Each month we’re posing six pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month.
As always, they’re designed to be tricky but not impossible, so it’s unlikely everyone will know all the answers – just have a bit of fun.
British History
In which year did the Battle of the Boyne occur?
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain at the outset of World War I?
When was Queen Victoria’s Coronation?
Who designed the steamship SS Great Britain?
Who attempted to blow up Parliament of the United Kingdom during the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
Each month we’re posing six pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month.
As always, they’re designed to be tricky but not impossible, so it’s unlikely everyone will know all the answers – just have a bit of fun.
Classical & Ancient World
In Greek mythology, who is the muse of sacred poetry?
What Roman holiday held from 17 to 23 December had a large influence on how Christmas was celebrated?
What ancient wonder was located in the city of Alexandria in Egypt?
What’s the name of the paradise warriors go to after death?
Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian God of Death, had the head of what?
What is the title of the classic Greek epic attributed to Homer, telling the story of the Trojan War?
Here are the answers to this month’s six quiz questions. If in doubt, all should be able to be easily verified online.
Language
What do you call a group of bears? A sloth
“Spy”, “eye”, “hour” and “fibre” can all precede which word to make new words? Glass
The slang term ‘monkey’ is how much? £500
What is the study of mushrooms called? Mycology
The term “robot” was introduced in what form of literature (novel, play, short story, article, book, poem) by Czech writer, Karel Capek, in 1920? The play, RUR
Literally the study of whales, “Cetology” is the title of the 32nd chapter of what lengthy American novel? Moby-Dick
Answers were correct when questions were compiled in late 2025.
Each month we’re posing six pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month.
As always, they’re designed to be tricky but not impossible, so it’s unlikely everyone will know all the answers – just have a bit of fun.
Language
What do you call a group of bears?
“Spy”, “eye”, “hour” and “fibre” can all precede which word to make new words?
The slang term “monkey” is how much?
What is the study of mushrooms called?
The term “robot” was introduced in what form of literature (novel, play, short story, article, book, poem) by Czech writer, Karel Capek, in 1920?
Literally the study of whales, “Cetology” is the title of the 32nd chapter of what lengthy American novel?
Each month we’re posing six pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month.
As always, they’re designed to be tricky but not impossible, so it’s unlikely everyone will know all the answers – just have a bit of fun.
General History
In what year did the Battle of Waterloo occur?
Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?
Which famous historical document begins with the words “We hold these truths to be self-evident”?
Each month we’re posing six pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month.
As always, they’re designed to be tricky but not impossible, so it’s unlikely everyone will know all the answers – just have a bit of fun.
Geography
In which country is Angel Falls, the world’s largest waterfall?
Switzerland is made up of how many cantons?
Which continent has land in all four hemispheres?
In what country is the Chernobyl nuclear plant located?
What’s the capital city of Tanzania?
Area 51 is located in which American state?
Answers will be posted in 2 weeks time.
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