General Knowledge Quiz #86
General Knowledge Quiz #86
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What is the collective term for a group of Morris dancers: Team; Band; Side; or Troupe?
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Permalloy is made from which two metallic chemical elements: Copper and zinc; Iron and mercury; Titanium and copper; or Nickel and iron?
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Which corporation (as at 2010) produces Schwarzkopf haircare and Pritt glue-stick products: Proctor and Gamble; Henkel; Unilever; or Tupperware?
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The American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in which US city: Boston; New York; San Francisco; or Atlanta?
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Mock Turtle Soup is traditionally made from the head of a: Turtle; Fish; Calf; or Pig?
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If something is 'fluviatile', it is produced or found in a: Volcano; Sandstorm; River; or Hurricane?
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Which if these is the square (a number multiplied by itself) of a whole number: 289; 255; 323; or 249?
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A deuteragonist is second in importance in a: Game of bridge; Royal family; Jousting match; or Greek tragedy?
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The lempira is the basic monetary unit of which Central American country: Honduras; Costa Rica; Guatemala; or Nicaragua?
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The Odense River is in which European country: Scotland; Denmark; Netherlands; or Austria?
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Name the mine in Copiapo, Chile, where 33 miners were trapped after a collapse on 5 Aug 2010: San José; San Andreas; San Marino; or San Tropez?
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Which monarch was the first Supreme Governor of the Church of England: Henry VIII; Elizabeth I; James I; or Elizabeth II?
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In 1760, Belgian inventor Joseph Merlin patented which item of footwear: Ice skates; Hobnail boots; Snow shoes; or Roller skates?
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The resort of St Tropez is in which department of France: Var; Marne; Cantal; or Jura?
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In Japan, what is a hibachi used for: Gardening; Carpentry; Marial Arts; or Cooking?
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What's heaviest: Lead; Gold; Platinum or Mercury?
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American mathematician Norbert Wiener, 1894-1964, coined what scientific term concerning complex systems, and helped define its modern understanding: Algebra; Cybernetics; Robotics; or Astronomy?
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When steel is galvanized it is most commonly coated by what: Tin; Zinc; Copper; or Lead?
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Which gemstone is associated (traditional UK/US with a 45th wedding anniversary: Diamond; Emerald; Ruby; or Sapphire?
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Name the French bank controversially exonerated (judged free of any responsibility/liability in the 2010 trial of its employee rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, who was imprisoned for, and fined, the 9bn euros he lost in 2008 futures trading: Banque de France; Soc Gen; Crédit Lyonnais; or BNP Paribas?
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Which corporation (as at 2010 produces Schwarzkopf haircare and Pritt glue-stick products: Proctor and Gamble; Henkel; Unilever; or Tupperware?
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Which if these is the square (a number multiplied by itself of a whole number: 289; 255; 323; or 249?
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Roughly how many seconds are in a year: 3 billion; 375 million; 31½ million; or 2¼ million?
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Sir Robert Mark, who died age 93 in Sep 2010, performed what role in England from 1967-77: Attorney General; Metropolitan Police Commissioner; King Lear; or Manager of Manchester United FC?
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Saint Pega is said to be England's first female: Soldier; Saint; Hermit; or Monarch?
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Pityriasis Capitis is the technical term for: Athlete's Foot; Dandruff; Acne; or Shingles?
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What colour/color results from mixing an equal quantity of blue and yellow paint together: Brown; Green; Red; or Mauve?
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What is the name of the mount on which the Hollywood sign sits in California: Mount Lowe; Mount Disappointment; Mount Morgan; or Mount Lee?
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In the Bible, what are the names of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah: Cain and Abel; Romulus and Remus; Esau and Jacob; or David and Goliath?
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In which country is the Nafud Desert: Saudi Arabia; Egypt; Iran; or Pakistan?
