General Knowledge Quiz #7

Philomel is a poetic name for which bird?

Which of the following Russian spacecraft's name means 'east'?

How many years elapsed between the end of the American War of Independence and the start of the American Civil War?

A hog is a pig, usually a castrated male. A hogget is a young what?

In which year did the Austro-Prussian, or Seven Weeks war take place?

Which king of France was known as Louis the Fat?

The famous London store Harrods describes itself as Harrods of where?

In athletics, the first official world record for the 3000 metres steeplechase was set in 1954. What nationality was the man who set that first record?