People Quiz #333
Famous People Quiz for 2 June 2015
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Q1.
Why did Charles de Gaulle and his wife Yvonne establish a foundation in 1945 for people who have Down's Syndrome?
A
Their daughter had Down's Syndrome
B
Yvonne de Gaulle's brother had Down's Syndrome
C
A previous foundation was destroyed in bombing and the people there killed by Nazis
D
It matched one just established by the Vichy government
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Q2.
According to Greek legend, whose fate was to stand near the garden of the Hesperides and support the universe on his shoulders?
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3
Q3.
Who has played the role of Indiana Jones most often in films?
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4
Q4.
If Guy Berryman and Will Champion are the rhythm section, what is the band?
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Q5.
Who fronted the BBC 2 specials “Gambling in Las Vegas”, “The Most Hated Family in America”, “Under The Knife”, “Behind Bars”, “African Hunting Holiday”, “Law and Disorder in Philadelphia” and “A Place for Paedophiles”?
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Q6.
Who was an English naturalist who realised and presented compelling evidence that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors, through the process he called natural selection?
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Q7.
Which of these was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb?
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