This article was originally published on Hubpages in February 2021. Test your knowledge of Ireland with this fun 50-question quiz. You'll be asked about the country's geography, history and culture, as well as famous people from Ireland. These fun quiz questions are perfect for St Patrick's Day or any Irish-themed event. 1. In which county is the Giant's Causeway located?  Antrim 2. Which river runs through Dublin?  Liffey 3. How many counties does Ireland have?  32 4. Paddy Maloney, Sean Keane, Matt Molloy and Derek Bell are all members of which famous Irish musical band?  The Chieftains 5. Name the three expanses of water which separate Ireland from Britain.  North Channel, St. George's Channel and the Irish Sea 6. Jack Butler Yeats, Mary Swanzy and Sir John Lavery are all known for what?  Fine art painting 7. According to  The Chronicle of Ireland , in which year did St Patrick arrive in Ireland?  431 AD 8. Which town is located at the mo...

 This article was originally published on Hubpages in January 2021. 1) Get Moving! Walking costs absolutely nothing, so get outside and explore your local area. Head to parks to imbibe fresh air and green spaces, or walk down streets you've never strolled along before. Discover things which may be entirely new to you, or simply enjoy passing other people's gardens. You'll be burning up calories and releasing your body's natural feel-good chemicals, which is better for your health and much more fun than binge watching TV or doom-scrolling through social media. 2) Novel Indulgence Curling up with a good book is surely one of life's pleasures. Rediscover old favourites on your bookshelves or organise a book swap with friends. Browse second-hand shops for bargain-priced paperbacks, or make use of your local library. There is also an effectively infinite wealth of free fiction and poetry online. Try a genre you've previously bypassed. Give authors who are new to you ...

This article was originally published on Hubpages in March 2018.  1. What is the best type of grain used in brewing beer?  Barley. 2. What species of fish are also known as kippers?  Herring . 3. Name the French region famed for making claret.  Bordeaux. 4. How many British monarchs have there been since 1900?  Six. 5. The Scottish Grand National is held at which racecourse?  Ayr. 6. Made from soya, TVP is an acronym for what?  Textured vegetable protein. 7. Harlequin loved which pantomime character?  Columbine. 8. Name the pop group that reached Number One in the UK music charts in 1972 with "Son Of My Father".  Chicory Tip. 9. What is scampi made from?   Prawns. 10. In place of milk, what is added to Russian tea?  A slice of lemon. 11. What distinctive feature does a Manx cat have?  It has no tail . 12. Name the poet whose love was like a red, red rose.  Robert "Robbie" Burns . 13. The national holiday of Waitangi Day is...

 This article was originally pubished on Hubpages in September 2012. Are you on the hunt for a free general knowledge quiz for your pub, party, social or school group? You've found it! These quiz questions are suitable for all age groups and range from very easy to profoundly thought-provoking, covering a diverse range of topics so that everyone can participate in the fun. Ice-Breaker Questions How many legs does the Legs of Man have?  Three . How many tails does a Manx cat have?  None . How many teeth does an aardvark have?  None . Which sea creature has three hearts?  Octopus . Which instrument has 47 strings and seven pedals?  Harp . Whose face was said to have launched 1,000 ships?  Helen of Troy . In the traditional rhyme, how many mice were blind?  Three . How many bones does an adult human have?  206 . How many pedals do most modern pianos have?  Three . Water boils at 212 degrees on which temperature scale?  Fahrenheit . Eas...

 This article was originally published on Hubpages in August 2012. General Knowledge Quiz Questions With Answers This fun list is suitable for all age groups and can be used for pub quizzes, parties, social clubs or schools. A variety of subjects will be covered, so everyone can join in with the fun. Feel free to print this page. We start with 10 ice-breaker questions. Answers will be found in italics following each question. The Ice-Breakers How many colours are there in a rainbow?  7. Name the dog in the traditional Punch and Judy Show.  Toby. What is the name of red earthenware pottery, which remains porous when unglazed?  Terracotta. What is a large tent called when used to house a circus?  Big Top. Which black mineral, especially popular with Victorians, was used to make jewellery?  Jet. What do you call a time span of one thousand years?  Millennium. When did the world celebrate its most recent millennium?  Year 2000. How many degrees are fo...