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Daily Quiz anyone?
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Random Trivia Quiz 1
1. If you rearrange the letters of “Tom has no ideas,” you’ll get the first name, surname, and middle initial of what inventor with plenty of bright ideas?
2. Which of the world’s 25 largest retail companies was founded by a 17-year-old Swede named Ingvar Kamprad?
3. Fill in the blank with the missing fashion brand from this iconic Marilyn Monroe quote. When asked what she wore to bed each evening, she replied “Five drops of ______ No. 5.”
4. Which First Lady, in office during the Bay of Pigs Invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis, is known as being the gold standard for White House fashion?
5. Which cocktail that originates in Puerto Rico has a name that translates as “strained pineapple?”
6. Typically, there are four gemstones that are considered "precious." Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and what fourth stone?
7. According to Guinness, the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction went for more than $6 million, and was played on "MTV Unplugged" in November 1993 by what late Nirvana frontman?
8. Now at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, what famous painting featuring a deep blue evening sky depicts Vincent Van Gogh's view from a window in a mental health asylum?
9. The Waldorf salad was named for the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in NYC where it was first created for a charity ball in 1896. What is the nut which is typically a key ingredient in the Waldorf salad?
10. What alcoholic spirit is found in all three of these cocktails: Gimlet, Aviation, and Tom Collins?
11. What is the somewhat-logical term for the internet prank and meme in which an unexpected appearance of the music video for the 1987 Rick Astley song "Never Gonna Give You Up" is "planted" into an unrelated link? The meme's popularity dates back to 2008.
12. Famous for being in the freshly murdered grip of Wild Bill Hickok, a dead man's hand in poker is a pair of eights and a pair of what high cards?
13. Running on Broadway from 2005 to 2017, what musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and features songs like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry?"
14. What is the nickname of retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus? Its origin goes back to the mascot of his high school in Upper Arlington, Ohio and it is incorporated into his brand's logo.
15. Because black-and-white papers are sensitive to blue and green light, most safelights in photography darkrooms are one of which two colours? Point for each
16. The simple Italian salad known as a Caprese salad typically includes tomatoes, basil, and what variety of cheese?
17. What is the ten-letter term for the longest side on a right-angled triangle?
18. The largest poker tournament ever was the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event with $86 million in prizes and $12 million for first place. What variety of poker was that tournament?
19. Archaeological research estimates that its initial nose was about 3 feet wide when it was first constructed around 2500 BC. What is this object?
20. Who was the first character to speak in the first Star Wars movie all the way back in 1977?
1. If you rearrange the letters of “Tom has no ideas,” you’ll get the first name, surname, and middle initial of what inventor with plenty of bright ideas?
2. Which of the world’s 25 largest retail companies was founded by a 17-year-old Swede named Ingvar Kamprad?
3. Fill in the blank with the missing fashion brand from this iconic Marilyn Monroe quote. When asked what she wore to bed each evening, she replied “Five drops of ______ No. 5.”
4. Which First Lady, in office during the Bay of Pigs Invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis, is known as being the gold standard for White House fashion?
5. Which cocktail that originates in Puerto Rico has a name that translates as “strained pineapple?”
6. Typically, there are four gemstones that are considered "precious." Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and what fourth stone?
7. According to Guinness, the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction went for more than $6 million, and was played on "MTV Unplugged" in November 1993 by what late Nirvana frontman?
8. Now at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, what famous painting featuring a deep blue evening sky depicts Vincent Van Gogh's view from a window in a mental health asylum?
9. The Waldorf salad was named for the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in NYC where it was first created for a charity ball in 1896. What is the nut which is typically a key ingredient in the Waldorf salad?
10. What alcoholic spirit is found in all three of these cocktails: Gimlet, Aviation, and Tom Collins?
11. What is the somewhat-logical term for the internet prank and meme in which an unexpected appearance of the music video for the 1987 Rick Astley song "Never Gonna Give You Up" is "planted" into an unrelated link? The meme's popularity dates back to 2008.
12. Famous for being in the freshly murdered grip of Wild Bill Hickok, a dead man's hand in poker is a pair of eights and a pair of what high cards?
13. Running on Broadway from 2005 to 2017, what musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and features songs like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry?"
14. What is the nickname of retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus? Its origin goes back to the mascot of his high school in Upper Arlington, Ohio and it is incorporated into his brand's logo.
15. Because black-and-white papers are sensitive to blue and green light, most safelights in photography darkrooms are one of which two colours? Point for each
16. The simple Italian salad known as a Caprese salad typically includes tomatoes, basil, and what variety of cheese?
17. What is the ten-letter term for the longest side on a right-angled triangle?
18. The largest poker tournament ever was the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event with $86 million in prizes and $12 million for first place. What variety of poker was that tournament?
19. Archaeological research estimates that its initial nose was about 3 feet wide when it was first constructed around 2500 BC. What is this object?
20. Who was the first character to speak in the first Star Wars movie all the way back in 1977?
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12 thanks Zico.
I should have got more!
