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Daily Quiz anyone?
Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.
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Thought I would introduce one of the rounds we had Friday night.....
MIXED UP P.M.'s & PRESIDENTS
Solve the following anagrams to reveal the names of US Presidents or British
Prime Ministers.
1 THAT GREAT CHARMER
2 HE GREW BOGUS
3 I'LL CRUNCH THIS NOW
4 FINEST LOVE-LORN DARK
5 JOHNNY 'N' BOLD SON
6 THEN ANNOYED
7 WRONG OR BOND
8 ENEMA IN JAILBIRDS
9 A AS CHUBBIER AS A MONK
10 LOWER PORTABLE
11 AN ORAL DANGER
12 WELL BANDY SAINT
13 A HOODLUMS SACRILEGE
14 GOD WELL ANIMALIST
15 WAR ON,HE GETS GOING
16 AN ILL CLOWN,I'M IT
17 I CHARM ALL OLD MAN
18 STARMAN HURRY
19 PLEB TORIES ERR
20 THE HATED
21 JAM MERIT CRY
22 GOD, I'D LEG OVER LADY!
23 NOW WRITE HIGH DEEDS
24 CLASH A JAM ANGEL
25 OH MAN! BRAIN CALL
26 WINDOW LOW OR SO
27 THROW UP ELITE MALIGNITY
28 TORY IN LAB
29 DISHONOR WALL
30 MAD RASCAL MONDAY
MIXED UP P.M.'s & PRESIDENTS
Solve the following anagrams to reveal the names of US Presidents or British
Prime Ministers.
1 THAT GREAT CHARMER
2 HE GREW BOGUS
3 I'LL CRUNCH THIS NOW
4 FINEST LOVE-LORN DARK
5 JOHNNY 'N' BOLD SON
6 THEN ANNOYED
7 WRONG OR BOND
8 ENEMA IN JAILBIRDS
9 A AS CHUBBIER AS A MONK
10 LOWER PORTABLE
11 AN ORAL DANGER
12 WELL BANDY SAINT
13 A HOODLUMS SACRILEGE
14 GOD WELL ANIMALIST
15 WAR ON,HE GETS GOING
16 AN ILL CLOWN,I'M IT
17 I CHARM ALL OLD MAN
18 STARMAN HURRY
19 PLEB TORIES ERR
20 THE HATED
21 JAM MERIT CRY
22 GOD, I'D LEG OVER LADY!
23 NOW WRITE HIGH DEEDS
24 CLASH A JAM ANGEL
25 OH MAN! BRAIN CALL
26 WINDOW LOW OR SO
27 THROW UP ELITE MALIGNITY
28 TORY IN LAB
29 DISHONOR WALL
30 MAD RASCAL MONDAY
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15 today thanks zico
Got Billy Connoly and Barry Humphries for Parky.
Gutted not get COBOL as I have actually programmed in it albeit over 30 years ago but can never remember the cheesy acronyms.
Got Billy Connoly and Barry Humphries for Parky.
Gutted not get COBOL as I have actually programmed in it albeit over 30 years ago but can never remember the cheesy acronyms.
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Sorry, sorry, sorry, made a boo boo, it was seven guests including Billy Connolly. Have amended below, senior moment whilst writing, apologies.
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Seems I jumped past Trvia 63, but we will just carry on as it is and I have updated it now to number 71, in case anyone wondered where Quiz 63 was!!
Answers slightly early as I am off to the golf club quiz tonight so on the other end for a change! Have a good weekend all.
Random Trivia 65 Quiz
1. What was the original name of the first Wembley Stadium?
The Empire Stadium
2. According to the Bible who was Adam and Eve's youngest son?
Seth
3. What theory was first advanced by Georges Lemaitre?
The Big Bang Theory
4. Alphabetically, which is the first of the London Boroughs?
Barking & Dagenham
5. Used extensively by the US Air Force in World War 2, by what name is the Boeing B-17 bomber better known?
The Flying Fortress
6. How many standard packs of cards are used in a game of Canasta?
Two
7. In the newspaper cartoon strip, what is the name of Andy Capp's wife?
Florrie Capp, often referred to as Flo.
