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Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Multiple Choice Quiz | Eurovision

How much do you know about the 2008 Eurovision song contest?

A multiple-choice quiz by chtho. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
chtho

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,349

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the Eurovision song contest in 2008? Hint

Ukraine

Greece

Russia

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Question 2 of 10

2. A notable entry was Spain who sang the song 'El Chiki Chiki' and also scored quite a lot of points. What instrument was the singer playing at the beginning of the song? Hint

Nothing

Piano

Kiddy's guitar

Five inch xylophone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ireland's song was sung by a turkey. What was the name of their song? Hint

Do the Funky Beat

Turkey Song

Irelande douze points

Ireland is the Winner

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many points did the UK receive? Hint

14 points

19 points

5 points

0 points

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many countries took part altogether in 2008? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. San Marino made their debut in 2008. Which other country made their debut this year? Hint

Pakistan

Tunisia

Azerbaijan

Gibraltar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country was the first song of the first semi-final? Hint

Serbia

Albania

Iceland

Montenegro

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many countries from each semi-final qualified for the final? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these countries did not pre-qualify for the final? Hint

Serbia

Ireland

United Kingdom

Spain

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many semi-finals were there in 2008? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the Eurovision song contest in 2008?

Answer: Russia

For the first half of the voting it was really a battle between Greece and Russia. But eventually Russia started going ahead and Ukraine took over Greece. The UK finished joint last with Poland and Germany.

2. A notable entry was Spain who sang the song 'El Chiki Chiki' and also scored quite a lot of points. What instrument was the singer playing at the beginning of the song?

Answer: Kiddy's guitar

The UK gave two points to Spain.

3. Ireland's song was sung by a turkey. What was the name of their song?

Answer: Irelande douze points

Ireland's song in English is 'Ireland Twelve Points'. They did not qualify from the semi-final and after their performance there was booing from the audience. Dana International wanted this song banned.

4. How many points did the UK receive?

Answer: 14 points

The UK scored eight points from Ireland and six points from the debut nation San Marino. Other countries that scored fourteen points were Germany and Poland. Poland scored four points from the UK and ten points from Ireland.

5. How many countries took part altogether in 2008?

Answer: 43

A record breaking 43 countries took part, including two new countries.

6. San Marino made their debut in 2008. Which other country made their debut this year?

Answer: Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan entered with a song reflecting a story about heaven and hell. They qualified from the the semi-final and got into the top ten in the final.

7. Which country was the first song of the first semi-final?

Answer: Montenegro

Montenegro started off the contest. Serbia and Montenegro used to be together but split in 2007.

8. How many countries from each semi-final qualified for the final?

Answer: 10

Ten countries from each semi-final qualified including a total of twenty countries joining the five pre-qualifiers.

9. Which of these countries did not pre-qualify for the final?

Answer: Ireland

The UK, Germany, France and Spain pre-qualified because they contributed the most money towards the contest. Serbia pre-qualified because they won last year. Even though Ireland has won the most times, it doesn't contribute enough to pre-qualify.

10. How many semi-finals were there in 2008?

Answer: 2

There are two reasons for there being two semi-finals this year. 1)Because the number of countries taking part is quite large. 2)To introduce block voting so certain countries can't vote for neigbours or friendly countries. For example Greece can't vote for Cyprus, and vice-versa.

Source: Author chtho

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