Daily Quiz #2406
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 20 August 2015
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Q1.
Why did Lawrence Lemieux, a Canadian sailor competing in the 1988 Summer Olympics, and finishing in 21st place in his race receive the Pierre de Coubertin medal?
A
For his services in setting the 1988 Games up
B
He was severely injured but continued racing
C
He abandoned his race to save an injured competitor
D
He donated vital equipment from his own craft to ensure the eventual winners could race
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Q2.
An organisation formed in 1890 to promote cooperation across the countries of Latin America and the U.S was established under what name?
A
Organization of American States
B
International Union of American Republics
D
Union of American Republics
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Q3.
What word best describes a triangle where all sides are equal?
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Q4.
T E Lawrence was known as Lawrence of where?
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Q5.
France's largest international airport and one of the world principal aviation centres, also known as Roissy, is usually known by the name of what historical figure?
D
Louis XIV - the Sun King
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Q6.
Which of these is most likely to have a sharp edge?
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Q7.
The famous armless statue of Venus, or Aphrodite, was first discovered in CE times (in 1820 CE) in what ancient city ruins?
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