Mish Mash Mixture of Trivia Trivia Quiz

Answer: Assam

This classical Indian dance was created by saint Srimanta Sankardeva, in the 15th century in the state of Assam. The dance form in modern times has continued to be used for ritualistic and other purposes for which it was originally created. Assam is a northeastern state of India, and its capital is Dispur.

Answer: South Africa

Mongrels, township terriers, braks, and pavement specials, are a few of the many names given to these unique and wonderful dogs of South Africa. They are believed to have originated from pariah dogs and hounds in the Nile area. They have been so inter-bred that they have become immune to most diseases that other purebred dogs acquire. We have two of them, Dolly and Isis, and they are our pride and joy! :)

Answer: Lawn Bowls

Bowls, often known as "Old Mans Marbles", used to be a game for the elderly but over time it has become popular with all ages. Both males and females partake in this social activity. The challenge is for the player to deliver their bowls as close to the jack as possible, and this requires skill, patience and concentration.

P.S. My "Old Man" is playing this afternoon, and that's why I'm writing this quiz. :)

Answer: Steeple-chasing

"Red Rum", a bay gelding, was the most famous steeplechaser in the UK. He was bred in Ireland, and started racing at the Aintree racecourse. His major wins were in the 1973, 1974 and 1977 UK Grand Nationals. In 1975 and 1976, he took second place. He also won the Scottish National in 1974.

Red Rum died at the age of 30 years and was buried at the winning post of the Aintree Racecourse with the epitaph: ""Respect this place / this hallowed ground / a legend here / his rest has found / his feet would fly / our spirits soar / he earned our love for evermore".

Answer: Cesar Millan

Cesar Millan is a Mexican born American dog trainer who is well known for his series called "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan". He also launched a magazine known as "Cesar's Way", which combines advice about the relationship between dogs and humans.

Answer: Stephen Hawking

"Black Holes and Baby Universe" was written by Stephen Hawking, and is a collection of essays on the thermodynamics of black holes. This collection also includes essays on Hawking's younger life, as well as the motor neuron disease he was diagnosed with at the age of 21.

Answer: Downton Abbey

"Downton Abbey" is a British-American period drama television series depicting the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. It is set during the reign of King George V, after the post-Edwardian era.

Historical events such as the sinking of the Titanic, World War I, the Marconi Scandal and the Spanish Flu pandemic are depicted throughout the series.

Answer: Chicken

Chicken feet and heads are commonly known in South Africa as "walkie talkies" and are mainly eaten by the rural people of the country. Don't ask me how to cook them or what they taste like, because I've never had the nerve try them! LOL!

Answer: E.L. James

"Fifty Shades of Grey" was the first book in a trilogy by British author E.L. James. It is followed by "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed". The book is notable for its explicitly erotic scenes.

Answer: Up-to-date

"Au courant" translates from French to English as "up-to-date", as in "her shoes, her hair, her clothes" were utterly "au courant". (Wish mine were ;)