Sunday Super Quiz October 6, 2024

The newton (symbol: N) is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI).

Monty Python's Flying Circus premiered in 1969 and became one of the most influential comedy series ever.

Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous border crossing in divided Berlin during the Cold War.

This composer is one of the most famous in the world of opera.

The film is set in Los Angeles, California.

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment worn during special occasions and festivals.

Ironman Hawaii is a long-distance triathlon race originally held only in Hawaii in the United States. It consists of a 2.4-mile (3.86-km) open-water swim, a 112-mile (180.25-km) bike ride, and a marathon (26 miles, 385 yards, 42.195 km) run.

Iguazu Falls is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world.

This quote highlights the importance of speaking out against injustice and was part of the civil rights movement.

Charles M. Schulz created the comic strip Peanuts, which features his two best-known characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. 

Bianca Castafiore, nicknamed the "Milanese Nightingale", is a fictional character in The Adventures of Tintin, the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé.

During his ten years in the Senate, between 1947 and 1957, but especially between 1950 and 1953, Joseph McCarthy and his associates became known for aggressive campaigns against suspected communists who were believed to have infiltrated the US administration.

Die Another Day is the theme song from the James Bond film of the same name by American singer and songwriter Madonna. 

Nusantara is Indonesia's new capital, inaugurated in August 2024. It replaces Jakarta as the country's seat of government.

The correct answer is Switzerland. In the Roman Empire, Helvetia was the land area where Switzerland is now. Switzerland still uses the Latin name when there is no space, or using one of the four official languages is inappropriate.

The ANC is a political party in South Africa. It was the leading movement against apartheid and still plays a significant role in South African politics.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is located in Tanzania. It is known for its snow-capped peaks.

Liam Neeson stars as Bryan Mills, a retired CIA agent with a particular set of skills, in the 2008 film "Taken."

Stitch in "Lilo and Stitch" is an alien who is later mistaken for a dog. He looks like a blue koala with two long rabbit-like ears, two big black eyes and a thick nose.

The main character is a young doctor who frequently daydreams.