Wildcard Quiz #353
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 24 October 2015
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Q1.
What is one of the terms for a type of mediaeval base coin made elsewhere but circulating in England, and made illegal there in 1299 CE?
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A
An alternative English alphabet, used primarily on the Internet
B
An artificial watercourse or in-ground aqueduct
C
One of the wards of the county of Cumberland in north west England
D
A neck brace designed to help reduce neck injuries in helmeted sports
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Q3.
The food of the Gods is ambrosia: what is the drink of the Gods?
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Q4.
Which of these countries had not, in 2012, yet permanently abolished the death penalty?
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Q5.
According to the old saying, what is "the spice of life"?
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Q6.
The "galop" from Offenbach's "Orphée aux Enfers" is generally associated with what?
A
British royal coronations
C
Hitler's most publicised Nuremberg rally
D
The funeral of Ronald Reagan
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Q7.
The mediaeval wind instrument called a shawm typically had a cover over its keys called what?
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