Given that before I retired, I was teaching on degree-level computer networking courses .
In my defence, I taught nothing (could stop there
) too technical. And it was 13 years back. Moore's Law (not Bobby's) implies that computing power and the associated technology would have increased 64 fold since then! (Although Moore's Law itself is probably due for retirement!!) Still, there's little excuse really other than time.
I should have got more!
Given that before I retired, I was teaching on degree-level computer networking courses .
In my defence, I taught nothing (could stop there
) too technical. And it was 13 years back. Moore's Law (not Bobby's) implies that computing power and the associated technology would have increased 64 fold since then! (Although Moore's Law itself is probably due for retirement!!) Still, there's little excuse really other than time.
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Cybersecurity Quiz
1. A fraudulent email pretending to be from your bank and asking for your login information is a classic example of what kind of simple cyberattack, which is by far the most common cyberattack on the internet?
Phishing
2. What “B” is a type of identity-based data whose examples include fingerprints, DNA, and handwritten text?
Biometric
3. In the context of password generation, for what does the acronym OTP stand? The term dynamic password is often used synonymously with OTP.
One-time password
4. When a password is limited strictly to numeric characters, the secret is often referred to as a PIN. What does that acronym stand for?
Personal Identification Number
5. SSL is an Internet encryption protocol. What is SSL an acronym for?
Secure Sockets Layer
6. On June 7, 2021, the Department of Justice announced that it had seized approximately $2.3 million worth of what cryptocurrency from the Darkside Colonial Pipeline hackers?
Bitcoin
7. Deepwatch is a cybersecurity company that has offers threat management with real time monitoring since 2015. It is headquartered in what US state that's home to Rocky Mountain National Park?
Colorado
8. Which term related to designing houses can also describe the underlying cybersecurity structure, as well as the technology and policies that support it?
Architecture
9. Massimiliano Montoro developed a password cracking tool for Windows that was named after what biblical pair of brothers with a notable, fatal head-cracking in their story?
Cain & Abel
10. What professional social networking site announced a theft of 6.5 million usernames and passwords in 2012, and an even bigger hack of 117 million passwords in 2016?
LinkedIn
11. What company, founded in 2003 by Dean Drako in Campbell, CA, offers security on networks and clouds? Its name is the same as a dangerous fish chronicled in a 1977 song by the band Heart.
Barracuda
12. What “M” computer security company, founded by namesake John in 1987 before being acquired by Intel in 2011, is well known for its anti-virus software that is available to individual consumers?
McAfee
13. A cyberattack in which the attacker intercepts and alters data as it is transmitted between two parties is known as an MitM attack - what do the letters MitM stand for?
Man-in-the-Middle
14. What term is used for the most basic level or core of an operating system, responsible for resource allocation, file management and security? In a different context, this word can also mean the seed and hard husk of a cereal.
Kernel
15. Doug Engelbart was the inventor of what computer accessory? The first one was made from wood.
Mouse
16. The "man without a head" is the emblem of what Guy Fawkes-lovin' hacker group that reemerged in 2020?
Anonymous
17. The four principle wireless encryption standards available at most access points are WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and which less-secure fourth option?
WEP
18. According to a former Facebook employee, the company used to have a master password that could unlock any user's account. This password was a variation on the name of what martial artist and actor, perhaps because he definitely couldn't be considered "too weak"?
Chuck Norris
19. What term beginning with D is the intentional online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information or personal details without their consent?
Doxing
20. What virus, which spread widely in 1999, is said to have been named by its creator, programmer David Lee Smith, after an exotic dancer in Florida?
Melissa
1. A fraudulent email pretending to be from your bank and asking for your login information is a classic example of what kind of simple cyberattack, which is by far the most common cyberattack on the internet?
Phishing
2. What “B” is a type of identity-based data whose examples include fingerprints, DNA, and handwritten text?
Biometric
3. In the context of password generation, for what does the acronym OTP stand? The term dynamic password is often used synonymously with OTP.
One-time password
4. When a password is limited strictly to numeric characters, the secret is often referred to as a PIN. What does that acronym stand for?
Personal Identification Number
5. SSL is an Internet encryption protocol. What is SSL an acronym for?
Secure Sockets Layer
6. On June 7, 2021, the Department of Justice announced that it had seized approximately $2.3 million worth of what cryptocurrency from the Darkside Colonial Pipeline hackers?
Bitcoin
7. Deepwatch is a cybersecurity company that has offers threat management with real time monitoring since 2015. It is headquartered in what US state that's home to Rocky Mountain National Park?
Colorado
8. Which term related to designing houses can also describe the underlying cybersecurity structure, as well as the technology and policies that support it?
Architecture
9. Massimiliano Montoro developed a password cracking tool for Windows that was named after what biblical pair of brothers with a notable, fatal head-cracking in their story?
Cain & Abel
10. What professional social networking site announced a theft of 6.5 million usernames and passwords in 2012, and an even bigger hack of 117 million passwords in 2016?
