Wildcard Quiz #397
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 27 August 2016
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Q1.
Which of these words means "a short pithy maxim"?
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2
Q2.
Which of these words means the granting of powers from central government to government at a lower level?
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3
Q3.
What does a misanthrope dislike?
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4
Q4.
The Tetris theme music is taken from a folk song native to which country?
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Q5.
What was one spectacular result of the lifting of the centuries-old punitive taxes and excises on glass in the UK in the mid 19th century?
A
The building of the gigantic glass and iron Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London
B
The opening of the Waterford Crystal factory in Ireland
C
Existing windows were enlarged by 10%
D
Breaking glasses after drinking a toast became popular in pubs
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Q6.
Someone with whom one used to be in love is "an old ..." what?
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Q7.
What are Luk Thep, or Angel Children?
B
Top scholars in their class at school
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