Daily Quiz #2880
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 6 December 2016
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Q1.
What British sitcom that aired from 1979 to 1981 in the UK, starred Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles?
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Q2.
Which French scientist invented the first satisfactory revolving light for use in lighthouses, and has a type of theatre light named after him?
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Q3.
When the passage of a wave, such as light or sound, changes to a different density medium what is originating it can appear reversed, shifted, and magnified in a process known as what?
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Q4.
What is the next in the series Madagascar, Borneo, New Guinea, ...?
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Q5.
For which of these is a red cross a symbol?
C
Association of Belgian Chocolatiers
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Q6.
What is one of the unique things about the Book of the Dun Cow?
A
It is the oldest extant manuscript written entirely in the Irish language
B
It is the oldest known written manual of animal husbandry
C
It is the second book printed in Europe with moveable metal type in 1355 CE
D
It was carved in meteorite iron
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Q7.
The oldest woman Olympic gold medalist is Queenie Newall, at London in 1908, when 53 years old. In which sport did she compete?
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