Cats, Cats, Cats Trivia Quiz

Answer: Catacombs

The term catacomb was first associated with a Roman underground burial ground located beneath the Basilica of San Sebastiano between the 2nd and 3rd milestones of the Appian Way. This site dates from the second century (Common Era). There are around 40 catacombs located around Rome. The adoption of catacombs as a burial ground was a practical one, as burial within the city was forbidden.

Paris also features a number of catacombs, a famous tourist attraction.

Answer: Catwalk

Catwalks are designed to provide access to the behind the scenes areas of the theatre, such as the lighting and sound equipment.

Catwalks are also associated with the fashion industry, and are another name for the runway that models walk along.

Answer: Caterpillar

'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle has been a popular children's book since it was published in 1969. The story takes place over a week, and the colourful pictures show the various foods he ate during that week. A variety of stuffed toys and merchandise featuring this colourful character are available.

Answer: Catfish

Named for their prominent barbels, which look like whiskers, catfish normally live in freshwater, and are bottom feeders. They are found on all continents except for Antarctica.

Catfish is also the name given to a person who creates a false online account with the intention of deceiving others. Normally this is through pretending to be a potential love interest, with the ultimate aim being to defraud the unsuspecting recipient.

Answer: Catapult

Catapults date back to around 700 BCE, with King Uzziah using them to arm the walls of Jerusalem. They are also known as siege engines, and variations include trebuchets and mangonels.

Catapults were used to send heavy rocks and other missiles long distances, and could be very effective at damaging the walls of cities and castles.

Answer: Catnip

Both wild and domestic cats show a preference for catnip, although the effect does not apply to all cats. The active ingredient Nepetalactone, acts upon the feline olfactory system.

Answer: Catsup

It is likely that the condiment we now know as catsup, or ketchup, came from Asia. One recipe dating from 1727, included anchovies, shallots, vinegar, white wine, cloves, ginger, mace, nutmeg, pepper, and lemon peel. Another English version used mushrooms as the main ingredient.

An American cookbook published in 1801 introduced tomatoes to the recipe and the rest is history!

Answer: Cataract

A cataract is used to describe a large, powerful waterfall that is forceful. An example of a cataract given by 'National Geographic' is that of the Iguazu River on the border between Brazil and Argentina.

A cataract is also an opaque cloudiness which can occur in the lens of an eye.

Answer: Catalogue

Often associated with libraries, catalogues are a way of organising information so it can be easily located. The term is also used to describe advertising brochures, particularly for supermarkets and department stores.

Answer: Cathedral

Cathedrals are churches which contain the 'cathedral' or seat of a bishop, and are normally associated with churches that are Christian in denomination. Some well known cathedrals from around he world include St. Paul's in London, St. Peter's in Rome and Notre Dame in Paris.