Daily Quiz #5352
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 13 September 2023
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Q1.
The name "mathematics" derives from an ancient Greek word meaning what?
D
How many fingers am I holding up
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Q2.
When the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered what is now known as Tasmania, Australia, in his 1642 voyage what did he name it?
D
Anthoonij van Diemenslandt
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Q3.
Internet pages run by apps such as Anonymonkey are intended for what?
B
Sharing assessments of local tradesmen
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Q4.
When was the word "jargon" first used in the English language?
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Q5.
In 1921 Sir Arnold Lunn organised the first British national ski championship which included, as well as jumping and cross-country, a speed version of what other style?
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Q6.
After appearing in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", Jennifer Grey starred opposite Patrick Swayze as Frances "Baby" Houseman in what 1987 film?
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Q7.
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at its nearest point lies how far from the coast of the South American continent?
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