Daily Quiz #1867
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 27 February 2014
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Q1.
The Republic of Biafra (1967 -70) took its name from what?
A
It was thought to be on a latitude which bisects Africa
B
The Bight of Biafra, which adjoined it
C
Its borders were drawn by Africans rather than colonial powers
D
It was an acronym for Brothers in Arms for Reclaiming Africa
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Q2.
Usually, how many feet should one stand away from an eye chart?
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Q3.
Henry Croft, an orphan street sweeper who collected money for charity, is associated with what organised charitable tradition of working class culture in London, England?
A
St Vincent de Paul Society
C
Pearly Kings and Queens
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Q4.
Jarlsberg cheese comes from which country?
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Q5.
The Gunpowder Plot, planned for 5 November 1605, was an attempt by a group of Catholics to blow up the English parliament and which monarch?
C
William I (William the conqueror)
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Q6.
In "The Merchant of Venice", what is demanded by Shylock?
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Q7.
The first three rounds of the 2009/2010 season for which world championship were cancelled, and eventually the championship itself?
Note: This question was updated in February 2024
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