You might think this is a close-up of a cyanotype. No, it’s actually lapis lazuli, the precious gemstone. Read on for ten questions on all things blue. Just a bit of fun. No peeking! The facts were all gleaned from Wikipedia, so you know. Good luck! Answers in the next post ...
So, off we go with ten quiz questions on the theme of BLUE. My favourite colour!
1. Lapis lazuli has been prized as a gemstone for centuries. What does its name mean?
2.What are the traditional ingredients of a Blue Lagoon cocktail?
3. In the popular song, Blue Moon, what colour does the moon turn?
4. Where was denim first made?
5. What is the name of the blue fish in an aquatic Pixar animation?
6. True blue flowers are rare. Is there such a thing as blue poppy? True or false?
7. What year did blue Smarties come out in the UK?
9. What was the home world of the famous blue aliens that made regular appearances in Star Trek?
10. The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous blue diamonds. Where was it mined?
Stumped? See the next post for the answers.