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People Quiz #605

Famous People Quiz for 18 August 2020

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Q1. In 2019 Taizha Keakealani Hughes-Kaluhiokalani was what?

A
Representative for Hawai'i in the US Congress
B
Miss Aloha Hula
C
Female surfing world champion
D
Youngest golfer to qualify for an LPGA Tour event
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Q2. What was the occupation of Jules Leotard who popularised one-piece gymwear in the 19th century?

A
Wrestler
B
Trapeze artist
C
Swimmer
D
Dancer
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Q3. 31 March, the birthday of César Chávez, is recognised as a holiday in the US states of California, Texas, Arizona and Colorado. What role did he play in the history of the USA?

A
Animal conservationist
B
Military leader at the Battle of the Alamo
C
Setting up reservations for American Indians
D
Labour unionist
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Q4. Which of these is a master woodcarver, famous for his work with Christopher Wren?

A
Jack Coutu
B
Advent Hunstone
C
Grinling Gibbons
D
Werburgh Welch
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Q5. Which fictional character tells stories of Br'er Rabbit?

A
Joel Chandler Harris
B
Uncle Remus
C
Uncle Tom
D
Uncle Sam
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Q6. Who did Cleopatra VII, often known now simply as Cleopatra, succeed as Pharaoh of Egypt in 51 BCE?

A
Her grandfather Ptolemy XI
B
Her sister Berenice IV
C
Her sister Arsinoë IV
D
Her father Ptolemy XII
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Q7. As who is Naruhito, son of Akihito, always known in Japan?

A
The Emperor of Reiwa
B
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito
C
His Majesty, His Majesty the Emperor, or The Reigning Emperor
D
His Majesty Emperor Michiko
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