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Isle of Man Quiz

Answer these questions about the small British Isle.
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Last updated: May 21, 2012
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First submittedMay 21, 2012
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The indigenous people of the Island are referred to as what?
Manx
Who is the Lord of Mann?
Queen Elizabeth II
The Island's government is based where?
House of Keys
What is the Island's national dish?
Spuds and Herring
What is the capital of the Island?
Douglas
Which city is nicknamed "Sunset City"?
Peel
Who built the Tower of Refuge in 1832?
Sir William Hillary
What is the name of the Island's only airport?
Ronaldsway
The Island is famed for which annual road racing event?
Tourist Trophy (TT) Races
What year was the Great Laxey Wheel constructed?
1854
"Morrey Mie" is Manx Gaelic for what?
"Good Morning"
Which ancient Sea Deity is the Island named after?
Manannán mac Lir
St. Patrick's Isle is home to which monument?
Peel Castle
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What is the name of the most Northerly point on the Island?
Point of Ayre
Where exactly is the Wildlife Park located?
Curraghs
What species now lives wild on the Island after escaping from the Wildlife Park?
Wallaby
What is the name of the Island's only mountain?
Snaefell
Exactly how high is the Island's only mountain (feet)?
2034
"Kippers" refer to the smoked and cured variety of which fish?
Herring
Which Nordic King is buried in Laxey?
King Orry
Which international online gaming company is based on the Island?
PokerStars
Which telephone network supplied the Island as a monopoly before 2007?
Manx Telecom
Which 1970s disco band originates from the Island?
Bee Gees
What is the name of the ancient traditional parliament?
Tynwald
The town of Douglas is twinned with which Irish town?
Ballymoney
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TizEzer
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Level 76
Oct 26, 2021
Accept "Elizabeth"? I tried that as well as "The Queen" and thought it must be someone else when they didn't work.
JM0R3
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Level 52
Jul 22, 2023
It's now King Charles. British Monarch or similar might last better. Also Man doesn't strictly come from Mananan, thats a folk etymology.
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