General Knowledge Quiz #302

General Knowledge Quiz #302

Questions

1. The official logos for organic product certification in the EU, Japan, Australia and Canada all feature a: Flower; Leaf; Sun; or Bee?
2. A large Tibetan leonine (lion-like) species bought in China for 12million yuan (£2m) in 2014 became the world's most expensive: Cat; Dog; Parrot; or Pig?
3. Match these US cities and their 'Big' nicknames: Big... Orange; Easy; Guava; Apple, Tomato; Pineapple - New Orleans, Honolulu; New York; Sacramento; Los Angeles; Tampa?
4. What popular East Asian food means 'bean curdled': Tofu; Paneer; Dim sum; or Shiitake?
5. 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street' is a nickname for: The Eiffel Tower; The Empire State Building; The Bank of England; or Sydney Opera House?
6. A cloche hat is (what?)-shaped?
7. Derived from ecclesiastical Latin, the term genuflexion/genuflection refers to bending which part of the body: Elbow; Knee; Finger; or Wrist?
8. A 'frontispiece' is traditionally at the beginning of a: Book; Opera; Staircase/escalator; or Pantomime horse?
9. What original Mrs Beeton sandwich filling did the Royal Society of Chemistry propose in 2014 as the most economically enjoyable: Bacon; Grass; Sugar; or Toast?
10. Which understated northern European nation grew to become by the early 2000s the fourth richest globally due largely to prudent treatment of oil revenues?
11. German physician Franz Mesmer's (1734-1815) 'animal magnetism' theory is considered foundational in the development of: Yoga; Hypnosis; Body-building; or Lion-taming?
12. In which activity were hickory and persimmon replaced by graphite and titanium?
13. Popular in Indian subcontinental cuisine, gram flour is made from: Rice; Lentils; Chickpeas; or Termites?
14. Flemington, Greyville, and Longchamp are associated with what, respectively in Australia, South Africa, and France?
15. A fourteen year ban (for mental health reasons) on what was lifted, experimentally, by China in 2014: Tequila; Wrestling; Gaming consoles; or Eastenders (the UK TV soap)?
16. What word has noun/verb meanings for an island, a promontory, wine, organic soil, thinking, and a fabric used in bookbinding?
17. Introduced in 1954, a willibecher is a standard what in Germany: Beer glass; Sausage; Paving slab; or Newspaper format?
18. A codicil is a supplementary text which alters what sort of legal document?
19. A large Tibetan leonine (lion-like) species bought in China for 12million yuan (£1.2m) in 2014 became the world's most expensive: Cat; Dog; Parrot; or Pig?
20. 'Simnel' refers to a traditional Easter (what?), originating in medieval England: Cake; Turkey; Flower garland; or Soup?
21. What is the technical genus category of lemons, oranges, limes?

1. The official logos for organic product certification in the EU, Japan, Australia and Canada all feature a: Flower; Leaf; Sun; or Bee?

   Leaf
2. A large Tibetan leonine (lion-like) species bought in China for 12million yuan (£2m) in 2014 became the world's most expensive: Cat; Dog; Parrot; or Pig?

   Dog (Tibetan Mastiff)
3. Match these US cities and their 'Big' nicknames: Big... Orange; Easy; Guava; Apple, Tomato; Pineapple - New Orleans, Honolulu; New York; Sacramento; Los Angeles; Tampa?

   Big Orange - Los Angeles; Big Easy- New Orleans; Big Guava - Tampa; Big Apple - New York; Big Tomato - Sacramento; Big Pineapple - Honolulu.
4. What popular East Asian food means 'bean curdled': Tofu; Paneer; Dim sum; or Shiitake?

   Tofu
5. 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street' is a nickname for: The Eiffel Tower; The Empire State Building; The Bank of England; or Sydney Opera House?

   The Bank of England 
6. A cloche hat is (what?)-shaped?

   : Pillbox; Bell; Cone; or Banana? Bell 
7. Derived from ecclesiastical Latin, the term genuflexion/genuflection refers to bending which part of the body: Elbow; Knee; Finger; or Wrist?

   Knee 
8. A 'frontispiece' is traditionally at the beginning of a: Book; Opera; Staircase/escalator; or Pantomime horse?

   Book 
9. What original Mrs Beeton sandwich filling did the Royal Society of Chemistry propose in 2014 as the most economically enjoyable: Bacon; Grass; Sugar; or Toast?

   Toast 
10. Which understated northern European nation grew to become by the early 2000s the fourth richest globally due largely to prudent treatment of oil revenues?

    Norway
11. German physician Franz Mesmer's (1734-1815) 'animal magnetism' theory is considered foundational in the development of: Yoga; Hypnosis; Body-building; or Lion-taming?

    Hypnosis 
12. In which activity were hickory and persimmon replaced by graphite and titanium?

    Golf
13. Popular in Indian subcontinental cuisine, gram flour is made from: Rice; Lentils; Chickpeas; or Termites?

    Chickpeas
14. Flemington, Greyville, and Longchamp are associated with what, respectively in Australia, South Africa, and France?

    Horseracing 
15. A fourteen year ban (for mental health reasons) on what was lifted, experimentally, by China in 2014: Tequila; Wrestling; Gaming consoles; or Eastenders (the UK TV soap)?

    Gaming consoles
16. What word has noun/verb meanings for an island, a promontory, wine, organic soil, thinking, and a fabric used in bookbinding?

    Mull
17. Introduced in 1954, a willibecher is a standard what in Germany: Beer glass; Sausage; Paving slab; or Newspaper format?

    Beer glass 
18. A codicil is a supplementary text which alters what sort of legal document?

    Will
19. A large Tibetan leonine (lion-like) species bought in China for 12million yuan (£1.2m) in 2014 became the world's most expensive: Cat; Dog; Parrot; or Pig?

    Dog 
20. 'Simnel' refers to a traditional Easter (what?), originating in medieval England: Cake; Turkey; Flower garland; or Soup?

    Cake 
21. What is the technical genus category of lemons, oranges, limes?

    Citrus