Daily Quiz #3243
General Knowledge Quiz for 4 December 2017
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1
Which of these is essential to the production of glass, rayon and cellophane, soaps, detergents, dyeing textiles, water softeners, most photographic film developing agents, and in toothpaste?
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2
The First Anglo-Afghan War was fought by the British imperial Indian military in Afghanistan over three or four years ending in 1842. What happened there in January 1842?
A
The Treaty of Gandamak was signed
B
Massacre of c.4,500 British troops and 12,000 British, Afghan and Indian camp followers
C
The Durand Line was drawn, marking a boundary between India (later Pakistan) and Afghanistan
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3
Where is the Walled City of Shibam, one of the oldest and best examples of urban planning based on the principle of high rise construction?
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4
Which city will hold the Summer Olympics 2024?
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5
Who plays Mrs. Smith opposite Brad Pitt in the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
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6
A fuss about nothing is called "a storm in a ..." what?
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7
Which drummer for the 1960s rock band “Holy Modal Rounders” (featured in the movie "Easy Rider") received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his play, “Buried Child”?
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