Daily Quiz #122
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 19 May 2009
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1
In July 1966 the Musicians' Union banned miming on the UK TV programme "Top of the Pops", but as some bands' attempts to play were inadequate, a specially recorded backing track was permitted as long as … what?
A
All musicians on the track were simultaneously playing in a back room
B
It was not the same backing track as used on the record itself
C
The backing track was recorded on a different day from the recording on sale
D
All musicians on the track were present in the TV studio
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2
Who was re-elected President of the Republic of Germany in 1932 defeating Adolf Hitler, became a figurehead when Hitler became Chancellor in 1932, and died in 1934, enabling Hitler to disestablish the position of President and proclaim himself Fuhrer?
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3
What is the capital of Mongolia, on the Tuul River?
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4
Which credit card is famous for the slogan "Don't leave home without it"?
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5
What is the next number in the series 1, 4, 9, 16, 25?
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6
In the USA, tournament play for Monopoly calls for a 90-minute time limit. What time limit is used for international play?
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7
Who abdicated on 30 April 1980, the day of her 71st birthday, and was succeeded by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands?
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