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Subject: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz (Now Complete)

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/13/02 at 09:29 p.m.

1. IN WHICH COUNTRY IS THE K2 MOUNTAIN?
Nepal - Karen M

2. WHAT IS THE WORLDS HARDEST NATURAL SUBSTANCE?
a diamond - Karen M

3. WHAT IS THE COLOUR OF A POLAR BEARS SKIN?
black - Karen M

4. WHAT IS THE LONGEST RIVER IN EUROPE?
Volga River - Cricket

5. WHICH FILM STUDIOS WERE ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1912?
PARAMOUNT - JC

6. WHAT IS THE SMALLEST U.S. STATE?
Rhode Island - JC

7. WHO DESIGNED ST PAULS CATHEDRAL?
Sir CHRISTOPHER WREN - Goreripper

8. WHICH 2 SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES PROVIDE THE MOST COFFEE?
Colombia and Brazil - Karen M

9. WHAT IS THE LARGEST OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS?
   Hawaii - Karen M

10. WHAT IS AMERICAS 42nd PRESIDENT CALLED?
Slick Willie (AKA William Jefferson Clinton) -JC

11. WHAT METAL WOULD YOU FIND IN FOOLS GOLD?
     Iron (Pyrite) - Karen M.

12. WHAT IS THE JAMAICAN CURRENCY?
Dollar - Cricket

13. WHAT WAS THE FIRST LIVING CREATURE IN SPACE?
Laika (The Russian Samoyed dog) - JC

14. WHAT DO YOU CALL THE SPIRITUAL LEADER OF TIBETAN BUDDHISTS?
The Dahli Lama - JC

15. IN WHAT YEAR DID CONCORDE COME INTO SERVICE?
1976 - Cricket

16. WHAT NATIONALITY IS ACTOR ANTHONY QUINN?
    Mexican - Karen M

17. STEVEN SPIELBERG WON BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR IN 1993 FOR WHICH FILM?
Schindler's List - JC


18. WHICH KING SEALED THE MAGNA CARTA BECAUSE HE COULDN'T WRITE?
King John - JC

19. WICH AUSTRALIAN CITY IS NAMED AFTER WILLIAM IV's QUEEN?
Adelaide - Jessica

20. BRONZE IS MADE UP OF 3 METALS 92% COPPER, 2% ZINC AND 6% OF WHAT?
Tin - Philbo



Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 06/13/02 at 09:35 p.m.


Quoting:
1. IN WHICH COUNTRY IS THE K2 MOUNTAIN?

2. WHAT IS THE WORLDS HARDEST NATURAL SUBSTANCE?

3. WHAT IS THE COLOUR OF A POLAR BEARS SKIN?

4. WHAT IS THE LONGEST RIVER IN EUROPE?

5. WHICH FILM STUDIOS WERE ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1912?

6. WHAT IS THE SMALLEST U.S. STATE?

7. WHO DESIGNED ST PAULS CATHEDRAL?

8. WHICH 2 SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES PROVIDE THE MOST COFFEE?

9. WHAT IS THE LARGEST OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS?

10. WHAT IS AMERICAS 42nd PRESIDENT CALLED?

11. WHAT METAL WOULD YOU FIND IN FOOLS GOLD?

12. WHAT IS THE JAMAICAN CURRENCY?

13. WHAT WAS THE FIRST LIVING CREATURE IN SPACE?

14. WHAT DO YOU CALL THE SPIRITUAL LEADER OF TIBETAN BUDDHISTS?

15. IN WHAT YEAR DID CONCORDE COME INTO SERVICE?

16. WHAT NATIONALITY IS ACTOR ANTHONY QUINN?

17. STEVEN SPIELBERG WON BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR IN 1993 FOR WHICH FILM?

18. WHICH KING SEALED THE MAGNA CARTA BECAUSE HE COULDN'T WRITE?

19. WICH AUSTRALIAN CITY IS NAMED AFTER WILLIAM IV's QUEEN?

20. BRONZE IS MADE UP OF 3 METALS 92% COPPER, 2% ZINC AND 6% OF WHAT?

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1. Nepal
2. a diamond?
3. black?
5. MGM
6. Hawaii
8. Colombia and Brazil?
9. Hawaii (The Big Island)
11. Iron Pyrite (sp?)
16. Mexican
19. Victoria

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/13/02 at 09:38 p.m.



1. Nepal - Correct :)
2. a diamond? - Correct :)
3. black? - Correct :)
5. MGM - incorrect :(
6. Hawaii - Incorrect  :(
8. Colombia and Brazil? - Correct
9. Hawaii (The Big Island) - Correct
11. Iron Pyrite (sp?) - Correct  ( just Iron, but i'll give it to you  ;) )
16. Mexican - Correct  :)
19. Victoria - incorrect  :(

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/13/02 at 09:39 p.m.

5. Warner Bros.
6. Rhode Island
10. Slick Willie (AKA William Jefferson Clinton)
13. Laika (The Russian Samoyed dog)
14. The Dahli Lama
17. Schindler's List
18. King John
19. Queensland

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Jessica on 06/13/02 at 09:40 p.m.

19. Adelaide

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/13/02 at 09:47 p.m.


Quoting:
19. Adelaide

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Correct. :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/13/02 at 09:51 p.m.


