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Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  
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14th Century Quiz

1.  In 1305 which Scottish patriot is hung, drawn, and quartered in London?
William Wallace

2.  1347–1351 - Which pandemic kills perhaps 40%-50% of Europe's population?
Black Death or bubonic plague

3.  1328 - Which King, called "The Bruce", leads Scotland to independence from England?
Robert

4.  1325 - The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is founded on the site of which modern-day city?
Mexico City

5.  1307 - Which knightly order is suppressed in France, with many burned at the stake?
Knights Templar

6.  1300s - This period of “global …………begins”. It would last 500 years?
Cooling

7.  1300s – Which cultural "rebirth" begins in Florence, Italy?
The Renaissance

8.  This longest European war began in the early 14th Century. Although it is referred to as the __________, it actually lasted longer?
Hundred Years' War -  actually lasted 116 years

9.  What type of bow was first used by the English at the Battle of Sluys, which took place in 1340?
English longbow – or just Longbow

10.  Considered one of the greatest works in literary history, what was completed by Italian poet Dante Alighieri in 1321?
The Divine Comedy

11.  1309–1377: The Avignon papacy transfers the seat of the Popes from Italy to which country?
France

12. 1368: The end of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty in China and the beginning of which dynasty? 
the Ming Dynasty

13.  Which “Revolt” also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Rising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381?
Peasants' Revolt

14.  Edward I of England who ruled between 1272 and 1307 is remembered by which nickname which was given to him because he was exceptionally tall?
Longshanks

15.  1397- Which country enters into the "Kalmar Union" with Sweden and Norway?
Denmark

16.  In the 1300’s Timbuktu is the capital of which gold-rich empire?
The Mali Empire

17.  1382 - John Wycliffe is the first person to translate which document into English?
The whole Bible

18.  In 1311, the Lincoln Cathedral was the first building to steal the title of "tallest structure in the world" from which structure, which held the title for almost 4,000 years?
Great Pyramid of Giza

19.  In 1313, 60 Scottish soldiers disguised as which farm animal seized control of the Roxburgh castle held by the English?
Cows

20.  Most cities and towns in medieval times executed their criminals outside the gates, but in London executions took place at the junction of two major roads. What was this site called?
Tyburn


 
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Something a bit different next few days.  Couldn't find too much pre 14th Century for 20 questions so wil have to start here.

14th Century Quiz

1.  In 1305 which Scottish patriot is hung, drawn, and quartered in London?

2.  1347–1351 - Which pandemic kills perhaps 40%-50% of Europe's population?

3.  1328 - Which King, called "The Bruce", leads Scotland to independence from England?

4.  1325 - The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is founded on the site of which modern-day city?

5.  1307 - Which knightly order is suppressed in France, with many burned at the stake?

6.  1300s - This period of “global …………begins”. It would last 500 years?

7.  1300s – Which cultural "rebirth" begins in Florence, Italy?

8.  This longest European war began in the early 14th Century. Although it is referred to as the __________, it actually lasted longer?

9.  What type of bow was first used by the English at the Battle of Sluys, which took place in 1340?

10.  Considered one of the greatest works in literary history, what was completed by Italian poet Dante Alighieri in 1321?

11.  1309–1377: The Avignon papacy transfers the seat of the Popes from Italy to which country?

12. 1368: The end of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty in China and the beginning of which dynasty? 

13.  Which “Revolt” also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Rising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381?

14.  Edward I of England who ruled between 1272 and 1307 is remembered by which nickname which was given to him because he was exceptionally tall?

15.  1397- Which country enters into the "Kalmar Union" with Sweden and Norway?

16.  In the 1300’s Timbuktu is the capital of which gold-rich empire?

17.  1382 - John Wycliffe is the first person to translate which document into English?

18.  In 1311, the Lincoln Cathedral was the first building to steal the title of "tallest structure in the world" from which structure, which held the title for almost 4,000 years?

19.  In 1313, 60 Scottish soldiers disguised as which farm animal seized control of the Roxburgh castle held by the English?

20.  Most cities and towns in medieval times executed their criminals outside the gates, but in London executions took place at the junction of two major roads. What was this site called?


 
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13 (Friday).

Cheers Zico.

 
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13 today thanks zico

Hope you all have a fab weekend.
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Have a damn good weekend 
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Have a good weekend gents, fingers crossed it starts with a win tonight!

