The Shiny General Knowledge Quiz Part 1

20 Questions | By Shinyquizmaster | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 308

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The Shiny General Knowledge Quiz Part 1 - Quiz

Created exclusively for members of the ShinyCapstar Forum, General Knowledge with a little Coldstream History thrown in!

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1.

Easy one to start with, when were the Coldstream Guards formed? Don't worry - it's the only Regimental Question!
- A.
  
  1660
- B.
  
  1670
- C.
  
  1650
- D.
  
  1680
2.

Who is this?
- A.
  
  Julia Roberts
- B.
  
  Modonna
- C.
  
  Angelina Jolie
- D.
  
  Ken's missis from Coronation Street
3.

What is the most common Element on Earth ?
- A.
  
  Oxygen
- B.
  
  Hydrogen
- C.
  
  Nitrogen
- D.
  
  Argon
4.

If I take 2 apples out of a basket containing 6 apples how many apples do I have ?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
5.

It occurs Once in a minute Twice in a week and once in a year what is it ? (Type in your answer)
6.

What year did the Berlin War come down?
- A.
  
  1987
- B.
  
  1988
- C.
  
  1989
- D.
  
  1990
7.

Add the number of tentacles of a squid to the number of tentacles of a octopus?
8.

What was the name of the dog in Enid Blyton's Famous Five books ?
- A.
  
  Bobby
- B.
  
  Timmy
- C.
  
  Dolly
- D.
  
  Milly
9.

How many points would you have if you potted a RED ball, BLUE ball RED ball and PINK ball in Snooker ?
10.

Which Elephant ears are larger, Indian Elephant or African Elephant ?
- A.
  
  African Elephant
- B.
  
  Indian Elephant
11.

What does a Pedologist Study ?
- A.
  
  Rocks
- B.
  
  Grass
- C.
  
  Flowers
- D.
  
  Soil
12.

What colour is a Giraffes Tongue ?
- A.
  
  Red
- B.
  
  Green
- C.
  
  Brown
- D.
  
  Blue
13.

When is Saint Georges Day ?
- A.
  
  23 March
- B.
  
  23 April
- C.
  
  17 March
- D.
  
  17 April
14.

Who is this?
- A.
  
  Noel Edmunds
- B.
  
  Jean Claude Van Damme
- C.
  
  Bruce Willis
- D.
  
  Kevin Costner
15.

In September 1925 what safety feature was added to London streets?
- A.
  
  Cats eyes to mark roads in low light
- B.
  
  White lines to mark the center of the road
- C.
  
  Street lamps on Motor Ways
- D.
  
  The sausage cafe for hungry truckers
16.

What is Xenophobia the fear of ?
- A.
  
  Sausages
- B.
  
  Words beginning with 'X'
- C.
  
  Strangers
- D.
  
  Computer Keyboards
17.

Which year did the Pound note cease to be legal tender ?
- A.
  
  1981
- B.
  
  1982
- C.
  
  1983
- D.
  
  1984
18.

What is LV in Roman Numerals ? (Type the number)
19.

What was the name of The Lone Rangers Horse ?
- A.
  
  Black Bess
- B.
  
  Silver
- C.
  
  Tonto
- D.
  
  Lucky
20.

What year did the National Lottery start in Britain ?
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  1992
- C.
  
  1994
- D.
  
  1996