General Knowledge Quiz for 9 August 2010
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1
The Drake Equation calculates the potential number of what?
A
Extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way
B
Fish in any defined area of ocean
C
Safe harbours on any section of sea
D
Species of animals in the world
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2
Which biblical personality was called Jekuthiel, Heber, Jered, Avi Zanoah, Avi Gedor, Avi Soco, Shemaiah ben Nethanel, Toviah, Levi, Heman, Mechoqeiq and Ehl Gav Ish?
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3
The Galapagos Islands belong to which country?
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4
Which of these is an event in Olympic weightlifting?
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5
Who composed the music for the musical "Chess"?
D
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson
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6
Henry Ford established a car factory in which city which became the centre of the motor vehicle manufacturing industry in the USA?
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7
Jacqueline du Pré was famous for playing what instrument?
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