The Teaser, and the Free Question Set

You know, I really shouldn’t get distracted, this early in the morning.

What can I tell you?

Except that McSebi’s Pac the Man X is really entertaining!

At any rate, here’s today’s questions …

Q1) September 4^th, 476, saw Romulus Augustus deposed as Emperor of where; the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire, or the Byzantine Empire?

Q2) Talking of emperors, Napoléon 3^rd of France, was deposed, on 4^th, September, 1870; who, in 1848, was the (titular) first president of France?

Q3) Today in 1886, saw which Apache leader surrender, to US government forces?

Q4) Two years later, September 4^th, 1888 saw George Eastman register which trademark?

Q5) Today in 1957, saw the publication of the Wolfenden Report, which recommended decriminalising what, between consenting adults?

Q6) September 4^th, 1951, saw the birth of English drummer, Martin Chambers; with which US New Wave band did he find fame?

Q7) Nine years later, September 4^th, 1960, saw the birth of which Afro-American actor and comedian?

Q8) In 1954, Queen Elizabeth opens what was then the world’s longest suspension bridge; which bridge is it?

Q9) September 4^th, 1998, saw two Stanford University students found which well known website?

Q10) And finally, September 4^th, saw the death of Australian naturalist, Steve Irwin; but in which year of this century?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) September 3^rd, 1189, saw the coronation of which crusading King of England?

A1) Richard 1^st; AKA Richard Cœur de Léon, or Richard the Lion Heart.

Q2) September 3^rd, 1783, saw the signing of the Treaty of Paris; this saw the end of which country’s Revolution?

A2) The USA’s.

Q3) Malcolm Campbell broke the World Land-speed record, on September 3^rd, 1935; what was the name of the car he did this in?

A3) The Bluebell.

Q4) More to the point, in which US state did he do this?

A4) Utah.

Q5) World War Two started when Germany invaded Poland, on 1/9/1939. Name either of the two European nations that declared war on Germany, on 3/9/1939.

A5) France and Great Britain.

Q6) And finally, September 3^rd, 1976, the Viking 2 Lander landed on Utopia Planitia planes. On which planet are the Utopia Planitia planes?

A6) Mars.

And, in case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Friday; here’s the free question-set, for all you pub quiz masters, out there!

Round 1. General Knowledge.

Q1) Which Earl was brother to the late Princess of Wales?

A1) Earl Spencer.

Q2) Instead of Irish jokes, many rock musicians tell jokes about which type of musician?

A2) Drummers.

Q3) Swedish cars display which international registration mark?

A3) S.

Q4) Which novelist wrote “The Shining”?

A4) Stephen King.

Q5) Comedienne Jo Brand is a fan of which London football team?

A5) Crystal Palace.

Q6) Ronaldsway Airport is on which Isle?

A6) The Isle of Mann.

Q7) General Augusto Pinochet was the former dictator of which South American country?

A7) Chile.

Q8) Which Nazi died after being imprisoned in Spandau Prison, for 46 years?

A8) Rudolf Hess.

Q9) Which motorway links London to Cambridge?

A9) M11.

Q10) Which TV sitcom was set in Mews Cottage, in Oil Drum Lane?

A10) “Steptoe and Son.”

Round 2. Sounds of the 90’s.

Q11) What was finally a hit for Ce Ce Peniston, in 1992?

A11) “Finally.”

Q12) Which American band released the 1991 album, “Nevermind”?

A12) Nirvana.

Q13) Which act had a xmas number run, in 1996, 1997, and 1998?

A13) The Spice Girls.

Q14) What kind of doll did Aqua sing about?

A14) Barbie.

Q15) Whose debut album was called “Doggystyle”?

A15) Snoop Doggy Dog.

Q16) Edele and Keavy Lynch were members of which Irish girl band?

A16) B*Witched.

Q17) Which chart topper was pink, spotty, and very destructive?

A17) Mr Blobby.

Q18) Who was Mrs Bob Geldof, at the start of the 90’s?