Quoting:
5. Warner Bros.
6. Rhode Island
10. Slick Willie (AKA William Jefferson Clinton)
13. Laika (The Russian Samoyed dog)
14. The Dahli Lama
17. Schindler's List
18. King John
19. Queensland

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5. Incorrect :(
10 Correct :)
13. Correct :)
14 Correct :)
17 Correct :)
18 Correct :)
19 Incorrect :(

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/13/02 at 09:52 p.m.

#5 20th Century Fox
I believe #6 is correct too. You forgot it.

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/13/02 at 09:57 p.m.


Quoting:
#5 20th Century Fox
I believe #6 is correct too. You forgot it.
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#5 still Incorrect

#6 Correct, I forgot, but I gave you credit in the top post.

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Goreripper on 06/13/02 at 09:58 p.m.

7. Sir Christopher Wren.

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/13/02 at 09:59 p.m.

#5 Paramount

Quoting:


#5 still Incorrect

#6 Correct, I forgot, but I gave you credit in the top post.
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Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/13/02 at 09:59 p.m.


Quoting:
7. Sir Christopher Wren.
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Correct  :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/13/02 at 10:01 p.m.


Quoting:
#5 Paramount

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Third times a charm :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Indy Gent on 06/13/02 at 10:03 p.m.

Actually, that was my 4th guess. I had MGM first before I saw Karen M answer it incorrectly.
But thanks anyway, Screwball. ;)

Quoting:


Third times a charm :)
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Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Zella on 06/14/02 at 00:34 a.m.

4. Probably Der Blauen Donau (the "Blue" Danube) :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 00:35 a.m.


Quoting:
4. Probably Der Blauen Donau (the "Blue" Danube) :)
End Quote



Incorrect :(

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: southernspitfire on 06/14/02 at 00:37 a.m.

12.  "J"

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Zella on 06/14/02 at 00:38 a.m.


Quoting:
Incorrect :(
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What can possibly be longer thant he Danube?

Okay, the Rhine? ???

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 00:39 a.m.


Quoting:
12.  "J"
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Incorrect, LOL :) ;) :D ;D :D ;) :) ;) :D ;D :D ;) :) ;D :D ;) :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 00:41 a.m.


Quoting:


What can possibly be longer thant he Danube?

Okay, the Rhine? ???
End Quote



Thats Incorrect as well :(

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: southernspitfire on 06/14/02 at 00:43 a.m.

15....trick question..if you want the first flight it was in 9 April 1969..but the first prototype's first flight was on 2 March 69

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: southernspitfire on 06/14/02 at 00:44 a.m.


Quoting:


Incorrect, LOL :) ;) :D ;D :D ;) :) ;) :D ;D :D ;) :) ;D :D ;) :)
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ok..explain...I spent time in Montego Bay..and it is called J money..so what are you asking then?

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 00:47 a.m.


Quoting:


ok..explain...I spent time in Montego Bay..and it is called J money..so what are you asking then?
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I just thought it was kind of funny, the Jamaican "J", It just sounds funny.  I need its official name.

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 00:49 a.m.


Quoting:
15....trick question..if you want the first flight it was in 9 April 1969..but the first prototype's first flight was on 2 March 69
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I'm after the year airlines started using it.

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Zella on 06/14/02 at 00:49 a.m.


Quoting:


Thats Incorrect as well :(
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I've run out of rivers and I'm going to bed now! :D

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: southernspitfire on 06/14/02 at 00:57 a.m.

15.   Jan. 1976

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 00:58 a.m.


Quoting:
15.   Jan. 1976
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Correct!!!!!!  :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: southernspitfire on 06/14/02 at 01:00 a.m.

4.  Volga River

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 01:02 a.m.


Quoting:
4.  Volga River
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Correct!!!!!! :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: southernspitfire on 06/14/02 at 01:07 a.m.

12.  "J" money...is the "dollar"..or in Jamaican  the "dolar"

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: southernspitfire on 06/14/02 at 01:14 a.m.

20.  aluminum

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: philbo_baggins on 06/14/02 at 02:43 a.m.


Quoting:
20. BRONZE IS MADE UP OF 3 METALS 92% COPPER, 2% ZINC AND 6% OF WHAT?
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Nowadays more commonly Nickel, though "Bronze Age" bronze would probably have been Tin (if at all - IIRC old bronze was only Copper and Zinc, though we're talking metallurgy from fifteen years ago here)

Phil
PS Don't the Jamaicans use pounds?

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Gambo on 06/14/02 at 10:15 a.m.



Someone may have already mentioned this, but the Jamaican currency is called the dollar.

www.jamaicans.com/info/ja_money.htm

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 11:15 a.m.


Quoting:
12.  "J" money...is the "dollar"..or in Jamaican  the "dolar"
End Quote



Correct!! :)

Subject: Re: Screwball54s General Knowledge Quiz #1

Written By: Screwball54 on 06/14/02 at 11:16 a.m.


Quoting:

Nowadays more commonly Nickel, though "Bronze Age" bronze would probably have been Tin (if at all - IIRC old bronze was only Copper and Zinc, though we're talking metallurgy from fifteen years ago here)

Phil
PS Don't the Jamaicans use pounds?
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Tin is the answer I was looking for, Correct