Daily Quiz #2946
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 10 February 2017
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1
What name is used by native North Americans for a house made of blocks of ice?
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2
Who organised an Arab revolt against the Turks and wrote "The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom" about his experiences?
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3
Which 18th century painter and engraver is famous for his works "The Rake's Progress" and "Marriage à la Mode"?
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4
Why was the 2005 IBSF World Snooker Championship, due to be held in Pakistan, cancelled?
A
Fireworks explosions nearby damaged the venue
B
Security concerns linked to Taliban attacks
D
Not enough people registered to compete
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5
Which of these is not a common name for the "puma concolor"?
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6
Historically, what is a name of an official having authority for fiscal and other purposes within a defined area of England, typically a borough, port or shire?
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7
Which of these is a ship built for Henry VIII, that sank in 1545 and was recovered in 1982?
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