Daily Quiz #4538
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 21 June 2021
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Q1.
Referred to as the father of history, the Greek writer Herodotus wrote about the social, political, cultural and economic lead-up to, events and consequences of what?
B
The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE)
C
The rise of the Roman Empire
D
The Greco-Persian Wars (499-479 BCE) and their preliminaries
Select from the options above.
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Q2.
Some insects use a form of defence known as autothysis, which has what effect on the insect itself?
B
It turns a brilliant red or green
C
It jets a boiling toxin
D
It inflates to three or more times its size
Select from the options above.
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Q3.
Ivan Galamian has had world-wide influence as a teacher of what?
D
Computer programming techniques
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Q4.
Which is the highest military decoration awarded by the USA?
B
Distinguished Service Medal
D
Distinguished Service Cross
Select from the options above.
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Q5.
How many US states do not border another US state?
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Q6.
In 2009 it was announced that the Summer Olympic Games 2016 would be held where?
B
Pyeongchang, South Korea
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
What tree is mentioned in the Christmas song 'Twelve Days of Christmas'?
Select from the options above.