Charles "Wag" Bennett, one of the judges at the 1966 competition, was impressed with Schwarzenegger and he offered to coach him. As Schwarzenegger had little money, Bennett invited him to stay in his crowded family home above one of his two gyms in Forest Gate, London, England. Yorton's leg definition had been judged superior, and Schwarzenegger, under a training program devised by Bennett, concentrated on improving the muscle definition and power in his legs. Staying in the East End of London helped Schwarzenegger improve his rudimentary grasp of the English language. Also in 1966, Schwarzenegger had the opportunity to meet childhood idol Reg Park, who became his friend and mentor. The training paid off and, in 1967, Schwarzenegger won the title for the first time, becoming the youngest ever Mr. Universe at the age of 20. He would go on to win the title a further three times. Schwarzenegger then flew back to Munich, training for four to six hours daily, attending business school and working in a health club (Rolf Putziger's gym where he worked and trained from 1966–1968), returning in 1968 to London to win his next Mr. Universe title. He frequently told Roger C. Field, his English coach and friend in Munich at that time, "I'm going to become the greatest actor!"

Which of the bodybuilders Schwarzenegger idolized as a kid did he meet in 1966?

Reg Park

Which part of his body did Schwarzenegger work to develop with Coach Bennett?

legs

How many total times has Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Universe title?

four

Who owned the gym Schwarzenegger worked in during the late sixties?

Rolf Putziger


Schwarzenegger, who dreamed of moving to the U.S. since the age of 10, and saw bodybuilding as the avenue through which to do so, realized his dream by moving to the United States in September 1968 at the age of 21, speaking little English. There he trained at Gold's Gym in Venice, Los Angeles, California, under Joe Weider. From 1970 to 1974, one of Schwarzenegger's weight training partners was Ric Drasin, a professional wrestler who designed the original Gold's Gym logo in 1973. Schwarzenegger also became good friends with professional wrestler Superstar Billy Graham. In 1970, at age 23, he captured his first Mr. Olympia title in New York, and would go on to win the title a total of seven times.

How old was Schwarzenegger when he started hoping he'd move to America?

How old was Schwarzenegger when he moved to the U.S.?

In what state did Schwarzenegger claim his first Mr. Olympia title?

New York

What's the name of the professional wrestler who designed the first logo for Gold's Gym?

Ric Drasin


Immigration law firm Siskind & Susser have stated that Schwarzenegger may have been an illegal immigrant at some point in the late 1960s or early 1970s because of violations in the terms of his visa. LA Weekly would later say in 2002 that Schwarzenegger is the most famous immigrant in America, who "overcame a thick Austrian accent and transcended the unlikely background of bodybuilding to become the biggest movie star in the world in the 1990s".

What magazine called Schwarzenegger America's most famous immigrant?

LA Weekly


In 1977, Schwarzenegger's autobiography/weight-training guide Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder was published and became a huge success. After taking English classes at Santa Monica College in California, he earned a BA by correspondence from the University of Wisconsin–Superior, where he graduated with a degree in international marketing of fitness and business administration in 1979.

What's the title of Schwarzenegger's 1977 book?

Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder

At what college did Schwarzenegger study but not receive his degree?

Santa Monica College


He tells that during this time he ran into a friend who told him that he was teaching Transcendental Meditation (TM), which prompted Schwarzenegger to reveal he had been struggling with anxiety for the first time in his life: "Even today, I still benefit from [the year of TM] because I don't merge and bring things together and see everything as one big problem."

What does TM stand for?

Transcendental Meditation

What psychological problem did Schwarzenegger say he struggled with?

anxiety


Schwarzenegger is considered among the most important figures in the history of bodybuilding, and his legacy is commemorated in the Arnold Classic annual bodybuilding competition. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent face in the bodybuilding sport long after his retirement, in part because of his ownership of gyms and fitness magazines. He has presided over numerous contests and awards shows.

What bodybuilding competition is named after Schwarzenegger?

the Arnold Classic


For many years, he wrote a monthly column for the bodybuilding magazines Muscle & Fitness and Flex. Shortly after being elected Governor, he was appointed executive editor of both magazines, in a largely symbolic capacity. The magazines agreed to donate $250,000 a year to the Governor's various physical fitness initiatives. When the deal, including the contract that gave Schwarzenegger at least $1 million a year, was made public in 2005, many criticized it as being a conflict of interest since the governor's office made decisions concerning regulation of dietary supplements in California. Consequently, Schwarzenegger relinquished the executive editor role in 2005. American Media Inc., which owns Muscle & Fitness and Flex, announced in March 2013 that Schwarzenegger had accepted their renewed offer to be executive editor of the magazines.

How frequently did Schwarzenegger write a column for Muscle & Fitness and Flex?

monthly

How much did the magazines Schwarzenegger wrote for pledge to contribute to physical fitness initiatives each year when he was Governor?

What position did Schwarzenegger briefly hold at Muscle & Fitness and Flex?

executive editor


One of the first competitions he won was the Junior Mr. Europe contest in 1965. He won Mr. Europe the following year, at age 19. He would go on to compete in, and win, many bodybuilding contests. His bodybuilding victories included five Mr. Universe (4 – NABBA [England], 1 – IFBB [USA]) wins, and seven Mr. Olympia wins, a record which would stand until Lee Haney won his eighth consecutive Mr. Olympia title in 1991.

What bodybuilding title did Schwarzenegger win in 1965?

Junior Mr. Europe

How many times did Schwarzenegger win the Mr. Olympia title?

seven


Schwarzenegger continues to work out even today. When asked about his personal training during the 2011 Arnold Classic he said that he was still working out a half an hour with weights every day.

In 2011, how much time each day did Schwarzenegger say he lifted weights?

half an hour


In 1967, Schwarzenegger won the Munich stone-lifting contest, in which a stone weighing 508 German pounds (254 kg/560 lbs.) is lifted between the legs while standing on two foot rests.

In what competition did Schwarzenegger have to lift over 500 pounds while balancing on foot rests?

Munich stone-lifting contest


Schwarzenegger's goal was to become the greatest bodybuilder in the world, which meant becoming Mr. Olympia. His first attempt was in 1969, when he lost to three-time champion Sergio Oliva. However, Schwarzenegger came back in 1970 and won the competition, making him the youngest ever Mr. Olympia at the age of 23, a record he still holds to this day.

What year did Schwarzenegger first try to win the Mr. Olympia title?

Who won Mr. Olympia 1969?

Sergio Oliva

At which year's Mr. Olympia contest did Schwarzenegger become the youngest person to win the title?

How old was Schwarzenegger when he won Mr. Olympia in 1970?


He continued his winning streak in the 1971–74 competitions. In 1975, Schwarzenegger was once again in top form, and won the title for the sixth consecutive time, beating Franco Columbu. After the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest, Schwarzenegger announced his retirement from professional bodybuilding.

Who did Schwarzenegger beat to win his sixth Mr. Olympia in a row?

Franco Columbu

What year did Schwarzenegger quit competing as a professional bodybuilder?

What was Schwarzenegger's last competition before retirement?

Mr. Olympia


Months before the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest, filmmakers George Butler and Robert Fiore persuaded Schwarzenegger to compete, in order to film his training in the bodybuilding documentary called Pumping Iron. Schwarzenegger had only three months to prepare for the competition, after losing significant weight to appear in the film Stay Hungry with Jeff Bridges. Lou Ferrigno proved not to be a threat, and a lighter-than-usual Schwarzenegger convincingly won the 1975 Mr. Olympia.

What was the name of the bodybuilding film Schwarzenegger starred in?

Pumping Iron

How much time did Schwarzenegger have to train for the 1975 Mr. Olympia competition?

three months

Who co-starred with Schwarzenegger in the film Stay Hungry?

Jeff Bridges


Schwarzenegger came out of retirement, however, to compete in the 1980 Mr. Olympia. Schwarzenegger was training for his role in Conan, and he got into such good shape because of the running, horseback riding and sword training, that he decided he wanted to win the Mr. Olympia contest one last time. He kept this plan a secret, in the event that a training accident would prevent his entry and cause him to lose face. Schwarzenegger had been hired to provide color commentary for network television, when he announced at the eleventh hour that while he was there: "Why not compete?" Schwarzenegger ended up winning the event with only seven weeks of preparation. After being declared Mr. Olympia for a seventh time, Schwarzenegger then officially retired from competition.

For what Hollywood role was Schwarzenegger training in 1980?

Conan

How many weeks did Schwarzenegger spend getting ready for the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest?

seven

How many times did Schwarzenegger win Mr. Olympia before retiring for good?

seven


Schwarzenegger has admitted to using performance-enhancing anabolic steroids while they were legal, writing in 1977 that "steroids were helpful to me in maintaining muscle size while on a strict diet in preparation for a contest. I did not use them for muscle growth, but rather for muscle maintenance when cutting up." He has called the drugs "tissue building."

In what year did Schwarzenegger write that he used anabolic steroid because they were "helpful"?


In 1999, Schwarzenegger sued Dr. Willi Heepe, a German doctor who publicly predicted his early death on the basis of a link between his steroid use and his later heart problems. As the doctor had never examined him personally, Schwarzenegger collected a US$10,000 libel judgment against him in a German court. In 1999, Schwarzenegger also sued and settled with The Globe, a U.S. tabloid which had made similar predictions about the bodybuilder's future health.

What German doctor was sued by Schwarzenegger?

Dr. Willi Heepe

How much did the court award Schwarzenegger in the case against Heepe?

Which U.S. tabloid settled out of court with Schwarzenegger in 1999?

The Globe


Schwarzenegger wanted to move from bodybuilding into acting, finally achieving it when he was chosen to play the role of Hercules in 1970's Hercules in New York. Credited under the name "Arnold Strong," his accent in the film was so thick that his lines were dubbed after production. His second film appearance was as a deaf mute hit-man for the mob in director Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye (1973), which was followed by a much more significant part in the film Stay Hungry (1976), for which he was awarded a Golden Globe for New Male Star of the Year. Schwarzenegger has discussed his early struggles in developing his acting career. "It was very difficult for me in the beginning – I was told by agents and casting people that my body was 'too weird', that I had a funny accent, and that my name was too long. You name it, and they told me I had to change it. Basically, everywhere I turned, I was told that I had no chance."

