On this day in 1940, after losing the support of many Conservatives in the House of Commons, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigned his office and was replaced by Winston Churchill. Thanks to Nel for today's quiz.
History Questions
In a Roman home, what specific purpose did a Lararium serve?
Who was the final Stuart Monarch to rule over Britain?
Which famous English King was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?
Aside from humans, what was the only animal traditionally permitted to enter a Roman Temple?
During which decade did George Ferris debut his 264-foot-high Ferris Wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition?
Which nationality of soldiers were nicknamed "Doughboys"?
Between 1406 and 1542, five different Kings of Scotland all shared which regnal name?
The Roman Colosseum—the largest amphitheatre ever built—could hold a capacity of up to how many people?
What type of sporting event took place at the Circus Maximus in Rome?
On vintage world maps, which colour was traditionally used to represent the territories of the British Empire?
TV and Film Questions
Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky were members of which Hanna-Barbera costumed group that debuted in the UK in 1969?
In every episode of his BBC1 series, what kind of shop did Mr. Benn visit?
Which animated superhero was actually the alter-ego of a schoolboy named Eric Wimp?
The Hooded Claw was the arch-nemesis of which glamorous animated character?
The "X-Certification" for movies was first introduced in the UK during which year? (Allow 2 years either side).
In what year did the popular stop-motion series Bob the Builder make its television debut?
Who is the owner of the local garage in the classic kids' series Camberwick Green?
Which year saw the debut of the puppet series The Woodentops on Watch with Mother? (Allow 2 years either side).
Which Hollywood movie star and dancer was famously nicknamed the "Girl with the Million Dollar Legs"?
In Alice in Wonderland, what animals were used as croquet balls during the Queen of Hearts' game?
Answers for May 9
General Knowledge
- Which songs with "Tonight" in the title were UK top twenty hits for the following artists: [a] Robert Palmer & UB40 (1990), [b] Elvis Presley (1961), [c] Ollie Murs (2011), [d] Nazareth (1973) and [e] Jennifer Lopez (1999)?
- Which is the first book of the Old Testament in an alphabetical list?
- What is the capital of Nicaragua?
- In the Roger Hargreaves books what colour is Little Miss Neat?
- With which pop duo did author Rev Richard Coles once perform?
- According to the 2026 Big Garden Bird Watch, which is Britain's commonest bird?
- What is the name given to a Nun's headwear?
- Which Renaissance artist is buried in the Pantheon in Rome?
- After Google which is the World's second most visited website?
- In which James Bond movie did Judi Dench first play Chief of MI6, "M"?
Answers: 1.[a] "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight", [b] "Are You Lonesome Tonight", [c] "Dance With Me Tonight", [d] "This Flight Tonight", and [e] "Waiting for Tonight" 2.Amos. 3.Managua. 4.Green. 5.The Communards. 6.House sparrow. 7.Wimple. 8.Raphael. 9.YouTube. 10.GoldenEye.
Cryptic - Solve the clues to find the names of countries
- What Seb Coe, for instance, did at the Olympics
- You can expect to get a hot meal here
- Are they famous for straight-talking here, or is it gobbledy-gook?
- A country infamous for people being tight-fisted?
- A Cockney’s best mate
- A Frenchman claiming this is where he scored!
- Interrupted when indicating the meat patties
- Serve a “desperate” comic character with a court order
- A renamed country that belongs to me and Mum!
- Get in line and be patient
Answers: 1.IRAN 2.CHILE 3.TURKEY 4.ARMENIA 5.CHINA 6.MONGOLIA 7.LUXEMBOURG 8.SUDAN 9.MYANMAR 10.KUWAIT
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