Wildcard Quiz #217
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 16 March 2013
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Q1.
What is a Welsh festival of literature, music and performance, the traditions of which date back to (at least) a festival of poetry and music held by Rhys ap Gruffydd of Deheubarth at his court in Cardigan in 1176?
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Q2.
What is the word for the requirements demanded by celebrities before they will appear on a TV show or at a performance?
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Q3.
What was the tallest man-made structure before the completion of the Eiffel Tower?
A
Lincoln Cathedral, England
C
The Washington Monument
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Q4.
An unexpected event is described as being "out of the ... " what?
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Q5.
Sony introduced a product to the world market in 1979, and in October 2010 announced that they would cease selling it in Japan. What product was it?
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Q6.
In November 2010, China announced that it would have its first what in 2011?
A
Purpose-built rock venue
B
Drop-in centre for the unemployed
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Q7.
Which of these has three official languages?
B
United States of America
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