Database - N

Which gymnast scored the first perfect ten in Olympic history?    Nadia Comaneci
What is the first name of model Auermann?    Nadja
Two Japanese cities were hit by atomic bombs in World War II. Hiroshima was one: what was the other?    Nagasaki
Which Japanese city is home to Grampus Eight?    Nagoya
Which African capital's name was the name of a hit song by Tommy Steele in 1958?    Nairobi
Which Naked film was the first in the series with Leslie Nielsen?    Naked Gun
In which programme did Rab C. Nesbitt first appear on TV?    Naked Video
Which Scottish show featured Helen Lederer and Gregor Fisher?    Naked Video
Which quiz show was originally part of 'Wednesday Night Out'?    Name That Tune
Which country used to be called South West Africa?    Namibia
What is the name of Frank Sinatra's daughter?    Nancy
Which two US women skaters had a battle on and off the rink in 1994?    Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding
Which First Lady was nicknamed the 'Iron Butterfly'?    Nancy Reagan
Who wrote the biography 'Frank Sinatra: An American Legend'?    Nancy Sinatra
Who sang with Frank Sinatra on the No 1 'Something Stupid'?    Nancy Sinatra
What are his children called?    Nancy, Frank, Tina
Who is Emma Forbes's mother?    Nanette Newman
Which prefix denotes a one thousand millionth part?    Nano
Who is the author of the 1994 book 'The Swan'?    Naomi Campbell
What can be a sleep or how fabric lies?    Nap
Who converted the Louvre from a palace to an art gallery?    Napoleon
Who married Josephine de Beauharnais and Princess Marie Louise?    Napoleon Bonaparte
Which hero is Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony said to be named after?    Napoleon I
Who sang 'They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa' in 1966?    Napoleon XIV
Jonquils are members of which family?    Narcissus
Which city, the capital of Tennessee, is famous for its music?    Nashville
Which capital in the West Indies is to be found on New Providence Island?    Nassau
Who was president of Egypt during the Suez Crisis in 1956?    Nasser
Which flower's seeds are pickled to make capers?    Nasturtium
Whose many hits included 'When I Fall in Love' and 'Too Young'?    Nat King Cole
Who had hits with 'When I Fall In Love' and 'Stardust'?    Nat King Cole
Which land was first sighted by Vasco da Gama on a Christmas Day?    Natal
What is the first name of Nat King Cole's singing daughter?    Natalie
How was Natasha Gurdin better known?    Natalie Wood
What do the initials NASA stand for?    National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What do the letters NEC stand for?    National Exhibition Centre
In American football was does NFL stand for?    National Football League
Which art gallery is in Trafalgar Square?    National Gallery
What was Spain's only legal party after the Civil War?    National Movement
Which early evening news magazine was transmitted throughout the country?    Nationwide
In music, what is a note if it is neither sharp nor flat?    Natural
What was Gilbert White's field of work?    Naturalist
As what did Henri Fabre achieve fame?    Naturalist
What was the name of the first nuclear-powered submarine?    Nautilus
Which Martina dominated Wimbledon in the 1980s?    Navratilova
In which town did Jesus grow up?    Nazareth
According to the proverb what is the mother of invention?    Necessity
Which part of the golden eagle is gold?    Neck feathers
What sort of meat is used in a guard of honour?    Neck of lamb
In Hitchcock's 'Frenzy' what are the victims strangled with?    Necktie
Which Australian outlaw did Mick Jagger play on film?    Ned Kelly
What is the first word in the original TV theme song for 'Neighbours'?    Neighbours
How is Noah Kominsky better known?    Neil Diamond
Which Labour leader resigned after the 1992 General Election?    Neil Kinnock
Who sang 'Oh Carol' about fellow singer/songwriter Carole King?    Neil Sedaka
Which classical pianist became a pop writer with Howard Greenfield?    Neil Sedaka
Which playwright wrote 'Barefoot in the Park' and 'The Odd Couple'?    Neil Simon
Which orange seller became mistress of Charles II?    Nell Gwyn
Who became president of South Africa in 1994?    Nelson Mandela
Whose autobiography was called 'Long Walk to Freedom'?    Nelson Mandela
