Daily Quiz #5472
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 11 January 2024
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1
Q1.
What was the name of Paddington Bear's aunt, who sent him from Peru to London?
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2
Q2.
Which organisation was formed in 1976 by Fred Hemmings to put together an annual tour of 12 events around the world with a points system for event placings to decide a champion?
A
Formula One Constructors Association
B
International Professional Surfing (IPS) organisation
D
Marylebone Cricket Club
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3
Q3.
In the late 13th century Kublai Khan established what city as his dynasty's capital, and later as his summer retreat?
D
Shangdu, also called Xanadu
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4
Q4.
Which of these is not a term for a male deer?
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5
Q5.
Religious reformer Martin Luther famously burnt what letter?
A
From All Saints' Church, Wittenberg, re damage to their door
B
From the pope, threatening to excommunicate him
C
From Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, calling him a troublemaker
D
From the Archbishop of Canterbury, inviting him to become an Anglican
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6
Q6.
A range of devices including stick-on tattoos to be a password ID or hydration sensor, and a pill which when swallowed would emit a signal to communicate with external sensors and similar, was developed by which company?
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Q7.
A Star of David can be seen in the stained glass of the cathedral of which Mexican city?
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