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People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

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Whose election as US President in <strong>18</strong>60 triggered the protests of the southern states before the<br />

American Civil War?<br />

What colour hair did Queen Elizabeth I have? Red<br />

Which town in the US state of Nevada became famous when gambling was legalised there in<br />

1931?<br />

Abraham Lincoln<br />

Las Vegas<br />

Which 20th century pop artist's New York studio was called 'The Factory'? Andy Warhol<br />

The '80s TV series, 'The Jewel in the Crown' was set in which Asian country? India<br />

Which instrument, not producing any definite pitch, is the largest of the drums in an orchestra? Bass Drum<br />

What 'C' is the name given to a pattern of stars as seen from earth? Constellation<br />

In medicine, what is the word flu short for? Influenza<br />

What nationality is the heart transplant pioneer Christiaan Barnard? South African<br />

The grave of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre is situated in which city? Paris<br />

Nemesis and The Black Hole are white knuckle rides at which Staffordshire theme park? Alton Towers<br />

St Peter's Basilica is a landmark in which European capital? Rome<br />

What 'M' is the name given to someone who is willing to give up their life for their religions? Martyr<br />

In which present day country was Nobel Prize winner Mother Theresa born? Macedonia<br />

Which tall yellow flower is grown for its edible seeds, which yield oil? Sunflower<br />

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