Daily Quiz #5050
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 15 November 2022
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1
Dr Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936) was removed as rector of the University of Salamanca in 1917 and again, having been re-elected, in 1936 for what reason?
A
Friendship with Pablo Picasso, deemed morally questionable
B
Speaking out politically
D
Focussing too heavily on his other interests
Select from the options above.
2
Where did Gustav Fabergé from the Baltics establish the jewellery firm in 1842 which later, under his son, created the Fabergé eggs?
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3
What is the James Webb, launched into space in 2021 by a partnership between the space agencies in the US, Europe and Canada?
B
A new international space station
D
An orbiting advertising screen
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4
How did Steve Rogers (Captain America) acquire his super powers?
A
He is injected with Super Soldier serum
B
He is hit by a bolt of lightning
C
He is bitten by a monkey in a medical experiment
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5
Pastizzi are a small savoury pastry, crisp flaky dough typically stuffed with ricotta or mashed curried peas, usually diamond-shaped or round, a signature dish where?
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6
A doping scandal in 2012 involving Lance Armstrong relates to which sport?
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7
Malagasy is an official language of which country?
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