Copenhagen, this member of the European Union has a thriving economy; it is a net exporter of food, and has a balance of trade surplus (2004 figures). It is also famous as the land of the Vikings and windmills. Djibouti had a 2004 estimated population of 466,900 and an average life expectancy of only 43.12 years. Lying between Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia, until 1977 it was known as the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas. The literacy rate for the over-15s is 67.9%. The capital city, also called Djibouti, houses two thirds of the total population; the country is a free trade zone for northeast Africa, but has little natural resources or industry. Dominica, an island in the Caribbean, was the last to be colonized by Europe. Its indigenous people, the Caribs, were noted warriors. Its total area is 754 square kilometers, and is mostly mountainous. Its 69,278 people (2004 estimate) have an average life expectancy of 74.38 years, and 94% of those over age 15 are literate. Bananas are its main crop, while tourism suffers for lack of beaches and an international airport. The Dominican Republic has a 2004 estimated population of 8,833,634. It covers two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, sharing the island with Haiti; Columbus found and claimed the island on his first voyage to the New World in 1492. The climate is tropical, the terrain is mountainous, and the island is a frequent target for hurricanes. It has a large tourist industry, as well as growing sugarcane, coffee, cotton, cocoa and other crops.

11. This was the only occupied country in WWII that saved all its Jews by smuggling them out of the country.

From Quiz Starts With The Letter D

Answer: Denmark

The capital is Copenhagen. Some famous Danes are Hans Christian Andersen, actor Viggo Mortensen, model Helena Christensen and musician Lars Ulrich.

12. How many dots are there on a pair of dice?

From Quiz Totally Trivial - 'D'

Answer: 42

There are 42 dots on a pair of dice. The dictionary meaning of dice, the plural term for die, is a small cube, i.e, an object with six equal square sides, with a different number of spots on each side, used in games involving chance.

13. What is the name of the youth who fought a giant named Goliath in the Bible?

From Quiz Delightful, Dignified "D"

Answer: David

The people of Israel were scared of Goliath because he was a giant so no-one would fight him. David knew that with God's help, even little people could do big things, so using a sling shot and a stone David defeated Goliath.

14. This "dr" person was famous for codifying ancient laws.

From Quiz Is there a DR in the house?

Answer: Draco

Draco was an Athenian politician born circa 621 who was noted for codifying the laws of Athens. Although the Draconian code was unique for its impartiality, it was unpopular for its severity and harshness. Today, any laws or rules that are unduly harsh are said to be Draconian.

15. What is the capital of Bangladesh?

From Quiz Do the D, please!

Answer: Dhaka

It is located in the eastern part of the country.

16. The purportedly deaf, donut snatching, four-legged partner of Canadian Mountie Benton Fraser, in the TV series Due South, was named after a Canadian prime minister. What was his name?

From Quiz 'D' is the answer

Answer: Diefenbaker

The wolf/dog was named after John George Diefenbaker, Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963.

17. Which singer sings the song "Dancing in the Dark"?

From Quiz The Letter "D"

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Some of Bruce Springsteen's other songs include "Born in the U.S.A.", "Streets of Philadelphia", "Hungry Heart", and "Born to Run". In 1984, "Dancing in the Dark" peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts. Bruce Springsteen wrote the song.

18. What drink is a mixture of whiskey and heather-honey?

From Quiz 'D' for Dubious

Answer: Drambuie

Drambuie is a Scotch whisky blended with heather-honey, herbs and spices. The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic phrase which means 'the drink that satisfies'. Drambuie was originally made by Scotsman John Ross who registered the trademark in 1893. After his death, the recipe was sold to the McKinnon family who produced the drink until 2014 when it was once again sold, this time to William Grant & Sons.

19. What is the name of the "D" wild dog that is found in Australia?

From Quiz "D"rop in the Word Starting with "D".

Answer: dingo

The dingo's ancestry is debatable but it has a wild lifestyle. Its territory ranges from deserts to grasslands and edges of forests. They feed on rabbits, kangaroos and rats and are sometimes pests to livestock. There have been the odd reported attacks on humans. The drongo is a bird which are mostly black or dark grey with short legs and an upright stance when perched. The word "drongo" is used in Australia and New Zealand meaning an idiot or stupid person. The desert kangaroo rat is a rodent species and is mainly found in the southwestern areas of North America, such as Death Valley, Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert. The duiker is a medium sized antelope native to sub-Saharan Africa.

