Daily Quiz #4051
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 20 February 2020
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Q1.
An orrery is a moving mechanical model of what system?
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Q2.
The art of the Tulip Era is associated with what?
A
The Elizabethan era in 16th century England
B
The 17th century Dutch Golden Age
C
The Ottoman Empire in the 18th century
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3
Q3.
Pirates operating off the coast of which country took over $100 million in ransom payments between 2007 and 2009?
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Q4.
Chile's coat of arms contains the country's two national animals, the Andean condor and which other?
C
Pudú, the world's smallest deer
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Q5.
American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host of over 50 years' standing, Joan Rivers, died in 2014 following what?
A
A minor operation on her vocal cords
C
An open heart operation
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Q6.
Which of these is a very good hand in the game of blackjack?
C
A three, a seven, a six and a King
D
Ace, 7, 8 and 9 of hearts
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Q7.
Which of these is a pear-shaped, fretless stringed instrument commonly used in Middle Eastern music?
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