The Dubliner Pub Quiz
September 14th, 2023
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1. In which German city is the first ever television tower in the world located?
1. In which German city is the first ever television tower in the world located?
[1 point] German
[1 point] German
Stuttgart
2. Which continent is the only one without an active volcano?
2. Which continent is the only one without an active volcano?
(The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program defines an active volcano as having erupted within the last 10,000 years.)
(The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program defines an active volcano as having erupted within the last 10,000 years.)
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Australia
3. I AM A KIND SHARK is an anagram of what American television personality?
3. I AM A KIND SHARK is an anagram of what American television personality?
[1 point] Anagram
[1 point] Anagram
Kim Kardashian
4. Which year was it?
4. Which year was it?
* Theresa May finally trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officially starting the process of the UK’s departure from the European Union
* Theresa May finally trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officially starting the process of the UK’s departure from the European Union
* the Turkish government ordered a block on access to Wikipedia for users in Turkey
* the Turkish government ordered a block on access to Wikipedia for users in Turkey
* a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds of others at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena
* a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds of others at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena
* a stunning total solar eclipse, dubbed The Great American Eclipse, blocked out the Sun across the US
* a stunning total solar eclipse, dubbed The Great American Eclipse, blocked out the Sun across the US
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
2017
5. Which Roman god is equivalent to the Greek god Hermes?
5. Which Roman god is equivalent to the Greek god Hermes?
[1 point] Religion
[1 point] Religion
Mercury
6. A 4 by 4 square is unusual in that it is the only square, with integral (whole number) length sides, for which the area and perimeter are equal in value.
6. A 4 by 4 square is unusual in that it is the only square, with integral (whole number) length sides, for which the area and perimeter are equal in value.
Find the dimensions of the only oblong (non-square rectangle) with integral length sides, such that the area is equal to the perimeter in value.
Find the dimensions of the only oblong (non-square rectangle) with integral length sides, such that the area is equal to the perimeter in value.
[1 point] Math
[1 point] Math
3 by 6 (area=3x6=18, perimeter=3+6+3+6=18)
7. 'Can't Hold Us'; Who's singing?
7. 'Can't Hold Us'; Who's singing?
[3 points] Song
[3 points] Song
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton
8. In Europe there are six so called 'microstates'/'ministates'. They are: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco and which are three other states?
8. In Europe there are six so called 'microstates'/'ministates'. They are: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco and which are three other states?
[3 points] Geography
[3 points] Geography
Malta, San Marino and Vatican City
9. Which animal is the largest land carnivor native to only Asia? (by Average mass in kg)
9. Which animal is the largest land carnivor native to only Asia? (by Average mass in kg)
[1 point] Animal
[1 point] Animal
Tiger
10. Which three colors can be seen from top to bottom on the flag of Lithuania?
10. Which three colors can be seen from top to bottom on the flag of Lithuania?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Yellow - green - red
11. Since 2015 Hage Gottfried Geingob has been president and currently is the incumbent president of which country?
11. Since 2015 Hage Gottfried Geingob has been president and currently is the incumbent president of which country?
[1 point] Politics
[1 point] Politics
Namibia
12. A triathlon is a multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. In an Olympic triathlon, what are the distances?
12. A triathlon is a multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. In an Olympic triathlon, what are the distances?
[3 points] Sports
[3 points] Sports
Swimming - 1.5km
Cycling - 40km
Running - 10km
13. Which six metals belong to the alkali metals? (1/2 point each)
13. Which six metals belong to the alkali metals? (1/2 point each)
[3 points] Science
[3 points] Science
Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Cesium and Francium
14. When was the Panama Canal opened? (+/- 5 years)
14. When was the Panama Canal opened? (+/- 5 years)
[1 point] History
[1 point] History
1914 (1909-1919)
15. What is the world's most sparsely populated sovereign state?
15. What is the world's most sparsely populated sovereign state?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Mongolia (Only Greenland - Denmark, the Falkland Islands - UK, Pitcairn Islands - UK, and Western Sahara - disputed, are less densely populated)
16. Which teams are represented by these logos?
16. Which teams are represented by these logos?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Washington Wizards; Lazio (Società Sportiva Lazio/S.S. Lazio)
17. Who are they?
17. Who are they?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Taylor Swift & Mick Jagger
18. Name the cathedral. Where is it?
18. Name the cathedral. Where is it?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
St. Basil's Cathedral/Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat), Moscow
19. What’s the common link?
19. What’s the common link?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Alien Hand; Stockholm; Down; Broken Heart --> Syndromes
20. What is the name of this bird species?
20. What is the name of this bird species?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Kākāpō/Owl parrot (large, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot endemic to New Zealand)
21. Name the four angels. (1/2 point each)
21. Name the four angels. (1/2 point each)
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Gabriel, Raphael, Michael & Lucifer (The Archangels triumphing over Lucifer by Marco D'Oggiono
22. Name the song and the singer.
22. Name the song and the singer.
'Vintage tee, brand new phone
'Vintage tee, brand new phone
High heels on cobblestones
High heels on cobblestones
When you are young, they assume you know nothing …'
When you are young, they assume you know nothing …'
[2 points] Lyrics
[2 points] Lyrics
Cardigan by Taylor Swift
23. What brand of scooter was introduced by Italian manufacturer Piaggio in 1946?
23. What brand of scooter was introduced by Italian manufacturer Piaggio in 1946?
[1 point] Business
[1 point] Business
Vespa
24. What is the name of our neighboring galaxy?
24. What is the name of our neighboring galaxy?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Andromeda Galaxy
25. Name a year in which Jane Austen was alive.
25. Name a year in which Jane Austen was alive.
[1 point] Literature
[1 point] Literature
1775 – 1817
26. What is the name of a British savoury food spread based on yeast extract, invented by the German scientist Justus von Liebig?
26. What is the name of a British savoury food spread based on yeast extract, invented by the German scientist Justus von Liebig?
[1 point] Food & Drinks
[1 point] Food & Drinks
Marmite
27. How many 'Men In Black' movies have there been so far?
27. How many 'Men In Black' movies have there been so far?
[1 point] Entertainment
[1 point] Entertainment
4; Men in Black (1997), Men in Black II (2002), Men in Black 3 (2012), Men in Black: International (2019)
28. Italy consists of 20 regions. Milan and Florence are the capitals of which two regions?
28. Italy consists of 20 regions. Milan and Florence are the capitals of which two regions?
[2 points] Interesting
[2 points] Interesting
Milan - Lombardy & Florence - Tuscany
29. 'I Want You Back'; Who's singing?
29. 'I Want You Back'; Who's singing?
[1 point] Song
[1 point] Song
The Jackson 5
30. Is the northernmost point, Banba's Crown (the tip of Malin Head), in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland?
30. Is the northernmost point, Banba's Crown (the tip of Malin Head), in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland?
[1 point] Irish
[1 point] Irish
Republic of Ireland, Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal (Latitude: 55° 23′ 4″ N)
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