GoldenEye Trivia Quiz

Answer: False

Poison dart frogs are certain species of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae that produce toxic compounds on their skin, which were historically used by indigenous people in Central and South America to poison the tips of their blowgun darts for hunting.

The golden poison frog, (Phyllobates terribilis), is a highly toxic amphibian species native to the rainforests of western Colombia. It stands out as one of the most poisonous creatures on Earth. Its venom, secreted through its skin, contains a potent neurotoxin known as batrachotoxin. This toxic compound is so lethal that just a few micrograms can be fatal to humans and other animals. Despite its deadly nature, scientists believe that the unique properties of the venom could be useful in developing new medications to treat pain and various neurological disorders.

Renowned for its vibrant golden-yellow skin, the frog's bright coloration acts as a warning signal to potential predators. Its habitat primarily consists of lush, tropical rainforests with dense vegetation, humidity, and rainfall, the ideal environment for its preferred diet of ants, termites, and small invertebrates.

Answer: Estelle Getty and Betty White

Estelle Getty (Sophia Petrillo) died in 2008 at the age of 85 and Betty White (Rose Nylund) died in 2021, a few days before her 100th birthday. Bea Arthur (Dorothy Zbornak) died in 2008 at age 87 and Rue McClanahan (Blanche Deveraux) died in 2010, at age 76.

"The Golden Girls" was an immensely popular American comedic TV series (sitcom) that dealt with the lives of four women living together in a spectacular house in Miami, Fla, owned by rich widow Blanche Deveraux. The hilarious adventures of these four formidable women entertained audiences around the world and made the actresses well-known and loved. The show's theme song "Thank You for Being a Friend," written by Andrew Gold and sung by Cynthia Fee in the show, is one of the most easily recognizable theme songs of any television show.

Answer: Philadelphia

The Golden State Warriors team was founded in 1946 in Philadelphia as Philadelphia Warriors. Due to financial difficulties and a desire to expand the team's market, the Warriors' ownership group, led by Franklin Mieuli, decided to relocate the team to San Francisco in 1962 and name it the San Francisco Warriors. They changed their name again in 1971 to Golden State Warriors. They play in the Western Conference Pacific Division of the NBA and their home ground is the Chase Center. The team colors are blue and yellow and the logo is a yellow Golden Gate Bridge on a blue background.

The team's most famous player was the legendary Wilt Chamberlain who played for the team from 1959 to 1965 and, to this day, he remains the top overall player of the Golden State Warriors.

Answer: Golden Rule

The Golden Rule was a specific principle taught by Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. The phrase "Golden Rule" does not exist in the Bible, nor does the phrase "Sermon on the Mount". They were added later by Bible translators to make biblical study coherent and simple. The phrase "Golden Rule" was first used in the 16th and 17th centuries and refers to this specific teaching of Christ. What we have come to call the Golden Rule is stated in Matthew 7:12: "So in everything, do to others what you would want them to do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." The Golden Rule gives us a norm by which the naturally self-centered humans can weigh their actions: to treat others in the way they like to be treated themselves.

The Golden Rule principle is not specific to the Christian faith only. Similar maxims and aphorisms exist in all major ancient religions in Egypt, Africa, Greece, and Persia, and in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

Answer: Heinrich Schliemann

German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) unearthed the golden mask of Agamemnon, the legendary Achaean king and leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War, during his excavation of the ancient site of Mycenae in Greece in 1876.

Schliemann, a passionate adventurer and self-taught archaeologist, dedicated his life to uncovering the secrets of ancient civilizations. He discovered the mask within a burial shaft, which he believed to belong to Agamemnon himself. The mask, crafted from beaten gold, exhibits extraordinary craftsmanship and serves as an iconic representation of the wealth and grandeur of the Mycenaean civilization. The artifact is housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

A few years earlier, Heinrich Schliemann had discovered "Priam's Treasure," a cache of gold and other artifacts, while excavating at the site of ancient Troy in Turkiye.

British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans discovered Knossos in Crete.

Answer: True

Heracles' eleventh labor was to retrieve the Golden Apples of the Hesperides. As one of the most challenging tasks assigned to him by King Eurystheus, it required him to venture into the distant land of the Hesperides, who were the nymph daughters of Atlas. These golden apples were known to grant immortality to those who consumed them.

