Easy General Knowledge Questions and Answers

29th January 201829th January 2018
by Daniel Lassman

Finally our first blog request has been received entitled Easy general knowledge questions and answers. If you haven’t read any of our previous blogs we post free quiz questions and encourage people to write in and request subjects they want us to blog….

Hi Weekly Quiz, I currently run my own quiz night in Leeds and need some easy general knowledge questions and answers please. I cannot find any that are fun and what I call “Getable” Thanks for your help. Sandra, Leeds

Easy general knowledge questions and answers

In which decade were Postcodes first introduced in the UK? 1950s
Which supermarket chain owns Argos? Sainsbury’s
Which Italian pasta sauce’s name translates into “angry” in English due to the inclusion of chili peppers?Arrabiata Sauce
True or False – The profession of Maurice Gatsonides the inventor of the speed camera was also a rally driver? True
Which rapper’s real name is Shawn Corey Carter? Jay Z
The Atacama desert can be found in which South American country? Chile
First introduced by the Mars Company in 1967, which chocolate coated confectionery brand had a 2008 eviction campaign to get rid of the least popular flavour? Revels
Who composed “Symphony No9”? Beethoven (More info)
Jack Dorsey is the CEO of which social networking service that he co-founded with three others in March 2006? Twitter
What is Theresa May’s parliamentary constituency: Maidenhead, Leaterhead or Reading? Maidenhead
The unit of length known as a fathom is equal to how many feet: 5, 6 or 7? 6
In football – The Copa del Rey is which European country’s foremost domestic cup competition? Spain
What is the capital and largest city of Peru? Lima
Which nut is used in the production of the confection marzipan?Almond
The cocktail known as a screwdriver features vodka and which soft drink? Orange Juice
The German singer Nena rose to fame in 1983 with her hit “99 Red…” what? Balloons
What is the official national bird of the USA? Bald eagle
Which two colours make the flag of Greece? Blue and White
Who was the first man on the moon? Neil Armstrong
In area what is the biggest country: Jamaica, Jordan or Japan? Japan

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True or false Quiz Questions

18th January 201818th January 2018
by Daniel Lassman

Hi Weekly Quiz, I am running a charity quiz night and I need some true or false quiz questions so I can run a heads and tales game. I want to raise money by charging people to play and the last person standing will win a prize. Many thanks, Kevin, Redhill in Surrey.

Hi Kevin, hope you are well. Below is some of our most popular true or false quiz questions we have used over the years. It will be perfect for your event and please let us know how it goes.

True or false Quiz Questions

6 American states have a border with Mexico?
Red Bull was created by an Austrian company in 1987
Alexandra Burke’s mother was the lead singer in the Grammy award winning band“Eternal” (Play our X factor quiz)
Twitter was founded by Jeff Bezos?
Nicolas Cage and Michael Jackson both married the same woman?
Japan and Russia have still not signed a peace treaty so technically they’re still at war
Made a dame in 2017, Olivia De Havilland was born in Tokyo
The profession of Maurice Gatsonides the inventor of the speed camera was also a rally driver?
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt were related?
Mercury is also referred to as “The Evening Star”?

True or false Quiz Questions Answers

False
True
False (She was in Soul II Soul) More aboutAlexandra Burke’s mother Melissa Bell
False (He founded Amazon)
True (Lisa Marie Presley)
True
True
True
False
False – Its Venus

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American TV Quiz Questions

8th January 20181st March 2018
by Daniel Lassman

Hi WQ, I play your quiz at the George in Earley and have done so for the past 8 years. I want to run a quiz for my friends birthday and we would love American TV quiz questions. Can you please post some up? Steve, Reading.

Hi Steve, Glad you have enjoyed The George quiz for so many years and thanks for the support. Below we have your questions enjoy and let us know what you think.

American TV Quiz Questions

In the Simpsons, what is the first name of Chief Wiggum?
What is the full name of Matthew Perry’s character in the hit American comedy Friends?
Kim Catrall plays which character in Sex and the city?
Alex Borstein, Seth Green and Patrick Warburton all voice characters in which American cartoon series?
What is Rachel’s surname in American sitcom Friends?
What is the name of the MTV show which follows the journey of couples who have formed an online relationship but have never met in person, often with shocking results?
What is the full name of the character Eva Longoria played in Desperate Housewives?
In the hit TV series Sex and the City, how is John Preston, known for his involvement with Carrie, better known?
Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones have all appeared in which American TV show?
Jeff Harris and Bernie Kukoff created which American sitcom that aired on NBC from November 3rd 1978, to May 4th 1985, and on ABC from September 27th 1985, to March 7th 1986?
What TV show has a theme containing the following lyrics “Now, this is a story all about how My life got flipped-turned upside down”
Which show has been presented by: Mike Adamle, Joe Theismann, Todd Christensen and Danny Lee Clark?
Sheldon Cooper is a character from which American sitcom?
True or false -Bruce Willis once appeared in the hit American series Friends?
Which show featured a beautiful witch named Samantha and her husband Darrin?

