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Q1. At the 1988 Olympics, in a split decision, South Korean boxer Park Si-Hun beat American Roy Jones, Jr., though Jones landed 86 punches to Park's 32 and a judge admitted the decision was a mistake. All 3 judges voting against Jones were suspended. What was the final outcome?

A
Roy Jones, Jr. was declared the winner
B
Park Si-Hun remained the winner
C
It was declared to be a draw
D
There was a rematch, which Park Si-Hun won
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Q2. According to an old English poem, who was slain by a dragon?

A
Eormanric
B
Merlin
C
Weland
D
Beowulf
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Q3. What was the name given to the directional anti-personnel mine, remotely detonated, and placed above-ground, developed for the USA?

A
Claymore mines
B
Bouncing Betty
C
POMZ mines
D
Mon-50
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Q4. Pol Pot was overthrown as ruler of what country in 1979?

A
Haiti
B
Ethiopia
C
Myanmar
D
Cambodia
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Q5. UNESCO was formed in 1945 for the purpose of building world peace and security through strengthening international co-operation in what?

A
Identifying areas of national significance
B
Sporting tournaments
C
Dealing with refugee issues
D
Education, sciences and cultural relations
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Q6. By 2016 36% of Belize's land territory and 13% of Belize's marine territory falls under some form of official protected status; what, and when, was Belize's first gazetted sanctuary for wildlife protection?

A
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
B
The island atoll of Half Moon Caye, 1928
C
La Amistad International Park, 1988
D
Parque Nacional La Tigra, 1980
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Q7. Which of these animals is native to South America?

A
Lion
B
Tiger
C
Leopard
D
Jaguar
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