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General Knowledge Quiz for 18 February 2009

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1

In 1975, Cambodia was temporarily renamed … ?

A
Formosa
B
Myanmar
C
Kampuchea
D
Burkina Faso
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2

What is someone who makes or repairs stringed instruments called?

A
Luthier
B
Vernier
C
Travattore
D
Wayborne
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3

In the US election held on 7 November 2000, court cases over the results from which state delayed the announcement of results for over a month?

A
Florida
B
Louisiana
C
South Carolina
D
Oregon
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4

Who won three long distance races including the marathon at the Olympic Games held at Helsinki in 1952?

A
Lasse Virén
B
Paavo Nurmi
C
Peter Snell
D
Emil Zátopek
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5

Which character died in the first episode of the British TV soap "Coronation Street"?

A
Minnie Caldwell
B
Elsie Tanner
C
Ena Sharples
D
Mary Hartman
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6

Who was Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers during the occupation of Japan immediately following World War II?

A
Douglas MacArthur
B
Dwight D Eisenhower
C
Harry S Truman
D
Richard E Grant
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7

What is the main protein of connective tissue in animals and the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% of the total protein content?

A
Cold collation
B
Estrogen
C
Collagen
D
Carthogen
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