8. In Roman numerals what does the letter "L" represent?
50
9. From which plant is Linseed Oil obtained?
Flax
10. The unofficial Bond movie "Never Say Never Again" was a re-make of which previously released Ian Fleming story? -
Thunderball"
11. In which novel by Charles Dickens does the character of Uriah Heep appear?
David Copperfield
12. What is Donald Duck's middle name?
Fauntleroy
13. What was the code name given to the naval component phase of Operation Overlord, the D-Day invasion of Normandy?
Operation Neptune
14. Where on the human body would you find the HALLUX?
On the foot, it's the big toe
15. In computing what does the acronym COBOL stand for?
Common Business Orientated Language
16. What are the names of the FOUR ghosts that featured in the iconic Pac-Man video game? Point for each
Pinky, Blinky, Inky and Clyde.
17. Who was the only British female singer to have THREE UK number ones in the 60's?
Sandie Shaw
18. James Bond famously drove an Aston Martin DB5 in "Goldfinger", what do the initials DB stand for?
David Brown, the one-time owner of the company
19. Which US State has a Union Jack (Flag) as part of their State Flag?
Hawaii
20. The last ever episode of the Parkinson chat show, dubbed “The Final Conversation” aired on Dec 16, 2007. Can you name the seven handpicked guests who sat down for a last chat? (Not including Jamie Cullum who provided the music) Point for each.
David Beckham, Dame Judi Dench, Sir David Attenborough, Sir Michael Caine, Peter Kay, Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage and Billy Connolly
Answers slightly early as I am off to the golf club quiz tonight so on the other end for a change! Have a good weekend all.
Random Trivia 65 Quiz
1. What was the original name of the first Wembley Stadium?
The Empire Stadium
2. According to the Bible who was Adam and Eve's youngest son?
Seth
3. What theory was first advanced by Georges Lemaitre?
The Big Bang Theory
4. Alphabetically, which is the first of the London Boroughs?
Barking & Dagenham
5. Used extensively by the US Air Force in World War 2, by what name is the Boeing B-17 bomber better known?
The Flying Fortress
6. How many standard packs of cards are used in a game of Canasta?
Two
7. In the newspaper cartoon strip, what is the name of Andy Capp's wife?
Florrie Capp, often referred to as Flo.
8. In Roman numerals what does the letter "L" represent?
50
9. From which plant is Linseed Oil obtained?
Flax
10. The unofficial Bond movie "Never Say Never Again" was a re-make of which previously released Ian Fleming story? -
Thunderball"
11. In which novel by Charles Dickens does the character of Uriah Heep appear?
David Copperfield
12. What is Donald Duck's middle name?
Fauntleroy
13. What was the code name given to the naval component phase of Operation Overlord, the D-Day invasion of Normandy?
Operation Neptune
14. Where on the human body would you find the HALLUX?
On the foot, it's the big toe
15. In computing what does the acronym COBOL stand for?
Common Business Orientated Language
16. What are the names of the FOUR ghosts that featured in the iconic Pac-Man video game? Point for each
Pinky, Blinky, Inky and Clyde.
17. Who was the only British female singer to have THREE UK number ones in the 60's?
Sandie Shaw
18. James Bond famously drove an Aston Martin DB5 in "Goldfinger", what do the initials DB stand for?
David Brown, the one-time owner of the company
19. Which US State has a Union Jack (Flag) as part of their State Flag?
Hawaii
20. The last ever episode of the Parkinson chat show, dubbed “The Final Conversation” aired on Dec 16, 2007. Can you name the seven handpicked guests who sat down for a last chat? (Not including Jamie Cullum who provided the music) Point for each.
David Beckham, Dame Judi Dench, Sir David Attenborough, Sir Michael Caine, Peter Kay, Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage and Billy Connolly
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Random Trivia 65 Quiz
1. What was the original name of the first Wembley Stadium?
2. According to the Bible who was Adam and Eve's youngest son?
3. What theory was first advanced by Georges Lemaitre?
4. Alphabetically, which is the first of the London Boroughs?
5. Used extensively by the US Air Force in World War 2, by what name is the Boeing B-17 bomber better known?
6. How many standard packs of cards are used in a game of Canasta?
7. In the newspaper cartoon strip, what is the name of Andy Capp's wife?
8. In Roman numerals what does the letter "L" represent?
9. From which plant is Linseed Oil obtained?
10. The unofficial Bond movie "Never Say Never Again" was a re-make of which previously released Ian Fleming story? -
11. In which novel by Charles Dickens does the character of Uriah Heep appear?
12. What is Donald Duck's middle name?
13. What was the code name given to the naval component phase of Operation Overlord, the D-Day invasion of Normandy?
14. Where on the human body would you find the HALLUX?
15. In computing what does the acronym COBOL stand for?
16. What are the names of the FOUR ghosts that featured in the iconic Pac-Man video game? Point for each
17. Who was the only British female singer to have THREE UK number ones in the 60's?
18. James Bond famously drove an Aston Martin DB5 in "Goldfinger", what do the initials DB stand for?
19. Which US State has a Union Jack (Flag) as part of their State Flag?
20. The last ever episode of the Parkinson chat show, dubbed “The Final Conversation” aired on Dec 16, 2007. Can you name the six handpicked guests who sat down for a last chat?