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Who did US Forbes magazine rank in 2010 as the most powerful woman in the world: Michelle Obama; Oprah Winfrey; Angela Merkel; or Hillary Clinton?
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Which Shakespeare play is set in the kingdom of Navarre in the 14th century: Midsummer Night's Dream; The Tempest; Romeo and Juliet; or Love's Labour's Lost?
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Which gemstone is associated (traditional UK/US) with a 45th wedding anniversary: Diamond; Emerald; Ruby; or Sapphire?
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What is Spanish for heart: Corazón; Cuore; Herz; or Croí?
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Who was the famous sister of writer Lee Radziwill: Jackie Onassis; Hillary Clinton; Princess Grace of Monaco; or Marilyn Monroe?
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Anthomania refers to a great love of: Insects; Singing; Flowers; or Cars?
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The collodion process was used in: Fabric weaving; Silver mining; Cheese making; or Photography?
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A mummichog is what type of creature: Dog; Bird; Fish; or Snake?
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Tahiti is the largest of which group of islands: Society; Solomon; Cook; or Gilbert?
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In which year was the National Health Service established in Great Britain: 1938; 1948; 1958; or1968?
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In 1919, which country became the first to legalise abortion: Iceland; Sweden; Netherlands; or Russia?
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Name the French bank controversially exonerated (judged free of any responsibility/liability) in the 2010 trial of its employee rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, who was imprisoned for, and fined, the 4.9bn euros he lost in 2008 futures trading: Banque de France; Soc Gen; Crédit Lyonnais; or BNP Paribas?
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In the TV series Thunderbirds, what is Parker's first name: Albert; Alphonse; Aloysius; or Alfred?
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What is the name of the hook which forms on the lower jaw of the male salmon during the breeding season: Type; Kype; Gype; or Zype?
Questions & Answers
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What is the collective term for a group of Morris dancers: Team; Band; Side; or Troupe?Side
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Permalloy is made from which two metallic chemical elements: Copper and zinc; Iron and mercury; Titanium and copper; or Nickel and iron?Nickel and iron
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Which corporation (as at 2010) produces Schwarzkopf haircare and Pritt glue-stick products: Proctor and Gamble; Henkel; Unilever; or Tupperware?Henkel
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The American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in which US city: Boston; New York; San Francisco; or Atlanta?Boston
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Mock Turtle Soup is traditionally made from the head of a: Turtle; Fish; Calf; or Pig?Calf
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If something is 'fluviatile', it is produced or found in a: Volcano; Sandstorm; River; or Hurricane?River
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Which if these is the square (a number multiplied by itself) of a whole number: 289; 255; 323; or 249?289
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A deuteragonist is second in importance in a: Game of bridge; Royal family; Jousting match; or Greek tragedy?Greek tragedy
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The lempira is the basic monetary unit of which Central American country: Honduras; Costa Rica; Guatemala; or Nicaragua?Honduras
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The Odense River is in which European country: Scotland; Denmark; Netherlands; or Austria?Denmark
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Name the mine in Copiapo, Chile, where 33 miners were trapped after a collapse on 5 Aug 2010: San José; San Andreas; San Marino; or San Tropez?San José
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Which monarch was the first Supreme Governor of the Church of England: Henry VIII; Elizabeth I; James I; or Elizabeth II?Elizabeth I
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In 1760, Belgian inventor Joseph Merlin patented which item of footwear: Ice skates; Hobnail boots; Snow shoes; or Roller skates?Roller skates
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The resort of St Tropez is in which department of France: Var; Marne; Cantal; or Jura?Var
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In Japan, what is a hibachi used for: Gardening; Carpentry; Marial Arts; or Cooking?Cooking
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What's heaviest: Lead; Gold; Platinum or Mercury?
