A sexton, pinnacle and compass are all types of navigational devices?
True False
True: They're all navigational devices Navigational instruments aboard ships; a compass gives direction, a sextant measures angles.
The continent of Africa has the most French speaking countries?
True False
True: Africa has the most French-speaking countries Around 29 African nations use French as an official or working language.
The collective term for Antelope is a congregation?
True False
False: The collective term for antelope is usually a 'herd' Some sources list 'tribe' or 'cluster' too; 'congregation' is not standard.
Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry Potter in the movie "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"?
True False
True: Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter in 'The Order of the Phoenix' He starred in all eight Harry Potter films (2001-2011).
Afghanistan borders Pakistan?
True False
True: Afghanistan shares a border with Pakistan The 2,670 km Durand Line is one of Afghanistan's longest international borders.
The Roman numerals IV represent number 6?
True False
False: IV is the Roman numeral for 4; VI is 6 I before V subtracts one: V − I = 4. VI = 5 + 1 = 6.
Rihanna had a hit song with "Diamonds" in 2010?
True False
False: Rihanna's 'Diamonds' was released in 2012 The lead single from her 'Unapologetic' album reached number one worldwide.
A Pontiac was modified and featured in the TV Series Knight Rider?
True False
True: A modified Pontiac Firebird Trans Am played KITT in Knight Rider The 1982 black Trans Am was transformed into the iconic talking car.
The Rumba originated from Cuba?
True False
True: The Rumba originated in Cuba Developed in the late 19th century; the ballroom version later spread worldwide.
The famous poet Edgar Allan Poe wrote "The Raven"?
True False
True: It was written by Edgar Allan Poe Poe published 'The Raven' in 1845; its refrain 'Nevermore' is among literature's most famous.
The number three in German is drei?
True False
True: 'Drei' is the German word for three Eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf — one through five in German.
In international Morse code, the letter A is represented by the shortest code?
True False
False: The letter E is represented by one single dot In Morse, E is a single dot (.); T is a single dash (-) — the two shortest letters.
All of the following flags feature the Union Jack: Australia, Tuvalu, New Zealand, Taiwan?
True False
False: Taiwan's flag does not feature the Union Jack Australia, Tuvalu and New Zealand all have the Union Jack in their canton; Taiwan does not.
The word Monty can be placed before the following words to create well known places: Carlo, Cristo?
True False
False: Monte is the correct word not Monty Monte Carlo (Monaco) and Monte Cristo (a Mediterranean island) both use 'Monte'.
Ernest Hemingway is the author of the book "For Whom The Bell Tolls"?
True False
True: Ernest Hemingway wrote 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' Published in 1940; set during the Spanish Civil War.
There are 5 white stripes are on the US flag?
True False
False: There are 6 white stripes The US flag has 13 stripes in total — 7 red and 6 white.
Bienvenida is a Spanish greeting word meaning welcome?
True False
True: It means welcome Bienvenida (feminine) / bienvenido (masculine) — welcoming phrases in Spanish.
The HMS Victory is the oldest Navy warship in the world which is still in commission?
True False
True: The HMS Victory (Nelson's Flagship) is the oldest HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar (1805), remains commissioned in Portsmouth.
Only 3 American states begin with the letter C?
True False
True: Three US states begin with C — California, Colorado and Connecticut California joined in 1850, Connecticut in 1788, Colorado in 1876.
The three daughters in Shakespeare's 'King Lear are called Goneril, Cordelia and Regan
True False
True: They are Goneril, Cordelia and Regan King Lear's downfall begins when he divides his kingdom between Goneril and Regan, rejecting the honest Cordelia.
