General Knowledge Quiz for 22 August 2009
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1
Which of these religions does not regard Jerusalem as a Holy City?
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2
The opening sequence of the film "Airplane" (also entitled "Flying High") is a parody of which film?
A
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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3
Which city was the capital of Italy from 1865 to 1871?
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4
The most famous films of which English-born comedian were "Road To Morocco", "Paleface" and "The Iron Petticoat"?
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5
What is the standard length of the bars in the uneven parallel bars or asymmetric bars, an artistic gymnastics apparatus used only by female gymnasts?
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6
If you asked a question such as "What is that?" and were told "A wigwam for a goose's bridle", what should be your response?
A
"Why would a goose need a wigwam?"
B
Not to ask any more questions
C
"Can you ride a goose?"
D
"That doesn't make any sense"
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7
For his contribution to the development of what area of transport is US inventor and engineer Robert Fulton known?
A
Control systems for aeroplanes
B
Navigation systems for cars
C
Gyroscopic compass for ships
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