One D-Lightful Quiz

Answer: 500

Roman numerals were used by the ancient Romans. In it, letters of the Latin alphabet were used to represent different values (X represented 10 and D 500, for example). They are read by adding the values of each number together (XI is 11, for example, because X is ten and I represents one and 10 + 1 is 11) it may also be read by subtracting the numerals as well (for example IX is 9 as 10 - 1 is 9). 50 is L and C is 100.

Answer: Dominica

The Commonwealth of Dominica is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. Its capital and largest city is Roseau. The island was formed and is still being shaped by volcanic activity. It has gained the nickname of "The Natural Isle of the Caribbean" due to its untouched beauty, with many beautiful beaches and rainforests. It is also home to the second largest hot spring in the world, Boiling Lake.

Denmark is a European country which shares a border with Germany, the Dominican Republic shares a border with Haiti and Djibouti shares a border with Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. These four countries are the only four countries beginning with D.

Answer: Daniel Radcliffe

Born on the 23rd of July 1989, Daniel Radcliffe rose to fame after portraying the young wizard Harry Potter in the movie series of the same name. The movies themselves were based on the highly successful book series by J.K Rowling. However, before "Harry Potter" he had acted in the 1999 television movie by the BBC "David Copperfield" at the age of ten. Since "Harry Potter", he has starred in the 2012 horror film "The Woman in Black" and in the Broadway revival stage production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" in 2011.

Answer: Daniel

Daniel (Hebrew for "God is my judge") is a very important biblical figure. He is most famous for being thrown into a den full of lions by King Darius for continuing to pray to God, who had threatened to do to anyone caught doing this. Darius was upset at having to do this as he liked Daniel, but he was forced to follow through with his threat. When Darius returned, he discovered Daniel was unharmed and had been saved by an angel sent from God. Darius then began praising God. This can be found in Daniel Chapter 6. Daniel also had the ability to interpret dreams, which saved his life on many occasions.

David was a mighty king in the book of Samuel and Debir was the King of Eglon before he was slain by Joshua in the book of Joshua.

Answer: Duran Duran

Formed in 1978 in Birmingham, Duran Duran was one of the most popular bands of the 1980s. "Hungry Like the Wolf" was released in May of 1982 and was one of their most successful songs. It peaked at number 3 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart. The video for the song was shot in the Sri Lankan jungle and was directed by Russel Mulcahy. The senior executive vice president of MTV Les Garland called it "the greatest video I'd ever seen" and it was ranked at number 11 on their list of the best music videos ever made at the end of the 20th century. The video helped the song gain popularity.

Dire Straits and Def Leppard were also popular bands in the 1980s, but The Doors were more popular in the 60s and 70s.

Answer: Doom

"Doom" (stylized as "DOOM") was a horror video game held in very high regard by gamers. It is considered by many to be the game which made popular the first person shooter genre. It also used 3D graphics and networked multi-player gaming, technology quite ahead of its time.

However, its graphic violence and satanistic themes made it also highly controversial. Nevertheless, GameSpy named it the greatest game of all in 2004. The Game spawned two sequels, "Doom II: Hell on Earth" and "Doom 3", as well as many expansion packs and fan-made versions.

It was also made into a (not quite so successful) major motion picture in 2005.

Answer: Batman

"The Dark Knight" was released in 2008 and was the last film to feature Heath Ledger, who played The Joker. The film was part of the "Batman" franchise, more specifically Nolan's "Batman" franchise, which began with the 2005 movie "Batman Begins". The film was well received by fans and critics and it was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, of which it won two (Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger and Best Sound Editing). Batman was originally a comic book character created by DC Comics.

Answer: Huckleberry Finn

Charles Dickens was born on the 17th of February 1812 and passed away on the 19th of June 1870. Some regard him as the greatest author from the Victorian period and he greatly influenced the writings of such great authors as George Orwell, Leo Tolstoy and G.K Chesterton. His work is notable for its criticism of society and its realism. Many of his characters are children.

Oliver Twist came from "Oliver Twist", Tiny Tim came from "A Christmas Carol" and Nell Trent from "The Old Curiosity Shop". Mark Twain created Huckleberry Finn. Another famous Dickens character is Pip from "Great Expectations".

Answer: Daffodil

The narcissus is commonly referred to as the daffodil. They are generally quite small and bright in colour. Some types are also toxic if consumed. It generally blooms in spring and is used to make many types of medicine. It represents hope and is used as a symbol for many cancer charities around the world, including in America, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Canada.

The scientific name of the dandelion is the taraxacum, the daisy is the asteraceae and the dahlia is simply the dahlia.

Answer: Mexico

Day of the Dead is a national holiday in Mexico, but it is celebrated in cultures worldwide. It is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November each year. During these days, families gather and celebrate the lives of those now dead. They honour them with gifts and the streets are decorated with skeletons and other assortments.

They visit graves and clean them or sit to "be with the spirits". The holiday dates back hundreds of years ago, when the Aztecs celebrated it.