What was Schwarzenegger's first film role?

Hercules

What last name was Schwarzenegger going by when he starred in Hercules in New York?

Strong

In 1973, who directed Schwarzenegger as a hit-man in The Long Goodbye?

Robert Altman

Schwarzenegger's role in Stay Hungry led to a Golden Globe win in what category?

New Male Star of the Year

What adjective did Schwarzenegger say agents used to describe his body?

weird


Schwarzenegger drew attention and boosted his profile in the bodybuilding film Pumping Iron (1977), elements of which were dramatized; in 1991, he purchased the rights to the film, its outtakes, and associated still photography. In 1977, he also appeared in an episode of the ABC situation comedy The San Pedro Beach Bums. Schwarzenegger auditioned for the title role of The Incredible Hulk, but did not win the role because of his height. Later, Lou Ferrigno got the part of Dr. David Banner's alter ego. Schwarzenegger appeared with Kirk Douglas and Ann-Margret in the 1979 comedy The Villain. In 1980, he starred in a biographical film of the 1950s actress Jayne Mansfield as Mansfield's husband, Mickey Hargitay.

When did Schwarzenegger purchase the rights to the film Pumping Iron?

In what year did Schwarzenegger play Jayne Mansfield's husband in a film?

What role did Schwarzenegger miss out on because of his height?

The Incredible Hulk

What 1979 comedy film featured Schwarzenegger, Kirk Douglas, and Ann-Margret?

The Villain


Schwarzenegger's breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982, which was a box-office hit. This was followed by a sequel, Conan the Destroyer, in 1984, although it was not as successful as its predecessor. In 1983, Schwarzenegger starred in the promotional video, Carnival in Rio. In 1984, he made his first appearance as the eponymous character, and what some would say was his acting career's signature role, in James Cameron's science fiction thriller film The Terminator. Following this, Schwarzenegger made Red Sonja in 1985.

What was the title of the sequel to Conan the Barbarian?

Conan the Destroyer

What year was the first Terminator movie released?

Who directed The Terminator?

James Cameron


During the 1980s, audiences had an appetite for action films, with both Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone becoming international stars. Schwarzenegger's roles reflected his sense of humor, separating him from more serious action hero films, such as the alternative universe poster for Terminator 2: Judgment Day starring Stallone in the comedy thriller Last Action Hero. He made a number of successful films, such as Commando (1985), Raw Deal (1986), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), and Red Heat (1988).

What other action star was an international hit in the 1980s?

Sylvester Stallone

What year was Schwarzenegger's film The Running Man released?


Twins (1988), a comedy with Danny DeVito, also proved successful. Total Recall (1990) netted Schwarzenegger $10 million and 15% of the film's gross. A science fiction script, the film was based on the Philip K. Dick short story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale". Kindergarten Cop (1990) reunited him with director Ivan Reitman, who directed him in Twins. Schwarzenegger had a brief foray into directing, first with a 1990 episode of the TV series Tales from the Crypt, entitled "The Switch", and then with the 1992 telemovie Christmas in Connecticut. He has not directed since.

What's the title of the comedy movie Schwarzenegger starred in with Danny DeVito in 1988?

Twins

How much did Schwarzenegger make from the film Total Recall, on top of 15% of gross?

$10 million

What 1992 TV movie did Schwarzenegger direct?

Christmas in Connecticut

An episode of what well-known TV series was Schwarzenegger's directorial debut?

Tales from the Crypt


Schwarzenegger's commercial peak was his return as the title character in 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which was the highest-grossing film of 1991. In 1993, the National Association of Theatre Owners named him the "International Star of the Decade". His next film project, the 1993 self-aware action comedy spoof Last Action Hero, was released opposite Jurassic Park, and did not do well at the box office. His next film, the comedy drama True Lies (1994), was a popular spy film, and saw Schwarzenegger reunited with James Cameron.

What Schwarzenegger film was 1991's highest-grossing movie?

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

What organization named Schwarzenegger the "International Star of the Decade" in 1993?

the National Association of Theatre Owners

What 1994 film brought Schwarzenegger back together with director James Cameron?

True Lies


That same year, the comedy Junior was released, the last of Schwarzenegger's three collaborations with Ivan Reitman and again co-starring Danny DeVito. This film brought him his second Golden Globe nomination, this time for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy. It was followed by the action thriller Eraser (1996), the Christmas comedy Jingle All The Way (1996), and the comic book-based Batman & Robin (1997), in which he played the villain Mr. Freeze. This was his final film before taking time to recuperate from a back injury. Following the critical failure of Batman & Robin, his film career and box office prominence went into decline. He returned with the supernatural thriller End of Days (1999), later followed by the action films The 6th Day (2000) and Collateral Damage (2002), both of which failed to do well at the box office. In 2003, he made his third appearance as the title character in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, which went on to earn over $150 million domestically.

What was Schwarzenegger's second film with co-star Danny DeVito?

Junior

How much did the third Terminator movie make domestically alone?

$150 million


In tribute to Schwarzenegger in 2002, Forum Stadtpark, a local cultural association, proposed plans to build a 25-meter (82 ft) tall Terminator statue in a park in central Graz. Schwarzenegger reportedly said he was flattered, but thought the money would be better spent on social projects and the Special Olympics.

How many feet tall was the proposed statue of Schwarzenegger?

What was the name of the cultural association that wanted to build a Terminator statue?

Forum Stadtpark


His film appearances after becoming Governor of California included a three-second cameo appearance in The Rundown, and the 2004 remake of Around the World in 80 Days. In 2005, he appeared as himself in the film The Kid & I. He voiced Baron von Steuben in the Liberty's Kids episode "Valley Forge". He had been rumored to be appearing in Terminator Salvation as the original T-800; he denied his involvement, but he ultimately did appear briefly via his image being inserted into the movie from stock footage of the first Terminator movie. Schwarzenegger appeared in Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables, where he made a cameo appearance.

Which 2005 movie featured Schwarzenegger as himself?

The Kid & I


In January 2011, just weeks after leaving office in California, Schwarzenegger announced that he was reading several new scripts for future films, one of them being the World War II action drama With Wings as Eagles, written by Randall Wallace, based on a true story. On March 6, 2011, at the Arnold Seminar of the Arnold Classic, Schwarzenegger revealed that he was being considered for several films, including sequels to The Terminator and remakes of Predator and The Running Man, and that he was "packaging" a comic book character. The character was later revealed to be the Governator, star of the comic book and animated series of the same name. Schwarzenegger inspired the character and co-developed it with Stan Lee, who would have produced the series. Schwarzenegger would have voiced the Governator.

What's the name of the comic book character modeled on Schwarzenegger?

the Governator

What famous comic book writer did Schwarzenegger work with on the Governator?

Stan Lee

Schwarzenegger said he was reading scripts that included the one for what WWII film based on a true story?

With Wings as Eagles

Who wrote the screenplay for With Wings as Eagles?

Randall Wallace


On May 20, 2011, Schwarzenegger's entertainment counsel announced that all movie projects currently in development were being halted: "Schwarzenegger is focusing on personal matters and is not willing to commit to any production schedules or timelines". On July 11, 2011, it was announced that Schwarzenegger was considering a comeback film despite his legal problems. He appeared in The Expendables 2 (2012), and starred in The Last Stand (2013), his first leading role in 10 years, and Escape Plan (2013), his first co-starring role alongside Sylvester Stallone. He starred in Sabotage, released in March 2014, and appeared in The Expendables 3, released in August 2014. He starred in the fifth Terminator movie Terminator Genisys in 2015 and will reprise his role as Conan the Barbarian in The Legend of Conan.

On what date in 2011 was the hold on Schwarzenegger's movie projects announced?

May 20

2013's The Last Stand marked Schwarzenegger's first starring role in how long?

10 years

What was the first film Schwarzenegger co-starred in with Sylvester Stallone?

Escape Plan

What's the title of the fifth film in the Terminator franchise?

Terminator Genisys

What year did Terminator Genisys debut?


Schwarzenegger has been a registered Republican for many years. As an actor, his political views were always well known as they contrasted with those of many other prominent Hollywood stars, who are generally considered to be a liberal and Democratic-leaning community. At the 2004 Republican National Convention, Schwarzenegger gave a speech and explained why he was a Republican:

In what year did Schwarzenegger speak at the Republican National Convention?


In 1985, Schwarzenegger appeared in "Stop the Madness", an anti-drug music video sponsored by the Reagan administration. He first came to wide public notice as a Republican during the 1988 presidential election, accompanying then-Vice President George H.W. Bush at a campaign rally.

What was the title of the anti-drug music video Schwarzenegger appeared in under the Reagan administration's sponsorship?

"Stop the Madness"

In what presidential election year did Schwarzenegger make a name for himself as a prominent Republican?

Which candidate did Schwarzenegger appear with at a presidential campaign rally?

George H.W. Bush


Schwarzenegger's first political appointment was as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, on which he served from 1990 to 1993. He was nominated by George H. W. Bush, who dubbed him "Conan the Republican". He later served as Chairman for the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Governor Pete Wilson.

What nickname did George H.W. Bush give to Schwarzenegger?

Conan the Republican


In an interview with Talk magazine in late 1999, Schwarzenegger was asked if he thought of running for office. He replied, "I think about it many times. The possibility is there, because I feel it inside." The Hollywood Reporter claimed shortly after that Schwarzenegger sought to end speculation that he might run for governor of California. Following his initial comments, Schwarzenegger said, "I'm in show business – I am in the middle of my career. Why would I go away from that and jump into something else?"

What year did Schwarzenegger's interview with Talk magazine take place?

Which media source said Schwarzenegger was trying to deal with rumors that he might run for governor of California?

The Hollywood Reporter


Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy in the 2003 California recall election for Governor of California on the August 6, 2003 episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Schwarzenegger had the most name recognition in a crowded field of candidates, but he had never held public office and his political views were unknown to most Californians. His candidacy immediately became national and international news, with media outlets dubbing him the "Governator" (referring to The Terminator movies, see above) and "The Running Man" (the name of another one of his films), and calling the recall election "Total Recall" (yet another movie starring Schwarzenegger). Schwarzenegger declined to participate in several debates with other recall replacement candidates, and appeared in only one debate on September 24, 2003.

The episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno where Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy for Governor aired on what date?

August 6, 2003

How many debates did Schwarzenegger participate in before the 2003 California recall election?

one


On October 7, 2003, the recall election resulted in Governor Gray Davis being removed from office with 55.4% of the Yes vote in favor of a recall. Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California under the second question on the ballot with 48.6% of the vote to choose a successor to Davis. Schwarzenegger defeated Democrat Cruz Bustamante, fellow Republican Tom McClintock, and others. His nearest rival, Bustamante, received 31% of the vote. In total, Schwarzenegger won the election by about 1.3 million votes. Under the regulations of the California Constitution, no runoff election was required. Schwarzenegger was the second foreign-born governor of California after Irish-born Governor John G. Downey in 1862.

What percentage of the October 2003 vote was in favor of a recall?

Who was Schwarzenegger's closest rival in the gubernatorial race of 2003?

Cruz Bustamante

By about what number of votes did Schwarzenegger win the 2003 recall election in California?

1.3 million

What percentage of the vote did Schwarzenegger's opponent Bustamante receive?

Who was the first governor of California who had been born in a foreign country?

John G. Downey


As soon as Schwarzenegger was elected governor, Willie Brown said he would start a drive to recall the governor. Schwarzenegger was equally entrenched in what he considered to be his mandate in cleaning up gridlock. Building on a catchphrase from the sketch "Hans and Franz" from Saturday Night Live (which partly parodied his bodybuilding career), Schwarzenegger called the Democratic State politicians "girlie men".

What politician threatened to start working to recall Schwarzenegger right after he was elected?

Willie Brown

What Saturday Night Live sketch was Schwarzenegger referencing when he called opposing politicians "girlie men"?

Hans and Franz


Schwarzenegger's early victories included repealing an unpopular increase in the vehicle registration fee as well as preventing driver's licenses being given out to illegal immigrants, but later he began to feel the backlash when powerful state unions began to oppose his various initiatives. Key among his reckoning with political realities was a special election he called in November 2005, in which four ballot measures he sponsored were defeated. Schwarzenegger accepted personal responsibility for the defeats and vowed to continue to seek consensus for the people of California. He would later comment that "no one could win if the opposition raised 160 million dollars to defeat you". The U.S. Supreme Court later found the public employee unions' use of compulsory fundraising during the campaign had been illegal in Knox v. Service Employees International Union, Local 1000.

In what month of 2005 did Schwarzenegger hold a special election?

November

How many of Schwarzenegger's ballot initiatives were defeated in the special election of 2005?

four


Schwarzenegger then went against the advice of fellow Republican strategists and appointed a Democrat, Susan Kennedy, as his Chief of Staff. Schwarzenegger gradually moved towards a more politically moderate position, determined to build a winning legacy with only a short time to go until the next gubernatorial election.

Who did Schwarzenegger choose as Chief of Staff?

Susan Kennedy


Schwarzenegger ran for re-election against Democrat Phil Angelides, the California State Treasurer, in the 2006 elections, held on November 7, 2006. Despite a poor year nationally for the Republican party, Schwarzenegger won re-election with 56.0% of the vote compared with 38.9% for Angelides, a margin of well over one million votes. In recent years, many commentators have seen Schwarzenegger as moving away from the right and towards the center of the political spectrum. After hearing a speech by Schwarzenegger at the 2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast, San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom said that, "[H]e's becoming a Democrat [… H]e's running back, not even to the center. I would say center-left".

In the 2006 gubernatorial election, who did Schwarzenegger run against?

Phil Angelides

Which city was Gavin Newsom mayor of when he said Schwarzenegger was turning Democrat?

San Francisco


It was rumored that Schwarzenegger might run for the United States Senate in 2010, as his governorship would be term-limited by that time. This turned out to be false.

What political office did people speculate Schwarzenegger might try for in 2010?

United States Senate


Wendy Leigh, who wrote an unofficial biography on Schwarzenegger, claims he plotted his political rise from an early age using the movie business and bodybuilding as building blocks to escape a depressing home. Leigh portrays Schwarzenegger as obsessed with power and quotes him as saying, "I wanted to be part of the small percentage of people who were leaders, not the large mass of followers. I think it is because I saw leaders use 100% of their potential – I was always fascinated by people in control of other people." Schwarzenegger has said that it was never his intention to enter politics, but he says, "I married into a political family. You get together with them and you hear about policy, about reaching out to help people. I was exposed to the idea of being a public servant and Eunice and Sargent Shriver became my heroes." Eunice Kennedy Shriver was sister of John F. Kennedy, and mother-in-law to Schwarzenegger; Sargent Shriver is husband to Eunice and father-in-law to Schwarzenegger. He cannot run for president as he is not a natural born citizen of the United States. In The Simpsons Movie (2007), he is portrayed as the president, and in the Sylvester Stallone movie, Demolition Man (1993, ten years before his first run for political office), it is revealed that a constitutional amendment passed which allowed Schwarzenegger to become president.

What author claimed Schwarzenegger is power-obsessed?

Wendy Leigh

What's Schwarzenegger's father-in-law's name?

Sargent Shriver

Schwarzenegger shows up as the President of the United States in what 2007 animated movie?

The Simpsons Movie


Schwarzenegger is a dual Austrian/United States citizen. He holds Austrian citizenship by birth and has held U.S. citizenship since becoming naturalized in 1983. Being Austrian and thus European, he was able to win the 2007 European Voice campaigner of the year award for taking action against climate change with the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and plans to introduce an emissions trading scheme with other US states and possibly with the EU.

What year did Schwarzenegger become a naturalized citizen of the United States?

In what country besides the U.S. is Schwarzenegger a citizen?

Austrian


Schwarzenegger's endorsement in the Republican primary of the 2008 U.S. presidential election was highly sought; despite being good friends with candidates Rudy Giuliani and Senator John McCain, Schwarzenegger remained neutral throughout 2007 and early 2008. Giuliani dropped out of the presidential race on January 30, 2008, largely because of a poor showing in Florida, and endorsed McCain. Later that night, Schwarzenegger was in the audience at a Republican debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. The following day, he endorsed McCain, joking, "It's Rudy's fault!" (in reference to his friendships with both candidates and that he could not make up his mind). Schwarzenegger's endorsement was thought to be a boost for Senator McCain's campaign; both spoke about their concerns for the environment and economy.

Who did Schwarzenegger finally endorse in the 2008 Republican primary?

John McCain

Which candidate withdrew from the presidential race in January of 2008?

Rudy Giuliani

On which two major issues did McCain and Schwarzenegger publicly agree?

the environment and economy


In its April 2010 report, Progressive ethics watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington named Schwarzenegger one of 11 "worst governors" in the United States because of various ethics issues throughout Schwarzenegger's term as governor.

What group awarded Schwarzenegger the title of one of the 11 "worst governors" in a 2010 report?

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington


Although he began his tenure as governor with record high approval ratings (as high as 89% in December 2003), he left office with a record low 23%, only one percent higher than that of Gray Davis's when he was recalled in October 2003.

What was Schwarzenegger's highest approval rating during his stint as governor?

What was Schwarzenegger's approval rating on the day his time in office ended?


During his initial campaign for governor, allegations of sexual and personal misconduct were raised against Schwarzenegger, dubbed "Gropegate". Within the last five days before the election, news reports appeared in the Los Angeles Times recounting allegations of sexual misconduct from several individual women, six of whom eventually came forward with their personal stories.

What was the controversy around Schwarzenegger's first gubernatorial campaign nicknamed?

Gropegate

How many women spoke out publicly about misconduct on Schwarzenegger's part?

six

Which newspaper broke the story about Schwarzenegger's alleged sexual misconduct?

Los Angeles Times


Three of the women claimed he had grabbed their breasts, a fourth said he placed his hand under her skirt on her buttock. A fifth woman claimed Schwarzenegger tried to take off her bathing suit in a hotel elevator, and the last said he pulled her onto his lap and asked her about a sex act.

One woman accused Schwarzenegger of trying to remove what item of clothing?

bathing suit


Schwarzenegger admitted that he has "behaved badly sometimes" and apologized, but also stated that "a lot of [what] you see in the stories is not true". This came after an interview in adult magazine Oui from 1977 surfaced, in which Schwarzenegger discussed attending sexual orgies and using substances such as marijuana. Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint after winning Mr. Olympia in the 1975 documentary film Pumping Iron. In an interview with GQ magazine in October 2007, Schwarzenegger said, "[Marijuana] is not a drug. It's a leaf. My drug was pumping iron, trust me." His spokesperson later said the comment was meant to be a joke.

What magazine published an interview quoting Schwarzenegger calling marijuana a "leaf"?

GQ

What drug does the documentary Pumping Iron show Schwarzenegger using?

marijuana


British television personality Anna Richardson settled a libel lawsuit in August 2006 against Schwarzenegger, his top aide, Sean Walsh, and his publicist, Sheryl Main. A joint statement read: "The parties are content to put this matter behind them and are pleased that this legal dispute has now been settled." Richardson claimed they tried to tarnish her reputation by dismissing her allegations that Schwarzenegger touched her breast during a press event for The 6th Day in London. She claimed Walsh and Main libeled her in a Los Angeles Times article when they contended she encouraged his behavior.

Who sued Schwarzenegger and two of his employees for libel, settling in 2006?

Anna Richardson

What movie was Schwarzenegger promoting when the alleged incident took place?

The 6th Day

What paper did Richardson claim was used by Schwarzenegger's publicist and aide to discredit her?

