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Quiz about General Knowledge 2
Quiz about General Knowledge 2

25 Question General Quiz: General Knowledge 2 | Mixed 25 Questions


Quizzical30: Another 25 multi-choice easy general knowledge questions with a couple of teasers to catch you out. Please enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Quizzical. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Quizzical
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
39,313
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
6036
Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (15/25), Guest 112 (11/25), Guest 175 (16/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. What is the capital of Switzerland? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. In which country was Adolf Hitler born? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Siam was the former name of which country? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Name the port in western Russia formerly known as Molotov (1940-1957)? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. How many heads did the Hydra have in Greek Mythology? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. In Greek Mythology name the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda whose abduction by Paris from her husband Menelaus caused the Trojan War? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. In which ship did Sir Francis Drake circumnavigate the world in 1577-1580? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. He was the brother of Prometheus in Greek legend and this Titan was condemned to holding up the heavens having fought against Zeus? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Name this technique of decorative knotting whose first known use was recorded by the Arabs in the 13th century? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Troy Tempest appears in which children's television programme? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. In golf, what is a score of one stroke over par on a hole? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. The Venus de Milo is a statue of whom? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. What was the name of the research ship associated with underwater explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Which group of volcanic islands lie west of Morocco in the North Atlantic Ocean? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Which is Scotland's largest city? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Name the longest river in France? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Name the venomous African tree snake? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. A zorilla is an African mammal with a black and white coat. What animal does it resemble? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. On which Greek island was Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, born? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. What is the second sign of the Zodiac? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. What is Fenugreek? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Karl Wilhelm Scheele was a Swedish chemist who discovered oxygen independently of which English chemist. Joseph _______? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Name the city in Uttar Pradesh and site of the Muslim mausoleum, the Taj Mahal? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. What was the capital of Scotland from the 12th century until the assassination of James I there in 1437? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Which of the following is a Greek long-necked stringed musical instrument? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the capital of Switzerland?

Answer: Bern

2. In which country was Adolf Hitler born?

Answer: Austria

3. Siam was the former name of which country?

Answer: Thailand

4. Name the port in western Russia formerly known as Molotov (1940-1957)?

Answer: Perm

5. How many heads did the Hydra have in Greek Mythology?

Answer: 9

6. In Greek Mythology name the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda whose abduction by Paris from her husband Menelaus caused the Trojan War?

Answer: Helen

Helen of Troy who was carried off by Paris, Prince of Troy, thus provoking the Trojan War.
7. In which ship did Sir Francis Drake circumnavigate the world in 1577-1580?

Answer: The Golden Hind

8. He was the brother of Prometheus in Greek legend and this Titan was condemned to holding up the heavens having fought against Zeus?

Answer: Atlas

9. Name this technique of decorative knotting whose first known use was recorded by the Arabs in the 13th century?

Answer: Macrame

10. Troy Tempest appears in which children's television programme?

Answer: Stingray

It featured the intrepid 21st-century heroes of WASP World Aquanaut Security Patrol. Troy Tempest was the captain of the atomic sub Stingray.
11. In golf, what is a score of one stroke over par on a hole?

Answer: Bogey

Birdie, eagle and albatross are 1, 2, and 3 strokes under par for a hole.
12. The Venus de Milo is a statue of whom?

Answer: Aphrodite

I didn't know either.
13. What was the name of the research ship associated with underwater explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau?

Answer: Calypso

He was the co-inventor of the aqualung with Emile Gagnan.
14. Which group of volcanic islands lie west of Morocco in the North Atlantic Ocean?

Answer: Madeira

The Seychelles are more than 100 islands in the Indian Ocean. Tristan da Cunha are four small islands in the South Atlantic Ocean and St Helena is a volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean.
15. Which is Scotland's largest city?

Answer: Glasgow

Oops I bet you thought it was the capital Edinburgh!
16. Name the longest river in France?

Answer: Loire

Loire is 634 miles, Seine is 482 miles, Rhone is 505 miles and the Rhine is 820 miles but it does not pass through France.
17. Name the venomous African tree snake?

Answer: Mamba

The python is a nonvenomous snake that kills by constriction. The cobra is a highly venomous snake of tropical Africa and Asia. The anaconda is a very large nonvenomous snake of tropical South America.
18. A zorilla is an African mammal with a black and white coat. What animal does it resemble?

Answer: Skunk

When attacked, it ejects a vile smelling fluid from its anal glands. It is also called striped weasel.
19. On which Greek island was Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, born?

Answer: Corfu

He was the son of Prince Andrew of Greece.
20. What is the second sign of the Zodiac?

Answer: Taurus

These progress from the first sign being Aries then Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo through to Pisces, the twelfth sign. If in doubt look in any newspaper or magazine.
21. What is Fenugreek?

Answer: A Mediterranean plant

Well done. Now put that dictionary away!
22. Karl Wilhelm Scheele was a Swedish chemist who discovered oxygen independently of which English chemist. Joseph _______?

Answer: Priestley

Scheele's publication was delayed and the credit went to Joseph Priestley but he made other important discoveries such as Chlorine and Glycerol.
23. Name the city in Uttar Pradesh and site of the Muslim mausoleum, the Taj Mahal?

Answer: Agra

24. What was the capital of Scotland from the 12th century until the assassination of James I there in 1437?

Answer: Perth

25. Which of the following is a Greek long-necked stringed musical instrument?

Answer: Bouzouki

Balalaika is a plucked musical instrument with a triangular body used chiefly for Russian folk music. Mazurka is a Polish national dance. Hope you enjoyed the quiz. If you found it too easy why not try some other Quizzical quizzes.
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