Daily Quiz #4098
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 7 April 2020
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Q1.
What was the largest empire in history, that began with maritime exploration in the 15th century, and by 1921 governed about 458 million people and covered about 36.6 million km² (14.2 million square miles), about a quarter of the world's population and of the Earth's area?
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Q2.
Who wrote the book "What Pet Should I Get?"?
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Q3.
A set square is designed to be used in which of these?
B
Engineering and technical drawing
D
Creating Christmas decorations
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Q4.
Where would a sports competitor use a snaffle?
A
In a horse's mouth, attached to reins
B
To secure firearms not currently in use
C
Hidden in their team uniform, to identify the person to whom it belongs
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Q5.
Where are gaiters usually worn?
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Q6.
Who knighted Humphry Davy, chemist & inventor?
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Q7.
What name is given to the 4 mile (6.4 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard which is mainly in the unincorporated communities of Paradise and Winchester?
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