Daily Quiz #4646
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 7 October 2021
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Q1.
Who led a campaign from 1798-1801, taking a force of 500 civilian scientists, specialists in fields such as biology, chemistry and languages in order to carry out a full study of ancient Egypt?
B
William Flinders Petrie
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Q2.
The Peripatetic School founded by Aristotle was called this for what reason?
A
Their discussions covered a wide range of thought and knowledge
B
They travelled from place to place to teach
C
The members met in a walkway
D
Walking long distances was promoted as an aid to healthy thought
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Q3.
Which series, originally released in 2003 on Disney Channel, was the first in the network's history to produce 100 episodes?
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Q4.
Who led the expedition that successfully made the first ascent of Mt Everest in 1953?
A
Colonel H C J (John) Hunt
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Q5.
A group of what is usually called a "parliament"?
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Q6.
Which of these was the last to become British Prime Minister?
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Q7.
What is the name of a spectacular group of six canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental in the southwestern part of Chihuahua, northwestern Mexico, a name derived from the colour of the walls?
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