Monday's quiz is here to challenge your general knowledge and geography skills. This week's questions cover a range of topics, from historical events and natural science to pop culture and construction terminology.
Today's Questions
This Monday's quiz includes a special #OnThisDay reference: in 1997, Princess Diana died in Paris following an automobile accident that also claimed the lives of her companion Dodi Fayed and the driver. Other questions ask about the composition of rhinoceros' horns, the nation to which the Lofoten Islands belong, and the meaning of the construction abbreviation RSJ.
Further questions delve into British history and geography, asking who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of World War One and on which river the English city of Lincoln lies. Music lovers are challenged to identify UK top 20 hits containing the word "White" in their titles for artists Dido (2003), T.Rex (1970), Goldfrapp (2006), and Michael Jackson (1991).
More Trivia and Previous Answers
The quiz also asks which cheese is known as "The King" of English cheeses, the name of the bus company featured in the TV sit-com "On the Buses", and which American swimmer won seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games. Finally, test your knowledge of animal adjectives by identifying the group to which the adjective "Porcine" refers.
For those who took part in the Friday quiz, the answers are now available. The general knowledge section revealed that Ray Wilkins was the first player sent off for England at a FIFA World Cup, ByteDance launched TikTok in September 2016, and Elvis Presley won his three Grammy Awards in the Gospel Music or Sacred Music category. Dipsophobia is the fear of drinking, and Denise and Dave's daughter in The Royle Family was named Norma. Prince William was the first royal baby to use disposable nappies, the adjective "auroral" refers to dawn, and the Irish Guards traditionally wear a blue plume in their bearskins. A hoofer is a type of dancer, and abibliophobia is the fear of running out of things to read.
Geography Answers
The geography answers from Friday's quiz are also here. Kinder Scout, at 2,087 ft, is the highest moorland plateau in the Peak District national park. As of 2025, New York has 284 skyscrapers over 150 metres tall (within a range of 278 to 290). Approximately 70% of the world's lithium reserves can be found in the Salar region of Bolivia, home to the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat on Earth. The Dead Sea contains 21 minerals that help with dermatological treatments, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
The correct official name of the Statue of Liberty is Liberty Enlightening the World. Basseterre is the capital of St Kitts and Nevis, and the Shipping Forecast area Malin takes its name from the northernmost point of Ireland. Euro Disney / Disneyland Paris opened its doors to the public in 1992. Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil, and Africa's tallest building, the 768 ft Leonardo property development, is located in Johannesburg.