1. What was the original name of the first Wembley Stadium?
2. According to the Bible who was Adam and Eve's youngest son?
3. What theory was first advanced by Georges Lemaitre?
4. Alphabetically, which is the first of the London Boroughs?
5. Used extensively by the US Air Force in World War 2, by what name is the Boeing B-17 bomber better known?
6. How many standard packs of cards are used in a game of Canasta?
7. In the newspaper cartoon strip, what is the name of Andy Capp's wife?
8. In Roman numerals what does the letter "L" represent?
9. From which plant is Linseed Oil obtained?
10. The unofficial Bond movie "Never Say Never Again" was a re-make of which previously released Ian Fleming story? -
11. In which novel by Charles Dickens does the character of Uriah Heep appear?
12. What is Donald Duck's middle name?
13. What was the code name given to the naval component phase of Operation Overlord, the D-Day invasion of Normandy?
14. Where on the human body would you find the HALLUX?
15. In computing what does the acronym COBOL stand for?
16. What are the names of the FOUR ghosts that featured in the iconic Pac-Man video game? Point for each
17. Who was the only British female singer to have THREE UK number ones in the 60's?
18. James Bond famously drove an Aston Martin DB5 in "Goldfinger", what do the initials DB stand for?
19. Which US State has a Union Jack (Flag) as part of their State Flag?
20. The last ever episode of the Parkinson chat show, dubbed “The Final Conversation” aired on Dec 16, 2007. Can you name the six handpicked guests who sat down for a last chat?
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Random Trivia 64 Quiz
1. Who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of movies?
Emma Watson
2. Which infectious virus is named after a river valley in Congo Democratic Republic, where the first outbreak was recorded in 1976?
The EBOLA virus
3. In South America, the River Plate lies between Argentina and which other country?
Uruguay
4. By what name is the Standard English keyboard layout known?
QWERTY
5. Which silent film star was known as "The Great Stone Face"?
Buster Keaton
6. Who wrote the novel "Jaws" on which the famous movie is based?
Peter Benchley
7. What is the anatomical name for the UPPER jawbone?
Maxilla
8. How is children's author Mary Pollock better known?
Enid Blyton
9. Which town on the South coast of England became a city as part of the millennium celebrations?
Brighton
10. Who did tennis player Andy Murray defeat in the 2012 Olympic men's final?
Roger Federer
11. Of which country are the Faroe Islands a dependency?
Denmark
12. Who was the famous son of Uther Pendragon?
King Arthur
13. What in 1984 was Richard Burton's final movie?
1984
14. Who directed the original "Death Wish" series of movies?
Michael Winner
15. What does the "E" in UNESCO stand for?
Educational (United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organisation).
16. What were the first names of the THREE Waterbury children in E Nesbit's book "The Railway Children"?
Roberta (Bobbie), Phyllis & Peter. Point for each
17. Which is the only Dickens' novel to have a female narrator?
Bleak House
18. Rudyard Kipling was the cousin of which British Prime Minister?
Stanley Baldwin
19. On which London station did WH Smith open its first book shop in 1848?
Euston
20. What are the FIVE "Cs" used to assess the quality of diamonds?
Certification, Carat, Clarity, Colour and Cut. Point for each
1. Who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of movies?
Emma Watson
2. Which infectious virus is named after a river valley in Congo Democratic Republic, where the first outbreak was recorded in 1976?
The EBOLA virus
3. In South America, the River Plate lies between Argentina and which other country?
Uruguay
4. By what name is the Standard English keyboard layout known?
QWERTY
5. Which silent film star was known as "The Great Stone Face"?
Buster Keaton
6. Who wrote the novel "Jaws" on which the famous movie is based?
Peter Benchley
7. What is the anatomical name for the UPPER jawbone?
Maxilla
8. How is children's author Mary Pollock better known?
Enid Blyton
9. Which town on the South coast of England became a city as part of the millennium celebrations?
Brighton
10. Who did tennis player Andy Murray defeat in the 2012 Olympic men's final?
Roger Federer
11. Of which country are the Faroe Islands a dependency?
Denmark
12. Who was the famous son of Uther Pendragon?
King Arthur
13. What in 1984 was Richard Burton's final movie?
1984
14. Who directed the original "Death Wish" series of movies?
Michael Winner
15. What does the "E" in UNESCO stand for?
Educational (United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organisation).
