Daily Quiz #5462
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 1 January 2024
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Q1.
Which of these countries does not have a capital city where the name starts and ends with the same letter?
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2
Q2.
As what character did comic actor and writer Rik Mayall appear in the UK TV programme "Blackadder II"?
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3
Q3.
What was the arbalest which came into use in Europe in the 10th and 11th centuries?
A
A missile launcher on the principle of the crossbow
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Q4.
Classical Greek tradition referred to several men of the 7-6th century BCE, including Thales of Miletus, Pittacus of Mytilene, Bias of Priene and Solon of Athens, by what collective name?
A
The Seven Sages, or Wise Men
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Q5.
When simulated single cell automata (simple programs) interact to produce complex, seemingly intelligent outcomes without following specific recipes, this is a development from what?
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6
A
Version of the letter "z"
B
Symbol used in writing some letters to modify the sound
D
Voiced palatal fricative
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Q7.
How many members of a netball team are allowed to shoot at goal?
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