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American mathematician Norbert Wiener, 1894-1964, coined what scientific term concerning complex systems, and helped define its modern understanding: Algebra; Cybernetics; Robotics; or Astronomy?Cybernetics
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When steel is galvanized it is most commonly coated by what: Tin; Zinc; Copper; or Lead?Zinc
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Which gemstone is associated (traditional UK/US with a 45th wedding anniversary: Diamond; Emerald; Ruby; or Sapphire?Sapphire
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Name the French bank controversially exonerated (judged free of any responsibility/liability in the 2010 trial of its employee rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, who was imprisoned for, and fined, the 9bn euros he lost in 2008 futures trading: Banque de France; Soc Gen; Crédit Lyonnais; or BNP Paribas?Soc Gen
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Which corporation (as at 2010 produces Schwarzkopf haircare and Pritt glue-stick products: Proctor and Gamble; Henkel; Unilever; or Tupperware?Henkel
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Which if these is the square (a number multiplied by itself of a whole number: 289; 255; 323; or 249?289
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Roughly how many seconds are in a year: 3 billion; 375 million; 31½ million; or 2¼ million?31½ million
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Sir Robert Mark, who died age 93 in Sep 2010, performed what role in England from 1967-77: Attorney General; Metropolitan Police Commissioner; King Lear; or Manager of Manchester United FC?Metropolitan Police Commissioner
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Saint Pega is said to be England's first female: Soldier; Saint; Hermit; or Monarch?Hermit
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Pityriasis Capitis is the technical term for: Athlete's Foot; Dandruff; Acne; or Shingles?Dandruff
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What colour/color results from mixing an equal quantity of blue and yellow paint together: Brown; Green; Red; or Mauve?Green
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What is the name of the mount on which the Hollywood sign sits in California: Mount Lowe; Mount Disappointment; Mount Morgan; or Mount Lee?Mount Lee
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In the Bible, what are the names of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah: Cain and Abel; Romulus and Remus; Esau and Jacob; or David and Goliath?Esau and Jacob
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In which country is the Nafud Desert: Saudi Arabia; Egypt; Iran; or Pakistan?Saudi Arabia
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Who did US Forbes magazine rank in 2010 as the most powerful woman in the world: Michelle Obama; Oprah Winfrey; Angela Merkel; or Hillary Clinton?Michelle Obama
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Which Shakespeare play is set in the kingdom of Navarre in the 14th century: Midsummer Night's Dream; The Tempest; Romeo and Juliet; or Love's Labour's Lost?Love's Labour's Lost
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Which gemstone is associated (traditional UK/US) with a 45th wedding anniversary: Diamond; Emerald; Ruby; or Sapphire?Sapphire
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What is Spanish for heart: Corazón; Cuore; Herz; or Croí?Corazón
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Who was the famous sister of writer Lee Radziwill: Jackie Onassis; Hillary Clinton; Princess Grace of Monaco; or Marilyn Monroe?Jackie Onassis
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Anthomania refers to a great love of: Insects; Singing; Flowers; or Cars?Flowers
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The collodion process was used in: Fabric weaving; Silver mining; Cheese making; or Photography?Photography
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A mummichog is what type of creature: Dog; Bird; Fish; or Snake?Fish
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Tahiti is the largest of which group of islands: Society; Solomon; Cook; or Gilbert?Society
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In which year was the National Health Service established in Great Britain: 1938; 1948; 1958; or1968?1948
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In 1919, which country became the first to legalise abortion: Iceland; Sweden; Netherlands; or Russia?Russia
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Name the French bank controversially exonerated (judged free of any responsibility/liability) in the 2010 trial of its employee rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, who was imprisoned for, and fined, the 4.9bn euros he lost in 2008 futures trading: Banque de France; Soc Gen; Crédit Lyonnais; or BNP Paribas?Soc Gen
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In the TV series Thunderbirds, what is Parker's first name: Albert; Alphonse; Aloysius; or Alfred?Aloysius
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What is the name of the hook which forms on the lower jaw of the male salmon during the breeding season: Type; Kype; Gype; or Zype?Kype
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