Daily Quiz #4558
General Knowledge Quiz for Sunday, 11 July 2021
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Q1.
What was an armillary sphere designed to do?
A
Enable astronomers to calculate the position of stars with respect to the horizon and the meridian
B
Represent kingship in the pommel of a royal sword
C
Determine latitude and longitude
D
Demonstrate the principal circles of the heavens, in an earth-centred or sun-centred universe
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Q2.
Which character in the comic strip Charlie Brown plays the piano?
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Q3.
If you travelled down the Missouri River from Bismarck, North Dakota, which city would you be in when you reached the ocean?
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Q4.
The Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 in the District of Columbia freed slaves in the District, and allowed for what in respect of each freed slave?
B
$300 to the owner, and $100 to the slave if he or she left the USA
C
$500 to the owner, and $100 to resettle the slave
D
$300 to the owner, and $100 to the slave if their owner applied for it
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Q5.
The first Olympic Games to be held in South America were held where?
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Q6.
Which international philanthropist has included independent media and open society as a focus of their funds?
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Q7.
What does the "L" stand for in the letters "SWALK" written on an envelope?
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