11. What company, founded in 2003 by Dean Drako in Campbell, CA, offers security on networks and clouds? Its name is the same as a dangerous fish chronicled in a 1977 song by the band Heart.
Barracuda
12. What “M” computer security company, founded by namesake John in 1987 before being acquired by Intel in 2011, is well known for its anti-virus software that is available to individual consumers?
McAfee
13. A cyberattack in which the attacker intercepts and alters data as it is transmitted between two parties is known as an MitM attack - what do the letters MitM stand for?
Man-in-the-Middle
14. What term is used for the most basic level or core of an operating system, responsible for resource allocation, file management and security? In a different context, this word can also mean the seed and hard husk of a cereal.
Kernel
15. Doug Engelbart was the inventor of what computer accessory? The first one was made from wood.
Mouse
16. The "man without a head" is the emblem of what Guy Fawkes-lovin' hacker group that reemerged in 2020?
Anonymous
17. The four principle wireless encryption standards available at most access points are WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and which less-secure fourth option?
WEP
18. According to a former Facebook employee, the company used to have a master password that could unlock any user's account. This password was a variation on the name of what martial artist and actor, perhaps because he definitely couldn't be considered "too weak"?
Chuck Norris
19. What term beginning with D is the intentional online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information or personal details without their consent?
Doxing
20. What virus, which spread widely in 1999, is said to have been named by its creator, programmer David Lee Smith, after an exotic dancer in Florida?
Melissa
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Cybersecurity Quiz
1. A fraudulent email pretending to be from your bank and asking for your login information is a classic example of what kind of simple cyberattack, which is by far the most common cyberattack on the internet?
2. What “B” is a type of identity-based data whose examples include fingerprints, DNA, and handwritten text?
3. In the context of password generation, for what does the acronym OTP stand? The term dynamic password is often used synonymously with OTP.
4. When a password is limited strictly to numeric characters, the secret is often referred to as a PIN. What does that acronym stand for?
5. SSL is an Internet encryption protocol. What is SSL an acronym for?
6. On June 7, 2021, the Department of Justice announced that it had seized approximately $2.3 million worth of what cryptocurrency from the Darkside Colonial Pipeline hackers?
7. Deepwatch is a cybersecurity company that has offers threat management with real time monitoring since 2015. It is headquartered in what US state that's home to Rocky Mountain National Park?
8. Which term related to designing houses can also describe the underlying cybersecurity structure, as well as the technology and policies that support it?
9. Massimiliano Montoro developed a password cracking tool for Windows that was named after what biblical pair of brothers with a notable, fatal head-cracking in their story?
10. What professional social networking site announced a theft of 6.5 million usernames and passwords in 2012, and an even bigger hack of 117 million passwords in 2016?
11. What company, founded in 2003 by Dean Drako in Campbell, CA, offers security on networks and clouds? Its name is the same as a dangerous fish chronicled in a 1977 song by the band Heart.
12. What “M” computer security company, founded by namesake John in 1987 before being acquired by Intel in 2011, is well known for its anti-virus software that is available to individual consumers?
13. A cyberattack in which the attacker intercepts and alters data as it is transmitted between two parties is known as an MitM attack - what do the letters MitM stand for?
14. What term is used for the most basic level or core of an operating system, responsible for resource allocation, file management and security? In a different context, this word can also mean the seed and hard husk of a cereal.
15. Doug Engelbart was the inventor of what computer accessory? The first one was made from wood.
16. The "man without a head" is the emblem of what Guy Fawkes-lovin' hacker group that reemerged in 2020?
17. The four principle wireless encryption standards available at most access points are WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and which less-secure fourth option?
18. According to a former Facebook employee, the company used to have a master password that could unlock any user's account. This password was a variation on the name of what martial artist and actor, perhaps because he definitely couldn't be considered "too weak"?
19. What term beginning with D is the intentional online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information or personal details without their consent?
20. What virus, which spread widely in 1999, is said to have been named by its creator, programmer David Lee Smith, after an exotic dancer in Florida?
1. A fraudulent email pretending to be from your bank and asking for your login information is a classic example of what kind of simple cyberattack, which is by far the most common cyberattack on the internet?
2. What “B” is a type of identity-based data whose examples include fingerprints, DNA, and handwritten text?
3. In the context of password generation, for what does the acronym OTP stand? The term dynamic password is often used synonymously with OTP.
4. When a password is limited strictly to numeric characters, the secret is often referred to as a PIN. What does that acronym stand for?
5. SSL is an Internet encryption protocol. What is SSL an acronym for?
6. On June 7, 2021, the Department of Justice announced that it had seized approximately $2.3 million worth of what cryptocurrency from the Darkside Colonial Pipeline hackers?
7. Deepwatch is a cybersecurity company that has offers threat management with real time monitoring since 2015. It is headquartered in what US state that's home to Rocky Mountain National Park?
8. Which term related to designing houses can also describe the underlying cybersecurity structure, as well as the technology and policies that support it?
9. Massimiliano Montoro developed a password cracking tool for Windows that was named after what biblical pair of brothers with a notable, fatal head-cracking in their story?
