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Mixed General Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Here's my first quiz on various general knowledge topics. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Eggylive. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Eggylive

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
339,858

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1479

Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (7/10), Guest 172 (2/10), Guest 94 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year did the Live Aid concerts take place in Philadelphia and London? Hint

1986

1987

1984

1985

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the largest baby born in the animal kingdom? Hint

Rhinoceros

Blue Whale

Giraffe

Flamingo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Constantino Rocca is famous for playing which sport? Hint

Golf

Baseball

Snooker

Rugby

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Roman mythology, what was Minerva the goddess of? Hint

Sports

Beauty

Wisdom

The Sea

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the few U2 songs where The Edge takes on lead vocals is 'Numb'. From what album was this track released? Hint

Rattle and Hum

Zooropa

Achtung Baby

The Joshua Tree

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Question 6 of 10

6. If I suffer from acrophobia, what am I afraid of? Hint

Bad spelling

Heights

Pyramids

Tight spaces

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which part of the body does a cow sweat? Hint

Brow

Tail

Mouth

Nose

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who composed the musical piece 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring'? Hint

Beethoven

Bach

Mozart

Tchaikovsky

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'apricity'? Hint

The overflow of water at a swimming pool

The warmth of the sun in winter

The cost associated with hiring an auctioneer

The art of stripping plasterboard off a wall

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which city, bordering Switzerland, is the capital of Liechtenstein? Hint

Balzers

Triesen

Vaduz

Schaan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year did the Live Aid concerts take place in Philadelphia and London?

Answer: 1985

Live Aid was a massive concert running simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic to raise charity for the Ethiopian famine. It was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.

2. What is the largest baby born in the animal kingdom?

Answer: Blue Whale

It's thirsty work being a baby whale! Baby blue whales can drink over 50 gallons of milk per day!

Source: oceanlife4kids.webs.com

3. Constantino Rocca is famous for playing which sport?

Answer: Golf

Constantino Rocca is one of Italy's most successful golfers. He has had multiple wins on the European tour.

4. In Roman mythology, what was Minerva the goddess of?

Answer: Wisdom

Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom. She was also the goddess of poetry, weaving and magic, among others.

5. One of the few U2 songs where The Edge takes on lead vocals is 'Numb'. From what album was this track released?

Answer: Zooropa

'Numb' is from 1993's 'Zooropa' album. The lyrics are spoken by The Edge, with Bono providing backing vocals in the chorus.

6. If I suffer from acrophobia, what am I afraid of?

Answer: Heights

People who suffer from acrophobia have a fear of heights. Extreme anxiety will occur in high places.

7. From which part of the body does a cow sweat?

Answer: Nose

A cow's only functional sweat glands are located in its nose! This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase 'runny nose'.

8. Who composed the musical piece 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring'?

Answer: Bach

'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' is a beautiful piece of music written by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is often played on many different instruments including the piano, guitar, violin and oboe to name but a few.

9. Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'apricity'?

Answer: The warmth of the sun in winter

Apricity is a lovely word that describes the heat felt from the sun when it shines in winter. This is my favourite word, by the way!

Source: en.wiktionary.org

10. Which city, bordering Switzerland, is the capital of Liechtenstein?

Answer: Vaduz

The beautiful city of Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein. It is a very scenic area, located in the Alps near the River Rhine. Vaduz has a maritime climate.

Source: Author Eggylive

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