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Quiz // 45
General Knowledge Quiz
18/06/2023
In darts, how much points is the outer bullseye worth?
25 points.
The center target, also referred to as bullseye, is divided into the outer and inner regions, worth 25 and 50 points, respectively.
What is the only country flag that depicts humans?
The flag of Belize.
The current flag was adopted in 1981 after the country became independent from the United Kingdom.
In cinema, which French term refers to the stage design and arrangement of actors?
Mise-en-scène.
The french term corresponds to the arrangement of the actors, scenery, props, etc. on the stage for a theatre of film prodution.
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From what country is the car manufacturer Lancia?
Italy.
This car manufacturer, nowadays part of Fiat, was founded in 1906 in Turin by Vincenzo Lancia.
Which Sudanese region was the center of territorial disputes between France and Britain in 1898?
Fashoda.
During the second half of the 19th century, specifically following the Berlin Conference, the colonialist fervor in Europe was at an all time high. Building on this, both France and Britain began looking to consolidate their colonial empires, aiming to unite their territories – France pursued control over the Sahel, looking for a link between the Niger and Djibouti; England sought to unite their Southern, Eastern and Northern colonies and protectorates, from South Africa to Egypt.
Drawing these lines on the map, they intersect in Sudan, more specifically in the state of Fashoda – in 1898, a French expedition in this region sought to secure control in this state. Tensions somewhat increased between the France and Britain, but after heavy British pressure, France ceded the territory.
The word "sitcom" is composed of what 2 other words?
Situation Comedy / Situational Comedy.
This genre of comedy show, one of the most appreciated, mostly consists of a fixed group of characters that are present in each episode.
On the picture one can observe part of the cast of How I met Your Mother – one of the most beloved sitcoms of the last decades.
What was the nickname of the sniper Simo Häyhä?
White Death.
This Finnish sniper is often considered the deadliest of all time after being able to hunt down more than 500 enemies during the Winter War (1939-1940).
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What does the acronym ATM stands for?
Automated Teller Machine.
Although the first money dispensers are reported to have been used in Japan in the 1960’s, the first ATM machine came to use in London, in a Barclays Bank dependency.
With what artistic field is Tina Modotti associated?
Photography.
Although Modotti was a prolific actress, model, and political activist, it was as a photographer that she would become better known.
After moving to Mexico, the Italian artist would join the Mexican Communist Party, developing personal bonds with names like Frida Kahlo, Lupe Marín, or Diego Rivera, and focused her art in the “social realities” of the country.
The picture shows a Tina Modotti portrait made in 1921 by her husband Edward Weston.
In which movie can you find this iconic quote?
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