Los Angeles Times


Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen on September 17, 1983. Shortly before he gained his citizenship, he asked the Austrian authorities for the right to keep his Austrian citizenship, as Austria does not usually allow dual citizenship. His request was granted, and he retained his Austrian citizenship. In 2005, Peter Pilz, a member of the Austrian Parliament from the Austrian Green Party, demanded that Parliament revoke Schwarzenegger's Austrian citizenship due to his decision not to prevent the executions of Donald Beardslee and Stanley Williams, causing damage of reputation to Austria, where the death penalty has been abolished since 1968. This demand was based on Article 33 of the Austrian Citizenship Act that states: "A citizen, who is in the public service of a foreign country, shall be deprived of his citizenship, if he heavily damages the reputation or the interests of the Austrian Republic." Pilz claimed that Schwarzenegger's actions in support of the death penalty (prohibited in Austria under Protocol 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights) had indeed done damage to Austria's reputation. Schwarzenegger explained his actions by referring to the fact that his only duty as Governor of California was to prevent an error in the judicial system.

What year did Austria outlaw the death penalty?

Which member of Austrian parliament wanted Schwarzenegger to lose his Austrian citizenship?

Peter Pilz


On September 27, 2006 Schwarzenegger signed a bill creating the nation's first cap on greenhouse gas emissions. The law set new regulations on the amount of emissions utilities, refineries and manufacturing plants are allowed to release into the atmosphere. Schwarzenegger also signed a second global warming bill that prohibits large utilities and corporations in California from making long-term contracts with suppliers who do not meet the state's greenhouse gas emission standards. The two bills are part of a plan to reduce California's emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels by 2020. In 2005, Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

What date marked the first law restricting greenhouse gas emissions?

September 27, 2006

The regulations pertain to emissions from utilities, manufacturing plants, and what other entity?

refineries

What year has Schwarzenegger set as the deadline for California to show a 25% reduction in emissions?


Schwarzenegger signed another executive order on October 17, 2006 allowing California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. They plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by issuing a limited amount of carbon credits to each power plant in participating states. Any power plants that exceed emissions for the amount of carbon credits will have to purchase more credits to cover the difference. The plan took effect in 2009. In addition to using his political power to fight global warming, the governor has taken steps at his home to reduce his personal carbon footprint. Schwarzenegger has adapted one of his Hummers to run on hydrogen and another to run on biofuels. He has also installed solar panels to heat his home.

What region of the U.S. has California partnered with on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative?

the Northeast

What green technology did Schwarzenegger have installed at home to reduce his carbon footprint?

solar panels

What year did the Greenhouse Gas Initiative go into effect?

What particular pollutant was Schwarzenegger addressing with his 2006 executive order?

carbon dioxide emissions


In respect of his contribution to the direction of the US motor industry, Schwarzenegger was invited to open the 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit, on April 20, 2009.

In what city was the SAE World Congress held in 2009?

Detroit


In October 2013, the New York Post reported that Schwarzenegger was exploring a future run for president. The former California governor would face a constitutional hurdle; Article II, Section I, Clause V nominally prevents individuals who are not natural-born citizens of the United States from assuming the office. He has reportedly been lobbying legislators about a possible constitutional change, or filing a legal challenge to the provision. Columbia University law professor Michael Dorf observed that Schwarzenegger's possible lawsuit could ultimately win him the right to run for the office, noting, "The law is very clear, but it’s not 100 percent clear that the courts would enforce that law rather than leave it to the political process."

What article, section, and clause of the Constitution requires U.S. presidents to be natural-born citizens?

Article II, Section I, Clause V

In 2013, what newspaper claimed Schwarzenegger was considering a presidential campaign?

the New York Post

Michael Dorf is a law professor at what school?

Columbia University


Schwarzenegger has had a highly successful business career. Following his move to the United States, Schwarzenegger became a "prolific goal setter" and would write his objectives at the start of the year on index cards, like starting a mail order business or buying a new car – and succeed in doing so. By the age of 30, Schwarzenegger was a millionaire, well before his career in Hollywood. His financial independence came from his success as a budding entrepreneur with a series of successful business ventures and investments.

Where would Schwarzenegger write down his goals?

index cards

Schwarzenegger became a millionaire by what age?


In 1968, Schwarzenegger and fellow bodybuilder Franco Columbu started a bricklaying business. The business flourished thanks to the pair's marketing savvy and an increased demand following the 1971 San Fernando earthquake. Schwarzenegger and Columbu used profits from their bricklaying venture to start a mail order business, selling bodybuilding and fitness-related equipment and instructional tapes.

With which of his friends did Schwarzenegger start a bricklaying company?

Franco Columbu

What natural disaster in 1971 contributed to the success of Schwarzenegger's business?

San Fernando earthquake


Schwarzenegger rolled profits from the mail order business and his bodybuilding competition winnings into his first real estate investment venture: an apartment building he purchased for $10,000. He would later go on to invest in a number of real estate holding companies.

How much did Schwarzenegger pay for the first apartment building he bought?


Schwarzenegger was a founding celebrity investor in the Planet Hollywood chain of international theme restaurants (modeled after the Hard Rock Cafe) along with Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone and Demi Moore. Schwarzenegger severed his financial ties with the business in early 2000. Schwarzenegger said the company had not had the success he had hoped for, claiming he wanted to focus his attention on "new US global business ventures" and his movie career.

What restaurant chain did Schwarzenegger invest in?

Planet Hollywood

When did Schwarzenegger withdraw from involvement with Planet Hollywood?

What other successful theme restaurant chain was Planet Hollywood modeled on?

the Hard Rock Cafe


He also invested in a shopping mall in Columbus, Ohio. He has talked about some of those who have helped him over the years in business: "I couldn't have learned about business without a parade of teachers guiding me... from Milton Friedman to Donald Trump... and now, Les Wexner and Warren Buffett. I even learned a thing or two from Planet Hollywood, such as when to get out! And I did!" He has significant ownership in Dimensional Fund Advisors, an investment firm. Schwarzenegger is also the owner of Arnold's Sports Festival, which he started in 1989 and is held annually in Columbus, Ohio. It is a festival that hosts thousands of international health and fitness professionals which has also expanded into a three-day expo. He also owns a movie production company called Oak Productions, Inc. and Fitness Publications, a joint publishing venture with Simon & Schuster.

What investment firm does Schwarzenegger maintain partial ownership of?

Dimensional Fund Advisors

What city hosts Arnold's Sports Festival each year?

Columbus, Ohio

What's the name of Schwarzenegger's film production company?

Oak Productions, Inc.

What renowned publishing company partners with Schwarzenegger in Fitness Publications?

Simon & Schuster


In 1992, Schwarzenegger and his wife opened a restaurant in Santa Monica called Schatzi On Main. Schatzi literally means "little treasure," colloquial for "honey" or "darling" in German. In 1998, he sold his restaurant.

What's the name of the restaurant Schwarzenegger opened with his wife?

Schatzi On Main

Where is the Schwarzenegger restaurant located?

Santa Monica

What is the literal translation of the word "schatzi"?

little treasure

What year did Schwarzenegger sell Schatzi on Main?


Schwarzenegger's net worth had been conservatively estimated at $100–$200 million. After separating from his wife, Maria Shriver, in 2011, it has been estimated that his net worth has been approximately $400 million, and even as high as $800 million, based on tax returns he filed in 2006. Over the years as an investor, he invested his bodybuilding and movie earnings in an array of stocks, bonds, privately controlled companies, and real estate holdings worldwide, making his net worth as an accurate estimation difficult to calculate, particularly in light of declining real estate values owing to economic recessions in the U.S. and Europe since the late 2000s. In June 1997, Schwarzenegger spent $38 million of his own money on a private Gulfstream jet. Schwarzenegger once said of his fortune, "Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million, but I was just as happy when I had $48 million." He has also stated, "I've made many millions as a businessman many times over."

In what year did Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separate?

What was the price tag for the private jet Schwarzenegger bought in 1997?

$38 million


In 1969, Schwarzenegger met Barbara Outland (later Barbara Outland Baker), an English teacher he lived with until 1974. Schwarzenegger talked about Barbara in his memoir in 1977: "Basically it came down to this: she was a well-balanced woman who wanted an ordinary, solid life, and I was not a well-balanced man, and hated the very idea of ordinary life." Baker has described Schwarzenegger as "[a] joyful personality, totally charismatic, adventurous, and athletic" but claims towards the end of the relationship he became "insufferable – classically conceited – the world revolved around him". Baker published her memoir in 2006, entitled Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak. Although Baker, at times, painted an unflattering portrait of her former lover, Schwarzenegger actually contributed to the tell-all book with a foreword, and also met with Baker for three hours. Baker claims, for example, that she only learned of his being unfaithful after they split, and talks of a turbulent and passionate love life. Schwarzenegger has made it clear that their respective recollection of events can differ. The couple first met six to eight months after his arrival in the U.S – their first date was watching the first Apollo Moon landing on television. They shared an apartment in Santa Monica for three and a half years, and having little money, would visit the beach all day, or have barbecues in the back yard. Although Baker claims that when she first met him, he had "little understanding of polite society" and she found him a turn-off, she says, "He's as much a self-made man as it's possible to be – he never got encouragement from his parents, his family, his brother. He just had this huge determination to prove himself, and that was very attractive … I'll go to my grave knowing Arnold loved me."

In what year did Schwarzenegger's former girlfriend Barbara Outland Baker publish her memoir?

What did Baker say Schwarzenegger didn't understand when she first met him?

polite society

What historical event did Baker and Schwarzenegger watch on TV together on their first date?

the first Apollo Moon landing


Schwarzenegger met his next paramour, Sue Moray, a Beverly Hills hairdresser's assistant, on Venice Beach in July 1977. According to Moray, the couple led an open relationship: "We were faithful when we were both in LA … but when he was out of town, we were free to do whatever we wanted." Schwarzenegger met Maria Shriver at the Robert F. Kennedy Tennis Tournament in August 1977, and went on to have a relationship with both women until August 1978, when Moray (who knew of his relationship with Shriver) issued an ultimatum.

What was the name of the hairdresser's assistant Schwarzenegger fell for in July of 1977?

Sue Moray

Where did Schwarzenegger first meet Maria Shriver?

the Robert F. Kennedy Tennis Tournament

What month and year did Moray make Schwarzenegger choose between her and Shriver?

