Daily Quiz #3828
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 12 July 2019
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1
Q1.
Which of these is the name of a diamond that is set in the sceptre of the British Crown Jewels?
C
The Great Star of Africa
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2
Q2.
What mythical medicine, believed to have mystical healing properties, was made from the horn of the unicorn?
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3
Q3.
How many colours are there on the American flag?
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4
Q4.
In 1877 Sir Arthur Sullivan composed which immensely popular song?
A
Roaming in the Gloaming
C
The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery
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5
Q5.
In which decade was Paul McCartney born?
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Q6.
Which city, since the 14th century BC, has been controlled by Israelites, Judaeans, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Hasmoneans, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Mamluks, Turks, and the British and for a short time after World War II was occupied by Israel and Jordan?
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Q7.
In 1990, mountain climbers Rob Hall and Gary Ball were the first to do what in 7 months?
A
Climb Mt Everest 7 times
B
Climb the "Seven Summits"
C
Climb the 7 highest peaks in the Himalayas
D
Traverse New Zealand's Southern Alps from North to South
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