Daily Quiz #4231
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 18 August 2020
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Q1.
A major armed conflict 1768 to 1774 in eastern Europe was a war between the forces of which two?
A
Great Britain, and Russia
B
Russia, and the Ottoman Empire
D
Habsburg Monarchy of Austria, and Russia
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2
Q2.
The book publishing firm Virago Press is distinctive because it publishes what works?
A
Folk tales and legends only
C
In foreign languages only
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3
Q3.
What are traditionally kept in a humidor?
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4
Q4.
31 March, the birthday of César Chávez, is recognised as a holiday in the US states of California, Texas, Arizona and Colorado. What role did he play in the history of the USA?
B
Military leader at the Battle of the Alamo
C
Setting up reservations for American Indians
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5
Q5.
Where was the volcano which erupted in 1815 in what is considered the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history?
A
Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
B
Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia
C
Zambales Mountains, the Philippines
D
Sumbawa island, Indonesia
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6
Q6.
Hypotenuses figure in what?
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Q7.
What project started out under the name "Chip Test", and progressed through "Deep Thought" to a name which became more famous internationally in 1997. What was the name?
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