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Mixed Moments 3 Trivia Quiz

Another mixture of general knowledge. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by boxamo. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
boxamo

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,692

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
973

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What does the word 'scutum' mean? Hint

Odd shape

Quickly move

Bony plate

Cement structure

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Pope for most of World War I? Hint

Benedict XIV

Benedict XVII

Benedict XVI

Benedict XV

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which pioneering person became Prime Minister of New Zealand in 1999? Hint

Roger Clark

Helen Clark

Jane Clark

Joseph Clark

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the earliest of these kings that Queen Elizabeth II directly descended from? Hint

George I

Richard II

William the Conquerer

Edward IV

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Question 5 of 10

5. Originally, what was the pocket on a polo shirt mainly designed for? Hint

For no particular reason

To hold cigarettes

To hold golf scorecards

To be more eye-catching

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote the novel, 'Brave New World'? Hint

George Orwell

Aldous Huxley

Tim Winton

Oscar Wilde

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which famous river is the Aswan Dam?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Time for a riddle. What object joins to divide?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Complete this mathematical pattern: 2, 8, 18, 32,...?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name given to a baby whale? Hint

Heffa

Kitten

Pup

Calf

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the word 'scutum' mean?

Answer: Bony plate

It means a bony plate, as on a turtle.

2. Who was the Pope for most of World War I?

Answer: Benedict XV

3. Which pioneering person became Prime Minister of New Zealand in 1999?

Answer: Helen Clark

Clark became the first woman elected to the position in a general election. She served for three terms from 1999 until 2008.

4. Which is the earliest of these kings that Queen Elizabeth II directly descended from?

Answer: William the Conquerer

A bit of useful info on the royals for you.

5. Originally, what was the pocket on a polo shirt mainly designed for?

Answer: To hold golf scorecards

They were originally designed for golf players, and so the pockets made a great deal of sense.

6. Who wrote the novel, 'Brave New World'?

Answer: Aldous Huxley

Has similarities with Orwell's {'1984';} the book focuses upon the state of the futuristic world, in which humankind is very different, and dehumanized. A 'must' read, I think.

7. On which famous river is the Aswan Dam?

Answer: Nile

The longest river in the world.

8. Time for a riddle. What object joins to divide?

Answer: Scissors

It's logical, when you consider what they do.

9. Complete this mathematical pattern: 2, 8, 18, 32,...?

Answer: 50

1 squared x 2= 2, 2 squared x 2=8, 3 squared x 2= 18, 4 squared x 2= 32, and so 5 squared x 2= 50.

10. What is the name given to a baby whale?

Answer: Calf

As is the case with baby cows.

Source: Author boxamo

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