16. What were the first names of the THREE Waterbury children in E Nesbit's book "The Railway Children"?
Roberta (Bobbie), Phyllis & Peter. Point for each
17. Which is the only Dickens' novel to have a female narrator?
Bleak House
18. Rudyard Kipling was the cousin of which British Prime Minister?
Stanley Baldwin
19. On which London station did WH Smith open its first book shop in 1848?
Euston
20. What are the FIVE "Cs" used to assess the quality of diamonds?
Certification, Carat, Clarity, Colour and Cut. Point for each
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Never doubted you East. Hope you enjoyed the show.
Playing it safe today!
Random Trivia 64 Quiz
1. Who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of movies?
2. Which infectious virus is named after a river valley in Congo Democratic Republic, where the first outbreak was recorded in 1976?
3. In South America, the River Plate lies between Argentina and which other country?
4. By what name is the Standard English keyboard layout known?
5. Which silent film star was known as "The Great Stone Face"?
6. Who wrote the novel "Jaws" on which the famous movie is based?
7. What is the anatomical name for the UPPER jawbone?
8. How is children's author Mary Pollock better known?
9. Which town on the South coast of England became a city as part of the millennium celebrations?
10. Who did tennis player Andy Murray defeat in the 2012 Olympic men's final?
11. Of which country are the Faroe Islands a dependency?
12. Who was the famous son of Uther Pendragon?
13. What in 1984 was Richard Burton's final movie?
14. Who directed the original "Death Wish" series of movies?
15. What does the "E" in UNESCO stand for?
16. What were the first names of the THREE Waterbury children in E Nesbit's book "The Railway Children"?
17. Which is the only Dickens' novel to have a female narrator?
18. Rudyard Kipling was the cousin of which British Prime Minister?
19. On which London station did WH Smith open its first book shop in 1848?
20. What are the FIVE "Cs" used to assess the quality of diamonds?
Playing it safe today!
Random Trivia 64 Quiz
1. Who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of movies?
2. Which infectious virus is named after a river valley in Congo Democratic Republic, where the first outbreak was recorded in 1976?
3. In South America, the River Plate lies between Argentina and which other country?
4. By what name is the Standard English keyboard layout known?
5. Which silent film star was known as "The Great Stone Face"?
6. Who wrote the novel "Jaws" on which the famous movie is based?
7. What is the anatomical name for the UPPER jawbone?
8. How is children's author Mary Pollock better known?
9. Which town on the South coast of England became a city as part of the millennium celebrations?
10. Who did tennis player Andy Murray defeat in the 2012 Olympic men's final?
11. Of which country are the Faroe Islands a dependency?
12. Who was the famous son of Uther Pendragon?
13. What in 1984 was Richard Burton's final movie?
14. Who directed the original "Death Wish" series of movies?
15. What does the "E" in UNESCO stand for?
16. What were the first names of the THREE Waterbury children in E Nesbit's book "The Railway Children"?
17. Which is the only Dickens' novel to have a female narrator?
18. Rudyard Kipling was the cousin of which British Prime Minister?
19. On which London station did WH Smith open its first book shop in 1848?
20. What are the FIVE "Cs" used to assess the quality of diamonds?
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Home late after a 72-mile journey after watching "Dear England" at Milton Keynes, and much to my surprise, upon checking the answers, I scored 10, thanks Zico
PS if you haven't seen "Dear England ", it's a play on tour from the National Theatre about Gareth Southgate's reign as England Manager. I recommend it if it comes your way.
PS if you haven't seen "Dear England ", it's a play on tour from the National Theatre about Gareth Southgate's reign as England Manager. I recommend it if it comes your way.
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Another 2010’s Pop Quiz
1. Which British boy band was formed in 2010 after they solo auditioned for the X-Factor UK?
One Direction
2. Which English singer-songwriter and musician sang “Bloodstream”, “Castle on the Hill” and “Galway Girl”?
Ed Sheeran
3. True or False, Adele was 25 when she released her Album entitled “25” in 2015?
False, she was 27
4. Which artist released the hit singles ‘California Gurls’ in 2010 and "Roar" in 2013?
Katy Perry
5. Which Canadian crooner had a 2011 holiday album entitled “Christmas”?
Michael Bublé
6. Which pop diva became the first woman to win the Album of the Year Grammy twice after winning in 2010 and 2016, was it Beyoncé, Taylor Swift or Mariah Carey?
