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News quiz 2014

Citizens of which European country went to the polls in September 2014 for areferendum on independence and voted against separation?

Despite violent riots on the streets, the World Cup went ahead as planned last summerin Brazil. The host nation, however, lost 7-1 in the semi-final. Which country inflicted ahumiliating defeat on Brazil?

With the death toll exceeding 4,500, the Ebola virus continued to spread through WestAfrica. In what country did the outbreak of the deadly virus start?

It was a turbulent year for the airline industry. Which airline suffered two majorincidents within a matter of months, both involving the state-of-the art Boeing 777?

Legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher was left in a coma after a serious headinjury in February 2014. What was he doing when he sustained the injury?

One of the most viral videos of the year, which clocked up more than four million

Youtube views, featured a cat and a toddler. What did the cat do to capture theattention of the worldwide audience?

After a lengthy trial Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years injail in October 2014. What crime was he convicted of?

Europe and the US imposed economic sanctions on Russia after it seized control of a

Ukrainian peninsula with a predominantly Russian-speaking population. Whats thename of the peninsula?

After 10 years in space, the space probe Rosetta accomplished its mission in November2014 when it reached its destination. What celestial body did it touch down on?

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Brutal beheadings and summary executions carried out by the militant group ISISsparked worldwide outrage in 2014. What does ISIS stand for?

Hollywood celebrities, fans and President Obama himself paid tribute to the actorRobin Williams, who took his own life in August 2014. Famous for a quirky sense ofhumour in his comic roles, Williamss serious performances also earned him wideacclaim and an Oscar. For which film was he awarded the Oscar?

More than 40 people were taken hostage in December 2014 at a Sydney caf. Whichfamous chocolate brand does the caf belong to?

Russia spared no expense on the Winter Olympics, which will go down in history as the

costliest Olympic Games ever. Which country won most gold medals at the WinterOlympics?

Hollywoods most eligible bachelor finally tied the knot in an intimate wedding inVenice in 2014 and said that marriage feels pretty damn great. Whats his name?

Throughout the summer of 2014, millions of people uploaded to Youtube videos of

themselves dumping ice water on their heads in the name of charity. What charitablecause did the online campaign aim to raise money for?

Novak Djokovic won the Wimbledon 2014 MensFinal for a second time since 2011. Justlike him, the winner of the 2014 WomensFinal first tasted victory at Wimbledon in2011. Whatsher name?

Cross-dresser Conchita Wurst raised eyebrows and ruffled feathers in some Europeancountries when (s)he won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 while sporting a full beard.

What country did the bearded lady represent?