20. This "D" movie, directed by Edward Zwick, was about three WWII Jewish brothers who rebelled against the Nazis. The brothers and other survivors lived in a forest. What was the name of this movie?

From Quiz "D" Is the Dignified Definition

Answer: Defiance

This movie was based on the true story of the Bielski brothers. One of the brothers, Asael, was killed by the Soviet Army. The other two brothers survived and immigrated to America.

21. What was the demimonde?

From Quiz ABChain Gang - D

Answer: A class of women considered to be outside respectable society

Yes, demimonde was the title given to courtesans or mistresses in the 1800s. Demimondes often lost social standing because of their lifestyles. ~globalmyths

22. Which US city was founded in 1701 by the Frenchman Antoine Cadillac and was nicknamed The Paris of the West in the late 19th-Century because of its architecture?

From Quiz It's All About 'D'

Answer: Detroit MI

With a population of just under 1 million, Detroit is now just outside the Top 10 US cities in terms of size, although it has ranked as high as fourth in that category. It is the only major US city from which you can look southwards and see Canada. It is known by various nicknames: Motown, Motor City, The Big D, Hockeytown and Rock City. Detroit is one of 13 US metropolitan areas to host a team in all four major sports leagues. The Tigers (MLB) play at Comerica Park, the Lions (NFL) at Ford Field, the Red Wings (NHL) at the Joe Louis Arena, and the Pistons (NBA) just outside of the city at the Palace at Auburn Hills, which is also home to the Detroit Shock of the WNBA.

23. Damascus is the capital city of which country?

From Quiz Beginning with D...

Answer: Syria

Damascus is situated in the southwest of Syria, on the Barada River, and has a population of 1.5 million people.

24. A mordant wit This lady had Her name was "Parker" (Like the pen). Her first name, Can you tell me, then?

From Quiz D-Easy!

Answer: Dorothy

Dorothy Rothschild Parker was born in 1893 and died in 1967. She is famous for her witty, pithy poems and humorous prose.

25. Bottoms Up! What do you get when you mix 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey, 3/4 oz Drambuie, 3/4 oz lemon juice, ginger ale and a twist of lemon peel?

From Quiz "D" is for Data

Answer: Dancing Leprechaun

A Deauville Cocktail is 1/2 oz apple brandy, 1/2 oz brandy, 1/2 oz Triple Sec and the juice of 1/4 lemon. A Diedru is 2 oz brandy in a glass then filled with lemonade (for Brits, that's lemon squash). A Drunken Elf is 1 1/2 oz Green Creme de Menthe, 1 1/2 oz Cinnamon schnapps, 1 oz cream, 2 cups ice and 10 pieces cinnamon candy, all blended together and served in a frosted glass (sounds yummy, doesn't it...) How in the world does one get a Scottish liqueur in a drink called a leprechaun?

26. This disease manifested itself as an epidemic in Europe in the Middle Ages. It caused a dancing mania, and was also marked by stupor and melancholy. It was thought to be caused by a tarantula bite, thus the alternative name of tarantism.

From Quiz Starts With The Letter D

Answer: Dancing disease

Darien's disease is a rare, hereditary disease characterized by growths that coalesce into plaques of various sizes on the scalp, face, neck, trunk and underarm. Darling's disease is a fungal respiratory disease. I just made up Dahlquist's disease. I got my information from Taber's Medical Dictionary.

27. Which doctor has the ability to talk to animals?

From Quiz Delightful, Dignified "D"

Answer: Doctor Dolittle

Dr. Dolittle was played by Eddie Murphy in the remake movie.

28. If a British person is playing draughts, what is he playing?

From Quiz Is there a DR in the house?

Answer: checkers

In England, checkers are sometimes called draughts, from the Middle English "draughtes", the act of pulling or moving. In Scotland the game is called "dambrod".

29. Which (in)famous gangster was killed after a visit to the cinema?

From Quiz Do the D, please!

Answer: Dillinger & John Dillinger

The notorious bankrobber was shot down by police on July 22th, 1934 in Chicago. I figure he wasn't into coke, and maybe another Dillinger wasn't either, but that person had a hit with 'Cokane In My Brain' in 1976.

30. In the Bible, the Book of Judges, she was a Prophetess and Judge of Israel, the only woman to hold that office. What was her name?

From Quiz 'D' is the answer

Answer: Deborah

"Now Deborah, a Prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. And she dwelt under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim; and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment" (Judges 4:4-5)

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