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Introduction

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UK Summer Pub Quiz - 2023

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Who sang the famous song 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
A
The Beatles
B
Queen
C
Led Zeppelin
D
Pink Floyd

Slide 2 - Quiz

Which band wrote and performed the iconic song 'Stairway to Heaven'?
A
AC/DC
B
The Eagles
C
Led Zeppelin
D
Guns N' Roses

Slide 3 - Quiz

What is the capital city of Germany?
A
Paris
B
Madrid
C
Berlin
D
Rome

Slide 4 - Quiz

Which city is the capital of France?
A
Berlin
B
London
C
Rome
D
Paris

Slide 5 - Quiz

What is the capital city of Italy?
A
Amsterdam
B
Rome
C
Vienna
D
Athens

Slide 6 - Quiz

Which city is the capital of Spain?
A
Warsaw
B
Prague
C
Madrid
D
Lisbon

Slide 7 - Quiz

What is the capital city of Greece?
A
Dublin
B
Budapest
C
Athens
D
Stockholm

Slide 8 - Quiz

What is the capital city of Japan?
A
Kyoto
B
Osaka
C
Tokyo
D
Beijing

Slide 9 - Quiz

Which city serves as the capital of India?
A
Bangkok
B
Mumbai
C
New Delhi
D
Kolkata

Slide 10 - Quiz

What is the capital city of South Korea?
A
Incheon
B
Seoul
C
Busan
D
Pyongyang

Slide 11 - Quiz

Which city is the capital of Thailand?
A
Hanoi
B
Chiang Mai
C
Phuket
D
Bangkok

Slide 12 - Quiz

What is the capital city of China?
A
Tokyo
B
Beijing
C
Shanghai
D
Hong Kong

Slide 13 - Quiz

Which state is known as the 'Sunshine State'?
A
California
B
Florida
C
Texas
D
New York

Slide 14 - Quiz

Which state is home to the Grand Canyon?
A
Arizona
B
Nevada
C
Utah
D
Colorado

Slide 15 - Quiz

Which state is nicknamed the 'Lone Star State'?
A
California
B
Texas
C
Ohio
D
Florida

Slide 16 - Quiz

Which state is the smallest by land area?
A
Rhode Island
B
Delaware
C
Connecticut
D
New Jersey

Slide 17 - Quiz

Which state is known for its maple syrup production?
A
Maine
B
Wisconsin
C
Oregon
D
Vermont

Slide 18 - Quiz

Which city is famous for its university and punting on the River Cam?
A
Glasgow
B
Cambridge
C
Oxford
D
Bristol

Slide 19 - Quiz

Which city is known for its historic Roman baths and Georgian architecture?
A
Liverpool
B
Cardiff
C
Leeds
D
Bath

Slide 20 - Quiz

Which city is home to the Beatles and the Cavern Club?
A
Liverpool
B
Sheffield
C
Newcastle
D
Manchester

Slide 21 - Quiz

Which city is famous for its castle, Royal Mile, and annual Fringe Festival?
A
Leicester
B
Plymouth
C
Belfast
D
Edinburgh

Slide 22 - Quiz

Which British TV show features a time-traveling alien called 'The Doctor'?
A
The Crown
B
Doctor Who
C
Sherlock
D
Downton Abbey

Slide 23 - Quiz

In which British TV show does a high-functioning sociopath solve crimes with his loyal friend?
A
Black Mirror
B
Sherlock
C
Broadchurch
D
Peaky Blinders

Slide 24 - Quiz

Which British TV show revolves around the lives of the Crawley family and their servants?
A
Downton Abbey
B
The Great British Bake Off
C
Game of Thrones
D
The Office

Slide 25 - Quiz

Which British TV show chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II?
A
The IT Crowd
B
The Inbetweeners
C
The Crown
D
Fawlty Towers

Slide 26 - Quiz

Which British TV show follows the lives of a gangster family in post-World War I Birmingham?
A
The Great British Sewing Bee
B
Peaky Blinders
C
The X Factor
D
Love Island

Slide 27 - Quiz

Which iconic landmark is located in London?
A
Big Ben
B
Eiffel Tower
C
Taj Mahal
D
Statue of Liberty

