Daily Quiz #4093
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 2 April 2020
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Q1.
What did the 1975 Viking programme aim to do?
A
Resurrect ancient Scandinavian languages
B
Salvage the Swedish warship, Vasa
C
Study the Scandinavian origins in depth of areas in Estonia, the Ukraine and Sicily
D
Observe the planet Mars, in orbit and on the surface
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Q2.
The first name of the First Lady of which US president was Elizabeth, known as "Betty"?
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Q3.
In what language was the "Kalevala" written?
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Q4.
Which country declared independence from Pakistan in 1971?
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Q5.
In 2006, who became the second basketball player to score over 80 points in an NBA game?
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Q6.
Which of these is a member of the European Union?
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Q7.
What was the meaning of the Old English word "saelig" from which the modern word "silly" developed?
D
Blessed, happy, prosperous
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