AGA KHAN WEIGHED IN DIAMONDS

AGA KHAN WEIGHED IN DIAMONDS

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The transcript describes the Aga Khan's diamond jubilee celebration in Dar es Salaam, attended by 60,000 people, including his Ismaili Khoja followers. The event featured a grand procession with elaborate floats, celebrating his 60 years of leadership. A key highlight was the weighing ceremony, where the Aga Khan's weight was balanced with diamonds, valued between 400,000 to 600,000 pounds, all donated to charity. The event concluded with a cheerful wave from the Aga Khan and a royal ovation from the crowd.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the Aga Khan's diamond jubilee celebration held?

Mombasa, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Kampala, Uganda

Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people attended the Aga Khan's diamond jubilee?

30,000

45,000

60,000

75,000

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied the Aga Khan during his arrival at the event?

The Undersecretary of State for the Colonies

The Governor of Kenya

His younger son, Prince Sadruddin

His elder son

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the main highlight of the Aga Khan's diamond jubilee celebration?

A grand feast

A musical concert

The weighing of the Aga Khan with diamonds

A fireworks display

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated value range of the diamonds used in the weighing?

200,000 to 300,000 pounds

400,000 to 600,000 pounds

600,000 to 800,000 pounds

800,000 to 1,000,000 pounds