Daily Trivia (March 10, 2020) Gunsmoke and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of great questions for you today, like one about the classic Western "Gunsmoke", the Yellow River, and Vitamin C. Good luck to all of you!
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Daniel RackleyDaily Trivia 3/10/2020 Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Which of the following actors played 'Doc Gaylen Adams' on the TV series "Gunsmoke"?
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AGene Hackman
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BNicolas Cage
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CDennis Weaver
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DMilburn Stone
Milburn Stone
For an impressive 605 episodes, Milburn Stone played 'Doc Gaylen Adam' on "Gunsmoke".
Question 2
Who was the first woman to become the head of the government of an Islamic nation?
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ASilva Pintasilgo
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BGro Harlem Brundtland
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CIndira Gandhi
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DBenazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto
In 1988, Benazir Bhutto became the Prime Minister of Pakistan. This made her the first female head of state in an Islamic country.
Question 3
N'Djamena is the capital of which African country?
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ASudan
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BChad
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CSenegal
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DAlgeria
Chad
With an estimated population of 950,000, the city of N'Djamena is the capital of Chad.
Question 4
The Yellow River is the second largest river after the Yangtze in which country?
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AAustralia
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BJapan
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CSouth Africa
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DChina
China
At a length of 3,395 miles long, the Yellow River is the second-longest river in China.
Question 5
Where is the Bowling Hall of Fame located?
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AArlington, TX
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BTucson, AZ
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CCanastota, NY
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DStroudsberg, PA
Arlington, TX
Since 2010, the Bowling Hall of Fame has been located in Arlington, Texas.
Question 6
Which of the following is the official state beverage of the state of Ohio?
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AOrange juice
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BTomato juice
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CBlack coffee
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DChocolate milk
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is the official state beverage of the state of Ohio.
Question 7
Which US President presided over the funeral of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier, held at Arlington National Cemetery?
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ARonald Reagan
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BLyndon Johnson
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CDwight Eisenhower
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DJohn F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
In May of 1984, President Reagan presided over the funeral of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier.
Question 8
Which actress won an Academy Award for her portrayal of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the movie "The Iron Lady"?
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AJudy Dench
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BSusan Sarandon
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CMeryl Streep
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DHelen Hunt
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep's performance as Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady" garnered her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Question 9
What method of defense do giraffes most often employ against predator attacks?
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ABiting
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BKicking
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CHeadbutting
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DStanding still
Kicking
When attacked, a giraffe will kick to defend itself against an attack.
Question 10
The cable cars of which city are listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
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ASalt Lake City
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BSan Francisco
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CDenver
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DLos Angeles
San Francisco
The cable cars of the city of San Francisco are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Question 11
In 1996, President Clinton was reelected as the first two-term Democrat since what former US President?
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ADwight D. Eisenhower
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BHerbert Hoover
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CFranklin Roosevelt
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DRonald Reagan
Franklin Roosevelt
Prior to Clinton's reelection in 1996, the last Democratic president to serve more than one term was Franklin Roosevelt.
Question 12
Which chemical compound, notably found in citrus fruits, is commonly known as Vitamin C?
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AAcetylsalicylic acid
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BAscorbic acid
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CAminobenzoic acid
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DHyaluronic acid
Ascorbic acid
Found in citrus fruits, Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid.
Question 13
How many Major League Baseball teams did Babe Ruth play for in his career?
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ATwo
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BFour
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CFive
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DThree
Three
In his professional career, Babe Ruth played for three teams; the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees, and the Boston Braves.
Question 14
Which of the following is the longest river in France?
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ALoire
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BThames
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COdet
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DErdre
Loire
At a length of 629 miles, the Loire is the longest river in France.
Question 15
Susan Sarandon won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in which film?
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AThelma and Louise
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BDead Man Walking
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CThe Client
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DLorenzo's Oil
Dead Man Walking
Susan Sarandon won her first Oscar for her role in the movie "Dead Man Walking".
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Excuse me I just got every question right in a quiz and it had me down as 9/15 didn’t even have 15 questions something is of with your techs or algorithms
I drunk up the joint. But it was good because I learned things I didn’t know!