Daily Quiz #2690
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 30 May 2016
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Q1.
Why were Canadian men's rowing pair Chris Jarvis and David Calder disqualified in the Semifinal B round of the Men's coxless pair at the 2004 Summer Olympics?
A
The Canadians had made rude comments to the South Africans at the start
B
They rowed into the lane for South Africa's Donovan Cech and Ramon di Clemente
C
A strong wind sprang up during the race
D
Their boat began to take on water and sink
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Q2.
Complete the title of this James Bond film: "Diamonds Are ... "?
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Q3.
What is a green liqueur made from anise, hyssop, angelica and mint?
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Q4.
"Andre 3000" & "Big Boi" make up which hip hop duo?
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5
Q5.
What characterises the Holocene Period?
A
Major species extinction, of over 50%
C
Relatively stable climate
D
Rise and evolution of the dinosaurs
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Q6.
Greenland and the Faroe Islands are within the realm of which European nation?
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Q7.
What was patented in London by Ralph Wedgewood in 1806?
C
A design for a chair leg
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