Slide 28 - Quiz

Which famous university city is home to the spires of King's College Chapel?
A
Stanford
B
Cambridge
C
Harvard
D
Oxford

Slide 29 - Quiz

What is the minimum age requirement to become a teacher in the UK?
A
18 years old
B
30 years old
C
21 years old
D
25 years old

Slide 30 - Quiz

Which qualification is required to teach in most UK schools?
A
Bachelor's Degree
B
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
C
Ph.D.
D
Master's Degree

Slide 31 - Quiz

What is the maximum number of hours a teacher can legally work per week in the UK? 🙃
A
56 hours
B
48 hours
C
40 hours
D
35 hours

Slide 32 - Quiz

Which festival is known for its bonfires and fireworks?
A
Oktoberfest
B
Notting Hill Carnival
C
Guy Fawkes Night
D
St. Patrick's Day

Slide 33 - Quiz

Which festival celebrates the arrival of spring with colourful costumes and parades?
A
Diwali
B
May Day
C
Hogmanay
D
Carnaval

Slide 34 - Quiz

Which festival is associated with the patron saint of Wales?
A
St. Patrick's Day
B
St. Andrew's Day
C
St. George's Day
D
St. David's Day

Slide 35 - Quiz

Which band is often referred to as the 'godfathers of rock and roll'?
A
Led Zeppelin
B
The Beatles
C
The Rolling Stones
D
The Who

Slide 36 - Quiz

Who is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?
A
Elvis Presley
B
Bruce Springsteen
C
Mick Jagger
D
Bob Dylan

Slide 37 - Quiz

Which iconic rock band released the album 'Dark Side of the Moon'?
A
AC/DC
B
The Eagles
C
Pink Floyd
D
Guns N' Roses

Slide 38 - Quiz

What ingredient is commonly used to thicken sauces and soups?
A
Sugar
B
Flour
C
Salt
D
Cornstarch

Slide 39 - Quiz

Which of the following is a main ingredient in guacamole?
A
Lemon
B
Tomato
C
Avocado
D
Onion

Slide 40 - Quiz

What spice is often used in Indian curry dishes?
A
Cinnamon
B
Five Spice
C
Paprika
D
Turmeric

Slide 41 - Quiz

What is the primary ingredient in a classic margherita pizza?
A
Pepperoni
B
Tomatoes
C
Pineapple
D
Mushrooms

Slide 42 - Quiz

Which ingredient is commonly used to leaven bread?
A
Salt
B
Yeast
C
Baking Powder
D
Sugar

Slide 43 - Quiz

What is the national animal of India?
A
Peacock
B
Tiger
C
Lion
D
Elephant

Slide 44 - Quiz

Which animal represents Canada as its national animal?
A
Beaver
B
Moose
C
Bison
D
Polar bear

Slide 45 - Quiz

Which animal is the national symbol of Australia?
A
Kangaroo
B
Koala
C
Platypus
D
Emu

Slide 46 - Quiz

What animal is considered the national emblem of the United States?
A
Grizzly bear
B
Bald eagle
C
American bison
D
Rattlesnake

Slide 47 - Quiz

Which animal is the national symbol of South Africa?
A
Lion
B
Springbok
C
Elephant
D
Cheetah

Slide 48 - Quiz

What is the nickname of the national football team of Brazil?
A
Seleção
B
Samba Boys
C
Auriverde
D
Canarinhos

Slide 49 - Quiz

Which nickname is associated with the national rugby team of New Zealand?
A
All Blacks
B
Silver Ferns
C
Maori Raiders
D
Kiwi Warriors

Slide 50 - Quiz

What is the nickname of the national cricket team of Australia?
A
Kangaroo Crew
B
Aussie Stumpers
C
Wallaby Wickets
D
Baggy Greens

Slide 51 - Quiz

Which nickname is associated with the national basketball team of the United States?
A
Dream Team
B
Ballers Inc.
C
Stars and Stripes
D
Patriot Hoopers

Slide 52 - Quiz

What is the nickname of the national ice hockey team of Canada?
A
Canuck Crushers
B
Maple Leafs
C
Team Canada
D
Northern Blazers

