
General Knowledge 130312 is a selection of 10 questions. General Knowledge 130312 is the filename to differentiate it from other general knowledge quizzes. Feel free to use any of these questions and answers for your own quizzes. Just keep in mind that you cannot republish them in any format.
1 How many stars are there on the flag of the European Union?
A Twelve
2 Who manufactures the Wii games console?
A Nintendo
3 What does GPS stand for, as in the navigational aid that provides location and time information?
A Global Positioning System
4 Which two letter-keys on a standard QWERTY keyboard have a raised bump or bar, used by touch-typists for positioning?
A F and J (On a computer keyboard, keys ‘F’ and ‘J’ are called guide keys for left and right hand, respectively. Both contain a small raised tangible mark with the help of which the touch typist can place the fingers correctly on the home keys)
5 Which comic features the characters of Desperate Dan, Keyhole Kate, and Korky the Cat?
A The Dandy
6 In which county are Brighstone and Parkhurst Forests?
A Isle of Wight
7 What is the name for the wooden or metal-latticed grille use to fortify the entrances to many medieval castles?
A Portcullis (from the French porte coulissante or gliding door)
8 Chris Huhne the gaoled (jailed) ex-MP, was Secretary of State for which department?
A Energy and Climate Change
9 What does the Arabic word Halal mean?
A Lawful or permitted (according to Islamic law)
10 Which Greek letter is the equivalent to our E?
A Epsilon