Random Trivia 46

1.  At what age did rock stars Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones and Jim Morrison all die?
27

2.  By what name are the Sandwich Islands now known?
Hawaii

3.  Which animal is used as the symbol for the Republican Party in the USA?
Elephant

4.  General Custer was killed at which battle in 1876?
Little Big Horn

5.  Who had UK no1s with albums entitled "Tusk", "Tango in the Night" and "Rumours"?
Fleetwood Mac

6.  What was left in the box after Pandora had opened it?
Hope

7.  Which leader in the 1930s and 40s was known as "Il Duce"?
Mussolini

8.  Which is the highest winning hand in poker?
Royal Flush

9.  Berginning with “B” which is the largest country (by population) that has never won an Olympic medal?
Bangladesh

10. Who was German Chancellor in 1990 when East and West Germany were reunified?
Helmut Kohl

11.  Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2004 for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie "Ray"?
Jamie Foxx

12.  In the George Orwell novel "Animal Farm", what type of animal was Boxer?
Horse

13.  In Greek mythology, which river forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld?
River Styx

14.  What was the name of pirate Blackbeard's ship?
Queen Anne's Revenge

15.  In mountaineering what name is given to the pegs that secure ropes to a rock face?
Pitons

16.  Which musician featured on the cover of the first edition of Rolling Stone magazine?
John Lennon

17.  Which team has won cricket's County Championship on the most occasions?
Yorkshire - 33 (1 shared)

18.  In which year was the Channel Tunnel first opened?
1994

19.  Who was Prime Minister of the UK when India gained independence?
Clement Attlee

20.  With 26 titles, who has been the British Racing Champion Jockey on most occasions?
Sir Gordon Richards

 
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Random Trivia 46

1.  At what age did rock stars Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones and Jim Morrison all die?

2.  By what name are the Sandwich Islands now known?

3.  Which animal is used as the symbol for the Republican Party in the USA?

4.  General Custer was killed at which battle in 1876?

5.  Who had UK no1s with albums entitled "Tusk", "Tango in the Night" and "Rumours"?

6.  What was left in the box after Pandora had opened it?

7.  Which leader in the 1930s and 40s was known as "Il Duce"?

8.  Which is the highest winning hand in poker?

9.  Berginning with “B” which is the largest country (by population) that has never won an Olympic medal?

10. Who was German Chancellor in 1990 when East and West Germany were reunified?

11.  Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2004 for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie "Ray"?

12.  In the George Orwell novel "Animal Farm", what type of animal was Boxer?

13.  In Greek mythology, which river forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld?

14.  What was the name of pirate Blackbeard's ship?

15.  In mountaineering what name is given to the pegs that secure ropes to a rock face?

16.  Which musician featured on the cover of the first edition of Rolling Stone magazine?

17.  Which team has won cricket's County Championship on the most occasions?

18.  In which year was the Channel Tunnel first opened?

19.  Who was Prime Minister of the UK when India gained independence?

20.  With 26 titles, who has been the British Racing Champion Jockey on most occasions?


 
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Mike Oxsaw" wrote: 23 Oct 2025, 19:36 I do enjoy these quizzes, but don't generally partake, preferring, instead to follow up and check out any subject raised that I find interesting.

That being said, when I saw Q12 earlier, the "answer" that popped straight into my head was "A Little Bitter Water".

I know. Sad, isn't it 🤣🤣🤣🤣?
Point for that Mike!  😂
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I do enjoy these quizzes, but don't generally partake, preferring, instead to follow up and check out any subject raised that I find interesting.

That being said, when I saw Q12 earlier, the "answer" that popped straight into my head was "A Little Bitter Water".

I know. Sad, isn't it 🤣🤣🤣🤣?
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12.


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Random Trivia 45

1.  To what country does the island of Elba belong?
Italy

2.  Released in the UK in 1971, whose third studio album was titled "The Man Who Sold the World"?
David Bowie

3.  What type of nut is used to flavour the chocolate spread Nutella?
Hazelnut

4.  What was signed at Runnymede in 1215?
The Magna Carta

5.  In which European city is St Wenceslas Square?
Prague

6.  Which actress was married to tennis star Andre Agassi from 1997 to 1999?
Brooke Shields

7.  The motto of the Boy Scouts is "Be Prepared", what is the motto of the Girl Guides?
"Be Prepared"

8.  Who wrote the novel "Three Men in a Boat"?
Jerome K Jerome

9.  The exterior of the Statue of Liberty is primarily made of which metal?
Copper

10. From which plant is Linseed Oil obtained?
Flax 

11.  Who followed Graham Taylor as the England football team manager?
Terry Venables

12.  What connects the Great Bitter Lake to the Small Bitter Lake?
The Suez Canal

13.  In what modern-day country is Mount Ararat located?
Turkey

14.  What was the occupation of Captain Mainwaring in TV's "Dad's Army?
Bank Manager

15.  In the Roald Dahl book what do the letters BFG stand for?
Big Friendly Giant

16.  What sport do the Coventry Bees take part in?
Motorcycle speedway

17.  What was the title of the first colour film to be directed by Alfred Hitchcock?
Rope (1948)

18.  In which movie did John Wayne's character repeatedly use the phrase "That'll Be the Day", thus inspiring the Buddy Holly classic song?
The Searchers