Whose autobiography is called 'Long Walk to Freedom'?    Nelson Mandela
Which two men were awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1993?    Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk
Who was the Greek goddess of retribution?    Nemesis
Where were Gurkhas originally from?    Nepal
What is the name given to the practice of favouring your own relatives?    Nepotism
Which planet has a Great Dark Spot?    Neptune
Which planet was discovered by Johann Galle in 1846?    Neptune
Which Roman emperor ordered St Peter to be crucified?    Nero
Which Rab C. was a Glasgow street philosopher?    Nesbitt
In which Loch is there said to be a monster?    Ness
Which Swiss company developed the first widely used instant coffee?    Nestle
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba but to whom does it belong?    Netherlands
What is Holland also known as?    Netherlands
In which country would you find polders?    Netherlands
Of which country is Ajax a famous football team?    Netherlands
In which country is Schiphol airport?    Netherlands
Which country are KLM from?    Netherlands
Nanninga was the first sub to score in a World Cup Final for whom?    Netherlands
Apart from England which European country took part in cricket's 1996 World Cup?    Netherlands
Which stinging weed can be used to make a kind of beer?    Nettle
What is Cornish yarg cheese coated with?    Nettle leaves
Which land does Peter Pan come from?    Never Never Land
Which British prime minister spoke of 'peace in our time'?    Neville Chamberlain
Who was prime minister of Britain at the outbreak of World War II?    Neville Chamberlain
What sort of Statesman was Alan B'Stard MP?    New
What are a group of six States on the northeast coast known as collectively?    New England
Which woodland area of Hampshire is noted for its ponies?    New Forest
Concord is the capital of which US state?    New Hampshire
Who On The Block were Hangin' Tough in 1990?    New Kids
How did the group Nynuk become known in order to find chart success?    New Kids On The Block
In the song, the House Of The Rising Sun is in which city?    New Orleans
Which town is famous for its jazz music?    New Orleans
Where was the last battle between Britain and the United States?    New Orleans
On which special day in 1964 was 'Top of the Pops' first transmitted?    New Year's Day
Which festival is called Saint Sylvestre or San Silvestro in certain countries?    New Year's Eve
Which city was 'so good they named it twice'?    New York
Giants and Jets have triumphed in the Super Bowl for which city?    New York
In which city is La Guardia airport?    New York
Where is Macaulay Culkin separated from his parents in 'Home Alone 2'?    New York
Where are you if you 'wake up in a city that never sleeps'?    New York
In which US city is Grand Central Station?    New York
Which city is the setting for 'Saturday Night Fever'?    New York
In which city is the Whitney art gallery?    New York
Ed Koch was the mayor of which town?    New York
Ed Koch was the mayor of which town?    New York
Which newspaper sent Stanley to find Livingstone?    New York Herald
In which country is the Marlborough wine region?    New Zealand
In which country are Maoris the indigenous population?    New Zealand
Which country is Kiri Te Kanawa from?    New Zealand
Who won the first Rugby Union World Cup, held in 1987?    New Zealand
In which country is the steepest street in the world?    New Zealand
Which country does former Wimbledon finalist Chris Lewis come from?    New Zealand
Which country has a wine-producing area centred on Gisborne?    New Zealand
Which country did all rounder Richard Hadlee play for?    New Zealand
For which country did Peter Petherick take a Test hat-trick in 1976?    New Zealand
In which country do first-class teams compete for the Plunkett Shield?    New Zealand
Where was the first Rugby Union World Cup held?    New Zealand
Which is the home country of Mrs Rod Stewart, model Rachel Hunter?    New Zealand
What nationality was detective writer Ngaio Marsh?    New Zealander
What nationality is Murray Kidd?    New Zealander
Over which racecourse is the Greenham Stakes run?    Newbury
In which Northeast city was 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet' set?    Newcastle
