General Knowledge Quiz for 5 October 2009
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1
Which of these is the closest translation from Hebrew of the word "Rabbi"?
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2
Which painters aim to convey a state of mind rather than create a realistic representation, such as El Greco, Bosch, Goya, Grunewald and Munch?
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3
Who has played the role of Indiana Jones most often in films?
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4
Which country has the longest straight stretch of railway line?
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5
The Soviet Union did not participate in the Olympics until 1952, and from 1928 organised an alternative international sports event. What were these games called?
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6
In England, the monarch has the power of veto over any proposed legislation from Parliament by withholding the Royal Assent. Who last used this power?
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Queen Elizabeth I in 1599
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7
What is "Too much money chasing too few goods"?
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