JOE Friday Pub Quiz – Week 468 | JOE.ie
- Friday is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to challenge your understanding of the week's most notable events.
- In what year did the iconic music festival Woodstock take place?
- Which country is home to the famous landmark, the Colosseum?
Test Your Knowledge: The Week’s Biggest Headlines – A Friday Quiz
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Friday is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to challenge your understanding of the week’s most notable events. This quiz, compiled as of September 11, 2025, at 17:31:07, covers a range of topics from sports and politics to geography and general knowledge. Put your wits to the test and see how well you’ve been paying attention.
Round 1: General Knowledge
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In what year did the iconic music festival Woodstock take place? The answer is 1969,marking a pivotal moment in music and counterculture history.
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Which country is home to the famous landmark, the Colosseum? The answer is Italy, where this ancient amphitheater stands as a testament to the roman Empire.
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What is the chemical symbol for gold? The answer is Au, derived from the Latin word for gold, *aurum*.
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Who painted the Mona Lisa? The answer is Leonardo da vinci, the renowned Italian Renaissance artist.
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What is the capital city of Australia? The answer is Canberra, chosen as a compromise location between Sydney and Melbourne.
Round 2: Sport
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Which team won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup? Spain secured victory, defeating England 1-0 in the final held in Sydney on August 20, 2023.
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How many players are on a baseball team? The standard number of players on a baseball team is nine.
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In what city were the 2024 Summer Olympics held? The 2024 Summer Olympics took place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
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Which golfer has won the most major championships? Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus are tied with 15 major championship wins each.
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What country hosted the 2023 rugby World cup? France hosted the tournament, which ran from September 8 to October 28, 2023.
round 3: Current Affairs
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Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as of September 2025? As of September 11, 2025, the Prime Minister is rishi Sunak, who assumed office on October 25, 2022.