How Much General Knowledge Do You Know?

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1. What does a numismatist study?

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A numismatist is a person who studies coins. They examine and research coins to understand their historical, cultural, and economic significance. They study various aspects of coins such as their design, minting techniques, materials used, and markings. Numismatists also collect and analyze coins to determine their rarity, value, and authenticity. By studying coins, numismatists contribute to the field of numismatics, which is the study of currency and related objects.

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General knowledge has been defined in differential psychology as "culturally valued knowledge communicated by a range of non specialist media" and encompassing a wide subject range.

2. Which American state is nearest the former Soviet Union?

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Alaska is the correct answer because it is the American state closest to the former Soviet Union. Alaska shares a maritime border with Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, making it the most geographically proximate state to the former Soviet Union.

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3. How many tentacles does a squid have?

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Squids have 8 tentacles.

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4. Where was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?

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Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. This is a well-known fact in history. On April 4, 1968, King was shot and killed while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. His assassination was a tragic event that had a significant impact on the civil rights movement in the United States.

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5. During brewing, what is converted to alcohol?

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During the process of brewing, sugar is converted into alcohol. This conversion occurs through fermentation, where yeast consumes the sugar and produces alcohol as a byproduct. The yeast breaks down the sugar molecules into ethanol, resulting in the production of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits. Therefore, sugar is the correct answer as it is the primary source of alcohol in the brewing process.

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6. In which year did Bob Marley die?

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Bob Marley died in 1981.

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7. Who wrote Black Beauty?

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Anna Sewell wrote Black Beauty.

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8. In which year was Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family born?

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Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family was born in 1960.

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9. Who won ice-skating Gold at the Lake Placid Olympics?

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Robin Cousins won the ice-skating Gold at the Lake Placid Olympics.

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What does a numismatist study?
Which American state is nearest the former Soviet Union?
How many tentacles does a squid have?
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
During brewing, what is converted to alcohol?
In which year did Bob Marley die?
Who wrote Black Beauty?
In which year was Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family born?
Who won ice-skating Gold at the Lake Placid Olympics?
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