August 1978


On April 26, 1986, Schwarzenegger married television journalist Maria Shriver, niece of President John F. Kennedy, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The Rev. John Baptist Riordan performed the ceremony at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. They have four children: Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger (born December 13, 1989 in Los Angeles); Christina Maria Aurelia Schwarzenegger (born July 23, 1991 in Los Angeles); Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger (born September 18, 1993 in Los Angeles); and Christopher Sargent Shriver Schwarzenegger (born September 27, 1997 in Los Angeles). Schwarzenegger lives in a 11,000-square-foot (1,000 m2) home in Brentwood. The divorcing couple currently own vacation homes in Sun Valley, Idaho and Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. They attended St. Monica's Catholic Church. Following their separation, it is reported that Schwarzenegger is dating physical therapist Heather Milligan.

What is Maria Shriver's relation to President John F. Kennedy

niece

What Massachusetts town was the setting for the wedding between Shriver and Schwarzenegger?

Hyannis

How many children did Schwarzenegger and Shriver have together?

four

Who did Schwarzenegger reportedly begin dating shortly after his separation?

Heather Milligan


On May 9, 2011, Shriver and Schwarzenegger ended their relationship after 25 years of marriage, with Shriver moving out of the couple's Brentwood mansion. On May 16, 2011, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Schwarzenegger had fathered a son more than fourteen years earlier with an employee in their household, Mildred Patricia 'Patty' Baena. "After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said in a statement issued to The Times. In the statement, Schwarzenegger did not mention that he had confessed to his wife only after Shriver had confronted him with the information, which she had done after confirming with the housekeeper what she had suspected about the child.

How long were Schwarzenegger and Shriver married?

25 years

What newspaper broke the story about Schwarzenegger's child with another woman?

the Los Angeles Times


Fifty-year-old Baena, of Guatemalan origin, was employed by the family for 20 years and retired in January 2011. The pregnant Baena was working in the home while Shriver was pregnant with the youngest of the couple’s four children. Baena's son with Schwarzenegger, Joseph, was born on October 2, 1997; Shriver gave birth to Christopher on September 27, 1997. Schwarzenegger says it took seven or eight years before he found out that he had fathered a child with his housekeeper. It wasn't until the boy "started looking like me, that's when I kind of got it. I put things together," the action star and former California governor, told 60 Minutes. Schwarzenegger has taken financial responsibility for the child "from the start and continued to provide support." KNX 1070 radio reported that in 2010 he bought a new four-bedroom house, with a pool, for Baena and their son in Bakersfield, about 112 miles (180 km) north of Los Angeles. Baena separated from her husband, Rogelio, in 1997, a few months after Joseph's birth, and filed for divorce in 2008. Baena's ex-husband says that the child's birth certificate was falsified and that he plans to sue Schwarzenegger for engaging in conspiracy to falsify a public document, a serious crime in California.

Baena worked for the Schwarzenegger/Shriver family for how many years?

What's the first name of Schwarzenegger's son with Baena?

Joseph

Schwarzenegger bought Baena and their son a four-bedroom house in what year?


Schwarzenegger has consulted an attorney, Bob Kaufman. Kaufman has earlier handled divorce cases for celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Schwarzenegger will keep the Brentwood home as part of their divorce settlement and Shriver has purchased a new home nearby so that the children may travel easily between their parents' homes. They will share custody of the two minor children. Schwarzenegger came under fire after the initial petition did not include spousal support and a reimbursement of attorney's fees. However, he claims this was not intentional and that he signed the initial documents without having properly read them. Schwarzenegger has filed amended divorce papers remedying this.

Which attorney did Schwarzenegger consult to handle his divorce?

Bob Kaufman

Which of the two kept their family home in Brentwood?

Schwarzenegger

Schwarzenegger's initial divorce petition failed to provide for attorney's fee reimbursement and what other condition of divorce?

spousal support


After the scandal, actress Brigitte Nielsen came forward and stated that she too had an affair with Schwarzenegger while he was in a relationship with Shriver, saying, "Maybe I wouldn't have got into it if he said 'I'm going to marry Maria' and this is dead serious, but he didn't, and our affair carried on." When asked in 2014 "Of all the things you are famous for … which are you least proud of?", Schwarzenegger replied "I'm least proud of the mistakes I made that caused my family pain and split us up".

What actress claimed she also carried on an affair with Schwarzenegger while he was with Shriver?

Brigitte Nielsen


Schwarzenegger was born with a bicuspid aortic valve, an aortic valve with only two leaflets (a normal aortic valve has three leaflets). Schwarzenegger opted in 1997 for a replacement heart valve made of his own transplanted tissue; medical experts predicted he would require heart valve replacement surgery in the following two to eight years as his valve would progressively degrade. Schwarzenegger apparently opted against a mechanical valve, the only permanent solution available at the time of his surgery, because it would have sharply limited his physical activity and capacity to exercise.

What word describes an aortic valve with two rather than three leaflets?

bicuspid

Schwarzenegger underwent heart valve replacement in what year?


On January 8, 2006, while Schwarzenegger was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle in Los Angeles, with his son Patrick in the sidecar, another driver backed into the street he was riding on, causing him and his son to collide with the car at a low speed. While his son and the other driver were unharmed, the governor sustained a minor injury to his lip, requiring 15 stitches. "No citations were issued", said Officer Jason Lee, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman. Schwarzenegger did not obtain his motorcycle license until July 3, 2006.

Which of Schwarzenegger's sons was with him when he had a motorcycle accident in 2006?

Patrick


Schwarzenegger tripped over his ski pole and broke his right femur while skiing in Sun Valley, Idaho, with his family on December 23, 2006. On December 26, 2006, he underwent a 90-minute operation in which cables and screws were used to wire the broken bone back together. He was released from the St. John's Health Center on December 30, 2006.

What bone did Schwarzenegger break while on a ski trip in 2006?

right femur

Where was Schwarzenegger vacationing when he broke his leg?

Sun Valley, Idaho


Schwarzenegger's private jet made an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport on June 19, 2009, after the pilot reported smoke coming from the cockpit, according to a statement released by the governor's press secretary. No one was harmed in the incident.

At what airport was Schwarzenegger's jet forced to make an emergency landing in 2009?

Van Nuys Airport


Schwarzenegger's official height of 6'2" (1.88 m) has been brought into question by several articles. In his bodybuilding days in the late 1960s, he was measured to be 6'1.5" (1.87 m), a height confirmed by his fellow bodybuilders. However, in 1988 both the Daily Mail and Time Out magazine mentioned that Schwarzenegger appeared noticeably shorter. Prior to running for Governor, Schwarzenegger's height was once again questioned in an article by the Chicago Reader. As Governor, Schwarzenegger engaged in a light-hearted exchange with Assemblyman Herb Wesson over their heights. At one point, Wesson made an unsuccessful attempt to, in his own words, "settle this once and for all and find out how tall he is" by using a tailor's tape measure on the Governor. Schwarzenegger retaliated by placing a pillow stitched with the words "Need a lift?" on the five-foot-five inch (165 cm) Wesson's chair before a negotiating session in his office. Bob Mulholland also claimed Schwarzenegger was 5'10" (1.78 m) and that he wore risers in his boots. In 1999, Men's Health magazine stated his height was 5'10".

How tall does Schwarzenegger claim to be?

What Assemblyman playfully tried to measure Schwarzenegger's height?

Herb Wesson

How tall did Men's Health magazine report Schwarzenegger to be in a 1999 issue?


Schwarzenegger's autobiography, Total Recall, was released in October 2012. He devotes one chapter called "The Secret" to his extramarital affair. The majority of his book is about his successes in the three major chapters in his life: bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California.

What's the title of Schwarzenegger's autobiography?

Total Recall

What did Schwarzenegger name the chapter of the book that addresses his extramarital affair?

"The Secret"

When was Schwarzenegger's autobiography released?

October 2012


Schwarzenegger was the first civilian to purchase a Humvee. He was so enamored by the vehicle that he lobbied the Humvee's manufacturer, AM General, to produce a street-legal, civilian version, which they did in 1992; the first two Hummers they sold were also purchased by Schwarzenegger.

In what year did AM General grant Schwarzenegger's wish for a street-legal Humvee?

In addition to the Humvee, what other vehicle manufactured by AM General was Schwarzenegger first to own?

Hummers


He was in the news in 2014 for buying a rare Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. He was spotted and filmed in 2015 Summer in his car, silver painted with bright aluminium forged wheels. Schwarzenegger's Bugatti has its interior adorned in dark brown leather.

What color is the exterior of Schwarzenegger's Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse?

silver


The Hummers that Schwarzenegger bought 1992 are so large – each weighs 6,300 lb (2,900 kg) and is 7 feet (2.1 m) wide – that they are classified as large trucks, and U.S. fuel economy regulations do not apply to them. During the gubernatorial recall campaign he announced that he would convert one of his Hummers to burn hydrogen. The conversion was reported to have cost about US$21,000. After the election, he signed an executive order to jump-start the building of hydrogen refueling plants called the California Hydrogen Highway Network, and gained a U.S. Department of Energy grant to help pay for its projected US$91,000,000 cost. California took delivery of the first H2H (Hydrogen Hummer) in October 2004.

How many pounds does one of Schwarzenegger's Hummers weigh?

How much did Schwarzenegger spend to convert a Hummer to run on hydrogen?

What did Schwarzenegger name his plan to build hydrogen refueling stations throughout California?

California Hydrogen Highway Network

What governmental department contributed a grant to Schwarzenegger's hydrogen fuel project?

U.S. Department of Energy


Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved with the Special Olympics for many years after they were founded by his ex-mother-in-law, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. In 2007, Schwarzenegger was the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics which were held in Shanghai, China. Schwarzenegger believes that quality school opportunities should be made available to children who might not normally be able to access them. In 1995, he founded the Inner City Games Foundation (ICG) which provides cultural, educational and community enrichment programming to youth. ICG is active in 15 cities around the country and serves over 250,000 children in over 400 schools countrywide. He has also been involved with After-School All-Stars, and founded the Los Angeles branch in 2002. ASAS is an after school program provider, educating youth about health, fitness and nutrition.

What nonprofit did Schwarzenegger found in 1995?

the Inner City Games Foundation

Schwarzenegger was the spokesperson for the Special Olympic games held in what city in China?

Shanghai

About how many schools across the country is ICG active in?