Slide 53 - Quiz

What is the national flower of Japan?
A
Cherry blossom
B
Sunflower
C
Tulip
D
Rose

Slide 54 - Quiz

Which flower is the national flower of India?
A
Marigold
B
Lotus
C
Rose
D
Jasmine

Slide 55 - Quiz

What is the national flower of England?
A
Rose
B
Tulip
C
Lily
D
Sunflower

Slide 56 - Quiz

Which flower represents France as its national flower?
A
Daisy
B
Orchid
C
Lily
D
Tulip

Slide 57 - Quiz

What is the national flower of Australia?
A
Kangaroo paw
B
Golden wattle
C
Banksia
D
Waratah

Slide 58 - Quiz

What fashion trend of the 2010's involved the use of high-waisted bottoms and crop tops?
A
Bohemian
B
90s revival
C
Glam rock
D
Military-inspired

Slide 59 - Quiz

Which fashion trend of the 2010's became popular due to its minimalistic design and neutral colours?
A
Streetwear
B
Gothic
C
Normcore
D
Boho chic

Slide 60 - Quiz

Which fashion trend of the 2010's was characterized by oversized silhouettes and sporty influences?
A
Preppy style
B
Athleisure
C
Vintage-inspired
D
Retro glam

Slide 61 - Quiz

What iconic accessory of the 2010's featured a small square shape and a long chain strap?
A
Crossbody bag
B
Statement necklace
C
Ankle boots
D
Bucket hat

Slide 62 - Quiz

Which film holds the record for the most weeks at number one in the box office?
A
Avatar
B
Gone with the Wind
C
Titanic
D
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Slide 63 - Quiz

Which film won the most Academy Awards in history?
A
The Godfather
B
La La Land
C
Titanic
D
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Slide 64 - Quiz

Which country is not part of the United Kingdom?
A
Ireland
B
Scotland
C
England
D
Wales

Slide 65 - Quiz

What is the typical duration of a Bachelor's degree in the UK?
A
2
B
4
C
5
D
3

Slide 66 - Quiz

Which is considered the 'highest' level of education in the UK?
A
Diploma
B
Master
C
Doctorate
D
Bachelor

Slide 67 - Quiz

What is the legal age for compulsory education in the UK?
A
5
B
3
C
7
D
10

Slide 68 - Quiz

Who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
A
Germany
B
Brazil
C
France
D
Italy

Slide 69 - Quiz

Which technology giant released the first iPhone in 2007?
A
Samsung
B
Apple
C
Microsoft
D
Google

Slide 70 - Quiz

Which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics?
A
Australia
B
China
C
United States
D
Russia

Slide 71 - Quiz

Who won the 2000 US presidential election?
A
Bill Clinton
B
Al Gore
C
Barack Obama
D
George W. Bush

Slide 72 - Quiz

Which painting features a woman holding a torch and a book?
A
The Birth of Venus
B
Liberty Leading the People
C
American Gothic
D
Girl with a Pearl Earring

Slide 73 - Quiz

Who painted 'The Creation of Adam' on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
A
Pablo Picasso
B
Michelangelo
C
Rembrandt
D
Leonardo da Vinci

Slide 74 - Quiz

Which artist painted 'The Starry Night'?
A
Salvador Dalí
B
Claude Monet
C
Edvard Munch
D
Vincent van Gogh

Slide 75 - Quiz

Which painting is known for its melting clocks?
A
Starry Night
B
The Last Supper
C
The Persistence of Memory
D
The Scream

Slide 76 - Quiz

Who painted the 'Mona Lisa'?
A
Michelangelo
B
Pablo Picasso
C
Vincent van Gogh
D
Leonardo da Vinci

Slide 77 - Quiz

Who sang the hit song 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in the 1990s?
A
Natalie Imbruglia
B
Alanis Morissette
C
Sinead O'Connor
D
Joan Osborne

Slide 78 - Quiz

Which hit song by Britney Spears was released in the 1990s?
A
...Baby One More Time
B
Crazy
C
Oops!... I Did It Again
D
Toxic

Slide 79 - Quiz

Which boy band released the hit song 'I Want It That Way' in the 1990s?
A
Backstreet Boys
B
Take That
C
NSYNC
D
98 Degrees

