On July 22, 2013, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, the first child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was born in London. This event marked a significant moment for the British royal family and was celebrated across the United Kingdom.
Trivia Quiz Answers for July 21
The following are answers to the trivia quiz questions from July 21, covering a range of topics from Hollywood to geography.
1. Which Hollywood actress was born with the real name of Audrey Kathleen Ruston?
Audrey Hepburn. She was a beloved actress known for her roles in films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Roman Holiday."
2. The name of which disease is derived from the Medieval Italian for "Bad Air"?
Malaria. The term comes from "mala aria," meaning bad air, as it was once thought to be caused by swamp vapors.
3. On which Jane Austen novel was the 1995 movie "Clueless" loosely based?
Emma. The film is a modern adaptation set in a Beverly Hills high school.
4. The names of which six English cities start with the letter "W"?
Wakefield, Wells, Westminster, Winchester, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. These cities each have historical significance in England.
5. How many moons does the planet Mercury have?
None. Mercury has no moons.
6. From which club did Trevor Francis join Nottingham Forest in England's first £1 million transfer?
Birmingham City. Francis moved to Nottingham Forest in 1979 for a fee of £1 million, a record at the time.
7. What was the name of the South American country Belize prior to 1973?
British Honduras. It was a British colony until it gained independence and changed its name to Belize.
8. Can you complete the titles of these books from the Horrible Histories series?
a) Angry Aztecs, b) Slimy Stuarts, c) Groovy Greeks, d) Awful Egyptians, e) Vicious Vikings. These books are part of the popular children's series that presents history in a humorous and engaging way.
9. In which book do the characters of Rat, Mole, and Toad appear?
The Wind in the Willows. This classic children's novel by Kenneth Grahame features these anthropomorphic animals.
10. How many stars feature on the Australian flag?
Six. The flag has five stars representing the Southern Cross constellation and one large seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star.
