General Knowledge Quiz #426
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General Knowledge Quiz #426
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UK road signs for tourist destinations and places of interest are normally a white icon on what colour background?
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Brent Crude is the common trading classification for oil sourced from the bed of what sea?
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What 'discriminatory' personal title did the French government decree in Feb 2012 should be removed from official forms?
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Moody's, Fitch, and Standard and Poor's are leaders in what market: Care homes; Outdooor clothing; Credit ratings; or Cider?
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In Feb 2012 British cruise ships Adonia and Star Princess were refused entry to Ushuaia port in the southern tip of which country?
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What film won five Oscars in 2012 including Best Actor, Original Score and Costume Design?
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Spell the word (meaning gently, quietly, hardly noticeably): Subtly; Subtley; Subtlely; or Subtely?
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What nationality (at 2012, and at founding) are the corporations Samsung, Hyundai and LG?
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What 'white-tail' species grew in such numbers in US Washington DC parklands as to prompt radical control measures in 2012: Rats; Snakes; Cats; Rabbits; Beetles; Deer; Eagles; Goats; Weasels; Squirrels; or Porcupines?
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The 1805 Battle of Austerlitz was a major victory for which commander?
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The Aquino, Arroyo and Cojuangco families have in recent times ruled what country?
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Near Field Communication technology (NFC) is a set of standards for: Hot-air ballooning; Smartphones; Border control; or Satnav?
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Violent government attacks on pro-democracy protests including besiegement of Homs city occurred in which country, 2011-12?
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Redolent means: Unnecessary; Continuous; Glowing; or Odorous?
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The deeply inaccessible lakes Vostok, Whillans, and Ellsworth are in the: Amazon rainforest; Russian tundra; Australian outback; or South Pole?
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What English word from French meaning literally 'cold blood' refers to (a person's) composure under pressure?
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The Bedouin people are so named because they originated in: Forest; Desert; Grasslands; or Lakelands?
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In the human body the hypophysis is better known as what gland?
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As at 2012 what is the oldest age of a British monarch on taking the throne: 38; 52; 64; or 85?
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(As at 2012, and here translated into English) it is illegal to use the slogan 'One People, one Empire, one Leader' in what country?
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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UK road signs for tourist destinations and places of interest are normally a white icon on what colour background?Brown
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Brent Crude is the common trading classification for oil sourced from the bed of what sea?North Sea
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What 'discriminatory' personal title did the French government decree in Feb 2012 should be removed from official forms?Mademoiselle
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Moody's, Fitch, and Standard and Poor's are leaders in what market: Care homes; Outdooor clothing; Credit ratings; or Cider?Credit ratings
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In Feb 2012 British cruise ships Adonia and Star Princess were refused entry to Ushuaia port in the southern tip of which country?Argentina
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What film won five Oscars in 2012 including Best Actor, Original Score and Costume Design?The Artist
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Spell the word (meaning gently, quietly, hardly noticeably): Subtly; Subtley; Subtlely; or Subtely?Subtly
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What nationality (at 2012, and at founding) are the corporations Samsung, Hyundai and LG?South Korean
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What 'white-tail' species grew in such numbers in US Washington DC parklands as to prompt radical control measures in 2012: Rats; Snakes; Cats; Rabbits; Beetles; Deer; Eagles; Goats; Weasels; Squirrels; or Porcupines?Deer
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The 1805 Battle of Austerlitz was a major victory for which commander?Napoleon
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The Aquino, Arroyo and Cojuangco families have in recent times ruled what country?The Philippines
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Near Field Communication technology (NFC) is a set of standards for: Hot-air ballooning; Smartphones; Border control; or Satnav?Smartphones
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Violent government attacks on pro-democracy protests including besiegement of Homs city occurred in which country, 2011-12?Syria
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Redolent means: Unnecessary; Continuous; Glowing; or Odorous?Odorous
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The deeply inaccessible lakes Vostok, Whillans, and Ellsworth are in the: Amazon rainforest; Russian tundra; Australian outback; or South Pole?South Pole
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What English word from French meaning literally 'cold blood' refers to (a person's) composure under pressure?Sangfroid
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The Bedouin people are so named because they originated in: Forest; Desert; Grasslands; or Lakelands?Desert
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In the human body the hypophysis is better known as what gland?Pituitary gland
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As at 2012 what is the oldest age of a British monarch on taking the throne: 38; 52; 64; or 85?64 Bonus point - who was it? William IV
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(As at 2012, and here translated into English) it is illegal to use the slogan 'One People, one Empire, one Leader' in what country?Germany
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