Pictorial Mixture Trivia Quiz

Answer: Judo

Judo was created in Japan in 1882. Its founder was Dr. Jigoro Kano who studied the ancient forms of self-defense and created the new sport. Judo became an Olympic event during the 1964 games in Tokyo. Karate means "empty hand".

Answer: Hansel and Gretel

The fairy tale opera "Hansel and Gretel" was written during the years 1881 and 1882. The idea came from Humperdinck's sister who was writing songs for a Christmas play. The opera was first performed in 1883, and was conducted by Richard Strauss. The other three options are fairy tales by Andersen.

Answer: Violin makers

The Amati was an Italian family that lived in Cremona during the 16th and 17th centuries. Andrea was the founder of a school for violin-making. His two sons Antonio and Girolamo continued the family tradition. Girolamo's son Nicolo is the most famous in the Amati family, and people like Stradivari learned the art of violin making from him. Nicolo's son Girolamo was the last violin maker in the family.

Answer: Capricorn

Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign and covers the period 22 December to 20 January. It is ruled by the planet Saturn. Sagittarius is the ninth sign, Aquarius the eleventh and Aries the first.

Answer: Winchester

St Swithun (or Swithin) was a counselor to West Saxon King Egbert and advised the king on matters related to the church. He was enthroned as bishop of Winchester in 852 and died ten years later. He was buried, at his own request, outside the north wall of the church.

Answer: Pod

Pod is the most prevalent, but whales can also exist in a school or a herd or a gam. Pod is the covering shell of peas.

Answer: Ring

The ring of fire or circum-Pacific belt is a result of tectonic plates moving and colliding. The area is actually shaped as a horseshoe and encompasses the area between the Americas, Bering Strait, Japan, Philippines and Australia.

Answer: Prunes

To make devils-on-horseback you will need prunes, bacon and optionally a filling for the prunes. Make sure to remove the stones from the prunes and stuff them with a soft cheese. Place a piece of bacon flat on a board and put a prune at one end. Wrap the bacon around the prune and secure it with a toothpick. Grill until the bacon is nicely cooked.

Answer: Flower

Flower is one of Bambi's friends. The film "Bambi" was released in 1942 and was based on the book "Bambi, a Life in the Woods" by Felix Salten.

Answer: Pie

In the film, Elizabeth Taylor plays the part of Velvet Brown who wins the horse Pie in a lottery. She is helped by ex-jockey Mi Taylor, played by Mickey Rooney, to train the horse and enter it in the Grand National. The film was based on the book by Enid Bagnold adapted for the screen by Theodore Reeves.