General Knowledge Quiz for 5 June 2009
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1
What treaty was signed in Paris in 1815 after the overthrow of Napoleon, whereby Alexander I of Russia, Francis II of Austria and Frederick William II of Prussia agreed to apply Christian principles to the government of their countries?
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2
What was the first film made especially as a musical comedy, which included the songs "The Wedding of the Painted Doll" and "You Were Made For Me", by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed?
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3
What sport is played in an area that can vary between 20 x 10 and 30 x 20 metres, with 7 players in play at any one time per side playing for around 8 minutes for each of four periods?
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4
"The woolsack" is a seat for the president, the Lord Chancellor, of which group?
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5
B
An event that occurs every 12 months
C
A medical condition affecting the heart
D
A drug used to relieve pain
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6
What is an earlier name for the city of Harare?
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7
With whom are the islands of Elba and St Helena associated?
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