When referring to a USB port, what do the letter USB stand for?
Universal System Bus Unified Storage Bus Universal Serial Bus Universal Serial Buffer
Universal Serial Bus
During which century did Blackbeard become famous for seafaring?
18th century 19th century 17th century 16th century
18th century
Amphibians are invertebrates?
True False
False Vertebrates as they have backbones
The Ring of Fire is located in the basin of which ocean?
The Arctic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean The Pacific Ocean The Indian Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
Which celebration is less commonly known as 'the eve of All Saints' Day'?
Halloween Thanksgiving Easter Christmas
Halloween
What sport is the Keirin event associated with?
Swimming Athletics Rowing Cycling
Cycling
Khartoum is the capital of which country?
Kenya Egypt Ethiopia Sudan
Sudan
The digestive system delivers nutrients to cells via what?
The lymphatic system The respiratory system The bloodstream The nervous system
The bloodstream
What is the time difference between London, UK and Sydney, Australia?
Eleven hours Five hours Eight hours Nine hours (Sydney's 9 hours ahead of London)
Nine hours (Sydney's 9 hours ahead of London)
What is a cosmonaut?
An American space traveller A Russian space traveller A type of telescope A scientist who studies the cosmos
A Russian space traveller
Who was the first recorded European to reach the east coast of Australia?
Captain James Cook Sir Francis Drake Captain Arthur Phillip Sir Walter Raleigh
Captain James Cook
Which sea does the River Rhine empty into?
The Black Sea The Baltic Sea The North Sea The Mediterranean Sea
The North Sea
By what name was Duke William of Normandy commonly known as?
William the Brave William the Strong William the Conqueror William the Bold
William the Conqueror
Buzz Aldrin's mother's maiden name was Moon?
True False
True
Which Shakespearean play features a character called Lysander?
Romeo and Juliet Hamlet Twelfth Night A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
What is the largest species of penguin?
Gentoo Penguin Macaroni Penguin Emperor Penguin King Penguin
Emperor Penguin
What is the chemical symbol for magnesium on the periodic table?
Mn mg Ma Mb
mg
Who invented the first full scale working railway steam locomotive?
James Watt Thomas Newcomen George Stephenson Richard Trevithick
Richard Trevithick
What sports form an Olympic triathlon?
Running, cycling, archery Swimming, rowing, running Cycling, swimming, gymnastics Swimming, cycling, running
Swimming, cycling, running
The Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls and Canadian Horseshow make up what?
The Iguazu Falls The Victoria Falls The Niagara Falls The Angel Falls
The Niagara Falls
