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Thursday, 5 July 2007, 15:52 GMT 16:52 UK
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Weekly world news quiz
It's the end of another week... Just how much do you remember about the headlines from the past seven days?
Question 1
Which country did US President George W Bush hold up as a model for Iraq?
A: Turkey
B: Israel
C: Malaysia
Question 2
Spanish scientists believe they have found the oldest human tooth in Europe. What is the Latin name for the owner of the 1m year-old gnasher?
A: Homo ibericus
B: Homo denticulus
C: Homo antecessor
Question 3
A 10-year-old girl who is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists as a living goddess - Kumari - in Nepal has been stripped of her title. Why?
A: Because she travelled out of the country
B: Because she started going to school
C: Because she appeared on television
Question 4
A group of stressed-out people in Spain were given the chance to let off steam this week by demolishing a hotel in Madrid. What was the exercise known as?
A: Trash therapy
B: Roomolition
C: Psychonemesis
Question 5
How did BBC correspondent Alan Johnston get rid of "that just-kidnapped look" after his deliverance from four months in captivity in Gaza?
A: He went to the barbers
B: He had a change of clothes
C: He showered for an hour
Question 6
Chinese archaeologists using sensors have detected a fascinating underground construction near the site of the famous Terracotta Army. What does it resemble?
A: A pagoda
B: A spiralling tunnel
C: A deep chamber
Question 7
A group of Italian management consultants suggest ambitious businessmen should spend less time reading textbooks and more time doing what?
A: Swapping gossip
B: Watching films
C: Playing football
Press the button and see how you have done
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