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Question 1: In 1966, French and British media falsely report the death of what famous person?
Answer a: Randy Daltry
Answer b: Roy Daltry
Answer c: Ross Daltry
Answer d: Roger Daltrey
Question 2: "Tommy" was the nickname of which countries troops in World War I?
Answer a: British
Answer b: French
Answer c: American
Answer d: Canadian
Question 3: In January of 1962, Pope John XXIII excommunicates what world leader from the Catholic Church?
Answer a: Mao Zedong
Answer b: Fidel Castro
Answer c: Nelson Mandela
Answer d: Carlos P. Garcia
Question 4: The actor William Roache (born on April 25th 1932) appears in which long running British soap opera?
Answer a: EastEnders
Answer b: Coronation Street
Answer c: Neighbours
Answer d: The Archers
Question 5: Who assassinated the Archduke of Austria and thus instigated World War I?
Answer a: Gavrilo Princip
Answer b: Groucho Princip
Answer c: Gavin Princip
Answer d: Garfield Princip
Question 6: Which of the following is the name of Japan's current emperor?
Answer a: Emperor Akihito
Answer b: Emperor Jimmu
Answer c: Emperor Meiji
Answer d: Emperor Taisho
Question 7: In China, what colour does a bride traditionally wear?
Answer a: Black
Answer b: White
Answer c: Red
Answer d: Blue
Question 8: James Earl Ray, who assassinated Martin Luther King, was arrested in which city?
Answer a: London
Answer b: Manchester
Answer c: Glasgow
Answer d: Aberdeen
Question 9: The site of ancient Thebes is now occupied by which modern Egyptian city?
Answer a: Giza
Answer b: Tanta
Answer c: Memphis
Answer d: Luxor
Question 10: Who claimed his first grand slam tennis title by winning the US Open in 2012?
Answer a: Roger Federer
Answer b: Rafael Nadal
Answer c: Andy Murray
Answer d: David Ferrer