In 2012, Schwarzenegger helped to found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, which is a part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. The Institute's mission is to "[advance] post-partisanship, where leaders put people over political parties and work together to find the best ideas and solutions to benefit the people they serve," and to "seek to influence public policy and public debate in finding solutions to the serious challenges we face." Schwarzenegger serves as chairman of the Institute.

What school within the University of Southern California does the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy belong to?

the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

In what year was the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy founded?

What position does Schwarzenegger hold with the Institute?

chairman


Plymouth (i/ˈplɪməθ/) is a city on the south coast of Devon, England, about 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190 miles (310 km) west-south-west of London, between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west where they join Plymouth Sound to form the boundary with Cornwall.

In kilometers, what is the distance from Plymouth to Exeter?

How many miles away from London is Plymouth?

What river borders Plymouth on the west?

Tamar

In what county is Plymouth located?

Devon

In what body of water do the rivers Tamar and Plym converge?

Plymouth Sound


Plymouth's early history extends to the Bronze Age, when a first settlement emerged at Mount Batten. This settlement continued as a trading post for the Roman Empire, until it was surpassed by the more prosperous village of Sutton, now called Plymouth. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed Plymouth for the New World and established Plymouth Colony – the second English settlement in what is now the United States of America. During the English Civil War the town was held by the Parliamentarians and was besieged between 1642 and 1646.

What was the location of the earliest settlement near Plymouth?

Mount Batten

What was Plymouth's original name?

Sutton

In what year did the Pilgrim Fathers sail from Plymouth?

When did the siege of Plymouth end during the English Civil War?

What was the name of the colony founded by the Pilgrim Fathers in the New World?

Plymouth Colony


Throughout the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, handling imports and passengers from the Americas, and exporting local minerals (tin, copper, lime, china clay and arsenic) while the neighbouring town of Devonport became a strategic Royal Naval shipbuilding and dockyard town. In 1914 three neighbouring independent towns, viz., the county borough of Plymouth, the county borough of Devonport, and the urban district of East Stonehouse were merged to form a single County Borough. The combined town took the name of Plymouth which, in 1928, achieved city status. The city's naval importance later led to its targeting and partial destruction during World War II, an act known as the Plymouth Blitz. After the war the city centre was completely rebuilt and subsequent expansion led to the incorporation of Plympton and Plymstock along with other outlying suburbs in 1967.

What nearby settlement built ships for the Royal Navy?

Devonport

In what year did Plymouth become a city?

What is the term used to describe the attacks on Plymouth during the Second World War?

Plymouth Blitz

In what year was Plymstock incorporated?

Along with Plymouth and Devonport, what location was merged into a county borough in 1914?

East Stonehouse


The city is home to 261,546 (mid-2014 est.) people, making it the 30th most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. It is governed locally by Plymouth City Council and is represented nationally by three MPs. Plymouth's economy remains strongly influenced by shipbuilding and seafaring including ferry links to Brittany (Roscoff and St Malo) and Spain (Santander), but has tended toward a service-based economy since the 1990s. It has the largest operational naval base in Western Europe – HMNB Devonport and is home to Plymouth University.

As of 2014, what was the population of Plymouth?

Where does Plymouth rank in population among the cities of the UK?

How many members of Parliament represent Plymouth?

three

In what city does Plymouth's ferry to Spain terminate?

Santander

What institution of higher education is based in Plymouth?

Plymouth University


Upper Palaeolithic deposits, including bones of Homo sapiens, have been found in local caves, and artefacts dating from the Bronze Age to the Middle Iron Age have been found at Mount Batten showing that it was one of the main trading ports of the country at that time. An unidentified settlement named 'TAMARI OSTIA' (mouth/estuaries of the Tamar) is listed in Ptolemy's Geographia and is presumed to be located in the area of the modern city.

What is the name of the location cited by Ptolemy that is believed to have been located near modern Plymouth?

TAMARI OSTIA

Where have Middle Iron Age remnants been found?

Mount Batten

What does 'TAMARI OSTIA' mean?

mouth/estuaries of the Tamar


The settlement of Plympton, further up the River Plym than the current Plymouth, was also an early trading port, but the river silted up in the early 11th century and forced the mariners and merchants to settle at the current day Barbican near the river mouth. At the time this village was called Sutton, meaning south town in Old English. The name Plym Mouth, meaning "mouth of the River Plym" was first mentioned in a Pipe Roll of 1211. The name Plymouth first officially replaced Sutton in a charter of King Henry VI in 1440. See Plympton for the derivation of the name Plym.

In what century were sailors obligated to relocate from Plympton due to silting?

What did Sutton mean in the Old English language?

south town

In what year was the first written reference to Plymouth made?

During whose reign was the former town of Sutton referred to as Plymouth?

King Henry VI

What did 'Plym Mouth' mean?

mouth of the River Plym


During the Hundred Years' War a French attack (1340) burned a manor house and took some prisoners, but failed to get into the town. In 1403 the town was burned by Breton raiders. In the late fifteenth century a 'castle quadrate' was constructed close to the area now known as The Barbican; it included four round towers, one at each corner, as featured on the city coat of arms. The castle served to protect Sutton Pool, which is where the fleet was based in Plymouth prior to the establishment of Plymouth Dockyard. In 1512 an Act of Parliament was passed for further fortifying Plymouth, and a series of fortifications were then built, including defensive walls at the entrance to Sutton Pool (across which a chain would be extended in time of danger). Defences on St Nicholas Island also date from this time, and a string of six artillery blockhouses were built, including one on Fishers Nose at the south-eastern corner of the Hoe. This location was further strengthened by the building of a fort (later known as Drake's Fort) in 1596, which itself went on to provide the site for the Citadel, established in the 1660s (see below).

In what year during the Hundred Years' War did the French assault Plymouth?

Who set fire to Plymouth in 1403?

Breton raiders

In what year was the fortification later known as Drake's Fort constructed?

Before Plymouth dockyard was built, where was the fleet located?

Sutton Pool

In what year did Parliament pass a notable law that led to the building of fortifications in Plymouth?


During the 16th century locally produced wool was the major export commodity. Plymouth was the home port for successful maritime traders, among them Sir John Hawkins, who led England's first foray into the Atlantic slave trade, as well as Sir Francis Drake, Mayor of Plymouth in 1581 and 1593. According to legend, Drake insisted on completing his game of bowls on the Hoe before engaging the Spanish Armada in 1588. In 1620 the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World from Plymouth, establishing Plymouth Colony – the second English colony in what is now the United States of America.

What notable slave trader was based out of Plymouth?

Sir John Hawkins

Who served as Plymouth's mayor in 1593?

Sir Francis Drake

In what year did Drake battle the Spanish Armada?

When did the Pilgrim Fathers depart Plymouth?

What was the name of the settlement founded by the Pilgrim Fathers?

Plymouth Colony


During the English Civil War Plymouth sided with the Parliamentarians and was besieged for almost four years by the Royalists. The last major attack by the Royalist was by Sir Richard Grenville leading thousands of soldiers towards Plymouth, but they were defeated by the Plymothians at Freedom Fields Park. The civil war ended as a Parliamentary win, but monarchy was restored by King Charles II in 1660, who imprisoned many of the Parliamentary heroes on Drake's Island. Construction of the Royal Citadel began in 1665, after the Restoration; it was armed with cannon facing both out to sea and into the town, rumoured to be a reminder to residents not to oppose the Crown. Mount Batten tower also dates from around this time.

Which faction did Plymouth support during the English Civil War?

Parliamentarians

For how many years was Plymouth under siege during the English Civil War?

four

Where did the last battle for Plymouth during the English Civil War end?

Freedom Fields Park

In what year did Charles II ascend to the throne?

What locale was used to house imprisoned Parliamentarians after the restoration of Charles II?

Drake's Island


Throughout the 17th century Plymouth had gradually lost its pre-eminence as a trading port. By the mid-17th century commodities manufactured elsewhere in England cost too much to transport to Plymouth and the city had no means of processing sugar or tobacco imports, although it did play a relatively small part in the Atlantic slave trade during the early 18th century.

During what century was Plymouth involved with the Atlantic slave trade?

In what century did Plymouth cease to be a vital trading port?


In the nearby parish of Stoke Damerel the first dockyard, HMNB Devonport, opened in 1690 on the eastern bank of the River Tamar. Further docks were built here in 1727, 1762 and 1793. The settlement that developed here was called "Dock" or "Plymouth Dock" at the time, and a new town, separate from Plymouth, grew up. In 1712 there were 318 men employed and by 1733 it had grown to a population of 3,000 people.

In what year was HMNB Davenport established?

What river was adjacent to HMNB Davenport?

River Tamar

How many male workers were present in Plymouth Dock circa 1712?

What was the 1733 population of Plymouth Dock?

In what parish was HMNB Davenport located?

Stoke Damerel


Before the latter half of the 18th century, grain, timber and then coal were Plymouth's main imports. During this time the real source of wealth was from the neighbouring town of Plymouth Dock (renamed in 1824 to Devonport) and the major employer in the entire region was the dockyard. The Three Towns conurbation of Plymouth, Stonehouse and Devonport enjoyed some prosperity during the late 18th and early 19th century and were enriched by a series of neo-classical urban developments designed by London architect John Foulston. Foulston was important for both Devonport and Plymouth and was responsible for several grand public buildings, many now destroyed, including the Athenaeum, the Theatre Royal and Royal Hotel, and much of Union Street.

Along with coal and grain, what was the most important import in 18th century Plymouth?

timber

What was the new name given to Plymouth Dock in 1824?

Devonport

Along with Plymouth and Devonport, what settlement comprised the Three Towns?

Stonehouse

What architect was noted for his neoclassical designs in Plymouth?

John Foulston

On what street did many of the buildings designed by John Foulston reside?

Union Street


Local chemist William Cookworthy established his somewhat short-lived Plymouth Porcelain venture in 1768 to exploit the recently discovered deposits of local China Clay - an industry which continues to make up a portion of the city income. As an associate and host of engineer John Smeaton he was indirectly involved with the development of the Eddystone Lighthouse.

Who founded Plymouth Porcelain?

William Cookworthy

In what year was Plymouth Porcelain founded?

What was William Cookworthy's profession?

chemist

What was the name of the engineer involved in the construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse?