19.  How many furlongs make up one mile?
Eight

20.  For five possible points which songs with "Home" in the title were UK top ten hits for the following artists, [a] Slim Whitman (1957), The Osmonds (1973), [c] Westlife (2007), [d] Andy Williams (1970) and Tom Jones (1966)?
[a] "I'll Take You Hame Again Kathleen", "Goin' Home" [c] "Home" [d] "Home Lovin' Man" [e]"Green Green Grass of Home"


 
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Double checked for answqers on the same line!!  😂 🙄

Random Trivia 45

1.  To what country does the island of Elba belong?

2.  Released in the UK in 1971, whose third studio album was titled "The Man Who Sold the World"?

3.  What type of nut is used to flavour the chocolate spread Nutella?

4.  What was signed at Runnymede in 1215?

5.  In which European city is St Wenceslas Square?

6.  Which actress was married to tennis star Andre Agassi from 1997 to 1999?

7.  The motto of the Boy Scouts is "Be Prepared", what is the motto of the Girl Guides?

8.  Who wrote the novel "Three Men in a Boat"?

9.  The exterior of the Statue of Liberty is primarily made of which metal?

10. From which plant is Linseed Oil obtained?

11.  Who followed Graham Taylor as the England football team manager?

12.  What connects the Great Bitter Lake to the Small Bitter Lake?

13.  In what modern-day country is Mount Ararat located?

14.  What was the occupation of Captain Mainwaring in TV's "Dad's Army?

15.  In the Roald Dahl book what do the letters BFG stand for?

16.  What sport do the Coventry Bees take part in?

17.  What was the title of the first colour film to be directed by Alfred Hitchcock?

18.  In which movie did John Wayne's character repeatedly use the phrase "That'll Be the Day", thus inspiring the Buddy Holly classic song?

19.  How many furlongs make up one mile?

20.  For five possible points which songs with "Home" in the title were UK top ten hits for the following artists, [a] Slim Whitman (1957), The Osmonds (1973), [c] Westlife (2007), [d] Andy Williams (1970) and Tom Jones (1966)?
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16 today thanks zico
Everyone always forgot about Bill Rogers and I still do.
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sorry about q3, bloody cut and paste....

Random Trivia 44

1.  Released in 1940, what was the second full length animated movie from the Disney studios?
Pinocchio

2.  In which country is the city of Jakarta?
Indonesia

3.  Which professional golfer was known as "The Golden Bear"?
Jack Nicklaus

4.  Which planet has the largest moon in our solar system?
Jupiter (Ganymede)

5.  In which industry did John D Rockefeller make his billions?
Oil

6.  In the measurement of horses, how many inches are in a hand?
Four

7.  How many stars feature on the flag of China?
Five

8.  On which food label would you see the Biblical quote "Out of the strong came forth sweetness"?
Lyle's Golden Syrup

9.  What is the best-selling daily newspaper in Germany?
Bild

10.  What is the only south American country that lies completely south of the Tropic of Capricorn?
Uruguay

11.  What fruit would you generally find in a Black Forest Gateau?
Cherry

12.  The Seventh Lord Greystoke is better known as which fictional character?
Tarzan

13.  Which mythological hero was said to have killed the Nemean Lion?
Hercules, also known as Heracles

14. The Dutch football team FC Twente is based in which city?
Enschede 

15. If you were born on St Swithin's Day under which star-sign would you be?
Cancer 

16.  Built in 1813, in which UK seaside resort would you find the World's oldest seaside pleasure pier?
Ryde (Isle of Wight)

17. Beginning with “M”, what was former US President Richard Nixon's middle name?
Milhous

18.  Who starred opposite Lady Gaga in the 2018 remake of "A Star is Born"?
Bradley Cooper

19.  Which tyre company produces a much sought after calendar, first published in 1964?
Pirelli

20.  Dubbed the "Gang of Four" which politicians founded the Social Democratic Party in the UK in 1981?  Point for each
Roy Jenkins, David Owen, Bill Rodgers and Shirley Williams
 
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the coming of gary" wrote: 22 Oct 2025, 09:22 question three looks easy
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oh ffs,,,  😂
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