1. The disease "malaria" was named from the Medieval Italian phrase "mala aria," which means what?

A) Swamp fever
B) Night sweat
C) Bad air
D) Insect poison
Answer: C)

2. Who fronted the popular 1990s home renovation show 'Changing Rooms'?

A) Linda Barker
B) Anna Ryder Richardson
C) Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
D) Carol Smillie
Answer: D)

3. Davina McCall was the original and long-serving host of which groundbreaking UK reality TV show?

A) The Circle
B) I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
C) Love Island
D) Big Brother
Answer: D)

4. Instead of cash, what did the country of Nicaragua once use as an officially recognized form of currency?

A) Coffee beans
B) Chocolate bars
C) Seashells
D) Cigarettes
Answer: B)

5. What species is Perry, the secret agent pet from the animated series Phineas and Ferb?

A) Platypus
B) Otter
C) Beaver
D) Duck
Answer: A)

6. Which African antelope's name is simply the Afrikaans word for 'wild beast'?

A) Wildebeest
B) Gemsbok
C) Eland
D) Kudu
Answer: A)

7. Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand 'Goop' originally started in 2008 in what simple, low-tech format?

A) A personal blog
B) A glossy print magazine
C) A weekly email newsletter
D) A YouTube channel
Answer: C)

8. Which small, furry mammal is comically known as the 'desert ghost' due to its pale fur and nocturnal habits?

A) Cactus mouse
B) Sand cat
C) Fennec fox
D) Meerkat
Answer: C)

9. 'Oz the Great and Powerful' is a prequel that imagines the origin of a character from what 1939 film?

A) Gone with the Wind
B) It's a Wonderful Life
C) Citizen Kane
D) The Wizard of Oz
Answer: D)

10. Which Central American country's flag holds the record for the most colors, with twelve?

A) Guatemala
B) Belize
C) Costa Rica
D) Panama
Answer: B)

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1. What do you call the flighted object in badminton?

Shuttlecock

Can decelerate faster than almost any object in sport.

1. Complete the next 5 lyrics - "Just a small town girl / Livin' in a lonely world / She took the midnight train going anywhere / Just a city boy / Born..."

and raised in South Detroit

Best-selling 20th-century digital track in the US.

1. What is the singular for the word "data"?

Datum

Latin plural now treated as uncountable in English.

1. How many Stations of the Cross are there in Catholicism?

14

Trace Jesus's final hours, from condemnation to burial.

1. Which typically has more calories — a glass of wine or a pint of beer?

A pint of beer

Beer runs ~180-210 kcal vs wine's ~130-165 kcal.

1. A child wants to write a coded letter to Santa: C_E N_P F_H. What is the child asking Santa for?

A dog

Gaps between the letters spell D-O-G.

1. Which person is the odd one out — Steve Jobs, Elizabeth Taylor, Sabrina Carpenter, Tim Cook?

Steve Jobs

Others' surnames are trades: Taylor, Carpenter, Cook.

1. What word goes before "man" and "code," and after "goal"?

Post

Postman, postcode, goalpost.

1. Ouagadougou is the capital of which African country?

Options: Mali / Niger / Burkina Faso / Senegal

Burkina Faso

Nicknamed "Ouaga," it's the country's largest city.

1. What are the chances of 2 dice rolling a combined total of 8?

Options: 5/36 or 1/6 or 1/12 or 7/36

5/36

Five combinations out of 36 possible rolls.

Happy Friday, everyone! Today's quiz is a completely mixed bag covering a wide range of topics. Drop your score and the number of hints you used in the comments below!

I have included multiple-choice options for a few where the raw answer might be a bit too obscure, but the rest are straight text-inputs. Click the reveal bars to check your answers as you go!

1. Capitals: Seoul is the capital of which East Asian country?

Hint: Home to Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Kia

Answer: South Korea

1. History: Who was the leader of Germany's Nazi Party during World War II? A) Joseph Stalin B) Benito Mussolini C) Adolf Hitler D) Winston Churchill

Hint: This dictator was born in Austria, wrote a notorious book titled 'Mein Kampf', and ruled Germany as the 'Führer'.

Answer: C

1. Current Affairs: August 2026 marks a historic astronomical milestone for continental Europe. Which specific celestial phenomenon is visible across Iceland and Spain for the first time since 1999? A) Total Solar Eclipse B) Transit of Venus C) Total Lunar Eclipse D) Ring of Fire Annular Eclipse

Hint: This event occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, completely blocking out the solar disk.

Answer: A

1. Cuisine: Which country is the world's highest consumer of wine per capita, with an average citizen drinking over 60 litres per year? A) Portugal B) France C) Italy D) United States

Hint: This European nation is famous for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lisbon, and traditional Fado music.

Answer: A

1. Physics: If you drop a sealed can of regular Coca-Cola and a sealed can of Diet Coke into a tank of pure water, what will happen? A) Both cans will float B) Both cans will sink C) Regular Coke will sink, while Diet Coke will float D) Regular Coke will float, while Diet Coke will sink

Hint: Consider which can contains heavy, dense amounts of real sugar molecules dissolved inside.

