General Knowledge Quiz #412

General Knowledge Quiz #412

Questions

1. As at 2011 how many countries of the world criminalize homosexuality: 23; 34; 47; or 82?
2. (Supplementary question) As at 2011 how many countries which criminalize homosexuality are in the British Commonwealth: none; one; six; or 40?
3. (Supplementary question) In what year did the UK decriminalize homosexuality: 1816; 1882; 1909; or 1967?
4. What in Spanish what does the song-title, 'Que Sera, Sera,' mean (loosely, not grammatically correctly): Whatever you want, you want; Wherever you go, you go; Whatever will be, will be; or Whoever you are, you are?
5. The computer file format .wav ('dot-wav') is conventionally used for: Spreadsheets; Music/audio; Emails; or Telecoms?
6. Spell Amsterdam's airport: Schiphol; Skiffol; Sczivol; or Schifol?
7. John Le Carré's 1974 novel title did not include which two words: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Thief, Spy?
8. The posting of offensive messages on the internet is informally called: or Slapping; Bugging; Monstering; or Trolling?
9. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics are notable corporations in what sector: Pharmaceuticals; Armaments; Computer games; or Cinematic production?
10. What is the currency of Brazil: Peso; Real; Dollar; or Dinar?
11. Political and economic leaders are often described as being what, according to having aggressive or cautious views: Lions/Rabbits; Hawks/Doves; Stags/Beavers; or Foxes/Hens?
12. What is a Gilbert Virtuo: Gin cocktail; Machine gun; Lawn mower; or Rugby ball?
13. What sort of bird is a coot: Aquatic; Burrowing; Flightless; or Featherless?
14. The web-based not-for-profit venture which compiles and freely offers vast numbers of documents and literary works is called Project (what?): Gutenberg; Caxton; Shakespeare; or Murdoch?
15. A traditional hoy boat is powered by: Wind; Steam; Horse; or Solar-power?
16. The modern internet grew from a non-public US Defense system called: Usdweb; Arpanet; Denet; or Deweb?
17. What widely referenced cosmetic surgery method contains the Greek word for fat?
18. What word, deriving from centuries-old papal custom, refers to favouring/favoring relatives in awarding responsibility and authority?
19. The English word Parliament derives from what foreign word-meaning: Men; Speak; Govern; or Vote?

1. As at 2011 how many countries of the world criminalize homosexuality: 23; 34; 47; or 82?

   82
2. (Supplementary question) As at 2011 how many countries which criminalize homosexuality are in the British Commonwealth: none; one; six; or 40?

   40
3. (Supplementary question) In what year did the UK decriminalize homosexuality: 1816; 1882; 1909; or 1967?

   1967
4. What in Spanish what does the song-title, 'Que Sera, Sera,' mean (loosely, not grammatically correctly): Whatever you want, you want; Wherever you go, you go; Whatever will be, will be; or Whoever you are, you are?

   Whatever will be, will be
5. The computer file format .wav ('dot-wav') is conventionally used for: Spreadsheets; Music/audio; Emails; or Telecoms?

   Music/Audio
6. Spell Amsterdam's airport: Schiphol; Skiffol; Sczivol; or Schifol?

   Schiphol
7. John Le Carré's 1974 novel title did not include which two words: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Thief, Spy?

   Sailor, Thief 
8. The posting of offensive messages on the internet is informally called: or Slapping; Bugging; Monstering; or Trolling?

   Trolling
9. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics are notable corporations in what sector: Pharmaceuticals; Armaments; Computer games; or Cinematic production?

   Armaments
10. What is the currency of Brazil: Peso; Real; Dollar; or Dinar?

    Real
11. Political and economic leaders are often described as being what, according to having aggressive or cautious views: Lions/Rabbits; Hawks/Doves; Stags/Beavers; or Foxes/Hens?

    Hawks/Doves
12. What is a Gilbert Virtuo: Gin cocktail; Machine gun; Lawn mower; or Rugby ball?

    Rugby ball
13. What sort of bird is a coot: Aquatic; Burrowing; Flightless; or Featherless?

    Aquatic
14. The web-based not-for-profit venture which compiles and freely offers vast numbers of documents and literary works is called Project (what?): Gutenberg; Caxton; Shakespeare; or Murdoch?

    Gutenberg
15. A traditional hoy boat is powered by: Wind; Steam; Horse; or Solar-power?

    Wind
16. The modern internet grew from a non-public US Defense system called: Usdweb; Arpanet; Denet; or Deweb?

    ARPANET
17. What widely referenced cosmetic surgery method contains the Greek word for fat?

    Liposuction
18. What word, deriving from centuries-old papal custom, refers to favouring/favoring relatives in awarding responsibility and authority?

    Nepotism
19. The English word Parliament derives from what foreign word-meaning: Men; Speak; Govern; or Vote?

    Speak