Database - U & V

Which Irish supergroup started life known as Feedback?    U2
Which group formed their own label Dep International?    UB40
Which band shares its name with a form for the unemployed?    UB40
Which group features the children of 50s and 60s folk singer Ian Campbell?    UB40
Who were the first group to have four consecutive double-sided hits?    UB40
Idi Amin seized power in which country?    Uganda
Which is further west, Uganda or Kenya?    Uganda
Where - apart from the Moon - are the Mountains Of The Moon?    Uganda
Who were the first two countries to withdraw from the ERM?    UK, Italy
Which instrument's name is the Hawaiian word for jumping flea?    Ukelele
Which is Europe's largest country after Russia?    Ukraine
In which republic of the former USSR is Chernobyl?    Ukraine
Of which country did Leonid Kravchuk become President in 1991?    Ukraine
What is the capital of Mongolia?    Ulan Bator
What kind of rays cause a suntan?    Ultra violet
Which group was Midge Ure chiefly associated with in the 80s?    Ultra Vox
Which items useful on a rainy day did Renoir paint?    Umbrellas
Who played Aunt Sally on TV in 'Worzel Gummidge'?    Una Stubbs
'Time goes by so slowly, And time can do so much,' comes from which song?    Unchained Melody
What is the most successful song written by Alex North and Hy Zaret?    Unchained Melody
What were Jimmy Young's two successive No 1s in 1955?    Unchained Melody, The Man from Laramie
The USA government is nicknamed which relative?    Uncle Sam
In which American novel is there a character called Little Eva?    Uncle Tom's Cabin
In the Sikh religion what is kesh?    Uncut hair
Which 1983 video for the title track was banned?    Undercover
How would you be travelling if you were taking the Jubilee line?    Underground
In 'Dad's Army' what was the occupation of Private Frazer?    Undertaker
What is the surname of rugby players Tony and Rory?    Underwood
What topped 3,000,000 in Britain for the first time since the 1930s?    Unemployment
What did UXB stand for in 'Danger UXB'?    Unexploded Bomb
Which Clint Eastwood film won an Oscar for Gene Hackman as the sheriff of Big Whiskey?    Unforgiven
Soyuz was the name of a Russian spacecraft, but what does the name mean?     Union
What was the official name of the Soviet Union?    Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Which Christian group deny the idea of the Trinity?    Unitarians
What name is shared by Scunthorpe, Southend and Rotherham?    United
Which film distributing company did Chaplin found with D.W. Griffith, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford?    United Artists
Which country do the Scilly Isles belong to?    United Kingdom
Which country has finished second most times in the Eurovision Song Contest?    United Kingdom
Which country is the world's largest consumer of champagne?    United Kingdom
Which country did composer Aaron Copland come from?    United States
In which country is Newt Gingrich an eminent politician?    United States
In which country is the Napa Valley?    United States
Which country has won most summer Olympic medals since 1896?    United States
Which Hollywood film studio was founded in 1915 by Carl Laemmle?    Universal
What was founded in 859 at Fez, Morocco, that is reckoned to be the oldest of its type in the world?    University
Which university quiz was hosted by Bamber Gascoigne?    University Challenge
Which university is at Coleraine?    University of Ulster
Which special name is given to a group of ravens?    Unkindness
In Berlin which avenue runs east from the Brandenburg Gate?    Unter den Linden
What does the 'U' in U-Boat stand for?    Unterseeboot
What do the French words au revoir  mean ?    Until we meet again
What was the Johnny Mann Singers' only hit?    Up, Up and Away
Where in the body is the humerus?    Upper arm
In printing and editing what do the letters UC signify?    Upper case
Which series was 'Thomas and Sarah' a spin-off from?    Upstairs, Downstairs
Where was Billy Joel's Girl in his 1983 Number 1?    Uptown
U is the symbol of which chemical element?    Uranium
Which planet did Herschel discover in 1781?    Uranus
Which country won the first World Cup held in 1930?    Uruguay
In which country was greyhound racing's first regular track?    US
Nickelodeon was a name given to a juke box. What was it originally?    US cinema
In which tournament does a player win a green jacket?    US Masters
Which country is Afrika Bambaataa from?    USA
