General Knowledge Quiz #374

General Knowledge Quiz #374

Questions

1. Japan's NTT DoCoMo mobile phone company developed which texting icon 'pictograph' series, Japanese for 'picture' and 'character'?
2. "Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi!" ("Good Night, Little Ones") is a long-running (since 1964) famous children's TV program in: Russia; Canada; Star Trek; or Harry Potter?
3. The arctic mountain 'ptarmigan' which changes to white in winter, is a: Bird; Panther; Seal; or Pine tree?
4. The band/sheet of connective tissue under the skin in human anatomy, chiefly of collagen, which stabilizes/supports organs and muscles, is: Eaves; Soffit; Fascia; or Architrave?
5. A quarter divided by a half is a: Half; Whole; Quarter; or Third?
6. The words 'vacillate/vacillation' refer to: Decisiveness; Indecision; Lubrication; or Impotence?
7. What two-word term refers in English/UK to a deliberately arranged dramatic/literary/musical section, and to a (typically rehearsed) re-start in a team ball game?
8. In computer gaming what famous and controversial franschise does GTA represent?
9. The traditional sport of 'pugilism' is nowadays called: Judo; Boxing; Soccer; or Ten-pin bowling?
10. What element has a symbol which appears commonly in business names: Cobalt; Copper; Iodine; or Lead?
11. The chemical element cobalt is a: Metal; Gas; Liquid; or Plasma?
12. The Speyside or (locally called Strathspey) area of NE Scotland is famous for its '(What?) Trial' and longstanding traditional production of: Haggis; Whisky; Tartan; or Bagpipes?
13. Tahini paste, for example used in houmous, is made from which seeds: Mustard; Sesame; Poppy; or Coffee?
14. A maze of what plants was built to celebrate the opening of the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, 2015?
15. What is the globally-economically significant NW Mexican city on the US border, and part of Trumpeter Herb Alpert's 1960s band name?
16. What icon dominated the 2015 shortlisted designs for a potentially new national flag of New Zealand: Fern; Kiwi bird; Whale; or Sheep?
17. Developed by Swedish company Mojang, Minecraft is a popular: Kitchen design concept; Video game; Microlight plane; or Cycle path network?
18. The Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire UK became in 1952 a famous museum for vintage: Motor cars; Trains; Pianos; or Fairground rides?
19. Which famous corporate logo changed to a flat colour/color sans serif font in its first major change since 1999?
20. Cardinal and ordinal, respectively denoting quantity and sequential position, refer to: Letters; Numbers; Icons; or Pasta?

1. Japan's NTT DoCoMo mobile phone company developed which texting icon 'pictograph' series, Japanese for 'picture' and 'character'?

   Emoji
2. "Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi!" ("Good Night, Little Ones") is a long-running (since 1964) famous children's TV program in: Russia; Canada; Star Trek; or Harry Potter?

   Russia
3. The arctic mountain 'ptarmigan' which changes to white in winter, is a: Bird; Panther; Seal; or Pine tree?

   Bird 
4. The band/sheet of connective tissue under the skin in human anatomy, chiefly of collagen, which stabilizes/supports organs and muscles, is: Eaves; Soffit; Fascia; or Architrave?

   Fascia
5. A quarter divided by a half is a: Half; Whole; Quarter; or Third?

   Half 
6. The words 'vacillate/vacillation' refer to: Decisiveness; Indecision; Lubrication; or Impotence?

   Indecision 
7. What two-word term refers in English/UK to a deliberately arranged dramatic/literary/musical section, and to a (typically rehearsed) re-start in a team ball game?

   Set piece
8. In computer gaming what famous and controversial franschise does GTA represent?

   Grand Theft Auto
9. The traditional sport of 'pugilism' is nowadays called: Judo; Boxing; Soccer; or Ten-pin bowling?

   Boxing
10. What element has a symbol which appears commonly in business names: Cobalt; Copper; Iodine; or Lead?

    Cobalt 
11. The chemical element cobalt is a: Metal; Gas; Liquid; or Plasma?

    Metal
12. The Speyside or (locally called Strathspey) area of NE Scotland is famous for its '(What?) Trial' and longstanding traditional production of: Haggis; Whisky; Tartan; or Bagpipes?

    Whisky
13. Tahini paste, for example used in houmous, is made from which seeds: Mustard; Sesame; Poppy; or Coffee?

    Sesame
14. A maze of what plants was built to celebrate the opening of the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, 2015?

    Sunflowers
15. What is the globally-economically significant NW Mexican city on the US border, and part of Trumpeter Herb Alpert's 1960s band name?

    Tijuana - Bonus question - What metallic compound provides the other part of Herb Alpert's 1960s band's name? Brass 
16. What icon dominated the 2015 shortlisted designs for a potentially new national flag of New Zealand: Fern; Kiwi bird; Whale; or Sheep?

    Fern
17. Developed by Swedish company Mojang, Minecraft is a popular: Kitchen design concept; Video game; Microlight plane; or Cycle path network?

    Video game
18. The Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire UK became in 1952 a famous museum for vintage: Motor cars; Trains; Pianos; or Fairground rides?

    Motor cars
19. Which famous corporate logo changed to a flat colour/color sans serif font in its first major change since 1999?

    Google
20. Cardinal and ordinal, respectively denoting quantity and sequential position, refer to: Letters; Numbers; Icons; or Pasta?

    Numbers