Slide 80 - Quiz

Who sang the hit song 'Wannabe' in the 1990s?
A
En Vogue
B
TLC
C
Destiny's Child
D
Spice Girls

Slide 81 - Quiz

Which hit song by Nirvana was released in September 1991?
A
In Bloom
B
Lithium
C
Smells Like Teen Spirit
D
Come as You Are

Slide 82 - Quiz

Who performed the hit song 'I Want to Dance with Somebody' in 1987?
A
Janet Jackson
B
Mariah Carey
C
Whitney Houston
D
Cyndi Lauper

Slide 83 - Quiz

Which group had a hit with the song 'Every Breath You Take' in 1983?
A
Queen
B
The Police
C
The Rolling Stones
D
U2

Slide 84 - Quiz

Which band released the song 'Sweet Child o' Mine' in 1987?
A
AC/DC
B
Bon Jovi
C
Guns N' Roses
D
Metallica

Slide 85 - Quiz

Who sang the hit song 'Like a Virgin'?
A
Cyndi Lauper
B
Tina Turner
C
Madonna
D
Whitney Houston

Slide 86 - Quiz

Which hit song by Michael Jackson was released in January 1983?
A
Bad
B
Beat It
C
Thriller
D
Billie Jean

Slide 87 - Quiz

Which British scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?
A
Isaac Newton
B
Alexander Fleming
C
Stephen Hawking
D
Charles Darwin

Slide 88 - Quiz

Which monarch ruled the British Empire for the longest period?
A
Queen Victoria
B
King Henry VIII
C
Queen Elizabeth II
D
King George III

Slide 89 - Quiz

Which British author wrote the dystopian novel '1984'?
A
George Orwell
B
Aldous Huxley
C
H.G. Wells
D
Ray Bradbury

Slide 90 - Quiz

Which British author wrote the famous play 'Hamlet'?
A
Agatha Christie
B
William Shakespeare
C
J.K. Rowling
D
Emily Bronte

Slide 91 - Quiz

Who is the author of the book 'Pride and Prejudice'?
A
Jane Austen
B
George Orwell
C
Charles Dickens
D
William Shakespeare

Slide 92 - Quiz

Which house does Draco Malfoy belong to?
A
Ravenclaw
B
Slytherin
C
Hufflepuff
D
Gryffindor

Slide 93 - Quiz

What is the name of the Weasley twins?
A
Neville and Seamus
B
Fred and George
C
Ron and Harry
D
Draco and Crabbe

Slide 94 - Quiz

What is the name of Harry Potter's owl?
A
Hagrid
B
Hedwig
C
Ron
D
Dumbledore

Slide 95 - Quiz

Which song is considered the last recorded by The Beatles?
A
Hey Jude
B
Let It Be
C
Yesterday
D
The End

Slide 96 - Quiz

Which album features the song 'Hey Jude'?
A
Abbey Road
B
Revolver
C
The Beatles (White Album)
D
Rubber Soul

Slide 97 - Quiz

Who played the character of Neo in 'The Matrix' trilogy?
A
Keanu Reeves
B
Leonardo DiCaprio
C
Tom Cruise
D
Brad Pitt

Slide 98 - Quiz

Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020?
A
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
B
Joker
C
1917
D
Parasite

Slide 99 - Quiz

Which actor played the character of Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
A
Chris Evans
B
Robert Downey Jr.
C
Chris Hemsworth
D
Mark Ruffalo

Slide 100 - Quiz

Who directed the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption'?
A
Frank Darabont
B
Quentin Tarantino
C
Martin Scorsese
D
Steven Spielberg

Slide 101 - Quiz

What was the year of the Great Fire of London?
A
1914
B
1485
C
1801
D
1666

Slide 102 - Quiz

Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
A
David Cameron
B
Margaret Thatcher
C
Winston Churchill
D
Tony Blair

Slide 103 - Quiz

What year did the United Kingdom join the European Union?
A
1973
B
1945
C
2000
D
1918

Slide 104 - Quiz

Which royal couple got married in 2011?
A
Prince William and Kate Middleton
B
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
C
Prince Charles and Princess Diana
D
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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