SUNDAY CHALLENGE

1 In Greek mythology what kind of fruit did Hades offer to Persephone?

2 What is the name of former US First Lady Michelle Obama’s debut memoir?

3 This woman’s refusal to give up her bus seat on the way home sparked national civil rights protests against segregation policies in the US. Who was this courageous woman? 4 The Sumerians are believed to have invented the first system of writing, which evolved from their decorations. What was this writing system called?

5 In which country did the French painter Paul Gauguin complete his most memorable works?

France b) Tahiti c) Peru d) England

6 Who is the arch-enemy of Batman in the DC Comics universe?

7 What is the study of a cell called?

8 Which is the rarest blood type in humans? 9 “James and The Giant Peach” is a famous work by which children’s author?

10 Where was the author named in Question 9 born?

11 What type of animal is a tasselled wobbegong?

12 How many countries are on the African continent?

13 What allegedly happened near Roswell, New Mexico in 1947?

14 What famous discovery was made at the Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind – also in 1947?

15 What is former US President Donald Trump’s middle name?

James b) Jeff c) John d) Jason

16 What does Spain produce the most in the world?

17 What was the name of the 13-year-old boy who was killed by apartheid police during the Soweto uprising in 1976?

18 Which civilisation has a founding myth about two brothers being suckled by a she-wolf?

19 For which movie did Halle Berry win an Oscar for Best Actress?

20 What precious gemstone looks like a ripe slice of watermelon? Bonus question: Which month does this birthstone represent?