General Knowledge Quiz #385

General Knowledge Quiz #385

Questions

1. In Shakespeare's Richard III, King Richard's horse (killed prior to Richard's plea 'My kingdom for a horse') is called: Surrey; Kent; Dorset; or Northamptonshire?
2. Which one of these did not originate in 16th century Italian 'Commedia dell'arte' travelling theatre: Harlequin; Punch & Judy; Scaramouche; or Edward Scissor-hands?
3. Golden Horse/Rooster/Bell/Melody, and Hundred Flowers are major movie/TV/music awards for which nation/language: Russia; China; Mexico; or Saudi Arabia?
4. The CAC40 is a main stock market index of: Brazil; France; Japan; or USA?
5. What old English term for a third came to refer to an administrative division of Yorkshire and an electroral district of Canada?
6. Linoleum (e.g., 'Lino' flooring) originally comprises which three of these: Polypropylene; Canvas, Bamboo; Linseed oil; or Powdered cork?
7. What eponymous brand, founded1946, re-established Paris as world-centre of women's fashion: Chanel; Dior; Gucci; or FCUK?
8. 101325 Pa (Pascal) or 1.01325 bar is the regulation standard/unit for: Milk fat content; Atmospheric pressure; Gambling machine payout; or Hotness of chili peppers?
9. A prebiotic induces growth in humans (and other living hosts) of beneficial: Hormones; Fungi/bacteria; Antibodies; or Hair?
10. What famous ancient city is on the river Tiber: Cairo; Rome; Athens; or Babylon?
11. Aquae Sulis is the Roman name for what aptly renamed English spa city?
12. The Great Wall of China generally runs: East-to-West; North-to-South; In a circle; or Every which way?
13. Sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram are members of the plant genus: Apple; Mint; Lemon; or Pine?
14. La Niña is the counterpart of, and often follows what?
15. What is a third of a half?
16. A Muscovite refers to a native of where in the world?
17. Pomology is the science of: Volcanoes; Cheerleading; Apple cultivation; or Australian colonization?
18. The human Frenulum Linguae is webbed tissue between: Tongue/Mouth-floor; Thumb/Hand; Ear/Scalp; or Chin/Neck?
19. What friendly word produces six new words when it prefixes: Ace; Ate; Let; Lid; Mate; and Try?
20. What metal element, symbol B, was named after its natural mineral form, popularised for its use as a cleaning product in the 1880s?

1. In Shakespeare's Richard III, King Richard's horse (killed prior to Richard's plea 'My kingdom for a horse') is called: Surrey; Kent; Dorset; or Northamptonshire?

   Surrey
2. Which one of these did not originate in 16th century Italian 'Commedia dell'arte' travelling theatre: Harlequin; Punch & Judy; Scaramouche; or Edward Scissor-hands?

   Edward Scissorhands 
3. Golden Horse/Rooster/Bell/Melody, and Hundred Flowers are major movie/TV/music awards for which nation/language: Russia; China; Mexico; or Saudi Arabia?

   China/Chinese
4. The CAC40 is a main stock market index of: Brazil; France; Japan; or USA?

   France
5. What old English term for a third came to refer to an administrative division of Yorkshire and an electroral district of Canada?

   Riding 
6. Linoleum (e.g., 'Lino' flooring) originally comprises which three of these: Polypropylene; Canvas, Bamboo; Linseed oil; or Powdered cork?

   Canvas, Linseed oil, Powdered cork 
7. What eponymous brand, founded1946, re-established Paris as world-centre of women's fashion: Chanel; Dior; Gucci; or FCUK?

   Dior 
8. 101325 Pa (Pascal) or 1.01325 bar is the regulation standard/unit for: Milk fat content; Atmospheric pressure; Gambling machine payout; or Hotness of chili peppers?

   Atmospheric pressure
9. A prebiotic induces growth in humans (and other living hosts) of beneficial: Hormones; Fungi/bacteria; Antibodies; or Hair?

   Fungi/bacteria
10. What famous ancient city is on the river Tiber: Cairo; Rome; Athens; or Babylon?

    Rome
11. Aquae Sulis is the Roman name for what aptly renamed English spa city?

    Bath 
12. The Great Wall of China generally runs: East-to-West; North-to-South; In a circle; or Every which way?

    East-to-West 
13. Sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram are members of the plant genus: Apple; Mint; Lemon; or Pine?

    Mint
14. La Niña is the counterpart of, and often follows what?

    El Niño 
15. What is a third of a half?

    A sixth 
16. A Muscovite refers to a native of where in the world?

    Moscow
17. Pomology is the science of: Volcanoes; Cheerleading; Apple cultivation; or Australian colonization?

    Apple cultivation
18. The human Frenulum Linguae is webbed tissue between: Tongue/Mouth-floor; Thumb/Hand; Ear/Scalp; or Chin/Neck?

    Tongue/Mouth-floor 
19. What friendly word produces six new words when it prefixes: Ace; Ate; Let; Lid; Mate; and Try?

    Pal
20. What metal element, symbol B, was named after its natural mineral form, popularised for its use as a cleaning product in the 1880s?

    Boron