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People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

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Is Earth the second or third planet from the sun in the solar system? Third<br />

Which metal is usually added to silver to make sterling silver; copper or zinc? Copper<br />

Combustion can only take place with which chemical element present? Oxygen<br />

In which century was the first telephone directory issued in the UK? 19th<br />

Fulani are nomads who live by cattle herding in the west of which continent? Africa<br />

The Bay of Biscay separates France and which other country? Spain<br />

In the Christian religion, what is the name of the ritual by which people are admitted to the<br />

priesthood?<br />

Ordination<br />

The Christmas tree was popularised in the UK in the mid 19th century by which prince? Prince Albert<br />

Do mosses ever flower? No<br />

The oil of which spice is traditionally used as a cure for toothache? Cloves<br />

What 'L' are areas of water separated from the open sea by reefs? Lagoons<br />

Complete the title of this nursery rhyme, 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little...' what? Star<br />

Which of the following was written by Hans Christian Andersen; The Snow Queen or Snow<br />

White?<br />

According to Greek philosophy the four elements are earth, air, fire and what? Water<br />

A Harpy has the head and body of a woman but the feet and wings of which bird? Vulture<br />

bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz<br />

The Snow Queen

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