General Knowledge Quiz for 10 May 2010
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1
Which city was founded in 763, ravaged by the Mongols in 1258, taken by the Turks in 1636, and occupied by the British from 1917 to 1932?
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2
A
The science of the classification of living and extinct organisms
B
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals
C
The avoidance of paying a contribution to a nation's revenue
D
The art of cooking a Mexican dish of meat etc. in a folded or rolled tortilla
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3
Which of these describes a sudden change of government, forcibly effected by a ruler, the army or the general populace?
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4
With what activity is Russian Marc Chagall associated?
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5
What are the names of the late Michael Jackson's parents?
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6
The winner of the second Formula One World Championship in 1951 also won the title in 1954, 1955, 1956 & 1957, a record of five World Championship titles which stood until 2003. Who was he?
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7
What is the name of the Spanish island group in the Mediterranean Sea that includes Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera?
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