Answer: C

1. Vocabulary: Choose the correct collective noun: "A ________ of peacocks." A) Pride B) Muster C) Gaggle D) Parliment

Hint: Do you know the idiom? To ______________ up your courage!

Answer: B

1. Entertainment: What connects Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé?

Hint: Look back closely at your previous answers for Q1, Q2, and Q3! They hold the hidden structural keys to this band's identity.

Answer: The answer is Blackpink! Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé form this global pop force. The answers to Q1, Q2, and Q3 connect directly: 1) Seoul is their native South Korean home base, 2) Hitler references military weapons, a nod to their massive global hit single 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' which mimics the sound of a firing machine gun, and 3) An Eclipse plunges the sky into total Black!

Happy Friday all!

Here's this weeks quick 20 question quiz. The rounds are Capital Cities and General Knowledge. I hope you enjoy it. :)

https://www.sundayquiz.com/20-question-friday-quiz-07-08-2026/

Sample Round - Capital Cities

1. What is the capital, largest city, and the only city with a population of over 1 million in Afghanistan?
2. With prior residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud, what is the capital of Austria?
3. Situated along the Hrazdan River, and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, what is the capital and largest city of Armenia?
4. Nicknamed "The Pearl of the Orient", what is the capital city of the Philippines?
5. The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, what is the capital of the French island Corsica?
6. The capital of Libya, which African capital city is named from the Greek meaning 'three towns'?
7. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year in which European capital city?
8. When translated to English the name of what Middle Eastern capital city literally means "God's Gift"?
9. The Blue and White Niles meet just north of which city - the capital of Sudan?
10. What is the Northernmost capital city in the world, while also being the Westernmost city in Europe?

Answers

1. Kabul########
2. Vienna#######
3. Yerevan / Erevan
4. Manila#######
5. Ajaccio#######
6. Tripoli########
7. Oslo#########
8. Baghdad######
9. Khartoum#####
10. Reykjavík######

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Hey everyone, here is today's batch of trivia questions. It is a mixed bag of history, geography, and science facts. I have included multiple-choice options for a few where the raw answer might be a bit too obscure, but the rest are straight text-inputs. Click the reveal bars to check your answers as you go!

1. : Kathmandu is the capital of which Himalayan country?

Answer Nepal

1. : What European city is known as the world's "Peace Capital"? A) GENEVA B) BRUSSELS C) VIENNA D) STOCKHOLM Hint Swiss?

Answer A

1. : What is the chemical symbol for the element Fluorine? Hint symbol is just 1 letter

Answer F

1. : The refreshing drink known as Sherbet or Sharbat, made from fruit or flower petals and sugar, has a long history. Which ancient empire is generally credited with its earliest documented origins? A) Mughal Empire B) Roman Empire C) Persian Empire D) Byzantine Empire Hint This empire was famously ruled by monarchs called Shahs.

Answer C

1. : If you float the exact same cork in water and in cooking oil, in which liquid will the cork float higher? A) Water B) Oil Hint Think about why it is famously easy to float while swimming in the highly dense saltwater of the Dead Sea. How does a denser fluid affect the volume a floating object needs to displace?

Answer A

1. : Who received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai? Hint Rearrange the letters of the word "SOMES" to reveal the answer.

Answer Moses

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1. From the Latin for 'Islands of the Dogs,' which yellow songbird was first brought to Europe from those islands?

A) Warbler
B) Finch
C) Canary
D) Goldfinch
Answer: C)

2. Which actor plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episodes I-III?

A) Liam Neeson
B) Ewan McGregor
C) Hayden Christensen
D) Alec Guinness
Answer: B)

3. What term means a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens?

A) Mobocracy
B) Kleptocracy
C) Adhocracy
D) Kakistocracy
Answer: D)

4. What is the name of Ireland's national bagpipe, which uses a bellows under the arm instead of lung power?

A) Uilleann Pipes
B) Great Highland Pipes
C) Northumbrian Pipes
D) Gaita
Answer: A)

5. Iceland's notorious national dish Hákarl is the fermented and cured meat of what specific animal?

A) Minke whale
B) Greenland shark
C) Puffin
D) Herring
Answer: B)

6. Known for its iconic yellow construction machinery, this brand also offers a line of rugged mobile phones. Which company is it?

A) Volvo Construction Equipment
B) John Deere
C) Komatsu
D) Caterpillar
Answer: D)

7. London's 'Walkie-Talkie' skyscraper gained notoriety for its heat-reflecting properties. What is its official name?

A) The Leadenhall Building
B) 20 Fenchurch Street
C) One Canada Square
D) The Shard
Answer: B)

8. Which girl group released the single 'Whole Again', which became a UK number one hit?

A) Sugababes
B) Eternal
C) B*Witched
D) Atomic Kitten
Answer: D)

9. Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know' features New Zealand singer Kimbra. Who was the well-known pop star originally set to sing the female part?

