Daily Quiz #1411
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 28 November 2012
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1
Which of these events in World War II occurred first?
A
Signing of the final documents for the surrender of Japan
B
Announcement that the Armistice between Italy and the Allied armed forces had been signed
C
D-Day landings by the Allies in Normandy, northern France
D
Invasion of continental Italy by Allied Forces
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2
What does "coup d'etat" mean?
A
Taking over a government
B
Ability to act appropriately in social situations
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3
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
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4
Kerkyra is what the locals call what island?
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5
What was a demonstration sport at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, when the opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of it, involving hundreds of adults and children?
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6
Where did Stradivari, the famous violin maker, live and work?
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7
What is the name of the British annual pop music awards, that are held in February each year?
C
Laurence Olivier Awards
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