American TV Quiz Questions Answers

Clancy
Chandler Bing
Samantha Jones
Family Guy
Greene
Catfish
Gabrielle Solis
Mr Big
Two and a Half Men
Diff’rent Strokes
Fresh Prince of Bel Air
American Gladiators
The Big Bang Theory
True
Bewitched

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Funny Quiz Team Names

3rd January 20183rd January 2018
by Daniel Lassman

One thing we know is that 2017 was definitely the year of funny quiz team names. We had some fantastic names from ‘Suffolk ’n Close’ to ‘Beyonce Know’Alls’ we thought we had seen it all but how wrong we were! This blog is all about new quiz team names, we don’t care if it’s rude, clean or outrageous if it’s not on our list (Team name list) we want to hear it. Below we have listed the top 25 quiz team names we have never seen before. WARNING – Some may find them offensive!

Latest Funny Quiz Team Names

Quizlamic State
Quiz Team Brinkley
We aren’t gay but we help out when there busy
I am Smarticus
Know it Ales
Sherlock Homies
Quiztopher Bigwins
I got 99 problems and this quiz is one
I wish it could be quiz-mas everyday
Actually, In First Place…
Tinder Surprise
I can’t read this
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Red Lorry Yellow Lorry…
Forrest Grump
Alcohooligans
The Wise Quacks
Whiskying Wolverine
Quizpicable Me
Red Hot Trivia Peppers
Crimbo Bimbos
Nine Inch Males
Titanic Swim Team
We Couldn’t Think of Anything So We Just Drew a P*nis
My Quiz Partner Doesn’t Know This Is a Date
Why the Hell Isn’t Arnold Schwarzenegger the Host of ‘To Catch a Predator’? (More info – Catch a Predator)

All these team names have been summited by players that have attended our quizzes over the past year. If we have missed a good one and its not on the Weekly Quiz list we need to hear from you! Fill in the form below or Enter our free competition which can be found on the Weekly Quiz team name page. If your quiz name suggestion isn’t currently on our website and we publish it you will win £50 cash!

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Pub Quiz Questions and Answers UK

2nd January 20182nd January 2018
by Daniel Lassman

Hi Weekly Quiz, I wondered if you could blog Pub quiz questions and answers UK based. I host the Dog and Duck quiz in Leeds and we are having an “Everything British” party. Kind Regards, Patrick, Leeds.

Hi Patrick, Below we have blogged UK based knowledge for you to use at your next quiz. Please let us know if you are happy with them.

Pub Quiz Questions and Answers UK

Grace and Favour was a spin off from which famous UK sitcom?
Which club won both the League Cupand FA Cup in 1993?
Which country oft he UK did the Romans refer to as Cambria?
How many years of marriage did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in November 2017?
Sophie Faldo was rowned winner of which TV show in 2017?
Which British coin was first issued in 1982?
From which English county did the Tolpuddle Martyrs originate?
What is the second biggest selling daily news paper in the UK behind the Sun?
Which Welshman narrated the 2000 film The Grinch?
Deafened Oil is the anagram of which English writer?
How much is it to buy Mayfair on a standard UK monopoly board?
Preston is a city in which English county?
In which city do the Ospreys rugby union team play their home matches?
Who is known as “The first Lady of British Musical Theatre”?
What kind of power plants are Sizewell and Sellafield in the U.K.?

Answers to the Pub Quiz Questions and Answers UK

Are You Being Served?
Arsenal
Wales
70
Great British Bake Off
20p
Dorset
Daily mail
Anthony Hopkins
Daniel Defoe
£400
Lancashire
Swansea
Elaine Paige
Nuclear

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Funny quiz answers

21st December 201721st December 2017
by Daniel Lassman

This blog is all about funny quiz answers that we have seen since we started hosting quiz nights. Weekly Quiz have hosted thousands of of pub quizzes over the last 10 years and below are some amazing answers players thought were right (Believe it or not hey are all 100% real)

Quiz Question

Which famous man had the “I Have a Dream” speech?
What is the capital of Peru?
Complete this saying ” Back To the Drawing….”
Who created the ford motor company?
In which field was satyajit ray associated?
In Reality TV what does TOWIE stand for?
What year was Michael Jackson born?
What is the spanish word for love?
What is the capital city of Turkey?
What is the name of the Big brother after show that Rylan Clarke presents?