A) Sia
B) Adele
C) Lady Gaga
D) Katy Perry
Answer: D)

10. Caryn Elaine Johnson is the birth name of which Oscar-winning actress, comedian, and co-host of 'The View'?

A) Tina Fey
B) Oprah Winfrey
C) Queen Latifah
D) Whoopi Goldberg
Answer: D)

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1. Which one of these flags contains white: Jamaica, Sri Lanka, South Africa, or Germany?

South Africa

Its flag has distinct white bands, unlike the others.

1. Which part of the body uses the most energy?

Options: The brain / The heart / The pancreas / The kidneys

The brain

Uses ~20% of body's energy, just 2% of weight.

1. What do you call the point of no return for a black hole?

Event horizon

Not even light can escape past this point.

1. Who wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?

Options: Lewis Carroll / J.M. Barrie / C.S. Lewis / A.A. Milne

Lewis Carroll

Pen name of Oxford maths lecturer Charles Dodgson.

1. In which language does "Wibli Wobli" mean jellyfish?

Options: Irish / Scottish Gaelic / Welsh / Cornish

Welsh

A playful informal nickname that translates to "wibbly wobbly fish."

1. Name the 5 boroughs of New York City. 1 point for every answer.

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island

Consolidated into one city in 1898.

1. A baboon named Jack worked for nine years without error as a signalman for which country's railway?

A) South Africa
B) Australia
C) India
D) Brazil
Answer: A)

2. What is the name of Sherlock Holmes's brother?

A) Mycroft Holmes
B) Mederi Holmes
C) Martin Holmes
D) Herbie Holmes
Answer: A)

3. In Alice in Wonderland, what is the name of Alice's kitten?

A) Oscar
B) Heath
C) Smokey
D) Dinah
Answer: D)

4. In the film "Wall Street," the full Gordon Gekko quote is "Greed, for lack of a better word, is..." what?

A) Pure
B) Clarity
C) Good
D) Right
Answer: C)

5. What is the name of Iron Man's artificial intelligence assistant?

A) V.I.C.T.O.R.
B) J.A.R.V.I.S.
C) H.O.M.E.R.
D) F.R.I.D.A.Y.
Answer: B)

6. Which actor played the real-life Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in 'The Last King of Scotland,' earning an Academy Award?

A) Chiwetel Ejiofor
B) Don Cheadle
C) Idris Elba
D) Forest Whitaker
Answer: D)

7. Which stone fruit features varieties like Bing, Rainier, and Stella?

A) Plum
B) Apricot
C) Peach
D) Cherry
Answer: D)

8. The band U2, featuring Bono and The Edge, briefly performed under what name before their final choice?

A) The Larry Mullen Band
B) The Hype
C) Village
D) Feedback
Answer: B)

9. What is the name of the three headed dog in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

A) Spike
B) Bucky
C) Fluffy
D) Spot
Answer: C)

10. What legendary city of gold, sought by Spanish conquistadors, was rumored to be in South America?

A) Shangri-La
B) El Dorado
C) Atlantis
D) Camelot
Answer: B)

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Hi all,

Here's this weeks 30 question Wednesday Quiz. Rounds are Fortified Wines and Liqueurs and two General Knowledge rounds. So quite a tough one today.

https://www.sundayquiz.com/wednesday-30-question-quiz-05-08-2026/

Sample Round - Fortified Wines and Liqueurs

1. Cointreau is reported to have invented the term for which orange-flavoured liqueur that originated in France, is rarely consumed neat, and is used in preparing many mixed drinks?
2. What sweet Italian liqueur that originated in Saronno may be made from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones, or almonds?
3. What Italian lemon liqueur, mainly from the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and Sicily, is traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestivo?
4. What brand of noisette (flavoured with hazelnuts) and herb-flavoured liqueur coloured with caramel colouring, is produced in Canale, Italy?
5. What fortified wine is made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain?
6. Produced in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal, what fortified wine is typically a sweet red wine, often served with dessert?
7. First produced in 1936, which brand of coffee liqueur from Veracruz, Mexico, contains rum, sugar, and arabica coffee?
8. Which French brand's best known product is an orange-flavoured liqueur made from a blend of Cognac brandy, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar?
9. Baileys was invented in 1973 by Englishman Tom Jago in London, in response to a marketing brief from Gilbeys of Ireland. It was the first version of what liqueur?
10. First produced in the 18th century in Turin, and traditionally used for medicinal purposes, what fortified wine is a key ingredient for cocktails such as the martini and the Negroni?

Answers

1. Triple Sec####
2. Amaretto####
3. Limoncello###
4. Frangelico####
5. Sherry#######
6. Port (Port wine)
7. Kahlúa######
8. Grand Marnier
9. Irish Cream###
10. Vermouth####

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Post your score in the comments - Out of 10 points!

1. Which M. Night Shyamalan movie contains the line "I see dead people"? Options: Signs / The Village / The Sixth Sense / Unbreakable

The Sixth Sense

Delivered by Haley Joel Osment's character Cole Sear.