10. What professional social networking site announced a theft of 6.5 million usernames and passwords in 2012, and an even bigger hack of 117 million passwords in 2016?
11. What company, founded in 2003 by Dean Drako in Campbell, CA, offers security on networks and clouds? Its name is the same as a dangerous fish chronicled in a 1977 song by the band Heart.
12. What “M” computer security company, founded by namesake John in 1987 before being acquired by Intel in 2011, is well known for its anti-virus software that is available to individual consumers?
13. A cyberattack in which the attacker intercepts and alters data as it is transmitted between two parties is known as an MitM attack - what do the letters MitM stand for?
14. What term is used for the most basic level or core of an operating system, responsible for resource allocation, file management and security? In a different context, this word can also mean the seed and hard husk of a cereal.
15. Doug Engelbart was the inventor of what computer accessory? The first one was made from wood.
16. The "man without a head" is the emblem of what Guy Fawkes-lovin' hacker group that reemerged in 2020?
17. The four principle wireless encryption standards available at most access points are WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and which less-secure fourth option?
18. According to a former Facebook employee, the company used to have a master password that could unlock any user's account. This password was a variation on the name of what martial artist and actor, perhaps because he definitely couldn't be considered "too weak"?
19. What term beginning with D is the intentional online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information or personal details without their consent?
20. What virus, which spread widely in 1999, is said to have been named by its creator, programmer David Lee Smith, after an exotic dancer in Florida?
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Which Happened First Quiz?
1. Neil Armstrong walks on the moon or England wins the Football World Cup.
England wins the Football World Cup 1966 - Neil Armstrong walks on the moon 1969
2. The UN is formed or NATO is formed.
United Nations formed in 1945 – NATO formed in 1949
3. King John signs the Magna Carta or The First Crusade begins
The First Crusade begins 1095/96 - King John signs the Magna Carta 1215
4. Julius Caesar invades Britain or Claudius invades Britain
Julius Caesar invades Britain 55 and 54 BC. - Claudius invades Britain 43AD
5. The Russian Revolution begins or The French Revolution begins
The French Revolution began with the Estates General of 1789 - The Russian Revolution begins 1917
6. The television is invented or The radio is invented
The radio is invented 1895 - The television is invented 1925
7. Rome hosts the Olympic Games or Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games
Rome hosts the Olympic Games 1960 - Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games 1964
8. World War I begins or The RMS Titanic sinks
The RMS Titanic sinks 1912 - World War I begins 1914
9. 'Rain Man' wins Best Picture Oscar or 'Chariots of Fire' wins Best Picture Oscar
'Chariots of Fire' wins Best Picture Oscar 1982 - . 'Rain Man' wins Best Picture Oscar 1989
10. The United States declares independence or Ireland declares independence
The United States declares independence 1776 - Ireland declares independence 1919
11. The coronation of Elizabeth II or Hillary and Norgay summit Mt. Everest
Hillary and Norgay summit Mt. Everest 29 May 1953 - The coronation of Elizabeth II 2 June 1953
12. The Battle of Trafalgar or The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Trafalgar 1805 - The Battle of Waterloo 1815
13. Uranus is discovered or Neptune is discovered
Uranus is discovered 1781 - Neptune is discovered 1846
14. The first 'Doctor Who' episode airs or Christopher Eccleston, the 9th 'Doctor,' is born
The first 'Doctor Who' episode airs 1963 - Christopher Eccleston, the 9th 'Doctor,' is born 1964
15. The Xbox 360 is launched or The PlayStation 3 is launched
The Xbox 360 is launched 2005 - The PlayStation 3 is launched 2006
16. Theodore Roosevelt becomes US President or Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes US President
Theodore Roosevelt becomes US President 1901 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes US President 1933
17. John Lennon is assassinated or Indira Gandhi is assassinated
John Lennon is assassinated 1980 - Indira Gandhi is assassinated 1984
18. The American Civil War begins or The Irish Potato Famine kills 1 million people
The Irish Potato Famine kills 1 million people 1845 - The American Civil War begins 1861
19. The first 'Rolling Stone' magazine is published or Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones, dies
The first 'Rolling Stone' magazine is published 1967 - Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones, dies 1969
20. Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' is first shown or Disney's “Cinderella” is first shown
Disney's “Cinderella” is first shown 1950 - Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' is first shown 1959
