General Knowledge Quiz #376

General Knowledge Quiz #376

Questions

1. Technically known as 'the vernacular', an old term for the day-to-day native language of a people/region is The : Rude Mouth; Vulgar Tongue; Crude Jaw; or Lewd Lip?
2. The first major supermarket chain to introduce the UK 'national living wage' (£35/2015) was: Tesco; Sainsbury; Asda; or Lidl?
3. What does brown rice become when its rice bran is removed: Cous-cous; Brown sugar; Marzipan; or White rice?
4. Vermiculture refers to the cultivation of: Daisies; Weeds; Grass; or Earthworms?
5. Table d'hote refers to a restaurant/menu that is: High price and exotic; Alcohol-free; Fixed price and little choice; or Self-service?
6. Celery is a member of what commonly named plant family: Parsley; Sage; Rosemary; or Thyme?
7. Matzo(h) or matza(h) is an unleavened bread traditionally eaten by which people: Hindus; Jews; Danish pensioners; or Chinese children?
8. The first major supermarket chain to introduce the UK 'national living wage' (£9.35/2015) was: Tesco; Sainsbury; Asda; or Lidl?
9. Araneus diadematus is the widely-found European garden: Sparrow; Lawn; Spider; or Toad?
10. The female former Hewlett-Packard CEO who vied to be US Rebublican Presidential candidate 2015/16 is Carly: Clinton; Bush; Simon; or Fiorina?
11. Chitterlings are what sort of food: Meat offal; Dwarf apples; Dried fruit; or Birds-eyes?
12. In 2015 Prague in the Czech Republic sought to reclassify what 'pedestrian' transport method due to proliferation and safety concerns: Roller-blades; Skateboards; Segways; or Llamas?
13. The Vouvray district of the French Loire Valley is famous for its white: Wine; Cheese; Cows; or Tomatoes?
14. The word 'impropriety' refers to actions that are: Dishonest; Funny; Daring; or Sexually explicit?
15. SUV and SAV cars are characterized by what additional capability: On-water; Off-road; Underground; or Flying?
16. Name the two 21st century Australian Prime Ministers who both succeeded and preceded each other as leaders of the Liberal Party?
17. What model iPhone was the most modern available in 2015: 3; 4; 5; or 6?
18. Latin 'Libens Volens Potens' means: Signed Sealed Delivered; Ready Willing Able; Ready Steady Go; or Heart Break Hotel?
19. Kenkojuku, Shotokan, Chito-ryu, and Wado-ryu are styles/types of Japanese: Dogs; Karate; Wooden houses; or Cooking with onions?
20. Facebook confusingly announced in 2015 the introduction of a '(What?) button': OMG; Dislike; Chocolate; or Belly?
21. The annual 'Ig Nobel' prize for Literature was awarded in 2015 for serious research/evidence that (What?) is used phonetically internationally to ask a question: Oh; Ah; Huh; or Mmm ?

1. Technically known as 'the vernacular', an old term for the day-to-day native language of a people/region is The : Rude Mouth; Vulgar Tongue; Crude Jaw; or Lewd Lip?

   Vulgar Tongue
2. The first major supermarket chain to introduce the UK 'national living wage' (£35/2015) was: Tesco; Sainsbury; Asda; or Lidl?

   Lidl
3. What does brown rice become when its rice bran is removed: Cous-cous; Brown sugar; Marzipan; or White rice?

   White rice
4. Vermiculture refers to the cultivation of: Daisies; Weeds; Grass; or Earthworms?

   Earthworms
5. Table d'hote refers to a restaurant/menu that is: High price and exotic; Alcohol-free; Fixed price and little choice; or Self-service?

   Fixed price and little choice
6. Celery is a member of what commonly named plant family: Parsley; Sage; Rosemary; or Thyme?

   Parsley
7. Matzo(h) or matza(h) is an unleavened bread traditionally eaten by which people: Hindus; Jews; Danish pensioners; or Chinese children?

   Jews 
8. The first major supermarket chain to introduce the UK 'national living wage' (£9.35/2015) was: Tesco; Sainsbury; Asda; or Lidl?

   Lidl
9. Araneus diadematus is the widely-found European garden: Sparrow; Lawn; Spider; or Toad?

   Spider
10. The female former Hewlett-Packard CEO who vied to be US Rebublican Presidential candidate 2015/16 is Carly: Clinton; Bush; Simon; or Fiorina?

    Fiorina
11. Chitterlings are what sort of food: Meat offal; Dwarf apples; Dried fruit; or Birds-eyes?

    Meat offal 
12. In 2015 Prague in the Czech Republic sought to reclassify what 'pedestrian' transport method due to proliferation and safety concerns: Roller-blades; Skateboards; Segways; or Llamas?

    Segways
13. The Vouvray district of the French Loire Valley is famous for its white: Wine; Cheese; Cows; or Tomatoes?

    Wine
14. The word 'impropriety' refers to actions that are: Dishonest; Funny; Daring; or Sexually explicit?

    Dishonest 
15. SUV and SAV cars are characterized by what additional capability: On-water; Off-road; Underground; or Flying?

    Off-road 
16. Name the two 21st century Australian Prime Ministers who both succeeded and preceded each other as leaders of the Liberal Party?

    Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott
17. What model iPhone was the most modern available in 2015: 3; 4; 5; or 6?

    6
18. Latin 'Libens Volens Potens' means: Signed Sealed Delivered; Ready Willing Able; Ready Steady Go; or Heart Break Hotel?

    Ready Willing Able
19. Kenkojuku, Shotokan, Chito-ryu, and Wado-ryu are styles/types of Japanese: Dogs; Karate; Wooden houses; or Cooking with onions?

    Karate
20. Facebook confusingly announced in 2015 the introduction of a '(What?) button': OMG; Dislike; Chocolate; or Belly?

    Dislike
21. The annual 'Ig Nobel' prize for Literature was awarded in 2015 for serious research/evidence that (What?) is used phonetically internationally to ask a question: Oh; Ah; Huh; or Mmm ?

    Huh