Daily Quiz #4370
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 4 January 2021
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Q1.
What was the result of the internationally noted 1956 Treason Trial, which tried 156 men for treason and lasted about 5 years?
A
The verdict was "Not Proven"
B
All 156 defendants were acquitted
C
The 156 defendants were found guilty in absentia, and sentenced to death
D
The defendants were sentenced to be flogged and then stoned to death, commuted to 50 years in prison
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2
Q2.
In the 21st century where is a pagne usually found?
C
Africa, particularly in central areas
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3
Q3.
What is the name for an enthusiast for the TV series "Star Trek"?
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4
Q4.
When is the annual five day Diwali Festival celebrated?
D
The second week of November
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Q5.
LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade played what sport professionally for the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2014?
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Q6.
When were the last elements formally discovered and added to the periodic table of elements?
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Q7.
The immensely popular 1959 South African all-black jazz opera/musical "King Kong", was an important early step in the career of which South African singer, songwriter, actress, (and later) United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist?
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