Daily Quiz #3471
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 20 July 2018
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1
What do the literary characters Cormoran Strike and Olympe Maxime have in common?
A
They both breed borzois
B
They are both Amazon Indians
C
They both typically wear a nun's habit although they are not nuns
D
They were both created by the same author
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2
In 1858, why did Paul Broca name 5 skeletons "Cro-magnon Man"?
B
They were large and colourful
C
He named them after his father
D
They were found in the Cro-magnon grotto
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3
Which legendary couple are said to be buried at Glastonbury, Somerset, England?
A
David and Victoria Beckham
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4
A teaching technique invented by Sarah Ann Glover (who adapted it from a number of earlier systems) and popularised by John Curwen in the 19th century is associated with what activity?
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5
In the film Spiderman 2 (2004), which New York newspaper does Spiderman's alter ego take photographs for?
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6
Which teams compete in the "Derby della Mole", which is also known as the "Turin Derby"?
A
Juventus FC & Torino FC
B
Ferrari and Lamborghini
C
The Italian and German national soccer teams
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7
Which district of Los Angeles is the centre of the US film industry?
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