It’s nearly time for Ireland’s annual celebration, St Patrick’s Day (an early Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh to our Irish-speaking readers). So for this week’s Tes quiz, we’ve thrown in some timely nods to the glorious Emerald Isle alongside our regular general knowledge brainteasers.
And, if you happen to follow the Aztec calendar, then happy new year - there’s a celebratory question here for you, too!
As well as some St Patrick’s-themed gems, this week’s quiz covers a broad range of subjects, from ancient history to this weekend’s Bafta film awards. So, do you know your Gaelic from your Gaga? Grab your quiz buddies and try to channel the luck of the Irish…
This week’s questions
1. In which of the four provinces of Ireland is the city of Dublin located?
2. The historic city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire in the 15th century, lay on the site of which modern-day city?
3. What is the name of the tallest mountain in Japan, which overlooks the city of Tokyo?
4. On the Ides of March in 44BC, which Roman dictator was assassinated by a group of senators?
5. What is the common name to describe a plant that’s classified under the genus Trifolium?
6. Bryan Adams’ (Everything I Do) I Do It for You holds the record for the longest unbroken run at number one in the UK singles chart. How many weeks did it reign for: 16, 18 or 20?
7. What is the classical term given to computer malware that can infect a system by disguising itself as a legitimate app or program?
8. What is the name of the traditional Irish dish that is made up of mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale?
9. Lady Gaga is nominated for a Best Actress Bafta for House of Gucci, but for which film was she previously nominated for the same award in 2019?
10. Which science fiction author, who wrote Battlefield Earth, also founded the Church of Scientology?
Scroll down for the answers. And if you’re in the mood for more brain teasers, check out some of Tes’ other recent quizzes below…
