28th September 2024

Quiz written by @Ardo and hosted by @Germ366.

Q1: Which two countries have not signed a peace treaty after WW2 due to the Kuril Islands dispute?
A1: Japan and Russia.

Q2: Which famous English wartime leader was born in Oxfordshire in 1874?
A2: Winston Churchill.

Q3: In which month did World War I end in 1918?
A3: November. (WW1 ended 11/11/1918)

Q4: Which two countries were involved in the Falklands War in 1982?
A4: The UK and Argentina.

Q5: What is the dividing area between North and South Korea called?
A5: The Demilitarized Zone. (DMZ)

Q6: What symbolic structure of the Cold War was built in 1961 and destroyed in 1989?
A6: The Berlin Wall.

Q7: Who was the leader of Iraq during the Gulf War?
A7: Saddam Hussein.

Q8: What kind of animal was the “Wojtek”, which helped Polish soldiers to carry ammunition crates during WW2?
A8: A Bear (the “Wojtek” was officially drafted into the Polish army as a private and later promoted to the rank of corporal)

Q9: What city was the location of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
A9: Sarajevo (the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Q10: The fall of which Vietnamese city marked the end of the Vietnam War in 1975?
A10: Saigon. (Ho Chi Minh City)

Q11: What event in 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war during the Cold War?
A11: The Cuban missile crisis.

Q12: Which event is generally considered the start of WW2 in 1939?
A12: The invasion of Poland.

Q13: After what event was NATO’s Article 5 invoked for the first and (so far) only time?
A13: The 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Q14: Who was selected as Time Magazine’s Man of the Year for 1938?
A14: Adolf Hitler.

Q15: The Tet Offensive was a military campaign in which war?
A15: The Vietnam War.

Q16: What aircraft was used to drop the atomic bombs during WW2?
A16: The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Silverplate).

Q17: Which country did Iraq invade in August 1990, leading to the Gulf War?
A17: Kuwait.

Q18: Which organization launched air strikes, and threatened ground action, in support of Kosovo during the Kosovo war in 1999?
A18: NATO.

Q19: What was the name of the military operation launched in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
A19: Operation Enduring Freedom

Q20: What unique aircraft was destroyed in February 2022 after Russia’s attack on Ukraine?
A20: The Antonov An-225 ”Mriya” (notable for being the largest and heaviest cargo aircraft in the world)


Results:

@Winter - 24 points
@FleurR3belle - 17 points
@Maix - 15 points
@42Herooftime - 11 points
@Only Lilly - 9 points
@Deliever - 8 points
@Bardenpho - 6 points
1ce dye - 4 points
@Stewie Rune - 3 points
@Kando - 2 points

5th October 2024

Quiz written and hosted by @Germ366.

Q1: What are the three main ingredients in a mocha?
A1: Chocolate, Coffee, and Milk.

Q2: Which cheese is traditionally used for pizza?
A2: Mozzarella.

Q3: From what country does the “mojito” originate?
A3: Cuba.

Q4: Traditionally, marzipan calls for what kind of nut?
A4: Almonds.

Q5: NaCl is better known as what?
A5: Salt.

Q6: The French dish “coq au vin” calls for the meat of which animal?
A6: Chicken.

Q7: What is the Hungarian word for pepper?
A7: Paprika.

Q8: What is most commonly used to wrap sushi?
A8: Nori (dried edible seaweed).

Q9: The meat of what animal is used to make prosciutto?
A9: Pigs.

Q10: Which country is famous for “Emmental” cheese?
A10: Switzerland.

Q11: From which species of cacti is tequila made?
A11: Agave.

Q12: What chili was formerly the hottest in the world, and shares part of its name with a U.S. state?
A12: The Carolina Reaper.

Q13: What grain is used to make Japanese Sake?
A13: Rice.

Q14: In which country is it traditional to serve pecan pie?
A14: The USA.

Q15: What is the name of the Spanish sausage seasoned with smoked paprika?
A15: Chorizo.

Q16: From what country did Mulligatawny soup originate?
A16: India.

Q17: If you were having Parkin, what kind of food would you be eating?
A17: Cake.

Q18: What is the most consumed manufactured drink in the world?
A18: Tea.

Q19: In which country is the wine making region of the Yarra Valley?
A19: Australia.

Q20: What is unusual about “Gazpacho” soup?
A20: It’s served cold.


Results:

@Jonat - 31 points
@Maix - 24 points
@masj3 - 19 points
@Only Lilly - 12 points
@Ardo - 9 points
@Selc0uth - 8 points
@Wazz - 4 points
@Dasein - 2 points
Elystari - 2 points
@42Herooftime - 2 points

Quiz written + hosted by @Haseo .
Topic - A Last Minute Quiz Write-Up of Spontaneous Trivia-ish

Q1. How many degrees are in a circle?
A1. 360

Q2. What temperature range is the normal human body temperature? Note: Give units.
A2. 36.5–37.5°C / 97.7–99.5°F

W3. Serendipity

Q4. What country exports the most bananas?
A4. Ecuador

Q5. In Italian cuisine, this folded pizza is often described as a turnover.
A5. Calzone

W6. Organically

W7. Antidisestablishmentarianism

Q8. Square this question number, then divide by 4.
A8. 16

W9. Sliver

Q10. In seconds, how long is two minutes?
A10. 120

W11. Horrific

Q12. This sacred, immense tree is found at the center of Norse cosmology.
A12. Yggdrasil

W13. Coffee

Q14. On what date does Halloween land on?
A14. October 31st

Q15. 9th letter in: Revivification
A15. C

Q16. 1st letter in: Bagel
A16. B

W17. Fahrenheit

Q18. How many days are in a fortnight?
A18. 14

Q19. Sodium chloride is commonly known as what?
A19. Salt

Q20. What language is 'Lupus Astrum' written in?
A20. Latin

Results:
@Jonat - 30 points
@Ardo - 28 points
@Maix - 24 points
@Bardenpho - 20 points
@a rook book - 3 points
@Germ366 - 3 points
@Matty - 3 points
@Selc0uth - 3 points
@Dasein - 2 points
@Elystari - 1 point
@Tomarnomar - 1 point