BRAIN test

1. The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, is located in which city?

2. Name the large stadium in Rome (pictured) used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. Its ruins are still visible today.

3. Which Greek hero is known for his 12 labours? A) Achilles, B) Perseus, C) Theseus, D) Hercules

4. What are the three colours of the ANC flag (half marks for 2; full marks for 3)?

5. Name the book and author: A young orphan, Pip, encounters a mysterious benefactor who propels him into London society and transforms his life.

6. “Every night in my dreams, I see you, I feel you,” is a lyric from which song? A) “My Heart Will Go On”, Celine Dion, B) “I Will Always Love You”, Whitney Houston, C) “Un-break My Heart”, Toni Braxton, D) “Hero”, Mariah Carey

7. Which of these is not a type of angle? A) Right angle, B) Acute angle, C) Reflex angle, D) Isosceles angle

8. Which of these means the loss of bone density, often associated with ageing? A) Osteoporosis, B) Osteomyelitis, C) Osteomalacia, D) Osteoarthritis

9. Angela Lansbury, Tom Bosley, Michael Horton all feature in which TV series? A) “Murder, She Wrote”, B) “Matlock”, C) “Columbo”, D) “Diagnosis Murder”

10. Which celebrity is married to John Legend?

11. Who directed the 2009 blockbuster “Avatar”, the highestgrossing film of all time? A) Christopher Nolan, B) James Cameron, C) Spike Lee, D) Tyler Perry

12. Who starred alongside Denzel Washington in the 2001 film “Training Day”? A) Kevin Bacon, B) Ethan Hawke, C) Charlie Sheen, D) Matt Damon

13. Give the country from the leaders: Hosni Mubarak and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

14. Which US president signed the Emancipation Proclamation?

15. What is the definition of the word “nibling”? A) An otter’s home, B) Mushroom cluster, C) Provocation,

D) The offspring of a sibling

16. Complete the title of the Shakespearean play: “Pericles, Prince of …” A) Men, B) Peace,

C) Tyre, D) Carthage

17. “Purple Haze”, “Hey Joe”, “All Along the Watchtower”. Which iconic singer/guitarist is associated with these songs?

18. Who holds the record for the most Test wickets for a fast bowler? A) Glenn McGrath, B) Dale Steyn, C) Courtney Walsh, D) James Anderson

19. In netball, which two positions are allowed to shoot for goal/basket?

20. Who composed the “Rite of Spring”?

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