The British Legion 16th March
Australia
1
In which century did Europeans first sight Australia?
17th 1606
2
Who staged a rebellion against license fees at Eureka Stockade in December 1854?
Gold Miners
3
The people of which state are referred to as sandgropers? a]Western Australia b]Tasmania
c]Queensland a]Western Australia
4
In what way doe the six state flags differ from the territory flags?
incorporate the blue ensign
The state flags
5
In 1993 Ayres Rock became officially known by which Aboriginal name? Uluru
6
Where does the Duck Billed Platypus store its venom? a]Its bill b]Its foot c]Its tail
b]Its foot
7
Toecutter is the leader of the motorcycle gang in which Australian film from 1978?
Mad Max
8
After English what is the most common spoken language in Australia? a]Greek b]Italian
c]Chinese
c]Chinese
9
What is the name of the dark brown Australian food paste made from yeast extract?
Vegemite
10
In Don Bradman's last test he was out for a duck and his average dropped to 99.9. How
many runs did he need to record 100 average in test matches? a]1 b]4 c]9
b]4
11
George Young was a member of 60s pop band the Easybeats, his two brothers formed which
rock band in 1973?
AC/DC
12
Mel Gibson, Kylie Minogue. Dannii Minogue and Sam Neill all made their TV debuts in which
TV soap?
The Sullivan's
On This Day
13
In 1521 which Portuguese explorer landed in the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan
14
In 1861 who was evicted as governor of Texas for refusing to take an oath of loyalty to the
Confederacy? Sam Houston
15
in 1872 The Wanderers beat the Royal Engineers to win which trophy on its first playing?
FA Cup
16
In 1912 which member of Scott's South Pole expedition leaves the tent saying, "I am just
going outside and may be some time."? Oates
17
In 1942 which rocket was launched exploding on lift off? V2
18
In 1945 90% of which German city was destroyed by the RAF? A]Dresden b]Wurzburg
c]Mainz b]Wurzburg
19
In 1968 where were between 350 and 500 Vietnamese villagers killed by American troops?
My Lai
20
In 1976 which British Prime Minister resigned, citing personal reasons? Harold Wilson
21
In 1978 what was the name of the super tanker that ran aground in the English Channel?
a]Torrey Canyon b]Amico Cadiz c]Exxon Valdez b]Amico Cadiz
22
In 1988 which Lieutenant Colonel was indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the
United States? Oliver North
23
In 1995 which state formally ratified the Thirteenth Amendment, becoming the last state to
approve the abolition of slavery?
Mississippi
1970s
24
Which war came to a close with the Paris Peace Accords?
Vietnam
25
Who came to power as ruler of Chile after overthrowing the country's Socialist president
Salvador Allende?
Pinochet
26
What was the name of Sony's short lived but superior competitor to JVC's VHS video
recorder?
Betamax
27
What car did Volkswagen present as a replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle? Golf
28
Which figures, dating from 210 BC, were discovered in Xi'an, China?
29
What was the highest selling album of the decade?
30
Which film with a spectacular car chase was best film of 1971? The French Connection
Terracotta Army
The Dark Side of the Moon
31
Which Dennis Potter musical drama series brought Bob Hoskins to the attention of the
British public? Pennies From Heaven
32
Which model was the subject of songs by The Rolling Stones and Brian Ferry?
33
What happened to men's ties in the 70s?
Jerry Hall
They got bigger and wider
34
Which award winning building that looks unfinished was opened in Paris?
Georges Pompidou
Centre
35
What was the first book Stephen King had published in the 70s? a]Carrie b]Salem's Lot c]The
Shinning
a]Carrie
Airports
36
True or false the only continent in which there are counties without airports is Europe?
True
37
Apart from London which other two UK cities are served by two airports?
and Belfast
38
What is the busiest airport in Africa? a]Johannesburg b]Cairo c]Sharm el-Sheikh
a]Johannesburg
39
What record is held by Qamdo Bangda Airport in China? Longest runway
Glasgow
40
What has been the world's busiest airport every year since 2000? a]Atlanta b]Heathrow
c]O'Hare
a]Atlanta
41
Which country has a habit of naming its airports after generals with ten so far? Mexico
42
Which Polish city named its airport after Pope John Paul I?
Krakow
43
What was the former name of Glasgow International Airport?
Abbotsinch
44
After which ANC leader is Johannesburg's airport named ? a]Nelson Mandela b]Demons
Tutu c]Oliver Tambo
c]Oliver Tambo
45
Which present day Scottish airport was the most northerly British air defence base in World
War I? Turnhouse / Edinburgh
46
What was the original name of Liverpool's John Lennon airport? Speke
Fashion named after people or places
57
What item of clothing is named after James Brudenell, who led the Charge of the Light
Brigade?
Cardigan
58
What jacket popularised by the Beatles was named after the first Prime Minister of India?
Nehru
59
Which French town lent its name to the material from which leans are made?
Nim]es
60
To which Scotsman should we be thankful in a downpour?