1. Neil Armstrong walks on the moon or England wins the Football World Cup.
England wins the Football World Cup 1966 - Neil Armstrong walks on the moon 1969
2. The UN is formed or NATO is formed.
United Nations formed in 1945 – NATO formed in 1949
3. King John signs the Magna Carta or The First Crusade begins
The First Crusade begins 1095/96 - King John signs the Magna Carta 1215
4. Julius Caesar invades Britain or Claudius invades Britain
Julius Caesar invades Britain 55 and 54 BC. - Claudius invades Britain 43AD
5. The Russian Revolution begins or The French Revolution begins
The French Revolution began with the Estates General of 1789 - The Russian Revolution begins 1917
6. The television is invented or The radio is invented
The radio is invented 1895 - The television is invented 1925
7. Rome hosts the Olympic Games or Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games
Rome hosts the Olympic Games 1960 - Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games 1964
8. World War I begins or The RMS Titanic sinks
The RMS Titanic sinks 1912 - World War I begins 1914
9. 'Rain Man' wins Best Picture Oscar or 'Chariots of Fire' wins Best Picture Oscar
'Chariots of Fire' wins Best Picture Oscar 1982 - . 'Rain Man' wins Best Picture Oscar 1989
10. The United States declares independence or Ireland declares independence
The United States declares independence 1776 - Ireland declares independence 1919
11. The coronation of Elizabeth II or Hillary and Norgay summit Mt. Everest
Hillary and Norgay summit Mt. Everest 29 May 1953 - The coronation of Elizabeth II 2 June 1953
12. The Battle of Trafalgar or The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Trafalgar 1805 - The Battle of Waterloo 1815
13. Uranus is discovered or Neptune is discovered
Uranus is discovered 1781 - Neptune is discovered 1846
14. The first 'Doctor Who' episode airs or Christopher Eccleston, the 9th 'Doctor,' is born
The first 'Doctor Who' episode airs 1963 - Christopher Eccleston, the 9th 'Doctor,' is born 1964
15. The Xbox 360 is launched or The PlayStation 3 is launched
The Xbox 360 is launched 2005 - The PlayStation 3 is launched 2006
16. Theodore Roosevelt becomes US President or Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes US President
Theodore Roosevelt becomes US President 1901 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes US President 1933
17. John Lennon is assassinated or Indira Gandhi is assassinated
John Lennon is assassinated 1980 - Indira Gandhi is assassinated 1984
18. The American Civil War begins or The Irish Potato Famine kills 1 million people
The Irish Potato Famine kills 1 million people 1845 - The American Civil War begins 1861
19. The first 'Rolling Stone' magazine is published or Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones, dies
The first 'Rolling Stone' magazine is published 1967 - Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones, dies 1969
20. Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' is first shown or Disney's “Cinderella” is first shown
Disney's “Cinderella” is first shown 1950 - Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' is first shown 1959
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Which Happened First Quiz?
1. Neil Armstrong walks on the moon or England wins the Football World Cup.
2. The UN is formed or NATO is formed.
3. King John signs the Magna Carta or The First Crusade begins
4. Julius Caesar invades Britain or Claudius invades Britain
5. The Russian Revolution begins or The French Revolution begins
6. The television is invented or The radio is invented
7. Rome hosts the Olympic Games or Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games
8. World War I begins or The RMS Titanic sinks
9. 'Rain Man' wins Best Picture Oscar or 'Chariots of Fire' wins Best Picture Oscar
10. The United States declares independence or Ireland declares independence
11. The coronation of Elizabeth II or Hillary and Norgay summit Mt. Everest
12. The Battle of Trafalgar or The Battle of Waterloo
13. Uranus is discovered or Neptune is discovered
14. The first 'Doctor Who' episode airs or Christopher Eccleston, the 9th 'Doctor,' is born
15. The Xbox 360 is launched or The PlayStation 3 is launched
16. Theodore Roosevelt becomes US President or Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes US President
17. John Lennon is assassinated or Indira Gandhi is assassinated
18. The American Civil War begins or The Irish Potato Famine kills 1 million people
19. The first 'Rolling Stone' magazine is published or Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones, dies
20. Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' is first shown or Disney's “Cinderella” is first shown
1. Neil Armstrong walks on the moon or England wins the Football World Cup.
2. The UN is formed or NATO is formed.
3. King John signs the Magna Carta or The First Crusade begins
4. Julius Caesar invades Britain or Claudius invades Britain
5. The Russian Revolution begins or The French Revolution begins
6. The television is invented or The radio is invented
7. Rome hosts the Olympic Games or Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games
8. World War I begins or The RMS Titanic sinks
9. 'Rain Man' wins Best Picture Oscar or 'Chariots of Fire' wins Best Picture Oscar
10. The United States declares independence or Ireland declares independence
11. The coronation of Elizabeth II or Hillary and Norgay summit Mt. Everest
12. The Battle of Trafalgar or The Battle of Waterloo
13. Uranus is discovered or Neptune is discovered
14. The first 'Doctor Who' episode airs or Christopher Eccleston, the 9th 'Doctor,' is born
15. The Xbox 360 is launched or The PlayStation 3 is launched
16. Theodore Roosevelt becomes US President or Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes US President
17. John Lennon is assassinated or Indira Gandhi is assassinated
18. The American Civil War begins or The Irish Potato Famine kills 1 million people
19. The first 'Rolling Stone' magazine is published or Brian Jones, founder member of the Rolling Stones, dies
20. Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' is first shown or Disney's “Cinderella” is first shown
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Sorry for late answers - By the way, as East says Happy Easter all.
