Daily Quiz #1751
General Knowledge Quiz for Sunday, 3 November 2013
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Q1.
Lawnmower racing as a sport took off in the second half of the 20th century in the UK, USA and Australia; what reason was quoted in the UK?
A
The lawns needed mowing
B
To settle an argument about handicapping
C
The participants just felt like it
D
Other motorsport was too expensive
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2
Q2.
What weapon is associated with Robin Hood?
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Q3.
What is the primary intelligence agency of Albania that was created in 1991?
A
Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND)
B
The State Intelligence Service (SHISH)
D
The Public Security Intelligence Agency
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4
Q4.
Cragside House in Northumberland, England, was the first building to be lit by electricity sourced from where?
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5
Q5.
A piece for cornet, accompanied by a brass band plus clarinet and double bass, was composed and used as theme music for which TV show?
C
Amba, the Russian Tiger
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Q6.
In the 19th century, Chief Shaka was the leader of which group?
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Q7.
Which of these is a mythical bird that rose from the ashes of a fire?
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