 January 2005 (Questions 41 to 60 of 132) |
What was the name of the ship on which Charles Darwin began developing his theory of evolution?
The Beagle |
Where in your body would you find the anvil and the stirrup?
The ear |
What is the capital of Turkey?
Ankara |
In literature, what was the surname of Jacob and Wilhelm who wrote many fairy tales together?
Grimm |
Which female singer`s original name was Elizabeth Bookbinder?
Elkie Brooks |
In which American city was the first Mardi Gras celebration held in 1827?
New Orleans |
Who`s demonstrations led to the Civil Rights Act in 1964?
Martin Luther King`s |
Who in Greek mythology was the first woman on earth?
Pandora |
What was the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb?
Enola Gay |
Which of the following is not a proper football team? Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace or Macclesfield Harriers?
Macclesfield Harriers |
Which actor was one of `The Dirty Dozen` and `The Magnificent Seven`?
Charles Bronson |
What nationality was the 1962 Formula One World Drivers Championship winner Graham Hill?
British |
In which country is most of the British horror film `Dog Soldiers` set?
Scotland |
In `The Flintstones`, what is Barney`s wife called?
Betty |
Actors from which TV soap opera had a hit with the song `Hillbilly Rock`?
Emmerdale |
Which two English league football clubs play at St James Park?
Newcastle United and Exeter City |
The film `Rogue Trader`, starring Ewan McGregor, is based around the life of which real life person?
Nick Leeson |
Who played Pussy Galore in the James Bond film `Goldfinger`?
Honor Blackman |
Which of the following film directors once owned a dog called Indiana? Steven Spielberg, George Lucas or Richard Attenborough?
George Lucas |
Which sea separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and the Sudan?
The Red Sea |