Taylor Swift - Now a Four-time winner
7. 'Shallow' - a duet by pop star Lady Gaga and Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper - won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2019. On which film's soundtrack did it appear?
A Star is Born
8. Which British heavy metal legend died on 28 December 2015?
Lemmy (Motörhead)
9. Which band released the album “Songs of Innocence” in 2014 that automatically appeared on 500 million users' iTunes accounts as part of a marketing stunt?
U2
10. In 2015, Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor (as a featured artist) reached number one on the UK Singles Chart with a song named after which singer who was murdered in 1984?
Marvin Gaye
11. The 2017 hit song 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and featuring the Canadian singer Justin Bieber was mostly sung in which language?
Spanish
12. Rory Charles Graham won the Brit Award for British Single Of the Year in 2018, he is known for his deep baritone voice. How is he better known?
Rag’n’Bone Man
13. Who in January 2014 announced her first live performances since 1979?
Kate Bush
14. Which girl group reformed to sing two of their hits at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony?
Spice Girls
15. The 2012 European Black Album Tour was a concert tour by which American heavy metal band was it Black Sabbath, Metallica or Iron Maiden?
Metallica
16. What is the name of the Swedish DJ who released the following songs: “Wake Me up” and “Hey Brother”?
Avicii
17. David Bowie won a posthumous British Album of the Year Award at the 2017 Brit Awards with his final studio album; can you name it?
Blackstar
18. Which Beatles album reached number 1 in October 2019 on the 50th anniversary of its original release?
"Abbey Road"
19. True or False - The music video “Gangnam Style" by PSY was recognised by Guiness World Records in September 2012 as being the first YouTube video to hit one billion views?
True
20. What was the biggest selling single of the 2010s in the UK? (5 points) If you get this I’ll be impressed!
Happy (Pharrell Williams)
1. Which British boy band was formed in 2010 after they solo auditioned for the X-Factor UK?
One Direction
2. Which English singer-songwriter and musician sang “Bloodstream”, “Castle on the Hill” and “Galway Girl”?
Ed Sheeran
3. True or False, Adele was 25 when she released her Album entitled “25” in 2015?
False, she was 27
4. Which artist released the hit singles ‘California Gurls’ in 2010 and "Roar" in 2013?
Katy Perry
5. Which Canadian crooner had a 2011 holiday album entitled “Christmas”?
Michael Bublé
6. Which pop diva became the first woman to win the Album of the Year Grammy twice after winning in 2010 and 2016, was it Beyoncé, Taylor Swift or Mariah Carey?
Taylor Swift - Now a Four-time winner
7. 'Shallow' - a duet by pop star Lady Gaga and Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper - won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2019. On which film's soundtrack did it appear?
A Star is Born
8. Which British heavy metal legend died on 28 December 2015?
Lemmy (Motörhead)
9. Which band released the album “Songs of Innocence” in 2014 that automatically appeared on 500 million users' iTunes accounts as part of a marketing stunt?
U2
10. In 2015, Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor (as a featured artist) reached number one on the UK Singles Chart with a song named after which singer who was murdered in 1984?
Marvin Gaye
11. The 2017 hit song 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and featuring the Canadian singer Justin Bieber was mostly sung in which language?
Spanish
12. Rory Charles Graham won the Brit Award for British Single Of the Year in 2018, he is known for his deep baritone voice. How is he better known?
Rag’n’Bone Man
13. Who in January 2014 announced her first live performances since 1979?
Kate Bush
14. Which girl group reformed to sing two of their hits at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony?
Spice Girls
15. The 2012 European Black Album Tour was a concert tour by which American heavy metal band was it Black Sabbath, Metallica or Iron Maiden?
Metallica
16. What is the name of the Swedish DJ who released the following songs: “Wake Me up” and “Hey Brother”?
Avicii
17. David Bowie won a posthumous British Album of the Year Award at the 2017 Brit Awards with his final studio album; can you name it?
Blackstar
18. Which Beatles album reached number 1 in October 2019 on the 50th anniversary of its original release?
"Abbey Road"
19. True or False - The music video “Gangnam Style" by PSY was recognised by Guiness World Records in September 2012 as being the first YouTube video to hit one billion views?
True
20. What was the biggest selling single of the 2010s in the UK? (5 points) If you get this I’ll be impressed!
Happy (Pharrell Williams)
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Glad it's not just me Zeb!
