The Ultimate Quiz On Assorted 2012
Explore key global and historical events of 2012 with The Ultimate Quiz On Assorted 2012. Test your knowledge on significant occurrences, from royal anniversaries to legislative changes, and enhance your understanding of recent history.
- 1.
As of Feb. 6, 2012, how many years has Queen Elizabeth II reigned as England's monarch?
- A.
25
- B.
45
- C.
60
- D.
70
Correct Answer
C. 60 -
- 2.
Who is the only English monarch to reign longer than Elizabeth II?
- A.
James II
- B.
Mary Tudor
- C.
Henry VIII
- D.
Queen Victoria
Correct Answer
D. Queen Victoria -
- 3.
In May 2012, which U.S. state became the 30th ban gay marriage in its state constitution?
- A.
North Carolina
- B.
West Virginia
- C.
Virginia
- D.
Maryland
Correct Answer
A. North Carolina -
- 4.
What country's Krasnodar region endured devastating floods in July 2012?
- A.
Turkey
- B.
Bulgaria
- C.
Ukraine
- D.
Russia
Correct Answer
D. Russia -
- 5.
On sailing ships, what was the name of the lookout platform high on the mast?
- A.
Eagle's nest
- B.
Robin's nest
- C.
Seagull's nest
- D.
Crow's nest
Correct Answer
D. Crow's nest -
- 6.
In which country is the Volvo company based?
- A.
Finland
- B.
Sweden
- C.
Germany
- D.
Netherlands
Correct Answer
B. Sweden -
- 7.
The aircraft Spruce Goose was built by which American millionaire?
- A.
John D. Rockefeller
- B.
Howard Hughes
- C.
David O. Selznick
- D.
William Randolph Hearst
Correct Answer
B. Howard Hughes -
- 8.
Which actress married the conductor Andre Previn?
- A.
Doris Day
- B.
Faye Dunaway
- C.
Mia Farrow
- D.
Audrey Hepburn
Correct Answer
C. Mia Farrow -
- 9.
The ANC is a political party in which country?
- A.
Sri Lanka
- B.
India
- C.
South Africa
- D.
Kuwait
Correct Answer
C. South Africa -
- 10.
Which of these major newspapers is based in the city of Orlando?
- A.
Herald
- B.
Tribune
- C.
Inquirer
- D.
Sentinel
Correct Answer
D. Sentinel -
- 11.
What are the names of the Stag Brothers who take part in the "Wacky Races"?
- A.
Rock and Gravel
- B.
Flint and Slate
- C.
Granite and Quartz
- D.
Boulder and Stone
Correct Answer
A. Rock and Gravel -
- 12.
Who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?
- A.
Emily Bronte
- B.
Thomas Hardy
- C.
Charles Dickens
- D.
Jane Austen
Correct Answer
D. Jane Austen -
- 13.
"Salary" is derived from the Latin word for allowance paid to Roman soldiers to buy what?
- A.
Leather and hide
- B.
Salt
- C.
Furniture
- D.
Togas
Correct Answer
B. Salt -
- 14.
What photo-sharing application was acquired by Facebook in April 2012?
- A.
Instagram
- B.
Flickr
- C.
PicYou
- D.
Hipstamatic
Correct Answer
A. Instagram -
- 15.
Which international organization was Jim Yong Kim selected to head in April 2012?
- A.
World Bank
- B.
United Nations
- C.
Red Cross
- D.
European Union
Correct Answer
A. World Bank -
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