Daily Quiz #2366
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 11 July 2015
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Q1.
What was unusual about Stamata Revithi running the marathon course at the 1896 Olympics, in Athens?
B
Female athletes could not compete in "strenuous events"
C
Female athletes were not allowed to compete at all
D
She came alone and did not represent a country
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Q2.
Neil Oliver provides archaeological and social history knowledge for, and fronts, programmes for UK TV in Britain, continental Europe and Australia, called what?
A
Britain/Europe/Australia From Above
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Q3.
What does a mordent involve?
B
A flutter before a note is sounded consisting of the note itself and the note above or below it
C
Three successive tones on a keyboard sounded at the same time
D
It is the sign for the tenor clef
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Q4.
What is the science that deals with the principles and construction of timepieces?
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Q5.
According to Greek legend, who was the muse of history?
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Q6.
France administers which of these Pacific territories?
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Q7.
Which novelist is best known for his short stories, many of which were written as a result of his experiences in the Franco-Prussian War?
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