Weekly Quiz 19-5-23

What significant discovery did archaeologists make in western Peru last week?

• A 4,000-year-old temple with ancient carvings

• The foundations of an ancient city

• An underground network of ancient tunnels stretching for 60 kilometres

Answer explanation

A 4,000-year-old temple with ancient carvings - Peruvian archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old temple at an archaeological site in western Peru. A chacana, an ancient cross symbol, was found carved into the temple - the oldest that has been found in the Andes.

The British newspaper publisher has apologised for spying on …?

•  Boris Johnson 

• Prince Harry 

• Harry Styles

Answer explanation

Prince Harry - During Prince Harry’s court case against the publisher of the Daily Mirror he apologised for one instance of spying on Prince Harry but denied others.

What has been included at the men’s Rugby World Cup for the first time?

• A referee from Japan

• A female referee

• Two referees for each game

Answer explanation

A female referee - Joy Neville of Ireland was among a group of 26 match officials representing nine nations announced by World Rugby last week.

What was the name of this singer that has just won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time?

• Blanka

• Alessandra

• Loreen

Answer explanation

Loreen - Loreen from Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time with her pop anthem Tattoo. She became the second person and the first woman to achieve this feat. The star, who last won the competition in 2012, saw off competition from Finland's Käärijä in a nail-biting vote. The UK's Mae Muller failed to replicate Sam Ryder's success last year, coming in 25th place - one above bottom.

What position did the UK entry, 'I Wrote a Song' by Mae Muller, finish in at Eurovision?

• 2nd

•  15th 

• 25th

Answer explanation

Despite high expectations and strong support from various artists, Mae's song received 15 points from the juries and nine points from the public, placing the UK in 25th position out of 26 competing countries.

Why was the tech billionaire Elon Musk in the news last week?

• He has stepped down as the CEO of Twitter

• He is launching his own signature fragrance

• He has announced he is shutting down Twitter

Answer explanation

He has stepped down as the CEO of Twitter - Elon Musk said he has found a new CEO for Twitter. He did not name her but said she will be starting in about six weeks.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been arrested and faces corruption charges. Prior to his political career Imran Khan was a famous …?

• actor

• writer

• cricket player

Answer explanation

cricket player - The arrest of the former cricket star by Pakistan's anti-corruption body has led to nationwide protests. Mr Khan's party says he faces more than 100 court cases, which he says are politically motivated.

This woman played a prominent role at the Coronation. What is she normally known as?

• Being a member of the Royal Family

• Being an important politician

• Being a successful Olympian

Answer explanation

Being an important politician - Penny Mordaunt is a Government Minister and Leader of the House of Commons. She was involved in the ceremony through her role as Lord President of the Council - an ancient role. Many were impressed with her strength in holding ceremonial swords for more than an hour. She joked prior to the event that she had been "doing some press-ups" in preparation

A metallic object crashed through the roof of a home in the United States last week. What is the object believed to be?

• Part of a plane

• Debris from a tornado

• A meteorite

Answer explanation

A meteorite - The family who owns the home discovered the black, potato-sized rock in a corner — still warm.

The jacket worn by the man at the centre of this photo is expected to receive US$1 million at auction. Who is the man wearing it?

• LeBron James  

• Kobe Bryant  

• Michael Jordan

Answer explanation

Michael Jordan - The iconic jacket of Michael Jordan (widely regarded the greatest player of all time) that he wore during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where the USA Basketball "Dream Team" won the gold medal, will be auctioned by Sotheby's in June 2023. The red, white, and blue Reebok jacket, which Jordan reluctantly wore, covered the Reebok logo as he was a Nike athlete. The jacket is estimated to fetch between $1 million to $3 million.