Biblical Quiz
1. In what city was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
2. Whose wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back?
Lot's
3. The book of Esther is unique because it does not mention which word?
The word 'God'
4. How many years did Noah live for after the flood, was it 150, 250 or 350 years?
350 years
5. What was Simon of Cyrene compelled to do by the Romans?
Carry the cross of Jesus
6. What did King Solomon ask God to give him?
Wisdom
7. What are the first three words in the book of Genesis?
In the beginning.
8. Which is the last book in the Bible?
Revelation
9. Adam and Eve had three named children in the Bible, two were Cain and Abel, name the third?
Seth
10. John the Baptist baptized Jesus in which river?
Jordan
11. Who asked for the head of John the Baptist?
Salome
12. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Gabriel
13. Where was Saul traveling to when he saw a great and blinding light?
Damascus
14. Who was king when Jesus was born?
Herod
15. What is the name commonly given to the first five books of the Old Testament?
The Pentateuch
16. How many people were present at the last supper?
Thirteen
17. In which book of the Old Testament does Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Exodus
18. How many people did Jesus’ feed with two fish and five loaves of bread?
Five Thousand
19. Which body of water did Jesus walk across?
The Sea of Galilee
20. On what island was Paul shipwrecked?
Malta
Biblical Quiz
1. In what city was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
2. Whose wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back?
Lot's
3. The book of Esther is unique because it does not mention which word?
The word 'God'
4. How many years did Noah live for after the flood, was it 150, 250 or 350 years?
350 years
5. What was Simon of Cyrene compelled to do by the Romans?
Carry the cross of Jesus
6. What did King Solomon ask God to give him?
Wisdom
7. What are the first three words in the book of Genesis?
In the beginning.
8. Which is the last book in the Bible?
Revelation
9. Adam and Eve had three named children in the Bible, two were Cain and Abel, name the third?
Seth
10. John the Baptist baptized Jesus in which river?
Jordan
11. Who asked for the head of John the Baptist?
Salome
12. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Gabriel
13. Where was Saul traveling to when he saw a great and blinding light?
Damascus
14. Who was king when Jesus was born?
Herod
15. What is the name commonly given to the first five books of the Old Testament?
The Pentateuch
16. How many people were present at the last supper?
Thirteen
17. In which book of the Old Testament does Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Exodus
18. How many people did Jesus’ feed with two fish and five loaves of bread?
Five Thousand
19. Which body of water did Jesus walk across?
The Sea of Galilee
20. On what island was Paul shipwrecked?
Malta
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Not sure who is around today but as it's Easter just an easy
Biblical Quiz
1. In what city was Jesus born?
2. Whose wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back?
3. The book of Esther is unique because it does not mention which word?
4. How many years did Noah live for after the flood, was it 150, 250 or 350 years?
5. What was Simon of Cyrene compelled to do by the Romans?
6. What did King Solomon ask God to give him?
7. What are the first three words in the book of Genesis?
8. Which is the last book in the Bible?
9. Adam and Eve had three named children in the Bible, two were Cain and Abel, name the third?
10. John the Baptist baptized Jesus in which river?
11. Who asked for the head of John the Baptist?
12. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
13. Where was Saul traveling to when he saw a great and blinding light?
14. Who was king when Jesus was born?
15. What is the name commonly given to the first five books of the Old Testament?
16. How many people were present at the last supper?
17. In which book of the Old Testament does Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
18. How many people did Jesus’ feed with two fish and five loaves of bread?
19. Which body of water did Jesus walk across?
20. On what island was Paul shipwrecked?
Biblical Quiz
1. In what city was Jesus born?
2. Whose wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back?
3. The book of Esther is unique because it does not mention which word?
4. How many years did Noah live for after the flood, was it 150, 250 or 350 years?
5. What was Simon of Cyrene compelled to do by the Romans?
6. What did King Solomon ask God to give him?
7. What are the first three words in the book of Genesis?
8. Which is the last book in the Bible?
9. Adam and Eve had three named children in the Bible, two were Cain and Abel, name the third?
10. John the Baptist baptized Jesus in which river?
11. Who asked for the head of John the Baptist?
12. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
13. Where was Saul traveling to when he saw a great and blinding light?
14. Who was king when Jesus was born?
15. What is the name commonly given to the first five books of the Old Testament?
16. How many people were present at the last supper?
17. In which book of the Old Testament does Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
18. How many people did Jesus’ feed with two fish and five loaves of bread?
19. Which body of water did Jesus walk across?
20. On what island was Paul shipwrecked?
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15 today thanks Zico
Knew the Chindits' answer, again because as a young man I worked with someone who had served in that unit. He never spoke about it but I believe he was taken prisoner. If it was a similar experience as my uncle Albert (no I'm not Delboy), who was a prisoner of the Japanese, it is not surprising.
Knew the Chindits' answer, again because as a young man I worked with someone who had served in that unit. He never spoke about it but I believe he was taken prisoner. If it was a similar experience as my uncle Albert (no I'm not Delboy), who was a prisoner of the Japanese, it is not surprising.
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Military Quiz
1. On 10 February 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Army to rename the U.S. Army military installation located in North Carolina Fort Liberty back to Fort ____?
