Quiz Questions for w/e 24th August

Another week over already!

1. In what sport do the competitors try to follow a specified course using maps and a compass? 2. What does the Danish flag look like? 3. What nationality is the former champion tennis player Bjorn Borg? 4. The last time doves were released at an Olympic opening ceremony was in 1992 - where? 5. What is the chemical symbol of mercury? 6. These are the capitals - what are the countries; a) Addis Ababa b) Caracas c) Bern d) Havana 7. What is the name of the main square in Moscow? 8. The Wright brothers - legends of flight - what were there first names? 9. Santa Fe is the state capital of which US State? 10. On 24th August 2006 The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term “planet” such that is now considered a Dwarf Planet?

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Orienteering

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White cross on a red background - technically - A red field charged with a white cross extending to the edges; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side

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Swedish

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Barcelona

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Ethiopia;Venezuela;Switzerland;Cuba

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Red Square

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Orville & Wilbur

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New Mexico

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Pluto