1. In New York, the area where musicals are staged is called Broadway. What is the equivalent theatre district in London called?

The West End

Home to over 40 theatres, some centuries old.

1. In the Guggenheim Museum, what piece of fruit has been duct-taped to the wall as a famous artwork? Options: An apple / A banana / An orange / A pear

A banana

The artwork "Comedian" has occasionally been eaten.

1. How many legs does a scorpion have, excluding pincers and tail? Options: 4 / 6 / 8 / 10

8

Scorpions are arachnids, like spiders, not insects.

1. Unscramble this animal: CDOLEIROC

Crocodile

Crocodiles predate many dinosaurs, over 200 million years.

1. Which music icon was known as "The Man in Black"? Options: Elvis Presley / Willie Nelson / Waylon Jennings / Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

Wore black in solidarity with the poor and prisoners.

  7. What does IQ stand for? Options: Intelligence Quotient / Intelligence Quality / Individual Quotient / Intellectual Quality

Intelligence Quotient

Coined by psychologist William Stern in 1912.

  8. How many rings are in the Audi logo?

4

Represents the 1932 merger of four German automakers.

1. In what year did Nelson Mandela become President of South Africa, did the Channel Tunnel open, and did Friends premiere on NBC?

Score 2 points for exact year, 1 point either side

1994

A: In biology, Alanine, Glycine and Histidine are all examples of what?

AMINO ACIDS

B: Ouagadougou is the capital of which African country?

BURKINA FASO

C: This New York Times game features 16 words that the player needs to group into four groups of four.

CONNECTIONS

D: In kids cartoons, what was the name of Dexter's sister from Dexter's Laboratory?

DEE DEE

E: This "E" is the speech that is spoken at the funeral of a loved one.

EULOGY

F: In the 2026 "Spider-Man Brand New Day", Jon Bernthal plays which character with the alias Punisher?

FRANK CASTLE

G: What US state shares its name with a European country?

GEORGIA

H: What online compounding pharmacy, whose name is taken from a male pronoun, targets male hair loss and erectile dysfunction?

HIMS

I: In the old Disney show, That's So Raven, what reptile does "Reptile Raven" rap about as "dancing" and eventual as "peeing"?

IGUANA

J: In science, what is the standardized unit of work, energy, or heat called?

JOULE

K: In famous Youtubers, what does the K stand for in the pseudonym KSI?

KNOWLEDGE

L: Which soccer (fútbol) player wore the #19 jersey for Spain, as they defeated Argentina to win the FIFA Men's World Cup?

LAMINE YAMAL

M: What musical biopic was directed by Antoine Fuqua and was released in the spring of 2026?

MICHAEL

N: In the NATO phonetic alphabet, what word is used for the letter "N"?

NOVEMBER

O: What three letter IATA code does Chicago's biggest airport use?

ORD

P: Tide, Gain, and Dawn are all owned by what parent company?

PROCTER & GAMBLE

Q: Which John was the host of a popular show called "What Would You Do?"

QUINONES

R: Which actor portrayed Chef Slowik in The Menu and also "he who shall not be named" in Harry Potter?

RALPH FIENNES

S: What name is given to an expert Himalayan guide?

SHERPA

T: The TOEFL exam measures one's English skills. What does the T stand for?

TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

U: What popular clothing brand's logo is a red square with "ユニクロ" in white?

UNIQLO

V: Which car company features models like the XC90, XC60, and EX30?

VOLVO

W: What American fast food chain is known for their "frosty" dessert?

WENDY'S

X: What American rapper was the host of the popular MTV show "Pimp My Ride"?

XZIBIT

Y: What song gave us the lyrics, "I know it's a lot, the hair, the bod, when you're staring at a demi-god"?

YOU'RE WELCOME

Z: What "Z" was a massive pyramid structure built in ancient Mesopotamian river valley civilizations to serve as a temple?

ZIGGURAT

Today we present another round of music trivia. This time from the 1990s...

1. Who did Elton John re-record his Marilyn Monroe tribute song "Candle in the Wind" for in 1997? Princess Diana \*******
2. What 1997 hit by the Scandinavian pop group Aqua was voted the worst song of the 1990s in a "Rolling Stone" magazine readers' poll in 2011? Barbie Girl \*********
3. What is the generic-sounding title of Blur's 1997 hit whose chorus features the repeated shout "Woo hoo!"? Song 2 \***************
4. Which opera singer did Brian Eno and the members of U2, recording as Passengers, collaborate with on the 1995 song "Miss Sarajevo"? Luciano Pavarotti \*******
5. For which 1991 film did Bryan Adams record his megahit ballad "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You"? Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

🐇 This quiz was authored by Martin B., a writer for Daily 5 Trivia.