John Smeaton


The 1-mile-long (2 km) Breakwater in Plymouth Sound was designed by John Rennie in order to protect the fleet moving in and out of Devonport; work started in 1812. Numerous technical difficulties and repeated storm damage meant that it was not completed until 1841, twenty years after Rennie's death. In the 1860s, a ring of Palmerston forts was constructed around the outskirts of Devonport, to protect the dockyard from attack from any direction.

In kilometers, how long was the Plymouth Sound Breakwater?

Who was the designer of the Plymouth Sound Breakwater?

John Rennie

In what year did construction finish on the Plymouth Sound Breakwater?

When did construction commence on Plymouth Sound Breakwater?

Near which settlement were Palmerston forts built in the 1860s?

Devonport


Some of the greatest imports to Plymouth from the Americas and Europe during the latter half of the 19th century included maize, wheat, barley, sugar cane, guano, sodium nitrate and phosphate Aside from the dockyard in the town of Devonport, industries in Plymouth such as the gasworks, the railways and tramways and a number of small chemical works had begun to develop in the 19th century, continuing into the 20th century.

What animal byproduct was imported to Plymouth in the 19th century?

guano

In what settlement were the dockyards located?

Devonport


During the First World War, Plymouth was the port of entry for many troops from around the Empire and also developed as a facility for the manufacture of munitions. Although major units of the Royal Navy moved to the safety of Scapa Flow, Devonport was an important base for escort vessels and repairs. Flying boats operated from Mount Batten.

What was the primary base of the Royal navy during World War I?

Scapa Flow

What sorts of ships were based in Davenport?

escort vessels

What location provided a base for flying boats?

Mount Batten


In the First World War, Devonport was the headquarters of Western Approaches Command until 1941 and Sunderland flying boats were operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. It was an important embarkation point for US troops for D-Day. The city was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe, in a series of 59 raids known as the Plymouth Blitz. Although the dockyards were the principal targets, much of the city centre and over 3,700 houses were completely destroyed and more than 1,000 civilians lost their lives. This was largely due to Plymouth's status as a major port Charles Church was hit by incendiary bombs and partially destroyed in 1941 during the Blitz, but has not been demolished, as it is now an official permanent monument to the bombing of Plymouth during World War II.

What force used Sunderland flying boats out of Devonport?

Royal Australian Air Force

What military organization was based in Devonport until 1941?

Western Approaches Command

How many attacks comprised the Plymouth Blitz?

How many civilian deaths occurred as a result of the Plymouth Blitz?

more than 1,000

How many homes were totally destroyed in the Plymouth Blitz?

over 3,700


The redevelopment of the city was planned by Sir Patrick Abercrombie in his 1943 Plan for Plymouth whilst simultaneously working on the reconstruction plan for London. Between 1951 and 1957 over 1000 homes were completed every year mostly using innovative prefabricated systems of just three main types; by 1964 over 20,000 new homes had been built transforming the dense overcrowded and unsanitary slums of the pre-war city into a low density, dispersed suburbia. Most of the city centre shops had been destroyed and those that remained were cleared to enable a zoned reconstruction according to his plan. In 1962 the modernist high rise of the Civic Centre was constructed, an architecturally significant example of mid twentieth century civic slab-and-tower set piece allowed to fall into disrepair by its owner Plymouth City Council but recently grade II listed by English Heritage to prevent its demolition.

Who was the author of the 1943 Plan for Plymouth?

Sir Patrick Abercrombie

In the period 1951-1957, how many new houses were constructed yearly in Plymouth?

over 1000

In the postwar period to 1964, how many houses were built in Plymouth?

over 20,000

When was the Civic Centre built?

What English Heritage status does the Civic Centre possess?

grade II


Post-war, Devonport Dockyard was kept busy refitting aircraft carriers such as the Ark Royal and, later, nuclear submarines while new light industrial factories were constructed in the newly zoned industrial sector attracting rapid growth of the urban population. The army had substantially left the city by 1971, with barracks pulled down in the 1960s, however the city remains home to the 42 Commando of the Royal Marines.

What aircraft carrier received maintenance at Devonport Dockyard?

Ark Royal

By what year was the greater part of the army presence in Plymouth gone?

What military unit is based in Plymouth?

42 Commando of the Royal Marines


The first record of the existence of a settlement at Plymouth was in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sudtone, Saxon for south farm, located at the present day Barbican. From Saxon times, it was in the hundred of Roborough. In 1254 it gained status as a town and in 1439, became the first town in England to be granted a Charter by Parliament. Between 1439 and 1934, Plymouth had a Mayor. In 1914 the county boroughs of Plymouth and Devonport, and the urban district of East Stonehouse merged to form a single county borough of Plymouth. Collectively they were referred to as "The Three Towns".

In what text was the presence of a settlement in the Plymouth area first recorded?

Domesday Book

In what year was the Domesday Book compiled?

What was the name of the Plymouth-area settlement recorded in the Domesday Book?

Sudtone

In what year was Plymouth recognized as a town?

In what year did Parliament bestow a Charter on Plymouth?


In 1919 Nancy Astor was elected the first ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton. Taking over office from her husband Waldorf Astor, Lady Astor was a vibrantly active campaigner for her resident constituents . Plymouth was granted city status on 18 October 1928. The city's first Lord Mayor was appointed in 1935 and its boundaries further expanded in 1967 to include the town of Plympton and the parish of Plymstock.

Who was the first woman MP to take her seat in the British Parliament?

Nancy Astor

For what constituency was Nancy Astor elected?

Plymouth Sutton

On what date did Plymouth become a city?

18 October 1928

In what year did Plymouth receive its first Lord Mayor?

What parish was incorporated into Plymouth in 1967?

Plymstock


In 1945, Plymouth-born Michael Foot was elected Labour MP for the war-torn constituency of Plymouth Devonport and after serving as Secretary of State for Education and responsible for the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, went on to become one of the most distinguished leaders of the Labour party.

What constituency did MP Michael Foot represent?

Plymouth Devonport

What position was Michael Foot noted to occupy in government?

Secretary of State for Education

What notable piece of legislation did Michael Foot contribute to?

1974 Health and Safety at Work Act

What party did Michael Foot become a leader of?

Labour

In what town was Michael Foot born?

Plymouth


The 1971 Local Government White Paper proposed abolishing county boroughs, which would have left Plymouth, a town of 250,000 people, being administered from a council based at the smaller Exeter, on the other side of the county. This led to Plymouth lobbying for the creation of a Tamarside county, to include Plymouth, Torpoint, Saltash, and the rural hinterland. The campaign was not successful, and Plymouth ceased to be a county borough on 1 April 1974 with responsibility for education, social services, highways and libraries transferred to Devon County Council. All powers returned when the city become a unitary authority on 1 April 1998 under recommendations of the Banham Commission.

What was the population of Plymouth in 1971?

What document suggested that county boroughs be eliminated?

1971 Local Government White Paper

What county did Plymouth unsuccessfully attempt to see created?

Tamarside

On what date did Plymouth's county status end?

1 April 1974

What body proposed that Plymouth become a unitary council?

the Banham Commission


In the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Plymouth is represented by the three constituencies of Plymouth Moor View, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and South West Devon and within the European Parliament as South West England. In the 2015 general election all three constituencies returned Conservative MPs, who were Oliver Colvile (for Devon South West), Gary Streeter (for Sutton and Devonport) and Johnny Mercer for Moor View.

What European Parliamentary constitutency is Plymouth a part of?

South West England

Who was elected for the Sutton and Devonport constitutency in 2015?

Gary Streeter

As of 2015, what political party did all of Plymouth's MPs belong to?

Conservative

What parliamentary constitutency was represented by Johnny Mercer?

Moor View


The City of Plymouth is divided into 20 wards, 17 of which elect three councillors and the other three electing two councillors, making up a total council of 57. Each year a third of the council is up for election for three consecutive years – there are no elections on the following "fourth" year, which is when County Council elections take place. The total electorate for Plymouth was 188,924 in April 2015. The local election of 7 May 2015 resulted in a political composition of 28 Labour councillors, 26 Conservative and 3 UKIP resulting in a Labour administration. Plymouth City Council is formally twinned with: Brest, France (1963), Gdynia, Poland (1976), Novorossiysk, Russia (1990) San Sebastián, Spain (1990) and Plymouth, United States (2001).

How many wards in Plymouth elect two councillors?

three

How many members are on the Plymouth council?

What fraction of the Plymouth council is elected each year?

a third

With what French city is Plymouth twinned?

Brest

In what year did Plymouth twin with Plymouth in the United States?


Plymouth was granted the dignity of Lord Mayor by King George V in 1935. The position is elected each year by a group of six councillors. It is traditional that the position of the Lord Mayor alternates between the Conservative Party and the Labour Party annually and that the Lord Mayor chooses the Deputy Lord Mayor. Conservative councillor Dr John Mahony is the incumbent for 2015–16.

What monarch bestowed the first Lord Mayor on Plymouth?

King George V

How many councillors choose the Lord Mayor?

six

What officeholder selects the Deputy Lord Mayor?

the Lord Mayor

Who is the current Lord Mayor of Plymouth?

Dr John Mahony


The Lord Mayor's official residence is 3 Elliot Terrace, located on the Hoe. Once a home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor, it was given by Lady Astor to the City of Plymouth as an official residence for future Lord Mayors and is also used today for civic hospitality, as lodgings for visiting dignitaries and High Court judges and it is also available to hire for private events. The Civic Centre municipal office building in Armada Way became a listed building in June 2007 because of its quality and period features, but has become the centre of a controversy as the council planned for its demolition estimating that it could cost £40m to refurbish it, resulting in possible job losses.

At what street address is the Lord Mayor's residence located?

3 Elliot Terrace

Who gave the Lord Mayor's official residence to Plymouth?

Lady Astor

On what street is the Civic Centre office building located?

Armada Way

In what month and year did the Civic Centre municipal office building become a listed building?

June 2007

What did Plymouth council estimate the cost to refurbish the Civic Centre municipal office building to be?


