Daily Quiz #2195
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 21 January 2015
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1
Which of these means "that is"?
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2
Ultrasonic sound is what?
A
Background noise emitted by, e.g., a TV set
B
Beyond the range of human hearing
C
Coming from outer space
D
Sound that rises in pitch as it approaches
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3
What type of land constitutes most of the country of Gabon on the west coast of Africa?
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4
If a group have gathered for a bonspiel, and have the appropriate stones, brooms and hacks what other equipment is also needed?
B
Special shoes, one of which has a slick sole
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5
By what name is Siddhartha Gautama better known?
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6
In what is now Iran in 1951 to 1954, what led to the Shah fleeing the country, the Prime Minister trying to dissolve parliament, crude oil being imported from Kuwait, and a breakdown of diplomatic relations with Britain and the USA?
C
Death of the Shah's father
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7
Which of these was a famous British artist?
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