Quizzers, assemble.
Afternoon all.
Sometimes it’s best to keep these intros short. It’s the middle of January, it’s cold and there’s not much going on. If there’s nothing worth saying, don’t say anything at all.
So I’m going to do just that and let you all crack on with some straightforward, no-holds-barred, pub quizzing.
ROUND 1: General knowledge
Jacinda Ardern announced she would be stepping down as the Prime Minister of which nation next month?
Jacinda Ardern announced she would be stepping down as the Prime Minister of which nation next month?

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Which country was Elon Musk born in?

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The Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, are located in which museum?

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Where would you find this statue?

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Which of these is a smartphone range made by Samsung?

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ROUND 2: Sport
Which team currently are top of the Women's Super League?
Which team currently are top of the Women's Super League?

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What is the name of the main stadium at the Australian Open?

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Who was sensationally named the new head coach of the Australia men's rugby team this week?

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What is Tyson Fury's dad's name?

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Which of these NFL franchises plays a game at Wembley every year?

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ROUND 3: Entertainment
Which film has received the most nominations for the 2023 Baftas?
Which film has received the most nominations for the 2023 Baftas?

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HBO's The Last of Us premiered to critical acclaim this week, but which console was the video game released for?

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What year did 'Fill Me In' by Craig David reach number one in the UK?

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How many YouTube subscribers does KSI have?

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Which of these is the correct chronological order of the Lord of the Rings films?

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ROUND 4: Song covers
Tell us whether this song release is a cover version or the original version. First up, 'Always On My Mind' by the Pet Shop Boys, 1987
Tell us whether this song release is a cover version or the original version. First up, 'Always On My Mind' by the Pet Shop Boys, 1987

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'Someone Like You' by Adele, 2011

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'Yellow' by Coldplay, 2000

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'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston, 1992

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'Respect' by Aretha Franklin, 1967

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ROUND 5: Capital cities
What is the capital of Qatar?
What is the capital of Qatar?

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What is the capital of Brazil?

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What is the capital of South Korea?

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What is the capital of Colombia?

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What is the capital of Morocco?

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- The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 187
- QUIZ: Can you name the movie from the planet it is set on?
- The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 329
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