General Knowledge Quiz 748 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is an annual holiday in some parts of the world, celebrated on 31 October, that has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints?
2. When General Francisco Franco, Leader of Spain, died in 1975 what became of the government in Spain?
3. What is the most southerly city, capital of its region, in Chile?
4. Which Norse god is a giant who personifies destructive fire?
5. Vulgaria is what in the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
6. When was the Euro first used as a unit of currency?
7. It was a co-production with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television about two mice and when it was released 1995 to 1998 it was the first animated television series to be presented in Dolby Surround; what was it?
8. Which of these is not a line from "The Skye Boat Song" ?
9. The American game Halma, inspired by the English game Hoppity devised in 1854, is played on what shape board?
10. What name is given to a woman divorced, separated, or living away from her spouse?
11. What is more likely to be associated with a sward?
12. What does the word "faro" not refer to?
13. Bikram Choudhury is associated with what activity?
14. Where are purlins used?
15. In the Bible, Goliath was a member of what group?
16. Which of these is a vegetable?
17. In December 2010 Paul McCartney played for charity, to raise money to prevent the closure of which club and live music venue in London?
18. The musical "West Side Story" is associated with which geographical area?
19. The 2nd and 6th presidents of the USA had the same surname. What was it?
20. What is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada?