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General Knowledge Trivia 2 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by vendome. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
vendome

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,935

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
10940

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Question 1 of 10

1. Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen was the discoverer of what? Hint

the x-ray

the atom

the planet Pluto

homoginization

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Question 2 of 10

2. This country is located between France and Spain. Can you name it? Hint

Liechtenstein

Malta

Luxembourg

Andorra

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Caribbean island has the greatest area? Hint

Hispaniola

Trinidad

Jamaica

Cuba

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is a sapote? Hint

nut

succulent

grain

fruit

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Question 5 of 10

5. A gorget, a tassle and a gauntlet are articles worn by a ? Hint

deep sea diver

knight

swordsman

monk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which prefix signifies 'all'? Hint

para-

pen-

poly-

pan-

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to Mattel, what is Barbie's last name? Hint

Smith

Johnson

Roberts

Stuart

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is not a fruit? Hint

tomato

cucumber

pumpkin

rhubarb

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Indian group is not from Central or South America? Hint

Incas

Arawak

Pueblo

Mayas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which type of beer is the darkest? Hint

Stout

Porter

Pilsner

Ale

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen was the discoverer of what?

Answer: the x-ray

Roentgen was awarded the 1901 Nobel prize for his efforts.

2. This country is located between France and Spain. Can you name it?

Answer: Andorra

Tourism and postage stamps are Andorra's main source of income.

3. Which Caribbean island has the greatest area?

Answer: Cuba

Cuba contains 114,524 square miles.

4. What is a sapote?

Answer: fruit

The source of the fruit sapote is the American 'marmalade' tree.

5. A gorget, a tassle and a gauntlet are articles worn by a ?

Answer: knight

Additional components of a knight's attire are the pauldron, the cuisse and the breastplate.

6. Which prefix signifies 'all'?

Answer: pan-

An example is the word 'pantheism', which is the belief that God is in all things.

7. According to Mattel, what is Barbie's last name?

Answer: Roberts

Mattel also sells about {$20} million worth of Barbie Roberts' clothes as well as Ms. Roberts herself.

8. Which is not a fruit?

Answer: rhubarb

Fruits have {seeds;} vegetables don't. Rhubarb is a member of the Buckwheat family.

9. Which Indian group is not from Central or South America?

Answer: Pueblo

The Pueblo tribe, located in southwestern US, is noted for their excellent craftsmanship.

10. Which type of beer is the darkest?

Answer: Stout

Both stout and porter are brewed with roasted malt; stout is brewed darker and heavier.

Source: Author vendome

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