A18) Paula Yates.

Q19) Whose version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” was a simultaneous UK/US 1990 hit?

A19) Sinead O’Connor.

Q20) Liam and Noel Gallagher are fans of which football team?

A20) Manchester City.

Round 3. Technology.

Q21) In which decade was the Sony Walkman introduced?

A21) The 1970’s.

Q22) Joseph Cyril Bamford invented what kind of motor?

A22) The Hydraulic Motor. (Famously used as parts in his JCB’s … !)

Q23) Oftel regulates which industry?

A23) Telecommunications.

Q24) The UK branch of which car company produced the Prefect?

A24) Ford Motors.

Q25) What does the B stand for, in IBM?

A25) Business.

Q26) Which popular small car did Austin Morris introduce at the end of the 1950s?

A26) The Mini.

Q27) Which Clarence pioneered frozen food?

A27) Clarence Birdseye.

Q28) If you nictitate at some one, what have you just done?

A28) Winked.

Q29) Which early adding device has a name derived from the Latin word for ‘flat surface?’

A29) An abacus.

Q30) What’s the name for the study of motion and impact of projectiles?

A30) Ballistics.

Round 4. Sporting Chances.

Q31) Mark Spitz won seven Olympic gold medals, in which sport?

A31) Swimming.

Q32) Which South American national football side has won the World Cup the most times?

A32) Brazil.

Q33) Was Tessa Sanderson competing in her 2nd, 4th, or 6th Olympics, in 1996?

A33) 6th.

Q34) Lynn Davies broke the British record at which Jump event?

A34) Long Jump.

Q35) David Campese was the leading try scorer for which country?

A35) Australia.

Q36) Who was made England’s youngest ever football coach, in 1996?

A36) Glenn Hoddle.

Q37) Did Roger Bannister run the 1st 4 minute mile, in Oxford, or Cambridge?

A37) Oxford.

Q38) Marita Koch broke records for which former communist country?

A38) East Germany.

Q39) Who did Mohammed Ali beat, when he first become World Heavyweight Champion?

A39) Sonny Liston.

Q40) Allison Fisher is a former world champion in which sport?

A40) Snooker.

Round 5. Leaders.

Q41) How many elections did Margaret Thatcher win?

A41) Three.

Q42) Which 90’s leader said “ I did not have sexual relations with that woman”?

A42) Bill Clinton.

Q43) Who was the leader of the Khmer Rouge government of Cambodia?

A43) Pol Pot.

Q44) In which decade was Nelson Mandela sent to prison?

A44) The 60’s

Q45) Who did George W. Bush appoint as his second Secretary of State?

A45) Condoleeza Rice.

Q46) Nelson Mandela led the ANC, but what does the A stand for, in ANC?

A46) African. (It’s short for African National Congress.)

Q47) Who was the youngest British PM of the 20th Century?

A47) Tony Blair.

Q48) Idi Amin became President of which country?

A48) Uganda.

Q49) Which government office did John Major hold, before becoming PM?

A49) Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Q50) Who was the 1st Labour Prime Minister?

A50) Ramsey MacDonald.

Round 6. General Knowledge.

Q51) According to the Chinese calendar, 2005 was the Year of the what?

A51) Rooster.

Q52) Which racing commentator refers to his wife as The Booby?

A52) John McCricrick.

Q53) What does a Catholic call the string of beads used for praying?

A53) A rosary.

Q54) What did Isaac Singer invent, in 1853?

A54) The sewing machine.

Q55) In the Bible, who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus?

A55) Pontius Pilate.

Q56) How many decades are there in a millennium?

A56) 100.

Q57) If put in an alkaline solution, what colour does litmus paper turn?

A57) Blue.

Q58) What colour is the neutral wire, in a plug?

A58) Blue.

Q59) Complete the title of Leonardo’s painting; - The Last…

A59) Supper.

Q60) Beethoven came from which country, Germany, Austria or Holland?

A60) Germany.

Enjoy those! I’ll catch you later!