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People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

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The ancient city of Rome was founded on which river? Tiber<br />

In human biology, what 'E' is an outbreak of infectious disease affecting large numbers of people<br />

at the same time?<br />

Epidemic<br />

Which singer had UK hit singles in the 1990s with 'The Changingman' and 'Peacock Suit'? Paul Weller<br />

Which duo released the 1980s UK hit singles 'We Close Our Eyes' and 'Don't Look Down'? Go West<br />

What is the first name of the only male member of the pop band 'The Corrs'? Jim<br />

In ballet, what is the term given to a complete turn of the body on one leg? Pirouette<br />

What 'G' describes a force of attraction between two objects? Gravity<br />

What is the larva of a frog called? Tadpole<br />

Which 'A' is the name of a pungent gas with the chemical formula NH3? Ammonia<br />

In the nursery rhyme, whom did 'Simple Simon' meet on his way to the fair? A Pieman<br />

In which Turkish city would you find the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia? Istanbul<br />

During which major Jewish Festival is unleavened bread or Matzo eaten? Passover<br />

In the Bible, Esau sold Jacob his birthright for 'a mess of pottage', what is pottage? Soup<br />

In the Bible, who led the Israelites across the Red Sea? Moses<br />

Which 'P' were biblical people who inhabited five cities including Ashdod & Gaza? Philistines<br />

bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz

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