Which city was 'The Tube' broadcast from?    Newcastle
Which team is known as The Magpies?     Newcastle
Which Australian pair dominated the men's doubles in the late 1960s?    Newcombe and Roche
In Canada, of which province is St John's the capital?    Newfoundland
Which actor Paul is the husband of actress Joanne Woodward?    Newman
In 'Nicholas Nickleby' who is Ralph Nickleby's clerk?    Newman Noggins
Which card game has the same name as a horse-racing town?    Newmarket
Where was the Derby held during the two World Wars?    Newmarket
Where was the first-ever US Open played in 1895?    Newport, Rhode Island
Which news programme was first to enter the Top 10 ratings in 1967?    News at Ten
What was Noel Edmonds' first job on Radio Luxembourg?    News reader
What in France is 'Le Figaro'?    Newspaper
What are Giles, Low and Trog known for?    Newspaper cartoons
Which Sir Isaac discovered the law of gravity?    Newton
Who created Chief Inspector Alleyn?    Ngaio Marsh
Which Falls are on the Canadian/US border?    Niagara
Which 1952 film gave Monroe her first big role?    Niagara
Where did English Channel swimmer Matthew Webb die?    Niagara Falls
Where did the Sandinistas overthrow the government in 1979?    Nicaragua
In his 1990 comeback which horse gave Lester Piggott his first winner?    Nicholas
Who was the last tsar of Russia?    Nicholas II
Which actor can be found in The Nag's Head and The Royal Oak?    Nicholas Lyndhurst
Who sat on a protesting lesbian during the 6 o'clock news in 1988 and who continued to read the news?    Nicholas Witchell and Sue Lawley
What was Charlotte's married name?    Nicholls
Which former 'EastEnders' and 'Heartbeat' star had a hit with 'Every Loser Wins' in 1986?    Nick Berry
Who won the English Amateur Championship in 1975 aged 18?    Nick Faldo
Who captained Australia in their World Cup win in 1991?    Nick Farr-Jones
Who was the only English pope?    Nicolas Breakspear
Who is papa's daughter in the Renault ad?    Nicole
Which capital is known as Leukosia or Lefkosa by its inhabitants?    Nicosia
Which juice did Jean Nicot extract from tobacco?    Nicotine
What is the first name of gossip columnist Dempster?    Nigel
Which gossip columnist was owner of My Purple Prose?    Nigel Dempster
In 'The Madness of King George' who played King George?    Nigel Hawthorne
Who played C.S. Lewis in 'Shadowlands' on stage?    Nigel Hawthorne
In motor racing, who became the 1992 champion world driver?    Nigel Mansell
Who at the age of fourteen became Britain's youngest chess International Master?    Nigel Short
Which Welsh player was a champion hurdler?    Nigel Walker
Which country is the main economic power in West Africa?    Nigeria
In which African country is the city of Ibadan?    Nigeria
Biafra was a breakaway state from which African country?    Nigeria
What name was given to the occasion in 1934 when Hitler had members of his own party murdered by the SS?    Night of the Long Knives
Which reddish brown songbird sings just before dawn or after dusk?    Nightingale
Which Florence was known as the lady with the lamp?    Nightingale
What was in White Satin according to The Moody Blues?    Nights
Which Russian dancer gave his name to a famous racehorse?    Nijinsky
Which horse won the English Triple Crown in 1970?    Nijinsky
Who was the Greek goddess of victory?    Nike
What is the Japanese share index called?    Nikkei
Which major river flows through Cairo?    Nile
On which Egyptian river was there Death in the Agatha Christie film?    Nile
Which Harry was 'Without You' in 1972?     Nilsson
Who were the two acts who had No 1s with 'Without You'?    Nilsson, Mariah Carey
Who was the author of 'Carrie's War'?    Nina Bawden
How many children did Queen Victoria have?    Nine
How many players are there in a baseball team?    Nine
How many major symphonies did Mahler write?    Nine
In darts, what is the lowest score for three trebles?    Nine
In 'Countdown' how many letters are selected for the letters game?    Nine
How many sides has a nonagon?    Nine
How many times did Martina Navratilova win the Wimbledon singles?    Nine
How many judges out of nine gave Torvill & Dean full marks for artistic impression in 1984?    Nine
