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1 Proverbially, what is the greater part of valour?
A Discretion
2 British soldiers in the First World War were nicknamed Tommy; from which longer name did it originate?
A Tommy Atkins (although it the nickname originated in the 19th century)
3 What is the world’s most religious country?
A Thailand (94% of those questioned by the WIN/Gallup International survey described themselves as religious. Only 1% claimed to be an atheist)
4 “Arise, children of the Fatherland, The day of glory has arrived!” is the beginning of which country’s national anthem?
A France (“La Marseillaise”) (Allons enfants de la Patrie, Le jour de gloire est arrivé!)
5 Which commonly used Latin word translates into English as ‘elsewhere’?
A Alibi.
6 Which country is the origin of the poodle dog breed?
A Germany (the breed was standardised in France)
7 Which company did confectioner Hans Riegel found in Bonn, Germany, in 1920?
A Haribo (the name is an abbreviation of Hans Riegel, Bonn)
8 Which commonly used Latin phrase is used in English as ‘for this purpose as necessary’?
A Ad Hoc (it literally translates as ‘for this’)
9 The Avon is a river with an old Celtic name; what does Avon mean?
A River
10 On which musical instrument would you find pedals, a resonator and a pillar?
A Harp