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General Knowledge Quiz

24/03/2023

tina turner quiz

Which famous artist's real name is Annie Mae Bullock?

Tina Turner.

Born in 1939 in Tennessee, USA, Tina Turner’s career started off with the duo Ike & Tina Turner. Later, she would an extremely successfull solo career, eventually granting her the title of Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Hippocrates quiz

Which medical practice consists in burning a part of the body to stop bleeding?

Cauterization.

This practice consists in destroying tissue to stop the flow of blood and mitigate damage. Nowadays, it’s usually used to stop nosebleeds or to kill certain types of tumors.

africa

Which African country used to be called Upper Volta?

Burkina Faso.

The Republic of Upper Volta was established after gaining independence from France in 1960 (it had been a self-governing region since 1958). Its name derived from the fact that the country contains the upper part of the Volta River. In 1984, the country adopted the name Burkina Faso.

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In which Italian city does the plot of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet unfold?

Verona.

Verona is also the set of another play by Shakespeare – The Two Gentleman of Verona.
The city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. It also holds the famous opera season in the Arena, a Roman amphitheatre located in Piazza Bra, the city’s largest piazza.

Catriona Matthew quiz

In what sport is the Solheim Cup disputed?

Golf.

Established in 1990, the Solheim Cup is a golf competition opposing the USA and Europe teams. It is the female equivalent of the Ryder Cup.

The picture shows Catriona Matthew, captain of team Europe (winner of the 2019 and 2021 editions).

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What is the name of this North African dish?

Couscous.

Traditional in the Maghrebi cuisine, couscous is a staple food based on steamed granules of semolina, and frequently served with vegetables or other cereals.

Central Library Des Moines quiz

Who was awarded with the Pritzker Award 2023?

David Chipperfield.

The image shows the Central Library of Des Moines, Iowa, one of the major works by this English architect.

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Regarding ChatGPT, what is the meaning of the acronym GPT?

Generative Pre-trained Transformer.

Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT is a chatbot based on artificial intelligence. Given its advanced functionalities (currently accessible by anyone, and for free), this tool is drawing a lot of attention regarding its usage in the academic sector, artistic and literary production and even in the creation of fake news.

If you wish to learn more about the topic, make sure you read our dedicated article here.

Francis Scott Key quiz

With what national symbol is Francis Scott Key associated?

USA National Anthem.

Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer and poet, better known for being the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 1814.

In which movie can you find this iconic quote?

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"A boy's best friend is his mother."

Psycho (1960)
This movie, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh, is a pioneer in the horror and thriller genre. It is also known for having explored controversial themes and used filming technical innovations.

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