Daily Quiz #217
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 22 August 2009
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Q1.
Which of these religions does not regard Jerusalem as a Holy City?
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Q2.
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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Q3.
Which city was the capital of Italy from 1865 to 1871?
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Q4.
The most famous films of which English-born comedian were "Road To Morocco", "Paleface" and "The Iron Petticoat"?
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Q5.
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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Q6.
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
That doesn't make any sense
B
Why would a goose need a wigwam?
D
Not to ask any more questions
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Q7.
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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