Plymouth lies between the River Plym to the east and the River Tamar to the west; both rivers flow into the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. Since 1967, the unitary authority of Plymouth has included the, once independent, towns of Plympton and Plymstock which lie along the east of the River Plym. The River Tamar forms the county boundary between Devon and Cornwall and its estuary forms the Hamoaze on which is sited Devonport Dockyard.

What river is to the west of Plymouth?

River Tamar

To the east of Plymouth lies which river?

River Plym

The River Tamar is the boundary between Devon and what other county?

Cornwall

In what body of water do the rivers Plym and Tamar meet?

Plymouth Sound

When did Plymstock join the unitary authority of Plymouth?


The River Plym, which flows off Dartmoor to the north-east, forms a smaller estuary to the east of the city called Cattewater. Plymouth Sound is protected from the sea by the Plymouth Breakwater, in use since 1814. In the Sound is Drake's Island which is seen from Plymouth Hoe, a flat public area on top of limestone cliffs. The Unitary Authority of Plymouth is 79.84 square kilometres (30.83 sq mi). The topography rises from sea level to a height, at Roborough, of about 509 feet (155 m) above Ordnance Datum (AOD).

What estuary east of Plymouth is part of the River Plym?

Cattewater

When did the Plymouth Breakwater open?

What island is present in Plymouth Sound?

Drake's Island

How large is the Unitary Authority of Plymouth in square miles?

In meters, what is the highest point in the Plymouth Unitary Authority?


Geologically, Plymouth has a mixture of limestone, Devonian slate, granite and Middle Devonian limestone. Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its geology. The bulk of the city is built upon Upper Devonian slates and shales and the headlands at the entrance to Plymouth Sound are formed of Lower Devonian slates, which can withstand the power of the sea.

What special designation does Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs possess?

Site of Special Scientific Interest

What stones form the headlands near Plymouth Sound?

Lower Devonian slates

Along with Devonian slate, Middle Devonian limestone and limestone, what stone provides the geologic base of Plymouth?

granite

Along with shales, what is most of the city built on?

Upper Devonian slates

For what reason is Plymouth Sound a Site of Special Scientific Interest?

its geology


A band of Middle Devonian limestone runs west to east from Cremyll to Plymstock including the Hoe. Local limestone may be seen in numerous buildings, walls and pavements throughout Plymouth. To the north and north east of the city is the granite mass of Dartmoor; the granite was mined and exported via Plymouth. Rocks brought down the Tamar from Dartmoor include ores containing tin, copper, tungsten, lead and other minerals. There is evidence that the middle Devonian limestone belt at the south edge of Plymouth and in Plymstock was quarried at West Hoe, Cattedown and Radford.

Middle Devonian limestone exists between Plymstock and what location?

Cremyll

What location north of the city possesses granite?

Dartmoor

What river was used to ferry granite from Dartmoor to Plymouth?

Tamar

Along with West Hoe and Radford, where was Middle Devonian limestone quarried in the region?

Cattedown

What local stone was used in the construction of many Plymouth buildings?

limestone


On 27 April 1944 Sir Patrick Abercrombie's Plan for Plymouth to rebuild the bomb-damaged city was published; it called for demolition of the few remaining pre-War buildings in the city centre to make way for their replacement with wide, parallel, modern boulevards aligned east–west linked by a north–south avenue (Armada Way) linking the railway station with the vista of Plymouth Hoe. A peripheral road system connecting the historic Barbican on the east and Union Street to the west determines the principal form of the city centre, even following pedestrianisation of the shopping centre in the late 1980s, and continues to inform the present 'Vision for Plymouth' developed by a team led by Barcelona-based architect David MacKay in 2003 which calls for revivification of the city centre with mixed-use and residential. In suburban areas, post-War prefabs had already begun to appear by 1946, and over 1,000 permanent council houses were built each year from 1951–57 according to the Modernist zoned low-density garden city model advocated by Abercrombie. By 1964 over 20,000 new homes had been built, more than 13,500 of them permanent council homes and 853 built by the Admiralty. Plymouth is home to 28 parks with an average size of 45,638 square metres (491,240 sq ft). Its largest park is Central Park, with other sizeable green spaces including Victoria Park, Freedom Fields Park, Alexandra Park, Devonport Park and the Hoe.

On what date was the publication of the Plan for Plymouth?

27 April 1944

Who wrote the Plan for Plymouth?

Sir Patrick Abercrombie

What street was intended to connect Plymouth Hoe to the railroad station?

Armada Way

Who headed the team that created the 'Vision for Plymouth'?

David MacKay

How many parks exist in Plymouth?


Along with the rest of South West England, Plymouth has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of England. This means a wide range of exotic plants can be grown. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F). Due to the modifying effect of the sea the seasonal range is less than in most other parts of the UK. As a result of this summer highs are lower than its southerly latitude should warrant, but as a contrast the coldest month of February has mean minimum temperatures as mild as between 3 and 4 °C (37 and 39 °F). Snow is rare, not usually equating to more than a few flakes, but there have been exclusions, namely the European winter storms of 2009-10 which, in early January, covered Plymouth in at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of snow; more on higher ground. Another period of notable snow occurred from 17–19 December 2010 when up to 8 inches (20 cm) of snow fell through the period – though only 2 inches (5.1 cm) would lie at any one time due to melt. Over the 1961–1990 period, annual snowfall accumulation averaged less than 7 cm (3 in) per year. July and August are the warmest months with mean daily maxima over 19 °C (66 °F).

What Köppen climate classification does Plymouth possess?

temperate oceanic

In degrees Fahrenheit, what is Plymouth's annual mean temperature?

What month in Plymouth has the lowest temperatures?

February

Up to how many centimeters of snow fell on Plymouth between 17 and 19 December 2010?

Along with August, what is typically the hottest month in Plymouth?

July


Rainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). November to March have the highest mean wind speeds, with June to August having the lightest winds. The predominant wind direction is from the south-west.

Along with convection, what provokes rain in the Plymouth area?

Atlantic depressions

Along with winter, in what season are Atlantic depressions most prevalent?

autumn

About how many inches of rain fall on Plymouth every year?

Along with March, what month has the fastest winds on average?

November

From what direction do most of the winds blow on Plymouth?

south-west


South West England has a favoured location when the Azores High pressure area extends north-eastwards towards the UK, particularly in summer. Coastal areas have average annual sunshine totals over 1,600 hours.

How many hours of sunshine does the South West England region get each year?

over 1,600

What region of England benefits from the extension of the Azores High pressure area?

South West England


Typically, the warmest day of the year (1971–2000) will achieve a temperature of 26.6 °C (80 °F), although in June 1976 the temperature reached 31.6 °C (89 °F), the site record. On average, 4.25 days of the year will report a maximum temperature of 25.1 °C (77 °F) or above. During the winter half of the year, the coldest night will typically fall to −4.1 °C (25 °F) although in January 1979 the temperature fell to −8.8 °C (16 °F). Typically, 18.6 nights of the year will register an air frost.

In degrees Fahrenheit, what was the highest temperature achieved in Plymouth between 1971 and 2000?

In what month and year did Plymouth see its highest temperature between 1971 and 2000?

June 1976

About how many days a year in Plymouth are over 77 °F?

In degrees Celsius, what was the coldest temperature recorded at Plymouth between 1971 and 2000?

−8.8 °C

In what month and year did Plymouth see its lowest temperature between 1971 and 2000?

January 1979


The University of Plymouth enrolls 25,895 total students as of 2014/15 (22nd largest in the UK out of 165). It also employs 3,000 staff with an annual income of around £160 million. It was founded in 1992 from Polytechnic South West (formerly Plymouth Polytechnic) following the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. It has courses in maritime business, marine engineering, marine biology and Earth, ocean and environmental sciences, surf science, shipping and logistics. The university formed a joint venture with the fellow Devonian University of Exeter in 2000, establishing the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry. The college is ranked 8th out of 30 universities in the UK in 2011 for medicine. Its dental school was established in 2006, which also provides free dental care in an attempt to improve access to dental care in the South West.

How many students are studying at the University of Plymouth?

Where does the University of Plymouth rank among British institutions of higher education in terms of number of enrolled students?

How many staff members work for the University of Plymouth?

About how much are the staff of the University of Plymouth paid yearly in total?

£160 million

In what year was the University of Plymouth established?


The University of St Mark & St John (known as "Marjon" or "Marjons") specialises in teacher training, and offers training across the country and abroad.

What institution of higher  education is colloquially known as Marjons?

The University of St Mark & St John

What is the academic specialty of the University of St Mark & St John?

teacher training


The city is also home to two large colleges. The City College Plymouth provides courses from the most basic to Foundation degrees for approximately 26,000 students. Plymouth College of Art offers a selection of courses including media. It was started 153 years ago and is now one of only four independent colleges of art and design in the UK.

Along with City College Plymouth, what college calls Plymouth home?

Plymouth College of Art

About how many students are enrolled at City College Plymouth?

How many years ago was Plymouth College of Art founded?

How many independent art colleges exist in the United Kingdom?

four

How many large colleges exist in Plymouth?

two


Plymouth also has 71 state primary phase schools, 13 state secondary schools, eight special schools and three selective state grammar schools, Devonport High School for Girls, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymouth High School for Girls. There is also an independent school Plymouth College.

How many state primary schools are in Plymouth?

Plymouth has how many state secondary schools?

How many state grammar schools are based in Plymouth?

three

What is the name of the independent school in Plymouth?

Plymouth College

Aside from Plymouth High School for Girls and Devonport High School for Boys, what state grammar school is present in Plymouth?

Devonport High School for Girls


The city was also home to the Royal Naval Engineering College; opened in 1880 in Keyham, it trained engineering students for five years before they completed the remaining two years of the course at Greenwich. The college closed in 1910, but in 1940 a new college opened at Manadon. This was renamed Dockyard Technical College in 1959 before finally closing in 1994; training was transferred to the University of Southampton.

What maritime institution of higher education existed in Plymouth as of 1880?

the Royal Naval Engineering College

When did the Royal Naval Engineering College shut its doors in Plymouth?

What was the Royal Naval Engineering College renamed in 1959?

Dockyard Technical College

In what year did the Dockyard Technical College close?

After the Dockyard Technical College closed, where were classes relocated to?

University of Southampton