To accomplish this feat, Heracles sought guidance from Prometheus, who advised him to enlist the help of Atlas himself. Heracles carried the weight of the world on his shoulders as he temporarily took Atlas' place. Atlas retrieved the golden apples from the Hesperides but upon returning, he hesitated to resume his position, desiring to deliver the apples to King Eurystheus himself. However, Heracles cleverly tricked Atlas into taking the burden back and successfully completed his eleventh labor.

Answer: Empress Catherine the Great (Russian Empire)

Prussian princess Sophia Augusta Fredericka was born on May 2, 1729, in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland). She became the Empress of Russia and ruled from 1762 until her death in 1796, a total of 34 years. She orchestrated a coup and assumed the throne from her husband, Emperor Peter III.

As empress, Catherine implemented numerous reforms aimed at modernizing Russia. She expanded the country's borders, acquiring territories such as Crimea and parts of Poland. Catherine prioritized education, arts, and culture, establishing schools and promoting Enlightenment ideals. At the time, she was notorious for a voracious sexual appetite and numerous lovers, even though these days, such rumors are considered largely fabricated for political and personal reasons. She remains a powerful and influential ruler, earning the epithet "the Great" for her accomplishments in expanding Russia's power and promoting intellectual and cultural advancements.

The Golden Jubilee is the 50th anniversary of an important or historical event and the three monarchs mentioned in the wrong answers all celebrated the Golden Jubilees of their coronations on the throne.

Answer: A View to a Kill

"A View to a Kill" is the seventh and final of Roger Moore's Bond movies and it was filmed in 1985 by director John Glen. In the movie, James Bond teams up with geologist Stacey Sutton, played by Tanya Roberts, against the menacing Max Zorin, portrayed by Christopher Walken, a psychopathic industrialist with a sinister plan to dominate the microchip market and create global chaos.

The movie is packed with thrilling chase sequences, daring stunts, and spectacular set pieces, including an unforgettable climax atop the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. In the 2012 Bond franchise movie "Skyfall" there's an equally breathtaking scene when Daniel Craig's agent 007 falls off the impressive Varda Viaduct in Adana, Turkiye.

Answer: The Beatles

"Golden Slumbers" is featured in the Beatles' final album, "Abbey Road" (1969). It is performed together with "Carry That Weight" and the two songs are played as one.

The musical piece, more a song segment, a child's lullaby, was written by Paul McCartney during his stay at his father's house. He drew inspiration from lullabies written by renowned composers Brahms and Chopin, in particular, a piece named "Cradle Song." The lyrics were derived from a poem by Elizabethan poet and dramatist Thomas Dekker.

The song has remained popular over the years and has been covered by many artists like Neil Diamond, John Denver, Peter Frampton and, more recently, Dua Lipa. Additionally it has featured in the 2006 movie "Happy Feet" and the 2016 movie "Sing."

The Thomas Dekker poem:
"Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,
Smiles awake you when you rise;
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby.
Care is heavy, therefore sleep you,
You are care, and care must keep you;
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby."


The "Golden Slumbers" lyrics:
"Once there was a way
To get back homeward
Once there was a way
To get back home
Sleep, pretty darling
Do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby
Golden slumbers fill your eyes
Smiles awake you when you rise
Sleep, pretty darling
Do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby
Once there was a way
To get back homeward
Once there was a way
To get back home
Sleep, pretty darling
Do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby"

Answer: Istanbul

The Golden Horn (Turkish: Haliç = Canal or Altın Boynuz), took its name from its shape which resembles a deer antler and the shimmering golden color of the water as it is hit by the sun's rays.

The narrow and long bay, considered one of the largest natural harbors in the world, sits on the European side of the Bosporus, is about 7 km long and divides the city of Istanbul into Beyoglu to the north and Stambul to the south. The Golden Horn has witnessed the rise and fall of various civilizations, including the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. At present, four bridges span the water, with the Tower of Galata (Kulasi Galata), a Genovese watchtower, commanding a picturesque view over the Golden Horn, at the foot of the Galata Bridge.