History
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What pandemic occurred in Europe from 1347 to 1352?
2The Black Death
1Cholera
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The Black Death is the name given by modern historians to a plague pandemic that occurred in the Middle Ages. It killed 30-50% of Europeans in five years (1347-1352) and claimed about 25 million victims.
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The Black Death is the name given by modern historians to a plague pandemic that occurred in the Middle Ages. It killed 30-50% of Europeans in five years (1347-1352) and claimed about 25 million victims.
History
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As a result of what battle did Clovis I convert to Christianity?
1Tolbiac
2Vouillé
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In 496, during the battle of Tolbiac against the Alamans, Clovis prayed to Christ and promised him to convert if he granted him victory.
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In 496, during the battle of Tolbiac against the Alamans, Clovis prayed to Christ and promised him to convert if he granted him victory.
Sciences
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How much bone is the human skeleton made of?
1206
2306
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The human skeleton is composed of 206 constant bones in adulthood (about 350 at birth).
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The human skeleton is composed of 206 constant bones in adulthood (about 350 at birth).
Arts
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Which companion of Pablo Picasso died in 1901?
1Carlos Casagemas
2Francisco Iturrino
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Carlos Casagemas is a Spanish painter famous for his friendship with Pablo Picasso and died on February 17, 1901 in Paris, France.
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Carlos Casagemas is a Spanish painter famous for his friendship with Pablo Picasso and died on February 17, 1901 in Paris, France.
History
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Which pope convoked the Council of Trent in 1542?
1Paul III
2Pie III
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Convened by Pope Paul III on May 22, 1542, in response to the demands of Martin Luther and John Calvin within the framework of the Protestant reform, the Council of Trent is the nineteenth ecumenical council recognized by the Catholic Church.
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Convened by Pope Paul III on May 22, 1542, in response to the demands of Martin Luther and John Calvin within the framework of the Protestant reform, the Council of Trent is the nineteenth ecumenical council recognized by the Catholic Church.
Sports
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How many Grand Slam titles has Serena Williams won?
239
129
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Serena Jameka Williams is an American tennis player considered one of the greatest players of all time. To date, she has won 39 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles: 7 Australian Open, 3 French Open, 7 Wimbledon and 6 US Open in singles; 4 Australian Open, 2 French Open, 6 Wimbledon and 2 US Open in women's doubles with her sister Venus Williams and 1 Wimbledon and 1 US Open in mixed doubles.
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Serena Jameka Williams is an American tennis player considered one of the greatest players of all time. To date, she has won 39 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles: 7 Australian Open, 3 French Open, 7 Wimbledon and 6 US Open in singles; 4 Australian Open, 2 French Open, 6 Wimbledon and 2 US Open in women's doubles with her sister Venus Williams and 1 Wimbledon and 1 US Open in mixed doubles.
Geography
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What is the highest peak of the Bavarian Alps?
2Zugspitze
1Mittelspitze
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The Zugspitze is a peak located in the Bavarian Alps. It is the highest point of Germany, with 2 962 meters of altitude.
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The Zugspitze is a peak located in the Bavarian Alps. It is the highest point of Germany, with 2 962 meters of altitude.
Geography
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What is the capital of Belgium?
2Brussels
1 Amsterdam
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Brussels is a municipality of Belgium with 183,287 inhabitants, the capital of Belgium, the French Community of Belgium, the Flemish Community and the seat of the European Union.
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Brussels is a municipality of Belgium with 183,287 inhabitants, the capital of Belgium, the French Community of Belgium, the Flemish Community and the seat of the European Union.
Nature
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Are marine mammals endothermic or ectothermic?
1Endothermic
2Ectothermic
History
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Which navigator discovered America in 1492?
1Christopher Columbus
2Vasco da Gama
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While it is true that Christopher Columbus was not the first man in the known world at the time to have travelled to America from another continent, it was his expedition of 1492 that initiated the exploration and discovery of the continent as such, as well as intercontinental exchanges with America.
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While it is true that Christopher Columbus was not the first man in the known world at the time to have travelled to America from another continent, it was his expedition of 1492 that initiated the exploration and discovery of the continent as such, as well as intercontinental exchanges with America.