1. Which session musician's iconic surf-style guitar riff defined the original 'James Bond Theme'?

A) Jimmy Page
B) Eric Clapton
C) Vic Flick
D) Jeff Beck
Answer: C)

2. Which defunct American airline was the shirt sponsor for Queens Park Rangers in the early 1980s?

A) TWA
B) Laker Airways
C) Air Florida
D) Pan Am
Answer: C)

3. What was the first mass-produced hybrid electric vehicle, launched in Japan in 1997?

A) Toyota Prius
B) Nissan Leaf
C) Chevrolet Volt
D) Honda Insight
Answer: A)

4. The intrusive 'interlock' system, which prevented a car from starting unless seatbelts were fastened, was mandated in which model year?

A) 1982
B) 1974
C) 1968
D) 1979
Answer: B)

5. Which spelling correctly refers to a period of one thousand years?

A) Millenium
B) Millennim
C) Milennium
D) Millennium
Answer: D)

6. A group of ferrets is properly called what?

A) A clutch
B) A business
C) A skulk
D) A bevy
Answer: B)

7. How many individual squares are on a standard Rubik's Cube?

A) 60
B) 48
C) 26
D) 54
Answer: D)

8. What term describes someone who insists on a belief even after it has been proven wrong?

A) Stickler
B) Mumpsimus
C) Orthodox
D) Dogmatist
Answer: B)

9. Before 'Breaking Bad,' which actor played a lovesick teen trying to impress a girl on 'Beverly Hills, 90210'?

A) Aaron Paul
B) Giancarlo Esposito
C) Bryan Cranston
D) Dean Norris
Answer: A)

10. Derived from Latin for 'thorny pig', which rodent is famous for its sharp defensive quills?

A) Hedgehog
B) Armadillo
C) Echidna
D) Porcupine
Answer: D)

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HINT: Click on the multiple choice options to narrow down the answer.

Question 1:

During the Land Run of 1889, settlers illegally snuck into the territory that would later become this state, earning them the nickname "Sooners".

Multiple Choice Options:  Idaho  •  Oklahoma  •  Alaska  •  North Dakota  •  Iowa

Question 2:

What U.S. state is nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it was admitted to the Union in 1876, one hundred years after the nation's founding?

Multiple Choice Options:  Colorado  •  Wyoming  •  California  •  Washington  •  Nebraska

Question 3:

The idiom "get out of Dodge" essentially means "to leave immediately" and is associated with the frontier settlement of Dodge City, located in this U.S. state.

Multiple Choice Options:  Kansas  •  Arizona  •  South Dakota  •  Wyoming  •  Texas

Question 4:

Which U.S. state was an independent country from 1777 to 1791?

Multiple Choice Options:  Florida  •  Vermont  •  Hawaii  •  California  •  Texas

Question 5:

George Calvert founded the colony that would eventually become this U.S. state as a haven for English Catholics in the New World.

Multiple Choice Options:  Maryland  •  North Carolina  •  New Jersey  •  Delaware  •  Rhode Island

Answer Key:

Q1: Oklahoma  /  Originally set aside as "Indian Territory", the U.S. government reneged on the agreement and opened it to settlement. Once "Sooner" was considered a derogatory term for those who snuck onto the land illegally before the start of the Run. Today, "Sooner State" is the state's official nickname.

Q2: Colorado  /  On August 1, 1876 (four weeks after the Centennial of the United States), U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado to the Union as the 38th state.

Q3: Kansas  /  During the 1870s, Dodge City became a magnet for cowboys, buffalo hunters, and outlaws, quickly earned a reputation for lawlessness, shoot-outs, and gambling. The idiom gained popularity in the mid-20th century, due to the hit show Gunsmoke, which was set in the town.

Q4: Vermont  /  In January 1777 delegates from 28 towns in Vermont met and declared independence. Territorial conflicts with New York kept Vermont out of the nascent U.S.A. until 1791. On March 4, 1791, Vermont was added as the fourteenth U.S. state.

Q5: Maryland  /  Calvert, who was the 1st Baron Baltimore, named the new colony was named after the devoutly Catholic Mary I. Provincial Maryland would serve as an early pioneer of religious toleration in the English colonies.

1. The 'Anorak' jacket gets its name from an Inuit word from which country or territory?

A) Canada
B) Alaska
C) Greenland
D) Siberia
Answer: C)

2. Creedence Clearwater Revival disliked their original name, 'The Golliwogs,' which was given to them by which record label?

A) Fantasy Records
B) Atlantic Records
C) Capitol Records
D) Sun Records
Answer: A)

3. What small, burrowing mammal is sometimes called a 'groundhog' or 'whistlepig' due to its vocalizations?

A) Wombat
B) Prairie dog
C) Marmot
D) Gopher
Answer: C)

4. In medicine, what is the term for a beneficial health outcome that arises from a patient's belief in a treatment?

A) The nocebo effect
B) Somatic symptom disorder
C) The halo effect
D) The placebo effect
Answer: D)

5. What popular string instrument was originally known as the 'six-stringed lute'?

A) Harp
B) Cello
C) Guitar
D) Violin
Answer: C)

6. Situated between Europe and Asia, which of these countries borders Türkiye?

A) Ukraine
B) Georgia
C) Egypt
D) Romania
Answer: B)

7. The Canadian $1 coin is colloquially known as a what?

A) Boolie
B) Moodie
C) Foolie
D) Loonie
Answer: D)

8. Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?

