Daily Quiz #2079
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 27 September 2014
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Q1.
Birds, reptiles, amphibians and egg-laying mammals share a common feature, which is what?
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Q2.
In 1660, John Milton's books were burned in London because of his attacks on whom?
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Q3.
Which organisation was formed in 1976 by Fred Hemmings to put together an annual tour of 12 events around the world with a points system for event placings to decide a champion?
A
Formula One Constructors Association
B
International Professional Surfing (IPS) organisation
D
Marylebone Cricket Club
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Q4.
Which city is generally accepted as the birthplace of Grunge, a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s?
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Q5.
When did the use of sugar make its way from Asia and the Middle East into Western recipes?
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Q6.
The Persian Gulf runs between Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to the south and what country to the north?
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Q7.
What is an alternative name for Whit Sunday the time when, according to Christian tradition, the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles?
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