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General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 12 September 2026

Test your general knowledge with 15 multiple-choice questions covering history, science, mythology, sports, geography, movies, art and world events.

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  1. 1. Which country was proclaimed a republic in 1867, following the withdrawal of the French administration and the execution of Emperor Ferdinand Maximilian?

    • A. Ecuador
    • B. New Guinea
    • C. New Caledonia
    • D. Mexico
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    D. Mexico

    Mexico was proclaimed a republic in 1867 after the French intervention ended and Emperor Ferdinand Maximilian was executed.

  2. 2. What substance was believed by Alchemists to transmute other metals into gold?

    • A. Order of the Phoenix
    • B. Goblet of fire
    • C. Philosopher's stone
    • D. Deathly hallows
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    C. Philosopher's stone

    Alchemists believed the Philosopher's stone was a substance capable of transforming base metals into gold.

  3. 3. In Greek legend, Aphrodite turned Adonis into what?

    • A. Prince
    • B. Frog
    • C. Anemone
    • D. Stone
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    C. Anemone

    According to the legend described in Ovid's Metamorphoses, the anemone flower was created from the blood of Adonis through Aphrodite's actions.

  4. 4. A standard archery target is marked with how many evenly spaced concentric rings?

    • A. 15
    • B. 20
    • C. 10
    • D. 5
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    C. 10

    A standard archery target is divided into 10 evenly spaced concentric scoring rings.

  5. 5. Who was the King of Thailand from 1946 to 2016?

    • A. Surayud Chulanont
    • B. Abhisit Vejjajiva
    • C. Thaksin Shinawatra
    • D. Bhumibol Adulyadej
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    D. Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, was King of Thailand from 1946 until his death in 2016.

  6. 6. What is the shortest-serving capital in the current states of the USA?

    • A. Juneau
    • B. Providence
    • C. Oklahoma City
    • D. Sacramento
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    C. Oklahoma City

    According to the source, Oklahoma City has served as the capital of Oklahoma since 1910, making it the shortest-serving among the listed current state capitals.

  7. 7. What film, released in 2000, is the story of Gilbert and Sullivan's first production of “The Mikado”?

    • A. The Piano
    • B. Life is Beautiful
    • C. Music And Lyrics
    • D. Topsy Turvy
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    D. Topsy Turvy

    Topsy Turvy is a 2000 film that tells the story surrounding Gilbert and Sullivan's production of The Mikado.

  8. 8. Who was the Italian player head-butted by French captain Zinedine Zidane in the final of the football World Cup 2006?

    • A. Paolo Maldini
    • B. Luciano Moggi
    • C. Lillo Foti
    • D. Marco Materazzi
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    D. Marco Materazzi

    Marco Materazzi was the Italian defender involved in the famous incident with Zinedine Zidane during the 2006 FIFA World Cup final.

  9. 9. Which New Zealand-born and New York-based artist, known for his kinetic sculpture produced between 1950 and 1980, also made films, applying dyes, stencils, air-brushes and other objects directly to celluloid?

    • A. Andy Warhol
    • B. Peter Jackson
    • C. Jackson Pollock
    • D. Len Lye
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    D. Len Lye

    Len Lye was a New Zealand-born artist known for kinetic sculpture and experimental films made by working directly on film.

  10. 10. What is the freezing point of water, in degrees Fahrenheit?

    • A. 32 Centigrade
    • B. Fahrenheit 451
    • C. 0 Fahrenheit
    • D. 32 Fahrenheit
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    D. 32 Fahrenheit

    Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit under standard atmospheric pressure.

  11. 11. What is the name of the international cricket ground in Brisbane, Australia?

    • A. The Gabba
    • B. Lords
    • C. Abbafield
    • D. The Oval
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    A. The Gabba

    The Gabba is the well-known international cricket ground located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

  12. 12. Which war ended as a result of peace negotiations at Panmunjom, completed on 27 July 1953?

    • A. Korean War
    • B. Singapore Crisis
    • C. Crimean War
    • D. Russo-Japanese War
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    A. Korean War

    The Korean War fighting ended with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement at Panmunjom on 27 July 1953.

  13. 13. There is an Irish County called … ?

    • A. Sideways
    • B. Under
    • C. Down
    • D. Over
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    C. Down

    County Down is one of the traditional counties of Ireland and is located in Northern Ireland.

  14. 14. What was the name of the group that invaded the Olympic village at Munich in 1972, killing 2 Israelis and holding 9 others hostage?

    • A. Black September
    • B. Baader-Meinhof Group
    • C. The Manson Family
    • D. National Liberation Front
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    A. Black September

    Black September was the Palestinian militant organization responsible for the hostage-taking during the 1972 Munich Olympics.

  15. 15. Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?

    • A. Romans
    • B. Incas
    • C. Egyptians
    • D. Greeks
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    B. Incas

    Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization in the Andes Mountains of present-day Peru.