Which king reigned after the July Revolution of 1830?
Answer : Louis-Philippe I
The Duke of Orléans became King of the French in 1830 and reigned until the revolution of 1848; Charles X had been toppled by the Three Glorious Days.
Daily quiz of October 16, 2026: answers
Here are the questions of the daily quiz of October 16, 2026, with the correct answer and its explanation. Today's challenge is different: put yourself to the test!
See today's quizWhich Japanese animation studio produced 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Spirited Away'?
Answer : Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli, co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, produced 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Spirited Away'.
In which city is The Times newspaper published?
Answer : London
The Times is a London daily.
In which country is the newspaper Le Monde published?
Answer : France
Le Monde is a Paris daily.
The word "algebra" comes from which language?
Answer : Arabic
It derives from al-jabr.
What was the ancient name of the Greek island of Santorini?
Answer : Thera
Thera was renamed Santorini, after Saint Irene, in the Middle Ages. About 3,600 years ago a colossal eruption carved out its caldera.
Who founded judo?
Answer : Jigoro Kano
Jigoro Kano founded judo in 1882 by synthesizing jiu-jitsu techniques; he was also the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee.
Which desert stretches across Mongolia and northern China?
Answer : The Gobi Desert
The Gobi stretches across Mongolia and northern China and has freezing winters; the Sahara and Kalahari are in Africa and the Atacama is in Chile.
In which country is the Vuelta a España held?
Answer : Spain
The Vuelta a España, held in late summer, is the third Grand Tour alongside the Tour de France and the Giro.
Which Japanese designer founded the label Comme des Garçons?
Answer : Rei Kawakubo
Rei Kawakubo founded Comme des Garçons in Tokyo in 1969; her deconstructed, often black designs shook up fashion when she arrived in Paris in 1981.