Daily Quiz #1408
General Knowledge Quiz for Sunday, 25 November 2012
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Q1.
The Royal Navy introduced limes to the standard diet for crewmen to prevent what?
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Q2.
What is one of the three most populous cities in Africa?
Note: This question was updated in May 2021
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Q3.
Whose followers rose in 1745, taking Edinburgh and defeating the government army in Scotland at the Battle of Prestonpans, marched into England as far as Derby but were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland at the Battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746?
C
Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)
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Q4.
The TV series "Married... with Children" was set in which city?
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Q5.
Who, after a distinguished cricketing career, in his last ever test match innings was bowled out for a duck by Eric Hollies?
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Q6.
What does "tour de force" mean?
A
An exceptional creative achievement
B
Taking over a government
C
Ability to act appropriately in social situations
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Q7.
Who is associated with the phrase "history is bunk"?
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