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General Knowledge Quiz #225

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Half treble, Double treble, Triple treble, and Treble relief are types of: Darts scores; Musical scores; Surgical procedures; or Crochet stitches?
What is the square root of two-and-a-quarter, or 25: One; One-and-a-half; Two; or Two-and-a-half?
Which great Indian statesman and spiritual leader (1869-1948) said: “We must become the change we want to see.” ?
Welsh mathematician Robert Recorde devised what in 1557, superseding 'æ' (a shortening of its Latin meaning): Equals sign; At sign; Ampersand; or the word Also?
Which one of these is not (on average) among the three brightest objects in the night sky: The Moon; Jupiter, Venus; or Neptune?
When somebody dies 'intestate' this means without: Pain; Drugs; A will; or Warning?
The 'Punnett Square' matrix and Mendelian inheritance are models for interpreting/predicting what sort of inheritence: National treasures; Offshore trusts; Intestate estates; or Genetic characteristics?
What 1960s-invented garden cutter is a portmanteau (combination) of 'string' with a word describing its purpose?
Greek mythology says Thetis held her baby Achilles by the heel to dip him in (What?) to make him immortal: Bull's blood; Ass's milk; Mercury; or The River Styx?
Which three of these are not among the main human blood group phenotype classifications: A, B, X, AB, O, N, NO?
The ancient and often naturally occurring alloy Electrum comprises mainly which two of: Gold; Silver; Lead; or Tin?
A drupe is a (What?) with a (What?): Fleshy fruit; Roman goddess; Monkey; Stone/kernel; Limp; Bruise?
Which capital city lies in the middle of the Balkan penninsular, midway between the Adriatic Sea to the West, and Black Sea to the East, and Aegean Sea to the South?
Which city has made the consistently strongest claims for inventing the dish Chicken Tikka Masala: Paris; Los Angeles; Glasgow; or Sofia?
What is the square root of two-and-a-quarter, or 2.25: One; One-and-a-half; Two; or Two-and-a-half?
Sofrito and Socorat are respectively a starting paste and caramelized crispy pan scrapings of: Pizza; Paella; Fajita; or Chicken Tikka Masala?
Cotchford Farm, E Sussex, UK, was home to which famous children's author inspired by the nearby Ashdown Forest, and later which guitarist/founder of the Rolling Stones who died in the swimming pool (two answers required)?
Which two of these make the alloy 'bell bronze' (or 'bell metal') used for fine cymbals/gongs/bells: Iron; Copper; Lead; Tin?
Causing a ball to drop intentionally or accidentally into a pocket in snooker or billiards is called a: Jar; Box; Pot; or Bucket?
A large paving stone is also called a: Scarf; Shawl; Flag; or Napkin?
The Roman words Libra, Solidus, and Denarius became the name in English for: A recreational drug; Predecimal currency; Manchester United; or No10 Downing Street?

Questions & Answers

Half treble, Double treble, Triple treble, and Treble relief are types of: Darts scores; Musical scores; Surgical procedures; or Crochet stitches?

Crochet stiches
What is the square root of two-and-a-quarter, or 25: One; One-and-a-half; Two; or Two-and-a-half?

One-and-a-half
Which great Indian statesman and spiritual leader (1869-1948) said: “We must become the change we want to see.” ?

Gandhi
Welsh mathematician Robert Recorde devised what in 1557, superseding 'æ' (a shortening of its Latin meaning): Equals sign; At sign; Ampersand; or the word Also?

Equals sign
Which one of these is not (on average) among the three brightest objects in the night sky: The Moon; Jupiter, Venus; or Neptune?

Neptune
When somebody dies 'intestate' this means without: Pain; Drugs; A will; or Warning?

A will
The 'Punnett Square' matrix and Mendelian inheritance are models for interpreting/predicting what sort of inheritence: National treasures; Offshore trusts; Intestate estates; or Genetic characteristics?

Genetic characteristics
What 1960s-invented garden cutter is a portmanteau (combination) of 'string' with a word describing its purpose?

Strimmer
Greek mythology says Thetis held her baby Achilles by the heel to dip him in (What?) to make him immortal: Bull's blood; Ass's milk; Mercury; or The River Styx?

The River Styx
Which three of these are not among the main human blood group phenotype classifications: A, B, X, AB, O, N, NO?

X, N, NO
The ancient and often naturally occurring alloy Electrum comprises mainly which two of: Gold; Silver; Lead; or Tin?

Gold and Silver
A drupe is a (What?) with a (What?): Fleshy fruit; Roman goddess; Monkey; Stone/kernel; Limp; Bruise?

Fleshy fruit with a Stone/kernel
Which capital city lies in the middle of the Balkan penninsular, midway between the Adriatic Sea to the West, and Black Sea to the East, and Aegean Sea to the South?

Rome; Sofia; Jerusalem; or Moscow? Sofia
Which city has made the consistently strongest claims for inventing the dish Chicken Tikka Masala: Paris; Los Angeles; Glasgow; or Sofia?

Glasgow
What is the square root of two-and-a-quarter, or 2.25: One; One-and-a-half; Two; or Two-and-a-half?

One-and-a-half
Sofrito and Socorat are respectively a starting paste and caramelized crispy pan scrapings of: Pizza; Paella; Fajita; or Chicken Tikka Masala?

Paella
Cotchford Farm, E Sussex, UK, was home to which famous children's author inspired by the nearby Ashdown Forest, and later which guitarist/founder of the Rolling Stones who died in the swimming pool (two answers required)?

AA Milne
Which two of these make the alloy 'bell bronze' (or 'bell metal') used for fine cymbals/gongs/bells: Iron; Copper; Lead; Tin?

Copper and Tin
Causing a ball to drop intentionally or accidentally into a pocket in snooker or billiards is called a: Jar; Box; Pot; or Bucket?

Pot
A large paving stone is also called a: Scarf; Shawl; Flag; or Napkin?

Flag
The Roman words Libra, Solidus, and Denarius became the name in English for: A recreational drug; Predecimal currency; Manchester United; or No10 Downing Street?

Predecimal currency

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