Battle of the Businesses Quiz 8

Round 1

1.(News) Who lost a legal challenge against the government’s decision to take away his right to police protection when he is in the UK

Prince Harry

2.(GK) Which Italian scientist  invented the helicopter and the parachute?

Leonardo DaVinci

3.(Maths) How many seconds are there in 4 minutes?

240

4.(Geography) What is the color of the motorways on UK road maps?

Blue

5.(Sport) The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play which sport?

Baseball

6.(Music) Which famous pop group got their name from by taking the first letter from each of their first names

ABBA: Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, and Anni-frid

7.(TV)  Which TV show featured the phrase, ‘Tonight Matthew, I’m going to be…’?

Stars In Their Eyes

8.(T/F) Which singing competition was the first to feature Simon Cowell as a judge? X-Factor or Pop Idol?

Pop Idol

9.(Food) What spirit is mixed with ginger beer in a Moscow mule?

Vodka

10.(Easy) Elon Musk is the CEO of which global automotive brand?

Tesla

Round 2

1.(News) Which Conservative MP has been in the news this week following his suspension over remarks about London’s Mayor

Lee Anderson

2.(GK) What color is Sonic the Hedgehog?

Blue

3.(Maths) What is the sum of 3 x 3 x 3?

27

4.(Geography) Which London Underground line is represented as black on the tube map?

Northern

5.(Sport) Which country won the first ever rugby world cup?

New Zealand

6.(Music) What Kate Bush song was featured in season 4 of Stranger Things?

Running Up That Hill

7.(TV) Who presented TV quiz Blockbusters between 1983 and 1995?

Bob Holness

8.(T/F) What’s the pub called in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks? The Dog in the Pond or The Garrison Tavern

The Dog in the Pond (The Garrison Tavern is Peaky Blinders)

9.(Food) What type of food is Pumpernickel?

Bread

10.(Easy) Which operating system does a Google Pixel phone use?

Android