Daily Quiz #206
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 11 August 2009
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Q1.
James Frederick Ferrier introduced which word to cover the branch of philosophy concerned with "the theory of knowledge"?
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2
Q2.
Which of these was painted by Leonardo da Vinci?
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3
Q3.
What is the name of a pipe originating in India and Persia where smoke passes from a bowl to a water bottle and thence by a tube to the mouth?
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Q4.
The Snake River runs through Hells Canyon on the border of which two US states?
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Q5.
If Charlie Watts is playing drums, who is most likely to be singing?
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Q6.
Which castle, when used as a prison for prisoners of war in World War II, was known as Oflag VII C?
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Q7.
Why is a Netball court divided into thirds?
A
Different points are allocated, depending on where a ball is thrown from, through the net
B
To help referees know where they are on the court
C
To regulate where individuals of each position are allowed to move
D
Historically, netball has been played on basketball courts marked in this way
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