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General Knowledge Quiz for 1 August 2009

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1

Which 17th century philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and writer invented the notation which uses superscripts to show powers or exponents (e.g. the 2 used in x² to indicate squaring)?

A
Isaac Newton
B
René Descartes
C
Johannes Kepler
D
Nicholas Mercator
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2

The ozone molecule is made up of three atoms of which gas?

A
Neon
B
Hydrogen
C
Oxygen
D
Xenon
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3

Where was the Congress held in 1814-15, chiefly between Britain, France, Russia, Austria and Prussia, that adjusted frontiers after the fall of Napoleon?

A
London
B
Geneva
C
The Hague
D
Vienna
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4

What was the sub-title of the book "The Snow Goose" by US writer Paul Gallico?

A
Three Friends, Together Forever
B
A Story of Dunkirk
C
Nature At Its Most Wild
D
One Man And A Dream
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5

The samba originated in which country?

A
Brazil
B
Mexico
C
Argentina
D
Spain
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6

The Great Lakes are called Superior, Erie, Ontario and which other?

A
Wisconsin
B
Illinois
C
Michigan
D
Quebec
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7

What ball game is played between two teams of 18 players outdoors on a large oval grass field with two goal posts and two behind posts at each end, where the primary aim of the game, played in 4 quarters, is to score goals by kicking the ball between the

A
Cricket
B
Rugby Union
C
Rugby League
D
Australian football
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