General Knowledge Quiz for 14 December 2009
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1
Before 1945, what was the city of Gdansk called?
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2
What is an orthodox Mahommedan sect whose name derives from a body of traditional teaching which has equal authority with the Koran?
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3
Which of these is a surrealist painter known for paintings that include melted watches and other deformed items?
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4
Among the changes announced to the rules for the World Netball Series in October 2009, the length of each quarter was changed from 15 minutes to what duration?
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5
Which Sultan of Egypt ruled an expanding empire that included Syria, Mesopotamia, and most of Asia Minor until stopped in 1192 by Richard I in the first Crusade?
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6
Where was a battle fought between General Robert E Lee and General Meade from 1 to 3 July 1863, which is generally accepted as the conclusive battle of the American Civil War?
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7
What was patented in London by Ralph Wedgewood in 1806?
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A design for a chair leg
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