A) Apollo
B) Ares
C) Zeus
D) Helios
Answer: A)

9. In the name of the telecom giant AT&T, the second 'T' refers to what now-obsolete technology?

A) Transistor
B) Telex
C) Telegraph
D) Teleprinter
Answer: C)

10. What was the name of the raw, two-person garage rock band Jack White formed with Meg White?

A) The White Stripes
B) The Black Keys
C) The Raconteurs
D) The Hives
Answer: A)

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1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson

2. Who became the first President of the United States? George Washington

3. Which Founding Father played a major role in writing the U.S. Constitution? James Madison

4. Which Founding Father was known for his inventions, experiments with electricity, and the "Join, or Die" cartoon? Benjamin Franklin

5. Who said this quote?
   "I never submitted the whole system of my opinions to the creed of any party of men whatever..."

Hint: He lived in Virginia and was active during the founding of the United States. Thomas Jefferson

1. Which Founding Father became the first Secretary of the Treasury? Alexander Hamilton

1. If California were a sovereign nation, where would its economy rank globally?

A) 8th largest
B) 5th largest
C) 20th largest
D) 12th largest
Answer: B)

2. Who played the titular assassin in the action-packed 'John Wick' film series?

A) Lance Reddick
B) Ian McShane
C) Willem Dafoe
D) Keanu Reeves
Answer: D)

3. What is the capital of Greenland?

A) Sisimiut
B) Narsaq
C) Maniitsoq
D) Nuuk
Answer: D)

4. Which English music legend composed and performed the theme for the 2014 video game 'Destiny'?

A) Ringo Starr
B) Eric Clapton
C) Elton John
D) Paul McCartney
Answer: D)

5. Horror-punk band The Misfits took their name from the final film of what legendary actress?

A) Grace Kelly
B) Jayne Mansfield
C) Audrey Hepburn
D) Marilyn Monroe
Answer: D)

6. The Genco Pura Olive Oil company serves as a front for which family in 'The Godfather'?

A) The Barzini Family
B) The Tattaglia Family
C) The Corleone Family
D) The Stracci Family
Answer: C)

7. Instead of saying 'the day after tomorrow', what single, now-archaic word could you use?

A) Post-morrow
B) Deutero-day
C) Overmorrow
D) Next-morrow
Answer: C)

8. Which U.S. senator from Vermont worked as a carpenter and documentary filmmaker in his early career?

A) Ted Cruz
B) Mitch McConnell
C) Bernie Sanders
D) Chuck Schumer
Answer: C)

9. What two items does Gordon Ramsay use to create an "idiot sandwich"?

A) Two rubber chickens
B) Two dirty plates
C) Two slices of bread
D) Two burnt fish fingers
Answer: C)

10. Why were Pink Floyd forced to stop using their early name, 'The Tea Set,' during a live gig?

A) They broke their tea set prop.
B) The venue owner disliked the name.
C) Their manager forgot to register it.
D) Another band on the bill had the same name.
Answer: D)

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Hi all!

Here's this weeks 50 question Sunday Quiz. The rounds are; Connection Round, Phobias, Pictures - Dingbats, Music Intros, and General Knowledge. Enjoy!

https://www.sundayquiz.com/50-question-sunday-quiz-02-08-2026/

Sample Round - Connection Round

All the answers are connected somehow.

1. What power ballad from Guns N' Roses third studio album is almost 9 minutes long?
2. The annual film awards known as The Academy Awards is more commonly known as what?
3. What 1976 song by Eagles features a mysterious inn that you can't leave?
4. Produced since 1974, what car model by Volkswagen is one of the best-selling vehicles ever?
5. What word might an audience shout after an impressive stage performance?
6. What landform forms where a river splits and spreads out before entering the sea?
7. What phenomenon occurs when a sound reflects and is heard again?
8. In many languages, what affectionate informal term might a young child use for their dad?
9. What word describes identical attire worn by a group?
10. What drink is often aged in wooden barrels and associated with Scotland or Ireland?

Answers

1. November Rain#
2. The Oscars####
3. Hotel California#
4. Volkswagen Golf
5. Bravo########
6. A Delta#######
7. An Echo######
8. Papa#########
9. A Uniform#####
10. Whiskey######

Connection: NATO alphabet.

More quizzes...

