US Quiz Off Week 9

Question 1

Real or Fake News?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'egalitarian'?

Accepted Answer

All people are equal and deserve equal rights.

Question 3

Five new stamps to celebrate Christmas 2024 have been released. Which type of building do they feature?

Accepted Answer

Cathedral

Question 4

In Ancient Rome, what was a thermae?

Accepted Answer

Public baths

Question 5

You're out for a bike ride with a friend and someone asks whose bikes you're riding. What do you say?

Accepted Answer

"The bikes belong to Vicky and me."

Question 6

Who has been announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party?

Accepted Answer

Kemi Badenoch

Question 7

What do apes and humans share?

Accepted Answer

A common ancestor

Question 8

Who had beef with King Henry II?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Beckett

Question 9

What is the meaning of 'fatuous'?

Accepted Answer

Silly, empty-headed.

Question 10

Real or Fake News?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The new film adaptation of which hit musical has recently had its world premiere?

Accepted Answer

Wicked

Question 12

Real or Fake News?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Which country did Germany invade to kickstart WWII?

Accepted Answer

Poland

Question 14

How old is the Earth?

Accepted Answer

4.5 billion years old

Question 15

Real or Fake News?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Which large US sports entertainment brand has just announced more shows in the UK and Europe in 2025?

Accepted Answer

WWE

Question 17

By size, which is the biggest state in America?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Question 18

Which of these is a proper noun?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Question 19

What's the name for a fear of snow?

Accepted Answer

Chionophobia

Question 20

Some snakes have something you might not expect! What?

Accepted Answer

Hips

Questions 20