General Knowledge Quiz 4 Holy Family Askea BNS

1:A grazier is not a cow. What is it? A baby rabbit. 2:Edson Arantes do Nascimento is a famous sportsman known around the world by his nickname. What is it? Pele. 3:Name first patron of the GAA who is buried in Thurles cathedral. Dr. Thomas Croke. Archbishop of Cashel. 4:How many lines are there in a limerick? Five. 5:What is the name of the hunting hound that is used when the field has to to follow on foot? The beagle. 6:What is the basic mineral used in nuclear power? Uranium.One kilogram of Uranium –235 can produce as much heat as 2,000 tons of coal. 7:On what date does St. Valentine’s day occur? Feb. 14th 8: How many naggins make a pint? Four. 9:Is a natural sponge a plant or an animal? An animal. 10:When water freezes, does it contract or expand? It expands. 11:Alongside the Galtee Mountains is asecluded valley which over the centuries, was used as a refuge by many Irish outlaws and rebels. What is its name? The Glen of Aherlow. 12:The word “anorak” comes from which ethnic language? Eskimo. 13:The Blackstairs Mountains form part of the boundry between the counties of Wexford and Carlow. What is the highest point of the Blackstairs? Mt. Leinster 14:The letters VHI stand for which national organisation? Vountary Health Insurance. 15:The letters W.H.O. stand for what international organisation? World Health Organisation. 16:Where in Britian does a Mancunian come from? Manchester. 17:If you met an Apothecary, what would they be? A chemist. 18:Where does the river Slaney rise? On the slopes of Lugnaquilla. 19:Where would you be on Earth if every direction you looked was south? The North Pole.

20:What is water made of ? Hydrogen and Oxygen. H2O 21:What is the “Fosbury Flop”? It is a style of jump in the high jump.The competitor goes over with his back to the bar. 22:What do the initials VHF stand for? Very High Frequency. 23: At what time of day would you expect to hear a nocturne? At night. 24:Who wrote The Blue Danube? Johann Strauss. 25:How many horses pull a Russian troika? Three.