Monster Quiz 7 - Multiple Choice Quiz - 25 questions
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Q 1) During the running of Le Marathon du Medoc, What do runners have for refreshments a) Truffles; b) Beer c) Wine |
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Q 2:- Sonkajärvi in Finland is known for an unusual competition. What is it? a) Running of the bulls; b) Penguin races; c) Wife carrying races |
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Q 3:- Boryeong in South Korea have a festival, now in its 20th year that started to promote a local cosmetic. What is the main ingredient of that cosmetic? a) Chicken eggs; b) Mud; c) fermented figs |
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Option B:- Mud This annual festival occurs in July in the village of Boryeong, 200 kilometers south of Seoul. The first one took place in 1998 and it was originally created as a marketing event for Boryeong mud cosmetics. The mud from the Boryeong mud flats is considered rich in natural minerals and is used to make beauty products. |
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Q 4:- This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, can only be visited in low tide. In which state of India would you find the Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple a) Uttar Pradesh (East) b) Gujarat (West); c) Kerala (South West); |
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Q 6:- What is a Tetrapodophis from Brazil? a) A nut with four segments instead of the usual two b) A bird fossil with four wings c) Four legged snake |
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Q 8:- This country has elephant tusks and a bird on the coat of arms. What country? a) Zimbabwe b) South Africa c) Angola |
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Q 10:- This country has a flag consisting of two united pennants (triangular flags) What country? a) Tibet b) India. c) Nepal. |
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Q 12:- What are trullo (plural Trulli)?. a) Style of architecture b) Genus of mountain vegetation c) Pasta from Southern Italy |
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Option A:- Style of Architecture A trullo (plural, trulli) is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof. Their style of construction is specific to the Itria Valley, in the Murge area of the Italian region of Apulia. Trulli generally were constructed as temporary field shelters and storehouses or, as permanent dwellings by small proprietors or agricultural labourers. |
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Q14:- Who was the national leader who erected a statue of John Lennon (The Beatles) because he believed that the Lennon was a true music revolutionary a):- Rodrigo Duterte - Phillipines b):- Fidel Casto - Cuba c):- Kwame Nkrumah - Ghana |
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Q16:- This countries name is derived from a Spanish word ‘baja mar' which means ‘low tide' or ‘shallow water or sea'. It was also a favorite place for pirates to hide their treasure. a): Turks Islands b): Caicos Islands c): The Bahamas |
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Q17:- What country would you visit if you wanted to go to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. a) Malawi b) Tanzania c) Uganda |
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Q 23:- What is the capital of Brunei. a) Bandung b) Bandar Seri Begawan c) Sarawak |
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Q 24:- What is a 'plantain'? a) a rice based alcoholic drink b) a coffee based milkshake c) a banana type fruit |
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Option A: A banana type fruit A plantain to the untrained eye could easily be mistaken for a banana. It looks and smells like a banana, but if you ever bite into a raw plantain (plátano in Spanish), you’ll know it’s not. Plantains are bigger than bananas, harder to peel (especially when green), and cannot be eaten raw. They must be cooked for consumption. |
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Q 25:- Where are you if you're spending rupiah, eating at a warung and visiting the Pura Luhur temple? a Laos b Indonesia c Cambodia |
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Option B: Indonesia Uluwatu Temple locally known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu (with Luhur meaning “something of divine origin”). This is one of Bali's nine key directional temples and one of the most spectacular ones in the entire island, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level. |
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