Daily Quiz #3071
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 15 June 2017
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Q1.
When war was declared on Germany on 3 September 1939, at the start of what was to become World War II, who were the Allies?
B
France, Poland, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa
C
France, Poland and the UK
Select from the options above.
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Q2.
The holding of what is particularly influenced by infestations of Cameraria ohridella, a species of leaf miner moth, in the UK?
A
The Chelsea Flower Show
B
The World Conker Championship
C
The World Snail Championship
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Q3.
In wine tasting, what term is used to describe the tracks of liquid that cling to the sides of a glass after the contents have been swirled, which is often said to be related to the alcohol or glycerol content?
Select from the options above.
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Q4.
What is the Heimlich Manoeuvre designed to do?
A
Relocate a dislocated shoulder joint
C
Expel an obstruction from someone's upper airway
D
Put an unconscious person in the recovery position
Select from the options above.
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Q5.
Where is the grave of Jim Morrison, once lead singer of "The Doors"?
B
Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
D
Culver City, Los Angeles County, USA
Select from the options above.
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Q6.
Which is one of the first eight declared by UNESCO to be cultural World Heritage Sites?
C
Sangay National Park, Ecuador
D
Historic Centre of Lima, Peru
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Q7.
This American TV black comedy and crime drama was inspired by a Coen Brothers film and has won Emmy Awards for Miniseries, Directing and Casting plus numerous other awards. Which is it?
B
True Detective (2014- )
C
Mike and Molly (2010-2016)
Select from the options above.