Daily Quiz #990
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 4 October 2011
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1
What area was claimed as a colony by the German Empire in the late 19th century, became a League of Nations mandate administered by Australia, New Zealand and the UK after World War I, was occupied by Japanese troops during World War II, and became a trusteeship until it was declared independent in 1968?
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2
Raymond Blanc, Rick Stein and Graham Kerr are all associated with what activity?
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3
What are the first names of Torville and Dean, who were the highest ever scoring figure skaters for a single programme at the 1984 Winter Olympics?
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4
What people traditionally dance a hornpipe?
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5
Which tree produces red fruits called "haws"?
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6
The capital of Brazil was moved from Rio de Janeiro to the purpose-built capital city of Brasilia in what year?
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7
"Dae Jang Geum" (2003), an internationally telecast TV series from South Korean TV channel MBC (entitled "Jewel in the Palace" in English-speaking countries) and loosely based on the Annals of Joseon Dynasty of Korea, focuses on a character with what occupation?
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