People Quiz #783
Famous People Quiz for 16 January 2024
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Q1.
"The Miracles" backed which singer?
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2
Q2.
Who released the album "The Transformed Man" in 1968?
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3
Q3.
What was the first name of Doctor Barnardo?
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4
Q4.
Religious reformer Martin Luther famously burnt what letter?
A
From All Saints' Church, Wittenberg, re damage to their door
B
From the pope, threatening to excommunicate him
C
From Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, calling him a troublemaker
D
From the Archbishop of Canterbury, inviting him to become an Anglican
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5
Q5.
Who established "Shady Records"?
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Q6.
In which capacity was the Belgian physician, Jacques Rogge, Count Rogge, particularly well-known in international sports?
A
Round-the-world balloonist
B
Owner of the racing snail which was world champion for 3 years
C
Designer of award-winning eSports games
D
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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Q7.
Who created St Trinians, a fictional girls' boarding school, the subject of 8 books and 7 films between 1954 and 2009?
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