Bragg
2. Name the special operations units of the British and Indian armies, set up by Orde Charles Wingate, which saw action during the Burma Campaign of World War II?
The Chindits
3. Which tank formed the backbone of the U.S. armoured forces in World War Two?
The Sherman
4. The HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales are what type of ship?
Aircraft carrier
5. The sinking of which ship (that carried the parts for atomic bombs) led to the greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy in 1945?
USS Indianapolis - From a crew of around 1196 sailors and marines only 316 people were rescued.
6. What are the RAF and Royal Navy equivalents of the British army rank of Major? Point for each
Squadron Leader (Airforce) and Lieutenant-Commander (Navy)
7. Which U.S. Navy ship was named after the World War II Pacific fleet commander?
USS Nimitz (named after Chester Nimitz)
8. What's the name of the Oxfordshire base that's the largest station of the Royal Air Force?
RAF Brize Norton
9. What do the following military acronyms stand for: (a) SLBM, (b) ROE, (c) NATO, and (d) MASH? Point for each
(a) Submarine-launched ballistic missile, (b) Rules of Engagement, (c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and (d) Mobile army surgical hospital
10. Which branch of the British armed services has the nickname 'The Andrew'?
The Royal Navy
11. What was the nickname of The Lockheed SR-71 long-range reconnaissance aircraft that served the U.S. Air Force between 1964 and 1998?
Blackbird
12. Who are famous for their kukris?
Gurkhas
13. What was the name of the nuclear missiles carried on British submarines between 1968 and the mid-1990s?
Polaris
14. What is the four-wheel high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle produced by produced by AM General better known as?
Humvee
15. Which forces are often referred to as Blue Berets?
United Nations peacekeeping force
16. Originating in Scotland in 1650, which regiment is the oldest in the Regular Army in continuous active service?
Coldstream Guards
17. Which subsonic cruise missile is primarily used by the Royal Navy and United States Navy in ship and submarine-based land-attack operations.?
Tomahawk
18. What was the name of the Royal Navy submarine that sunk the Argentine ship ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War?
HMS Conqueror
19. In which sea did the Battle of Jutland take place in 1916?
North Sea
20. What two words are written on a Victoria Cross medal?
For Valour
1. On 10 February 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Army to rename the U.S. Army military installation located in North Carolina Fort Liberty back to Fort ____?
Bragg
2. Name the special operations units of the British and Indian armies, set up by Orde Charles Wingate, which saw action during the Burma Campaign of World War II?
The Chindits
3. Which tank formed the backbone of the U.S. armoured forces in World War Two?
The Sherman
4. The HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales are what type of ship?
Aircraft carrier
5. The sinking of which ship (that carried the parts for atomic bombs) led to the greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy in 1945?
USS Indianapolis - From a crew of around 1196 sailors and marines only 316 people were rescued.
6. What are the RAF and Royal Navy equivalents of the British army rank of Major? Point for each
Squadron Leader (Airforce) and Lieutenant-Commander (Navy)
7. Which U.S. Navy ship was named after the World War II Pacific fleet commander?
USS Nimitz (named after Chester Nimitz)
8. What's the name of the Oxfordshire base that's the largest station of the Royal Air Force?
RAF Brize Norton
9. What do the following military acronyms stand for: (a) SLBM, (b) ROE, (c) NATO, and (d) MASH? Point for each
(a) Submarine-launched ballistic missile, (b) Rules of Engagement, (c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and (d) Mobile army surgical hospital
10. Which branch of the British armed services has the nickname 'The Andrew'?
The Royal Navy
11. What was the nickname of The Lockheed SR-71 long-range reconnaissance aircraft that served the U.S. Air Force between 1964 and 1998?
Blackbird
12. Who are famous for their kukris?
Gurkhas
13. What was the name of the nuclear missiles carried on British submarines between 1968 and the mid-1990s?
Polaris
14. What is the four-wheel high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle produced by produced by AM General better known as?
Humvee
15. Which forces are often referred to as Blue Berets?
United Nations peacekeeping force
16. Originating in Scotland in 1650, which regiment is the oldest in the Regular Army in continuous active service?
Coldstream Guards
17. Which subsonic cruise missile is primarily used by the Royal Navy and United States Navy in ship and submarine-based land-attack operations.?
Tomahawk
18. What was the name of the Royal Navy submarine that sunk the Argentine ship ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War?
HMS Conqueror
19. In which sea did the Battle of Jutland take place in 1916?
North Sea
20. What two words are written on a Victoria Cross medal?
For Valour
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East, fascinating stuff. I didn't hear about Trevor Lock as I tend to stay away from the news these days, but I do remember reading somewhere about his heroics that week. I do also remember reading about the tragedies that affected the family of SAS soldier John McAleese, who took part in the siege. I saw the TV dramatisation about it, not sure if it was based on the book you read, but I will check out the book, thank you. You might well do alright today with this one.
Military Quiz
1. On 10 February 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Army to rename the U.S. Army military installation located in North Carolina Fort Liberty back to Fort ____?