Have read the room gents and have tinkered with this one to make it a tad easier! The pain is nearly over.....
Another 2010’s Pop Quiz
1. Which British boy band was formed in 2010 after they solo auditioned for the X-Factor UK?
2. Which English singer-songwriter and musician sang “Bloodstream”, “Castle on the Hill” and “Galway Girl”?
3. True or False, Adele was 25 when she released her Album entitled “25” in 2015?
4. Which artist released the hit singles ‘California Gurls’ in 2010 and "Roar" in 2013?
5. Which Canadian crooner had a 2011 holiday album entitled “Christmas”?
6. Which pop diva became the first woman to win the Album of the Year Grammy twice after winning in 2010 and 2016, was it Beyoncé, Taylor Swift or Mariah Carey?
7. 'Shallow' - a duet by pop star Lady Gaga and Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper - won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2019. On which film's soundtrack did it appear?
8. Which British heavy metal legend died on 28 December 2015?
9. Which band released the album “Songs of Innocence” in 2014 that automatically appeared on 500 million users' iTunes accounts as part of a marketing stunt?
10. In 2015, Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor (as a featured artist) reached number one on the UK Singles Chart with a song named after which singer who was murdered in 1984?
11. The 2017 hit song 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and featuring the Canadian singer Justin Bieber was mostly sung in which language?
12. Rory Charles Graham won the Brit Award for British Single Of the Year in 2018, he is known for his deep baritone voice. How is he better known?
13. Who in January 2014 announced her first live performances since 1979?
14. Which girl group reformed to sing two of their hits at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony?
15. The 2012 European Black Album Tour was a concert tour by which American heavy metal band was it Black Sabbath, Metallica or Iron Maiden?
16. What is the name of the Swedish DJ who released the following songs: “Wake Me up” and “Hey Brother”?
17. David Bowie won a posthumous British Album of the Year Award at the 2017 Brit Awards with his final studio album; can you name it?
18. Which Beatles album reached number 1 in October 2019 on the 50th anniversary of its original release?
19. True or False - The music video “Gangnam Style" by PSY was recognised by Guiness World Records in September 2012 as being the first YouTube video to hit one billion views?
20. What was the biggest selling single of the 2010s in the UK? (5 points) If you get this I’ll be impressed!
Another 2010’s Pop Quiz
1. Which British boy band was formed in 2010 after they solo auditioned for the X-Factor UK?
2. Which English singer-songwriter and musician sang “Bloodstream”, “Castle on the Hill” and “Galway Girl”?
3. True or False, Adele was 25 when she released her Album entitled “25” in 2015?
4. Which artist released the hit singles ‘California Gurls’ in 2010 and "Roar" in 2013?
5. Which Canadian crooner had a 2011 holiday album entitled “Christmas”?
6. Which pop diva became the first woman to win the Album of the Year Grammy twice after winning in 2010 and 2016, was it Beyoncé, Taylor Swift or Mariah Carey?
7. 'Shallow' - a duet by pop star Lady Gaga and Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper - won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2019. On which film's soundtrack did it appear?
8. Which British heavy metal legend died on 28 December 2015?
9. Which band released the album “Songs of Innocence” in 2014 that automatically appeared on 500 million users' iTunes accounts as part of a marketing stunt?
10. In 2015, Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor (as a featured artist) reached number one on the UK Singles Chart with a song named after which singer who was murdered in 1984?
11. The 2017 hit song 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and featuring the Canadian singer Justin Bieber was mostly sung in which language?
12. Rory Charles Graham won the Brit Award for British Single Of the Year in 2018, he is known for his deep baritone voice. How is he better known?
13. Who in January 2014 announced her first live performances since 1979?
14. Which girl group reformed to sing two of their hits at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony?
15. The 2012 European Black Album Tour was a concert tour by which American heavy metal band was it Black Sabbath, Metallica or Iron Maiden?
16. What is the name of the Swedish DJ who released the following songs: “Wake Me up” and “Hey Brother”?
17. David Bowie won a posthumous British Album of the Year Award at the 2017 Brit Awards with his final studio album; can you name it?
18. Which Beatles album reached number 1 in October 2019 on the 50th anniversary of its original release?
19. True or False - The music video “Gangnam Style" by PSY was recognised by Guiness World Records in September 2012 as being the first YouTube video to hit one billion views?
20. What was the biggest selling single of the 2010s in the UK? (5 points) If you get this I’ll be impressed!