Quiz time is upon us.
The news is all a bit much isn’t it? One moment you’re watching a 58-year-old man getting beaten up by a YouTuber live on Netflix, the next Russia is lowering its threshold for using nuclear weapons.
But anyway, none of that matters here. For the next five minutes, it’s just you and the quiz.
This week, you’ve got rounds on famous bars/pubs/cafes from film and TV, and ancient history.
Grab it by the quizzing horns!
ROUND 1: General knowledge
What colour are the four stars on New Zealand's flag?
What colour are the four stars on New Zealand's flag?
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What year did the FIFA World Cup take place in Japan and South Korea?
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Complete the title of the play by Shakespeare – ‘The Merchant of …’?
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Which is the only planet in the solar system to be named after an Ancient Greek god instead of a Roman one?
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What does USB stand for?
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ROUND 2: Sport
How did Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano to retain her undisputed light-welterweight title?
How did Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano to retain her undisputed light-welterweight title?
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How many punches did Mike Tyson land in his fight against Jake Paul?
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Which Premier League side did Patrick Vieira manage?
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When did Pep Guardiola join Manchester City as manager?
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Which nation beat Great Britain in the semi finals of the Billie Jean King Cup this week?
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ROUND 3: Entertainment
What is the title of Sam Fender's new single, released last week?
What is the title of Sam Fender's new single, released last week?
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Tulisa Contostavlos is a member of which music group?
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Which of these fictional characters has been played by both Robert Downey Jr and Benedict Cumberbatch?
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What was the first Austin Powers film to be released?
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Netflix has confirmed the final season of Stranger Things will be released in 2025 - what number season will this be?
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ROUND 4: Identify the fictional pub/cafe.
Which sitcom features the coffee shop, Central Perk?
Which sitcom features the coffee shop, Central Perk?
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Which British sitcom features a pub called The Archer?
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Which zombie film features a pub called The Winchester?
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Which critically acclaimed US drama features a bar called The Crazy Horse?
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Which TV show features Paddy's Pub?
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ROUND 5: Ancient History
Alexander the Great led which empire?
Alexander the Great led which empire?
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Which language was primarily spoken in ancient Rome?
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What was the name of the battle in which 300 Spartans fought to the death in a last stand against the Persian Army?
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Egyptians believed the god Anubis weighed which organ to decide whether the dead would be allowed into the afterlife?
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What was the name of the Roman General who married Cleopatra?
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