2. Name the special operations units of the British and Indian armies, set up by Orde Charles Wingate, which saw action during the Burma Campaign of World War II?
3. Which tank formed the backbone of the U.S. armoured forces in World War Two?
4. The HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales are what type of ship?
5. The sinking of which ship (that carried the parts for atomic bombs) led to the greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy in 1945?
6. What are the RAF and Royal Navy equivalents of the British army rank of Major? Point for each
7. Which U.S. Navy ship was named after the World War II Pacific fleet commander?
8. What's the name of the Oxfordshire base that's the largest station of the Royal Air Force?
9. What do the following military acronyms stand for: (a) SLBM, (b) ROE, (c) NATO, and (d) MASH? Point for each
10. Which branch of the British armed services has the nickname 'The Andrew'?
11. What was the nickname of The Lockheed SR-71 long-range reconnaissance aircraft that served the U.S. Air Force between 1964 and 1998?
12. Who are famous for their kukris?
13. What was the name of the nuclear missiles carried on British submarines between 1968 and the mid-1990s?
14. What is the four-wheel high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle produced by produced by AM General better known as?
15. Which forces are often referred to as Blue Berets?
16. Originating in Scotland in 1650, which regiment is the oldest in the Regular Army in continuous active service?
17. Which subsonic cruise missile is primarily used by the Royal Navy and United States Navy in ship and submarine-based land-attack operations.?
18. What was the name of the Royal Navy submarine that sunk the Argentine ship ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War?
19. In which sea did the Battle of Jutland take place in 1916?
20. What two words are written on a Victoria Cross medal?
Military Quiz
1. On 10 February 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Army to rename the U.S. Army military installation located in North Carolina Fort Liberty back to Fort ____?
2. Name the special operations units of the British and Indian armies, set up by Orde Charles Wingate, which saw action during the Burma Campaign of World War II?
3. Which tank formed the backbone of the U.S. armoured forces in World War Two?
4. The HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales are what type of ship?
5. The sinking of which ship (that carried the parts for atomic bombs) led to the greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy in 1945?
6. What are the RAF and Royal Navy equivalents of the British army rank of Major? Point for each
7. Which U.S. Navy ship was named after the World War II Pacific fleet commander?
8. What's the name of the Oxfordshire base that's the largest station of the Royal Air Force?
9. What do the following military acronyms stand for: (a) SLBM, (b) ROE, (c) NATO, and (d) MASH? Point for each
10. Which branch of the British armed services has the nickname 'The Andrew'?
11. What was the nickname of The Lockheed SR-71 long-range reconnaissance aircraft that served the U.S. Air Force between 1964 and 1998?
12. Who are famous for their kukris?
13. What was the name of the nuclear missiles carried on British submarines between 1968 and the mid-1990s?
14. What is the four-wheel high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle produced by produced by AM General better known as?
15. Which forces are often referred to as Blue Berets?
16. Originating in Scotland in 1650, which regiment is the oldest in the Regular Army in continuous active service?
17. Which subsonic cruise missile is primarily used by the Royal Navy and United States Navy in ship and submarine-based land-attack operations.?
18. What was the name of the Royal Navy submarine that sunk the Argentine ship ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War?
19. In which sea did the Battle of Jutland take place in 1916?
20. What two words are written on a Victoria Cross medal?
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zico wrote: ↑17 Apr 2025, 17:45 I suspect they must be the only part of our Military that's still the best in the world Zeb? I remember being fascinated watching the Iranian Embassy Siege as a kid. Such a shame that the heart has been ripped from our Services by sucessive governments considering whilst not the biggest our Army, Nay and Airforce were all forces to be reckoned with.
Hi Zico I missed the quiz today. I might have done okay as well. As I read one of my Christmas presents last month, "The Siege" by Ben Macintyre, you would enjoy it. Like you, I remember following it in 1980 and watching it unfold on TV, (but not as a kid
). It will give you a different perspective on events. Did you see that PC Trevor Lock passed away on 1st of this month. He was more of a hero than anyone in the SAS if Macintyre's account is anywhere near accurate which I suspect it might be. This is not to say that the SAS aren't brave, which they obviously are, but that back then (at least), the SAS was far from the finished article.
Also, as a kid in the early sixties, my first Saturday job was in a pram and toy shop and the Manager there was an ex-professional squash player who had spent WW2 fighting through Italy in the SAS. Had I known then what that meant I might have been more impressed by the silver-haired old boy who sold prams for a living. Decent bloke though.
). It will give you a different perspective on events. Did you see that PC Trevor Lock passed away on 1st of this month. He was more of a hero than anyone in the SAS if Macintyre's account is anywhere near accurate which I suspect it might be. This is not to say that the SAS aren't brave, which they obviously are, but that back then (at least), the SAS was far from the finished article.Also, as a kid in the early sixties, my first Saturday job was in a pram and toy shop and the Manager there was an ex-professional squash player who had spent WW2 fighting through Italy in the SAS. Had I known then what that meant I might have been more impressed by the silver-haired old boy who sold prams for a living. Decent bloke though.