general knowledge Online Quiz - 3876

Jimmy 'B-Rabbit' Smith is the main character from the film 8 Mile (2002), starring Eminem, and has no connection to Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The other three options (Lara Croft, Lord Richard Croft, Alex West) are all characters who appear in the 2001 Tomb Raider film.

John Goodman did not appear in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). The other three actors (Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, Jon Voight as Lord Richard Croft, Daniel Craig as Alex West) all had significant roles in the film.

Iain Glen played the role of Manfred Powell, the main antagonist working for the Illuminati in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The other actors listed either played different characters (Jon Voight, Noah Taylor) or are incorrect choices (Angelina Jolie played Lara Croft herself).

Simon West directed the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The other directors listed (McG, Ridley Scott, Roger Spottiswoode) are known for different films and were not involved in this particular project.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was released in 2001, starring Angelina Jolie. The other years listed (1998, 1999, 2000) are incorrect as the film had not yet been produced or released during those years.

Masthana Masthana was a popular Tamil dance show telecast on Sun TV. The show featured participants showcasing their dance skills in various styles and competitions.

Fabio Capello was the manager of the England national football team from 2008 to 2012. He was appointed after Steve McClaren's dismissal and led the team in qualifying campaigns.

Emmet is a word used in Cornwall, England, referring to an ant. It is also used locally as a term for tourists or visitors to the county. Cornwall has distinct dialect and vocabulary.

England was part of the Roman Empire from 43 AD to 410 AD, when Roman forces withdrew. The Romans established cities like Londinium (London) and built roads and Hadrian's Wall during their occupation.

The phrase 'The whole nine yards' is actually American in origin, dating to early 20th century America. The other phrases listed - Mind your p's and q's, Good night sleep tight, and Rule of thumb - all have documented English or British origins.

Cardiff (spelled Caerdydd in Welsh) is the capital city of Wales. It became Wales's capital in 1955 and is the largest city in Wales, located in the south of the country.

The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes were the three main Germanic tribes that migrated to and colonized Britain after the Romans withdrew (5th-6th centuries AD). The Vikings arrived later (8th-9th centuries) as raiders and settlers, but were not among the original colonizing tribes.

The gates at Buckingham Palace are gold-colored (gilded brass). Gold is the correct answer as the gates are famously golden in appearance. White and silver are incorrect, while bronze is not the material or color used.

George Stubbs (1724-1806) is the correct answer - he was renowned for his anatomical paintings of horses, most famously 'The Horse in Motion.' Turner was a landscape painter, Constable painted rural landscapes, and Wilson was a portrait painter - none specialized in horse anatomy.

Christianity is correct as it's the dominant religion in England, alongside atheism and agnosticism as the main 'religious' categories. Hinduism and Buddhism are minority religions, while Roman Catholicism is a denomination within Christianity, not a separate category in this context.

Sivakarthikeyan (misspelled as 'Siva karthikeyen') hosted the Vijay TV show 'Adhu Idhu Edhu.' The other options are variations of similar-sounding names but incorrect. This is a Tamil entertainment show.

Hariharan is the correct answer - the Jaya TV singing competition was titled 'Hariharan Sangeetha Sagaram' or similar after him. Shankar Mahadevan, SPB (S.P. Balasubrahmanyam), and Mano are all famous singers but this specific show was named after Hariharan.

'Deala No Deala' (Deal or No Deal) had the tagline 'Ore Vaarthai Oohonu Valkai' (One word changes life). The other shows are different Tamil programs without this specific tagline.

'Arukani to AlaguRani' is the correct answer - it was a Jaya TV show exclusively for female participants. The other shows either allowed all genders or had different formats. This was a women-focused game show.

The dance show title winners are Satish, Kiran, Sheriff, and Gokul (options A, C, D, F). Sandeep and Prem Gopal did not win these specific dance competition titles. This refers to Tamil television dance reality shows.