Daily Quiz #1694
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 7 September 2013
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Q1.
What is an abacus-like finger counting method used to perform basic mathematical operations, by which it is possible to display all numbers from 0 to 99 with both hands?
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2
Q2.
Which of these is a seaport in Croatia?
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3
Q3.
Elton John co-wrote 5 songs with Tim Rice for which Walt Disney musical?
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4
Q4.
Who, legend has it, led Phoenicians to found Carthage?
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Q5.
A 19th century French physicist, chemist, botanist and teacher is particularly well-known for his seminal work in establishing entomology. What was his name?
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Q6.
What kind of event is the Welsh word Eisteddfod applied to?
B
A game of Gaelic football
D
An auction of motor vehicles
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Q7.
On 7 January 2006, Elliot John Crosby became the youngest bowler in Britain to achieve what in a sanctioned ten-pin bowling competition?
A
Roll a perfect single game score of 300
B
Roll 3 perfect games of 300 in a 3-game series
C
Roll 10 consecutive strikes
D
Roll 40 points in a single game
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