General Mixed Trivia #2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Roger Federer

Andy Murray won two consecutive gold medals in the 2012 final at London defeating Roger; and in the 2016 final at Rio beating Juan Martin del Potro.

Rafael Nadal defeated Fernando Gonzales to win the gold medal in the 2008 final at Beijing. Novak Djokovic finally won the gold medal in the 2024 final at Paris, when he beat Spain's Alcaraz. Federer won the men's doubles gold medal at 2008 Beijing Olympics partnering Stan Wawrinka.

Answer: Sudan

The number of pyramids in Egypt is between 118 and 138. Sudan has about twice as many from 200 to 225. The Nubian pyramids were constructed by the rulers of the ancient Kushite kingdoms in Nubia, an area of the Nile valleys. The kingdom existed from 2500 BC to 300 AD.

Answer: Iceland

In 1783, the Laki volcanic eruption killed 25% of the Icelandic population, 80% of sheep, 50% of cattle and 50% of horses resulting from eating contaminated grass. For a few years after the eruption, Europe faced crop failure resulting in food shortages.

In France, the population grew from 18 million in 1700 to 26 million in 1789, with an estimated 600,000 people in Paris. About one-third of them were jobless. Louis XVI worsened the problem by devaluating the currency to offset the huge state debt.

In 1788, extreme drought pushed the French to the limits, which eventually helped lead to the French Revolution in 1789.

Answer: Albatross

The albatross spends six years or more of its life in the sea or ocean feeding on squid and schooling fish. It will only return to land when it is ready to breed. Some of them might not step on land for up to ten years.

It has a lifespan of about 50 years or more. The wingspan can extend from 2.4 to 3 m (8 to 11 ft) from tip to tip. It can fly at a speed of 31.25 kph (50 mph). The wings expand very little when flying, as it can catch skyward drafts to bring it along. Once the wings are fully extended, the tendon will lock it in place, thus no energy is required to keep them outstretched. There are no birds which can match the distance covered by an albatross's soaring without beating its wings.

Answer: Bee

The 9-episode series titled "Man vs Bee" was premiered by Netflix on 24 June 2022. Rowan Atkinson acted as Trevor Bingley who was house-sitting a rich couple's mansion. Whilst battling a bee, he caused considerable damage to the mansion.

Answer: Hydrochloric

The parietal cells in our stomach lining produce hydrochloric acid (HCl). The HCl activates the enzyme that digests proteins in food and also kills many bacteria, providing protection to our stomach.

Answer: Chinese

"Sampan," in Chinese, literally means "three planks," and it consists of a flat bottom piece and two pieces on each side. It is a small wooden boat used for transportation and fishing. In Thailand, sampans make up the "floating market" on the Chao Phraya in Bangkok.

Answer: Choked to death from laughter

Chrysippus of Soli (282-206 BC) was philosopher in the study of Stoicism. He took home a plate of figs and saw an ass eating the figs. He felt it was so funny that he laughed so hard that he choked himself to death. Figs were considered a delicacy in Athens.

Answer: Hamburg

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany after Berlin, located in the north. There are three major rivers in Hamburg: Elbe, Alster and Bille. Over 2,500 bridges have been constructed in Hamburg, more than the combined totals of Venice (400+), Moscow (452) and St. Petersburg (342).

Besides the Hanseatic city's mercantile and maritime history, the many rivers, canals and bridges lend to Hamburg's claim as the "Venice of the North". Some of the famous bridges are Köhlbrandbrücke, Harburger Elbbrücke, Kattwyk-Brücke and Zollenbrücke, the oldest bridge in Hamburg, dating back to 1663.

Answer: Midway (1976)

Pat Morita (1932-2005) played the role of Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka in the 1976 film "Midway". Kusaka served as Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet.

Answer: Book of Isaiah

The book was published in 2015, 55 years after "To Kill a Mockingbird" in 1960. The title comes from the "Book of Isaiah": "For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth" (Chapter 21, Verse 6). This phrase is quoted in the seventh chapter of the book by Mr. Stone, the minister character. The title implies that someone should be a moral compass and guide others on the right path.

The book is about the racial tensions in the South in the 1950s. 26-year-old "Scout" returns home to visit her aging father, Atticus Finch. Her homecoming turns bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths about her family, the town and the people dearest to her. The memories of her childhood flood back, and her values and assumptions are thrown into doubt. Many of the iconic characters from "To Kill a Mockingbird" are featured in the book.

Answer: Singapore

The theme park is located on Sentosa, a resort island on the south of mainland Singapore. The size of the park is about 20 hectares (49 acres) located on the easternmost part of the 49-hectare (120 acre) Resorts World Sentosa. Construction began on April 2008, the soft opening was on March 18, 2010, followed by a wide opening on May 28, 2011.

The theme park features as many as 28 rides, shows and attractions in seven themed zones. Some of the main attractions are: Jurassic Park, Shrek, The Mummy, Waterworld and Transformers.

Answer: Winston Churchill

The postage stamp was issued to honor the memory British WWII Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who passed away on 24 January 1965. Churchill was made an honorary citizen of the U.S. when John Kennedy signed a special congressional bill.

Answer: Shadow Dancing

In 1978, Andy Gibb "Shadow Dancing" topped the chart. "Night Fever", "Stayin Alive" and "How Deep Is Your Love", the three songs featured in the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever" finished second, fourth and sixth on the chart. The Bee Gees dominated the chart for 13 weeks and Andy Gibb for nine weeks.

"Shadow Dancing" held the number one spot for seven weeks from June 17 to July 29. His other hit "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" was number one for two weeks from March 4 to 11.

"Night Fever" stayed at number one for eight weeks from March 18 to May 6.

"Stayin' Alive" was number one for four weeks from February 4 to 25.

"How Deep Is Your Love" was number one for three weeks from December 24, 1977 to January 7, 1978.

Answer: Minecraft

"Minecraft" is a 3D sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios where players interact with a fully modifiable three-dimensional environment made of blocks and entities. The diverse gameplay lets players to choose the way they play, allowing for countless possibilities. The game was officially released on November 18, 2011.

"Grand Theft Auto V" sold 205 million copies from 2013 to 2023. "Wii Sports" sold 82.9 million copies from 2006 to 2023. "Super Mario Bros." sold 58 million copies since it was introduced in 1985 to 2023.