General Knowledge Quiz #412

General Knowledge Quiz #412

Questions

1. (Supplementary question) In what year did the UK decriminalize homosexuality: 1816; 1882; 1909; or 1967?
2. What is a Gilbert Virtuo: Gin cocktail; Machine gun; Lawn mower; or Rugby ball?
3. Political and economic leaders are often described as being what, according to having aggressive or cautious views: Lions/Rabbits; Hawks/Doves; Stags/Beavers; or Foxes/Hens?
4. What is the currency of Brazil: Peso; Real; Dollar; or Dinar?
5. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics are notable corporations in what sector: Pharmaceuticals; Armaments; Computer games; or Cinematic production?
6. The posting of offensive messages on the internet is informally called: or Slapping; Bugging; Monstering; or Trolling?
7. John Le Carré's 1974 novel title did not include which two words: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Thief, Spy?
8. Spell Amsterdam's airport: Schiphol; Skiffol; Sczivol; or Schifol?
9. The computer file format .wav ('dot-wav') is conventionally used for: Spreadsheets; Music/audio; Emails; or Telecoms?
10. What in Spanish what does the song-title, 'Que Sera, Sera,' mean (loosely, not grammatically correctly): Whatever you want, you want; Wherever you go, you go; Whatever will be, will be; or Whoever you are, you are?
11. What sort of bird is a coot: Aquatic; Burrowing; Flightless; or Featherless?
12. (Supplementary question) As at 2011 how many countries which criminalize homosexuality are in the British Commonwealth: none; one; six; or 40?
13. As at 2011 how many countries of the world criminalize homosexuality: 23; 34; 47; or 82?
14. The English word Parliament derives from what foreign word-meaning: Men; Speak; Govern; or Vote?
15. What word, deriving from centuries-old papal custom, refers to favouring/favoring relatives in awarding responsibility and authority?
16. What widely referenced cosmetic surgery method contains the Greek word for fat?
17. The modern internet grew from a non-public US Defense system called: Usdweb; Arpanet; Denet; or Deweb?
18. A traditional hoy boat is powered by: Wind; Steam; Horse; or Solar-power?
19. The web-based not-for-profit venture which compiles and freely offers vast numbers of documents and literary works is called Project (what?): Gutenberg; Caxton; Shakespeare; or Murdoch?

1. (Supplementary question) In what year did the UK decriminalize homosexuality: 1816; 1882; 1909; or 1967?

   1967
2. What is a Gilbert Virtuo: Gin cocktail; Machine gun; Lawn mower; or Rugby ball?

   Rugby ball
3. Political and economic leaders are often described as being what, according to having aggressive or cautious views: Lions/Rabbits; Hawks/Doves; Stags/Beavers; or Foxes/Hens?

   Hawks/Doves
4. What is the currency of Brazil: Peso; Real; Dollar; or Dinar?

   Real
5. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics are notable corporations in what sector: Pharmaceuticals; Armaments; Computer games; or Cinematic production?

   Armaments
6. The posting of offensive messages on the internet is informally called: or Slapping; Bugging; Monstering; or Trolling?

   Trolling
7. John Le Carré's 1974 novel title did not include which two words: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Thief, Spy?

   Sailor, Thief 
8. Spell Amsterdam's airport: Schiphol; Skiffol; Sczivol; or Schifol?

   Schiphol
9. The computer file format .wav ('dot-wav') is conventionally used for: Spreadsheets; Music/audio; Emails; or Telecoms?

   Music/Audio
10. What in Spanish what does the song-title, 'Que Sera, Sera,' mean (loosely, not grammatically correctly): Whatever you want, you want; Wherever you go, you go; Whatever will be, will be; or Whoever you are, you are?

    Whatever will be, will be
11. What sort of bird is a coot: Aquatic; Burrowing; Flightless; or Featherless?

    Aquatic
12. (Supplementary question) As at 2011 how many countries which criminalize homosexuality are in the British Commonwealth: none; one; six; or 40?

    40
13. As at 2011 how many countries of the world criminalize homosexuality: 23; 34; 47; or 82?

    82
14. The English word Parliament derives from what foreign word-meaning: Men; Speak; Govern; or Vote?

    Speak
15. What word, deriving from centuries-old papal custom, refers to favouring/favoring relatives in awarding responsibility and authority?

    Nepotism
16. What widely referenced cosmetic surgery method contains the Greek word for fat?

    Liposuction
17. The modern internet grew from a non-public US Defense system called: Usdweb; Arpanet; Denet; or Deweb?

    ARPANET
18. A traditional hoy boat is powered by: Wind; Steam; Horse; or Solar-power?

    Wind
19. The web-based not-for-profit venture which compiles and freely offers vast numbers of documents and literary works is called Project (what?): Gutenberg; Caxton; Shakespeare; or Murdoch?

    Gutenberg