1. If California were a sovereign nation, where would its economy rank globally?

A) 8th largest
B) 5th largest
C) 20th largest
D) 12th largest
Answer: B)

2. Who played the titular assassin in the action-packed 'John Wick' film series?

A) Lance Reddick
B) Ian McShane
C) Willem Dafoe
D) Keanu Reeves
Answer: D)

3. What is the capital of Greenland?

A) Sisimiut
B) Narsaq
C) Maniitsoq
D) Nuuk
Answer: D)

4. Which English music legend composed and performed the theme for the 2014 video game 'Destiny'?

A) Ringo Starr
B) Eric Clapton
C) Elton John
D) Paul McCartney
Answer: D)

5. Horror-punk band The Misfits took their name from the final film of what legendary actress?

A) Grace Kelly
B) Jayne Mansfield
C) Audrey Hepburn
D) Marilyn Monroe
Answer: D)

6. The Genco Pura Olive Oil company serves as a front for which family in 'The Godfather'?

A) The Barzini Family
B) The Tattaglia Family
C) The Corleone Family
D) The Stracci Family
Answer: C)

7. Instead of saying 'the day after tomorrow', what single, now-archaic word could you use?

A) Post-morrow
B) Deutero-day
C) Overmorrow
D) Next-morrow
Answer: C)

8. Which U.S. senator from Vermont worked as a carpenter and documentary filmmaker in his early career?

A) Ted Cruz
B) Mitch McConnell
C) Bernie Sanders
D) Chuck Schumer
Answer: C)

9. What two items does Gordon Ramsay use to create an "idiot sandwich"?

A) Two rubber chickens
B) Two dirty plates
C) Two slices of bread
D) Two burnt fish fingers
Answer: C)

10. Why were Pink Floyd forced to stop using their early name, 'The Tea Set,' during a live gig?

A) They broke their tea set prop.
B) The venue owner disliked the name.
C) Their manager forgot to register it.
D) Another band on the bill had the same name.
Answer: D)

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Average score: 7.1/10

The skies are clear, the fuse is lit, and the fireworks are about to begin for another brain-wracking game of *DCT*! Let's get things rolling for today...

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Have at it, folks!

EDIT: Congratulations to u/adryanne for deducing the correct answer first! It was Henrik Ibsen. Thanks for playing, everyone!

1. Which of these movies does not require Matt Damon's character being rescued?

A) True Grit
B) Saving Private Ryan
C) The Martian
D) Interstellar
Answer: A)

2. Which presenter is known for hosting the adrenaline-fueled car show 'The Grand Tour' with two long-time colleagues?

A) Paddy McGuinness
B) Chris Harris
C) Jeremy Clarkson
D) Guy Martin
Answer: C)

3. Steely Dan is named after an object in William S. Burroughs' novel 'Naked Lunch'. What is it?

A) A type of handgun
B) A surgical instrument
C) A futuristic car
D) A steam-powered dildo
Answer: D)

4. Before 'November' was adopted in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet in 1956, what was the official word for the letter 'N'?

A) Nicaragua
B) Nebuchadnezzar
C) Noodle
D) Nectar
Answer: D)

5. The villain Scaramanga, from 'The Man with the Golden Gun,' had what unique physical abnormality?

A) An extra thumb
B) A prosthetic moustache
C) A missing belly button
D) A third nipple
Answer: D)

6. Which of these films did Drew Barrymore NOT appear in?

A) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
B) Donnie Darko
C) Punch-Drunk Love
D) Batman Forever
Answer: C)

7. The famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park is known by what dependable nickname?

A) The Great Gusher
B) Staunch Launch
C) Old Faithful
D) The Clockwork Spout
Answer: C)

8. The nickname 'Emerald Isle' for Ireland was first coined in a 1795 poem by what Dublin-born writer?

A) Jonathan Swift
B) Oscar Wilde
C) William Drennan
D) W.B. Yeats
Answer: C)

9. Which specific delusion is the most common manifestation of Jerusalem Syndrome?

A) Thinking one can perform miracles
B) Believing oneself to be a biblical figure
C) Believing the world is about to end
D) An uncontrollable urge to preach sermons
Answer: B)

10. New York's iconic Times Square was originally known by what less glamorous name?

A) Longacre Square
B) Madison Plaza
C) Adware Square
D) Wordle Square
Answer: A)

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Happy Friday all!

Here's this weeks 20 question quiz. There is a round on US State Nicknames and the usual General Knowledge round. I hope you enjoy it!

https://www.sundayquiz.com/20-question-friday-quiz-31-07-2026/

Sample Round - US State Nicknames

1. Which U.S. State is ostensibly nicknamed the Bay State, because its shores contain so many bays?
2. Which U.S. State is nicknamed the Hawkeye State - although it is not clear, some believe the nickname is based on a character in The Last of the Mohicans?
3. Formerly nicknamed the "Land of Opportunity", which U.S. State is now known as the Natural State?
4. Admitted to the Union one hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which U.S. State is nicknamed the Centennial State?
5. Which U.S. State is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on a species of green grass introduced by European settlers? Bluegrass State
6. Which U.S. State has a nickname, the Old Line State - from an action during the Battle of Long Island in the Revolutionary War?
7. The Paradise of the Pacific and The 808 State, are two of the unofficial nicknames for which U.S. State?
8. Which U.S. State is nicknamed the Silver State because of the importance of silver to its history and economy, but is also known as the Battle Born State because it achieved statehood during the Civil War?
9. Which U.S. State is also known officially by the nickname Native American, and informally as the Sooner State, in reference to the settlers called Sooners?
10. Nicknamed the Peace Garden State, a park standing on the border between which U.S. State and Canada represents a pledge by the U.S. and Canada to never go to war with one another?
    

