Daily Quiz #1571
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 7 May 2013
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Q1.
The phrase "Crossing the Rubicon" is associated with which historical figure?
Note: This question was updated in March 2022
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Q2.
Which of these has been known as one of the most expensive serial drama series on TV?
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Q3.
In backgammon how does a player lose a gammon?
A
The player has dropped the doubling stakes based on the doubling cube
B
The player cannot move either die in a turn
C
When one of the player's blots is hit
D
The player has not managed to bear off any of their pieces before the game ends
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Q4.
What is another name for egg white?
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Q5.
Which of these islands belongs to Malaysia?
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Q6.
"Regina v. Bartle" [1994] is a leading Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding what aspect of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
C
Police must first inform arrested persons of their rights and give them access to counsel
D
Discrimination on the basis of age and gender
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Q7.
Which of these might have a piilion passenger on board?
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