Daily Quiz #2692
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 1 June 2016
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Q1.
What is the name of the simplified Roman alphabet-based phonetic system of Chinese script adopted in 1958 at the Fifth Session of the 1st National People's Congress in mainland China?
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Q2.
Who became King of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field?
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Q3.
What politician or world leader is co-author of the book ‘Judo: History, Theory, Practice' (2004)?
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Q4.
What effect does an analgaesic have?
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Q5.
What Scottish patriotic song, used frequently at special occasions and sporting events, was written by a member of the folk group The Corries in 1967?
C
A Man's a Man for A' That
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Q6.
What body of water is 86 feet (26 meters) below sea level?
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Q7.
In 2005 what did Dame Ellen MacArthur's name became known for internationally?
A
Fastest solo non-stop sailing circumnavigating the globe
B
First British woman to win the Transpacific Yacht Race
C
First woman to design the winning yacht in the America's Cup
D
She publicly announced her preventive mastectomy
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