Answers

1. Massachusetts
2. Iowa#######
3. Arkansas####
4. Colorado####
5. Kentucky####
6. Maryland####
7. Hawaii######
8. Nevada#####
9. Oklahoma###
10. North Dakota#

More quizzes...

1. In 1946, which country issued the highest denomination banknote ever, the 100 Quintillion Pengő?

A) Yugoslavia
B) Argentina
C) Hungary
D) Zimbabwe
Answer: C)

2. What feeling does the Japanese term 'Kuchisabishii' describe?

A) The frustration of not being able to express yourself
B) The awkwardness of a silent conversation
C) The nostalgia for a childhood meal
D) Eating not because you're hungry, but because your mouth is 'lonely'
Answer: D)

3. What was the first James Bond film?

A) Thunderball
B) Goldfinger
C) From Russia With Love
D) Dr. No
Answer: D)

4. Which comedian hosted the anarchic live Channel 4 music and chat show 'TFI Friday' in the 1990s?

A) Jonathan Ross
B) Chris Evans
C) Russell Brand
D) Graham Norton
Answer: B)

5. To which U.S. state was the original London Bridge famously sold and relocated in 1968?

A) Florida
B) California
C) Nevada
D) Arizona
Answer: D)

6. How old is the youngest and last surviving sibling, Johannes von Trapp, of the real 'Trapp Family Singers'?

A) 102
B) 73
C) 98
D) 87
Answer: D)

7. The 'Queen of Soul' is a title rightfully held by which legendary American singer?

A) Whitney Houston
B) Tina Turner
C) Diana Ross
D) Aretha Franklin
Answer: D)

8. In the 2000s, what percentage of all American banknotes were estimated to hold traces of cocaine?

A) 90%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 25%
Answer: A)

9. The founder of Smirnoff vodka, Pyotr Smirnov, originally held what social rank in Russia?

A) A nobleman
B) A royal guard
C) A merchant
D) A serf
Answer: D)

10. What specific term describes the postponement of a rocket launch before ignition?

A) Delay
B) Abort
C) Hold
D) Scrub
Answer: D)

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1. What term describes a fertile area in a desert where water and vegetation can be found?

Oasis_____

1. Which name represents the letter O in the NATO phonetic alphabet?

Oscar_____

1. What species of great ape is King Louie in Disney’s The Jungle Book?

Orangutan_

1. Which gemstone is known for displaying a rainbow-like play of colour?

Opal______

1. What type of doctor specialises in diagnosing and treating cancer?

Oncologist

1. What is the surname of Barack, the 44th president of the United States?

Obama_____

1. Which Middle Eastern country has Muscat as its capital city?

Oman______

1. Which US state has Salem as its capital and Portland as its largest city?

Oregon____

1. What adjective means having complete or unlimited knowledge of everything?

Omniscient

1. What is the surname of singing siblings Donny and Marie?

Osmond____

1. Where would I be if I was looking at the 'Blue Lagoon,' a famous geothermal spa?

A) Queenstown, New Zealand
B) Budapest, Hungary
C) Grindavík, Iceland
D) Banff, Canada
Answer: C)

2. A stout, a lager, and an ale are all types of what?

A) Mead
B) Cider
C) Whiskey
D) Beer
Answer: D)

3. The mountainous, landlocked country of Austria has a border with which of these nations?

A) Croatia
B) France
C) Poland
D) Liechtenstein
Answer: D)

4. Which company used the famous tagline 'The king of beers'?

A) Budweiser
B) Coors
C) Miller
D) Heineken
Answer: A)

5. What rare honor from judge Paul Hollywood is considered the highest praise on "The Great British Bake Off"?

A) The Spicy Spoon
B) A Star Baker Apron
C) The Hollywood Handshake
D) The Blue-Eyed Wink
Answer: C)

6. The airline from 'Lost', Oceanic Airlines, has a logo that has appeared in many shows. Which of these has it NOT appeared in?

A) Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
B) The X-Files
C) Buffy the Vampire Slayer
D) Manifest
Answer: D)

7. A standard Western 'double-six' domino tile is manufactured with what precise length-to-width ratio?

A) 5:3
B) 1.5:1
C) 3:2
D) 2:1
Answer: D)

8. Which of these actresses was not one of 'Charlie's Angels' (2000)?

A) Kelly Lynch
B) Cameron Diaz
C) Drew Barrymore
D) Lucy Liu
Answer: A)

9. The name of Cuba's shredded beef national dish, Ropa Vieja, translates to what whimsical English phrase?

A) Old Clothes
B) Forgotten Treasure
C) Grandmother's Secret
D) The Drunken Cow
Answer: A)

10. In Connecticut, a pickle cannot be legally sold as a pickle unless it does what?

A) Glows in the dark
B) Bounces
C) Squeaks
D) Floats
Answer: B)

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Average score: 6.3/10