In which country is Flushing Meadow tennis stadium?    USA
Grant and Truman have been presidents of which country?    USA
The Kentucky Derby is a horse race in which country?    USA
Which country does tennis player Pete Sampras come from?    USA
Where did the old London Bridge move to from the Thames?    USA
In which country was the 1994 World Cup finals held?    USA
Which American answer to Band Aid sang 'We Are the World'?    USA For Africa
Which country was Stalin leader of?    USSR
Which country was invaded during Operation Barbarossa?    USSR
Which country was in three of the first four European finals?    USSR
Which two countries other than the United States have won Olympic gold medals at basketball?    USSR and Yugoslavia
In which US state's capital is the headquarters of the Mormon Church?    Utah
Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera has the subtitle 'Flowers of Progress'?    Utopia Limited

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Which series is remembered for Diana seeming to swallow a mouse?     V
Which form of precautionary medicine was discovered by  Edward Jenner?    Vaccination
Which Czech dramatist became president after the fall of communism?    Vaclav Havel
What is the first name of Joanne Whalley-Kilmer's husband?    Val
What is the first name of TV cook Harris?    Valentina
Which bored housewife Shirley had an unforgettable Greek holiday?    Valentine
Which silent movie star Rudolph died at an early age?    Valentino
Where did the Norse gods live?    Valhalla
Where were Norse gods said to live?    Valhalla
Which capital was founded in 1566 by the Knights of St John?    Valletta
What is the capital city of Malta?    Valletta
What is a glen?    Valley
Which series had the chart topping 'Eye Level' as its theme tune?    Van de Valk
Whose 'Irises' and 'Sunflowers' were two of the world's most expensive paintings at auction?    Van Gogh
Which Vincent lost an ear?    Van Gogh
Which artist painted 'Sunflowers'?    Van Gogh
Who had a hit with 'The Hustle'?    Van McCoy
Who was lead singer with Them?    Van Morrison
Who is known as The Violin Player?    Vanessa Mae
Whose first UK chart hit was 'Joe Le Taxi'?    Vanessa Paradis
Who played Josephine opposite Ernie Wise's Napoleon?    Vanessa Redgrave
Who won an Oscar for the music from 'Chariots of Fire'?    Vangelis
Who had a No1 hit with 'Ice Ice Baby'?     Vanilla Ice
How is Bob van Winkle better known?    Vanilla Ice
What was the title of the pieces on a theme by Paganini recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber?    Variations
Which Rio-based club is named after a Portuguese navigator?    Vasco da Gama
Purchase tax was abolished in 1973, but what replaced it?    VAT
What did Margaret Thatcher threaten to withhold if the EC did not cut Britain's budget contribution in 1980?    VAT payments
Where is the largest church in the world?    Vatican, Rome
What is wiener schnitzel?    Veal
What type of cuisine does Sarah Brown specialise in?    Vegetarian
Who rode The Pie to victory to win the Grand National?    Velvet Brown
In which country are the Angel Falls?    Venezuela
Of which country is Caracas the capital?    Venezuela
Which city, famous for its canals, did Canaletto paint?    Venice
In which city is the Doge's Palace?    Venice
Which Italian city was painted by Canaletto?    Venice
What is another name for snake poison?    Venom
What name is given to poisonous fluid from a snake?    Venom
Which is the brightest planet visible to the naked eye?    Venus
Which famous statue, brought back as war loot by Napoleon, is still housed in the Louvre?    Venus de Milo
Who was known as the Forces' Sweetheart?    Vera Lynn
What Latin word is used to express the meaning 'word for word'?    Verbatim
Which Italian opera composer said, 'In the theatre the public will stand for anything except boredom'?    Verdi
Which type of pasta's name means 'little worms'?    Vermicelli
What were Elvis's parents called?    Vernon and Gladys
Which 1960s group were named after a football pools company?    Vernons Girls
What was the real first name of Ronnie Spector, formerly Bennett?    Veronica
Who designed Liz Hurley's famous 'safety pin' dress?    Versace
Which French chateau has a Hall of Mirrors?    Versailles
In aviation VTOL stands for what type of take-off and landing?    Vertical
What is the medical name for dizziness due to heights?    Vertigo
What does VHF stand for?    Very High Frequency
What does the name Genghis Khan mean?    Very Mighty Ruler
