People Quiz #226
Famous People Quiz for 14 May 2013
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Q1.
What was the popular name for Joseph Stalin by Americans during World War II?
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2
Q2.
In the USA there is a national holiday annually on the third Monday in January, in honour of whom?
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3
Q3.
His name could be loosely translated as "rule by, or supported by, horses" and is enshrined in the traditional doctors' oath. Who is he?
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Q4.
Health workers in Nigeria and Pakistan were killed in 2012 and 2013 while carrying out vaccination programmes for what?
A
Measles, mumps and rubella
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Q5.
Who was known as "The Waltz King"?
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Q6.
Which of these is true about Benjamin Franklin and a term as a US senator?
A
He became senator in 1777
B
He represented Pennsylvania
D
He resigned from the Senate in1781
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Q7.
Which of these was a nickname for Elizabeth I?
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