Funny Quiz Answers

Luther Vandross (Actual answer: Martin Luther King)
P (Actual answer: Peru)
Room (Actual answer: Board)
Harrison Ford (Actual answer: Henry Ford)
Football Field (Actual answer:The Film industry)
The Only Week In Essex (Actual answer: The only way is Essex)
1858 (Actual answer:1958)
Loveo (Actual answer: Amor)
Turkey City (Actual answer: Ankara)
Big Sister (Big brothers bit on the side)

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Quiz Night Finder

18th December 201718th December 2017
by Daniel Lassman

Weekly Quiz are delighted to announce that our new quiz night finder is up and running! We have added many new features and offered much more information about our venues. In this blog we explain all you need to know about searching for local quizzes. We have quiz nights all over the UK most nights of the week so if you love a pub quiz this is the perfect website for you.

New Quiz Night Finder Features

Calendar – This feature shows the next date for the quiz and enables you to add the event to your own calendar.
Frequency – Making sure you know if the quiz is weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Details of the pub – Name, address, number, quiz start time, picture of the pub, website link and blurb about the venue.
Map of the United Kingdom with question mark graphics showing where we currently hold quiz nights.

How To Use

We wanted to create a quiz night finder to be easy to use and offer many ways to find a local quiz night. You can find a venue by searching the name of the pub, entering the location you would like to play or pick a day of the week. You can even use two search methods at once, choosing a day of the week and the location will really narrow down exactly what you are looking for.

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Capital City Quiz Questions

10th December 201710th December 2017
by Daniel Lassman

This blog is all about capital city quiz questions as asked for by Nathan from Hertfordshire (See below) If you want us to blog free questions about a particular subject fill in the form at the bottom of the page.

Hi everyone at WQ, It has been snowing like crazy in Hertfordshire and all the family are home and bored. I started to fire quiz questions at them but quickly run out. Can you blog some capital city quiz questions? Thanks, Nathan from Hatfield.

Capital City Quiz Questions

What is the capital city of Ghana?
Lisbon is the capital of which European country
Which country has a capital city beginning with the letter Z: Hungary, Czech Republic or Croatia?
Rabat is the capital of which African country?
Which capital city has a larger population: London or Cairo?
Tehran is the capital city of which of the following countries? Iran, Iraq or Indonesia?
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is located in which capital city?
True or false – Ottawa is the capital of Canada?
What part of Finland is the capital Helsinki: North, East, South or West?
Baku is the largest city on the Caspian Sea and the capital of which country?
Which of these is the correct spelling of the capital city of Venezuela: Caracas, Cararas or Carakas?
What is the capital city of Senegal?
Sredets, Krasno selo, and Vazrazhdane are all districts that can all be found in which capital city? (More info)
The Arc de Triomphe is a famous landmark in which European capital city?
What is the capital city of India?

Capital City Quiz Questions Answers

Accra
Portugal
Croatia (Zagreb)
Morocco
Cairo
Iran
Madrid
True
South
Azerbaijan
Caracas
Dakar
Sofia
Paris
New Delhi

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Easy Trivia Questions and Answers

27th November 201727th November 2017
by Daniel Lassman

Hi Guys, love your website and I thought I would message you as I am a stranded Australian man that has been asked to host a pub quiz in London. Can you blog easy trivia questions and answers to print? Thanks alot Marc, Putney, London.

G’day Marc, I know Trivia Nights are popular in Australia and you guys have some fantastic quiz masters. Below we have blogged your Easy Trivia Questions and Answers as requested enjoy and let us know what you think.

Easy Trivia Questions and Answers

General Knowledge

Which ancient Greek writer and philosopher wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
In which decade was Halley’s comet last visible from Earth?
How many buildings in London are taller than One Canada Square: 1, 2 or 3?
Begging with the letter ‘V’ What is the The capital of the Seychelles? It also shares a name with which former British Monarch?
What was the first name of the Kray twins’ mother?

Logos

Domino’s pizza: What is the total number of dots shown on the domino tile?
Which social media company logo was redesigned in 2012, with a more aerodynamic shape, a haircut, and an upturned beak?
Which Japanese car manufacturer uses a logo with 6 stars within an oval?
Which type of bird is featured on Swarovski (jewellers) logo?
Which international delivery service has an arrow “hidden” within it’s logo?

Connection

The Italian word “scusa” translates to what in English?
First achieved in 1954, Roger Bannister was the first man to run the mile in under what time?
In the name of the MOBO Awards, handed out each year in a particular field of entertainment, what does the M stand for?
Released in 2013, what is the highest grossing animated film of all time?
What is the connection between the 4 answers?

The Answers

General Knowledge

Homer
1980s
1 (TheShard)
Victoria
Violet

Logos

3
Twitter (blue bird)
Subaru
Swan
Fed Ex

Connection

Sorry
4 Minutes
Music
Frozen
Madonna singles (Specifically Number 1 Madonna singles)

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I know we have called this blog “Easy Trivia Questions and Answers” but there is some really tricky questions to that will challenge anyone. An easy quiz doesn’t mean every question has to be simple in fact when all the questions in a quiz are too easy it can become boring. Let us have your feedback below and if you have a partiular subject you would like us to blog about fill in the form below.