How is steak cooked if cooked blue?    Very rare
In music, what is meant by pianissimo?    Very softly
What was the profession of James Herriot?    Vet
Which word, meaning 'I forbid' in Latin, means the right to prevent a law being enacted or an action being taken?    Veto
Which instrument did Lionel Hampton introduce to jazz?    Vibraphone
By what name is Jim Moir better known?    Vic Reeves
In 'EastEnders' what did Michelle Fowler call her little girl?    Vicki
Which lake lies between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda?    Victoria
Which London station was named after a long-reigning Queen?     Victoria
What is the capital of Hong Kong?    Victoria
What is the name of Earl Spencer's former model wife?    Victoria
Which Queen gave her name to the capital of Hong Kong?    Victoria
Which Falls are on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia?    Victoria
Of which Australian state is Melbourne the capital?    Victoria
Which English queen has the same name as a type of plum?    Victoria
Which Queen was married to Prince Albert?    Victoria
Name the first railway hotels opened in London in September 1839?    Victoria and Euston
Near which major landmark is the Boiling Pot?    Victoria Falls
What is the biggest tourist attraction in Zambia?    Victoria Falls
From which tower of the New Palace of Westminster does the Union Jack fly by day?    Victoria Tower
Which hairdresser pioneered the geometric haircut in the 1960s?    Vidal Sassoon
What does VCR stand for?    Video Cassette Recorder
JVC launched VHS format in 1976, but what does VHS stand for?    Video Home System
In 'Rising Damp' what is Rigsby's cat called?    Vienna
Where were the first European coffee houses opened?    Vienna
In the south of which country was Saigon?    Vietnam
In which country is the dong used as currency?    Vietnam
Which country did Ho Chi Minh rule?    Vietnam
In which country did the My Lai massacre take place?    Vietnam
During which war was 'Platoon' set?    Vietnam war
Which space probes failed to find life on Mars?    Viking probes
Which novel by Charlotte reflects her life as a governess abroad?    Villette
Which two characters were 'Just Good Friends'?    Vince and Penny
The song starting, 'Starry, starry night' is about whom?    Vincent Van Gogh
Who used to be a hod carrier before joining Wimbledon?    Vinny Jones
Which two flowers would you find in an orchestra?    Viola, Bugle
For which instrument did Paganini chiefly compose?    Violin
Stephan Grappelli is famous for playing which instrument?    Violin
Which instrument did Jack Benny play?    Violin
Which musical instrument does Nigel Kennedy play ?    Violin
At what did Antonio Stradivari achieve fame?    Violin maker
Who was Wyatt Earp's brother who, with Doc Holliday, fought the Clanton gang at the OK Corral?    Virgil
Which new record label was 'Tubular Bells' recorded on?    Virgin
For which record label did The Stones sign a deal in 1991?    Virgin
Which airline's identification code is VS?    Virgin Atlantic
Which keyboard instrument did John Bull specialise in?    Virginals
Which British player won the 1977 women's singles at Wimbledon?    Virginia Wade
What is the zodiac sign of the Virgin?    Virgo
Which John plays snooker in 'Big Break'?    Virgo
What phrase applies to graphics programs which interact with people?    Virtual reality
Who launched the 'Daily Mail'?    Viscount Northcliffe
What does VDU stand for?    Visual Display Unit
Who created a garden at Sissinghurst in Kent?    Vita Sackville-West
Beriberi results from a lack of which vitamin?    Vitamin B1
'Spend, spend spend' was the cry of which winner of the football pools?    Viv Nicholson
Who was West Indian captain before Richie Richardson?    Viv Richards
Which West Indian player turned out for Antigua in the 1978 World Cup?    Viv Richards
Who wrote the music 'The Four Seasons'?    Vivaldi
What is the first name of fashion designer Westwood?    Vivienne
Where on the Pacific coast does the Trans-Siberian railway terminate?    Vladivostok
How is a cappella music performed?    Vocal without instrumental accompaniment
What is the principal spirit in a Harvey Wallbanger?    Vodka
What are the two main ingredients of a Bloody Mary?    Vodka and tomato juice
Which French philosopher and writer was imprisoned in the Bastille and also wrote the fable 'Candide'?    Voltaire
What was Yuri Gagarin's spacecraft called?    Vostok One
What planet did long-eared Mr Spock come from?    Vulcan