Serge [de
Charles Macintosh
61
What type of shirt became popular after Elvis wore one on the cover of an album from
1961? Hawaiian / Aloha
62
Which revolutionary lends his name to a red shirt with black embroidery?
Garibaldi
63
How many colours are their in each row of a Fair Isle jumper?
Two
64
Which style of collar gets its name from a Dutch painter?
Van Dyke
65
What was the reasoning behind Bermuda Shorts? a]More comfortable in the heat b]Lack of
material during WWII c] A mistake by the tailor b]Lack of material during WWII
66
Which headgear takes its name from the crimson berry, which was imported from Morocco
and was used to dye the felt? Fez
67
Which 70s TV character had a short two tone jacket named after him? Budgie
68
How many eyelets are there in Dr. Martens originals? a]6 b]8 c]10
b]8
Motown
69
In which American city was Motown records originally based?
Detroit
70
Which Motown star named his children Berry and Tamla? a]Smokey Robinson b]Stevie
Wonder c]Jimmy Ruffin a]Smokey Robinson
71
Who were the writing team that gave Motown 25 number one records? Holland–Dozier–
Holland
72
Who played drums on The Marvelettes' 1961 hit, "Please Mr. Postman"? a]Marvin Gaye
b]Edwin Starr b]Lionel Richie
a]Marvin Gaye
73
Which Motown group had the same name as a town in Morayshire on the River Lossie? The
Elgins
74
Which British singer was signed by Motown in 1970? a]Lulu b[Kiki Dee c]Dusty Springfield
b[Kiki Dee
75
What was the name of Motown's house band who featured in the 2002 documentary film
Standing in the Shadows of Motown? The Funk Brothers
76
Which Motown act were originally known as The Primettes?
Supremes
77
Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist with which Motown group? a]Temptations b]Four Tops c]Isley
Brothers
c]Isley Brothers
78
With whom did Mary Wells / Tammi Tyrell / Kim Weston recorded duets with in the 1960s?
Marvin Gaye
79
Who was Motown's first successful white artist recording the hits Indiana Wants Me and
Theres A Ghost In My House? R Dean Taylor
Brothers
80
In which John Steinbeck novel are the brothers Cal and Aron Trask counterparts to Cain and
Abel? East Of Eden
81
What was the only Marx Brothers film where the brothers characters used their own
names? a]Animal Crackers b]A Night At The Opera c]Monkey Business c]Monkey Business
82
Which of the Kray twins was released from prison on compassionate grounds in 2000?
Reggie
83
In 1918 which film company was begun by four Polish brothers named Wonskolaser?
Warner Brothers
84
The Kone and Toure brothers represented which country at the 2006 World Cup?
Ivory Coast
85
In the TV series Frasier what was the name of his younger brother?
86
What is the name of the Ukrainian brothers who have both been world champion boxers?
Klitschko Brothers
87
In which year did the Wright Brothers demonstrate the first powered human flight?
1903
88
In which Brothers Grimm fairytale does a prince climb up a maidens braided hair?
Rapunzel
89
Which men's tailors was founded in 1851 by Moses Moses?
90
For what are the Parker Brothers best known? Board Games / Monopoly
Niles
Moss Bros
91
The Keaches,Quaids,Carradines and Guests all played outlaw brother in the movie The Long
Riders, which brothers played Frank and Jessie James? The Keaches
Play for Today
92
At the 1972 British Academy Television Awards, which play won the Best Drama Production
category, with Patricia Hayes receiving the award for Best Actress?
Edna The Inebriated
Woman
93
Which play from 1966 was instrumental in giving the charity Shelter a greater support?
Cathy Come Home
94
Which play starring Leo McKern was later made into a TV series?
95
Which singer starred as Jake McQuillan in Just A Boys Game?
Rumpole
Frankie Miller
96
What was the name of Jack Rosenthal's play about the training of London Cab drivers? The
Knowledge
97
Forever and ever by Demis Roussos was essential to the plot line of which Play for today?
Abigail's Party
98
Stuff
Which Alan Bleasdale play was turned into a BBC2 serial set in Liverpool?
The Black
99
A Magnum For Schneider, became the pilot for which hugely popular crime series? a]Callan
b]The Sweeney c]Public Eye
a]Callan
100
The Offer featuring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett was later made into which TV
series? Steptoe and Son
101
In which play did adults play the parts of children? a]Nuts In May b]Blue Remembered Hills
c]Penda's Fen b]Blue Remembered Hills
102
Which play set in a borstal was later filmed with Ray Winstone in the lead role? Scum
Name the five men that perished in Scott's expedition to the South Pole
1
Robert Falcon Scott
2
Edward Wilson
3
Henry Bowers
4
Lawrence Oates
5
Edgar Evans
1
Wolfsburg
2
Inter Milan
3
Zurich
4
Standard Leige
5
Porto
6
Glentoran
7
Olympiacos
8
Rubin Kazan
9
Besiktas
10
Dynamo Kiev