Daily Quiz #4645
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 6 October 2021
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Q1.
Which kingdom, established by King Wickramabahu in the 14th century, repelled invasions by the Portuguese and the Dutch in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries and the British in the 19th century, until the signing of a treaty with the British in March 1815?
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Q2.
Which Apollo mission was the first to land on the moon?
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Q3.
In the first half of the 18th century in Great Britain, what drug became so popular, particularly in London, that several laws were passed trying to restrict its use?
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Q4.
"Solitaire" is known as a card game in many countries; what is used to play another game known as "Solitaire" in the UK?
A
Board with 64 squares & 8 red & 8 black counters
B
Board with pegs and holes
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Q5.
Which artists or group won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1997, for their cover of a 1974 hit for Roberta Flack?
C
Rage Against the Machine
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Q6.
What is the name of a Japanese dish consisting of noodles and broth?
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Q7.
Which of these was famous as a maker of pianos?
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