Which playing card is referred to as the 'curse of Scotland'?    Nine of diamonds
What percentage of a cucumber is water?    Ninetyeight
Which group recorded the album 'Nevermind'?    Nirvana
Which common water pollutant is believed to be harmful to babies?    Nitrate
What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?    Nitrogen
N is the symbol of which chemical element ?    Nitrogen
N is the symbol of which chemical element ?    Nitrogen
Which emissions from cars are acidic?    Nitrogen oxides
What is the correct name  for laughing gas?    Nitrous oxide
Which David told his life story in 'The Moon's a Balloon'?    Niven
Was 1994 a leap year?    No
As the host country did France have to qualify for the 1998 World Cup?    No
If a ship runs up a yellow flag what does it mean?    No disease aboard
On the road, what does a red circular sign with a white band across it mean?    No entry
Who had sons called Ham, Shem and Japheth?    Noah
Mount Ararat is the traditional resting place of which ship or boat?    Noah's Ark
Krypton, neon, radon, xenon and helium are known as what kind of gases?    Noble gases
Who wrote the operetta 'Bitter Sweet' and the play 'Private Lives'?    Noel Coward
Who wrote 'Don't Let's be Beastly to the Germans'?    Noel Coward
Which British playwright said, 'Never trust a man with short legs - brains too near their bottoms'?    Noel Coward
Which playwright told besuited actress Edna Furber that she looked like a man, and was given the reply 'So do you.'?    Noel Coward
Who wrote a song called the 'The Stately Homes of England'?    Noel Coward
Which English actor/playwright starred in 'Hearts of the World'?    Noel Coward
Who presented a show from Crinkley Bottom?    Noel Edmonds
Who hosted a crazy Saturday night House Party?    Noel Edmonds
Who owned triple Grand National winner Red Rum?    Noel Le Mare
Which 'Crossroads' star had been used by John Logie Baird in TV experiments?    Noelle Gordon
Which sisters recorded 'I'm In The Mood For Dancing'?    Nolan
Which Nick co-starred with Barbra Streisand in 'The Prince of Tides'?    Nolte
Who charted with '(I Wanna Give You) Devotion'?    Nomad
Which African country is the tiger native to?    None
How many rivers does Tonga have?    None
How many parishes does Greater London have?    None
Which meat is used in Glamorgan sausages?    None
The twin towers of the World Trade Center are not the same height but what is the difference in storeys?    None
How many No 1 singles has Neil Diamond had?    None
How many No. 1 singles did John Lennon have in his lifetime?    None
How many queens have ruled France?    None
Which of the following can vote in a general election: the mentally ill, criminals, people under 18?    None
How many kings of England have been called Philip?    None
How many humps does a newborn camel have?    None
How many Oscars for best director did Alfred Hitchcock win?    None
How many runs are scored in a maiden over?    None
Which school did Queen Elizabeth II attend as a youngster?    None at all
How many of The Walker Brothers were related to each other as brothers?    None of them
Who won the Baseball World Series in 1994?    No-one
In which English county would you find the coastal resort of California?    Norfolk
What are Hickling, Barton, and Breydon Water?    Norfolk Broads
Which Central American dictator had the nickname 'Pineapple Face'?    Noriega
What is the first name of John Major's wife?    Norma
Who created Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress in 1947?    Norman Hartnell
Which politician's memoirs appeared in the book 'Upwardly Mobile'?    Norman Tebbit
William of where won the Battle of Hastings?    Normandy
Which Colonel Oliver starred in the US 'Irongate' court hearing?    North
Does most of Africa lie to the north or to the south of the Equator?    North
On which bank of the Thames is the City of London?    North
Is Caernarvon Castle in the north or south of Wales?    North
Is the Arctic Circle near the north or the south pole?    North
Is the suburb of Southgate in the north, south, east or west of London?    North
In which country were turkeys first found?    North America
Which compass points formed the title of an American Civil War drama?    North and South
