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When was Constantinople besieged by the Crusaders?
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The siege of Constantinople in 1204 by the Crusaders followed the first siege and resulted in the capture and sacking of the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire (or Byzantine Empire).
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The siege of Constantinople in 1204 by the Crusaders followed the first siege and resulted in the capture and sacking of the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire (or Byzantine Empire).
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Who was the last czar of Russia?
1Nicholas II
2Vladimir IV
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Nicholas II, born Nikolai Aleksandrovich Romanov on 6 May 1868 (18 May 1868 in the Gregorian calendar) in the Palace of Tsarskoye Selo and summarily executed with his entire family on 17 July 1918 in Yekaterinburg, was the last Russian emperor, also King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, of the Romanov dynasty.
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Nicholas II, born Nikolai Aleksandrovich Romanov on 6 May 1868 (18 May 1868 in the Gregorian calendar) in the Palace of Tsarskoye Selo and summarily executed with his entire family on 17 July 1918 in Yekaterinburg, was the last Russian emperor, also King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, of the Romanov dynasty.
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When did the Japanese Army attack Pearl Harbor?
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The Japanese army attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This event led to the United States' entry into the Second World War.
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The Japanese army attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This event led to the United States' entry into the Second World War.
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Which pope convoked the Council of Trent in 1542?
1Paul III
2Pie III
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The Council of Trent was convened in 1542 by Pope Paul III to respond to the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic doctrine.
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The Council of Trent was convened in 1542 by Pope Paul III to respond to the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic doctrine.
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What is the name given to the revolutions known in Europe in 1848?
1The Springtime of the Peoples
2The Uprising
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Springtime of the Peoples or Spring of Nations is a set of revolutions that Europe experienced in 1848. Although repressed, these crises were often decisive for the development of the countries concerned, particularly in Germany which, despite the failure of the Treaty of Frankfurt, set out on the road to unification in 1871.
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Springtime of the Peoples or Spring of Nations is a set of revolutions that Europe experienced in 1848. Although repressed, these crises were often decisive for the development of the countries concerned, particularly in Germany which, despite the failure of the Treaty of Frankfurt, set out on the road to unification in 1871.
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What was the cause of Cleopatra's death?
2Suicide
1Murder
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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Was George Clemenceau President of the Republic?
2No
1Yes
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Georges Clemenceau was never President of the French Republic. He was a great statesman and several times President of the Council.
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Georges Clemenceau was never President of the French Republic. He was a great statesman and several times President of the Council.
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Who won the Battle of Verdun in 1916?
1France
2Germany
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The Battle of Verdun in 1916 resulted in a strategic victory for France, after months of fierce fighting against the German army.
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The Battle of Verdun in 1916 resulted in a strategic victory for France, after months of fierce fighting against the German army.
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Who is the goddess Nyx?
2Goddess of the night
1Goddess of Dawn
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In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night, mother of Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death), feared even by Zeus.
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In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night, mother of Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death), feared even by Zeus.
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When was the Gutenberg Bible printed?
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The Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed using movable type, was completed around 1455 in Mainz, Germany, by Johannes Gutenberg.
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The Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed using movable type, was completed around 1455 in Mainz, Germany, by Johannes Gutenberg.
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