My Kingdom for a Horse Trivia Quiz

Answer: Richard Harris

The film told the story of an English aristocrat captured by a native American tribe. Harris died in 2002, having played the role of 'Dumbledore' in the first two Harry Potter films.

Answer: Frankie Laine

'Champion the Wonder Horse' was called 'The Adventures of Champion' in the United States, and was on television in the 1950s. It followed the adventures of 12 year old Ricky, his dog, Rebel, and, of course, Champion. Frankie Laine also sang the theme tunes to 'Rawhide' and 'Blazing Saddles' among others.

Answer: Grand National

The Grand National is a steeplechase run each spring at Aintree, Liverpool. Red Rum won in 1973, 1974 & 1977 and came second in 1975 & 1976. When he died, Red Rum was buried near the winning post at Aintree. There is also a full size statue of him at the racecourse.

Answer: Banbury

'Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross; To see a fine lady upon a white horse'. Among the candidates for the lady have been Queen Elizabeth I and Lady Godiva. A more prosaic explanation is that she was a member of the Fiennes (pronounced 'fine') family, the local nobility.

Answer: America

This reached number 3 in the UK Singles Charts and number 1 on the US Billboard Singles Chart. China Crisis's best known song in the UK was 'Wishful Thinking' in 1984; Europe's biggest hit was 'The Final Countdown' from 1986 and Chicago had several hits in the 1970s and 1980s with 'If You Leave Me Now' reaching number one in the UK in 1976.

Answer: Hasbro

'My Little Pony' was first brought out in 1983. Hasbro is also responsible for 'GI Joe', which is also known as 'Action Man' in the UK. Mattel brought us 'Barbie' and Pedigree gave us her rival 'Sindy'. Fisher-Price originated the 'Little People' range and has been a subsidiary of Mattel since 1993.

Answer: Richard lll

Shakespeare wrote about all of these kings, but these words are from Richard III. Richard was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, and the English throne was taken by the victor, Henry Tudor. He ruled as Henry VII and was the first Tudor monarch.

Answer: Red

The white horse is ridden by Conquest. Death rides the pale horse and famine rides the black horse. The horsemen are believed to represent what will happen to the world if the Antichrist gains control.

Answer: Stubbs

George Stubbs was born in Liverpool in 1724 and had a great interest in and knowledge of anatomy. Consequently, his paintings of horses are lifelike. The others are also 18th century artists (Constable later than the other three). Gainsborough and Reynolds are better known for portraits and Constable for landscapes.

Answer: Conker

Acorns grow on oak trees, a damson is a small plum borne by a tree of the same name and a filbert is a species of hazel. Conkers threaded on string are used for a game, traditionally played by children, but for which there is now an annual World Conker Championship involving men, women and children. It is held in Northamptonshire in October.