Which neighbouring countries' currency is the won?    North and South Korea
Which area of England are Singing Hinnies from?    North East
In which part of England was 'When the Boat Comes In' set?    North East
In which sea off the British coastline was oil discovered?    North Sea
Which sea is to the east of the Scottish mainland?    North Sea
Where in the UK did the longest-lasting rainbow glow for three hours?    North Wales
In which county is the elevated Tan Hill Inn?    North Yorkshire
Which Football League club went from the fourth to the first division in five seasons in the 60s?    Northampton
Which county side was captained by Allan Lamb?    Northamptonshire
In which Austen novel do we meet Catherine Morland?    Northanger Abbey
Which part of the country would a Geordie come from?    Northeast
Is Japan in the northern or the southern hemisphere?    Northern
Where is the Gulf of Carpentaria?    Northern Australia
Which country did George Best play for?    Northern Ireland
Which country does Jimmy Quinn play for?    Northern Ireland
Which country is 1972 Pentathlon winner Mary Peters from?    Northern Ireland
In which county is Hadrian's Wall?    Northumberland
Which is England's most northerly county?    Northumberland
In which county is England's largest forest?    Northumberland
What is A-Ha's home country?    Norway
Which country decided by referendum against joining the European Union in 1994?    Norway
In which Scandinavian country would you find fjords?    Norway
Their first No 1 was 'The Sun Always Shines on TV'. Where were they from?    Norway
Which country's parliament is called the Storting?    Norway
What nationality was the playwright Ibsen?    Norwegian
In which city is the University of East Anglia?    Norwich
Which club has played in the Premier League with a strip of yellow shirts?    Norwich
Which East Anglian team is nicknamed The Canaries?    Norwich City
Why was Jimmy Durante nicknamed Schnozzle?    Nose
What is olfactory organ better known as?    Nose
What is epistaxis, a common complaint, the medical term for?    Nose bleed
What did the BAFTA-winning films, 'Carmen', 'Babette's Feast' and 'Farewell My Concubine' have in common?    Not in English
What was Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's revue show called?    Not Only... But Also
On which TV show did John Lennon read his own poetry?    Not Only...But Also
In what way does Sobers still hold a record with 365 runs?    Not out
What wasn't a news bulletin but did feature Pamela Stephenson and Rowan Atkinson?    Not The Nine o'clock News
What sort of dancing trend did the twist set?    Not touching partner
What did 1964 Marathon winner Abebe Bikila wear on his feet?    Nothing
What did the 'S' stand for in Harry S. Truman?    Nothing  at all
In England, where is the National Water Sports Centre?    Nottingham
Trent Bridge is in which English city?    Nottingham
Which is the oldest club in the Football League, founded in 1862?    Notts County
In which stadium was the final of the 1992 Olympic tournament held?    Nou Camp
In which month of the year did King Canute die?    November
In which month is Beaujolais Nouveau released for consumption?    November
What is the last month of the year to have exactly 30 days?    November
What was the ninth month of the Roman calendar?    November
In which month is Remembrance Day?    November
When was Apocalypse in the 1979 film?    Now
On what did Otto Hahn, Lise Meitner and Fritz Strassman work?    Nuclear fission
What is produced at Torness?    Nuclear power
What sort of establishment is the setting for 'The China Syndrome'?    Nuclear power plant
Where in the cell is DNA stored?    Nucleus
What is notable about the woman in Ingres' 'Valpineon Bather'?    Nude
In 1979, Brighton Council decided to allow what type of beach?    Nudist
People who are terdekaphobic are afraid of what?    Number 13
What is the fourth book of the Old Testament ?    Numbers
What was the occupation of Edith Cavell who was shot by the Germans on a spying charge?    Nurse
What was the profession of the Angels?    Nurses
What spice is used in a whisky sling?    Nutmeg
What part of a cola tree is used to flavour drinks?    Nuts
What is the name of Greenland's capital, formerly Godthab?    Nuuk
What is the postal code for Kilburn?    NW6