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How many texts contain the Nuremberg Laws passed by Hitler in 1935?
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The Nuremberg Laws are three texts adopted by the Reichstag on the occasion of the seventh annual Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg on September 15, 1935.
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The Nuremberg Laws are three texts adopted by the Reichstag on the occasion of the seventh annual Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg on September 15, 1935.
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What's the difference between the Acropolis and the Agora?
2Temple and market
1Two different temples
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The Acropolis is a fortified hill housing sacred temples, while the Agora is a public square at the heart of the city, dedicated to political, commercial and social activities.
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The Acropolis is a fortified hill housing sacred temples, while the Agora is a public square at the heart of the city, dedicated to political, commercial and social activities.
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What is the largest of the Loire castles?
1Chambord
2Chenonceau
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Chambord is the largest of the Loire castles. Located in France, it is famous for its Renaissance architecture and impressive gardens.
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Chambord is the largest of the Loire castles. Located in France, it is famous for its Renaissance architecture and impressive gardens.
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What was the German political regime from 1871 to 1918?
2German Empire
1German Confederation
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The German Reich is the political regime of Germany from 1871 to 1918. As Germany's historic nation-state, the German Reich is an authoritarian parliamentary monarchy with a federal territorial organization. This regime followed the dissolution of the German Confederation (1815-1866).
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The German Reich is the political regime of Germany from 1871 to 1918. As Germany's historic nation-state, the German Reich is an authoritarian parliamentary monarchy with a federal territorial organization. This regime followed the dissolution of the German Confederation (1815-1866).
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Which soldier is General-in-Chief of Confederate armies?
2Robert E. Lee
1Ulysses S. Grant
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Robert Lee is first the commander of the Virginia Armed Forces and then Chief General of the Confederate State Army.
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Robert Lee is first the commander of the Virginia Armed Forces and then Chief General of the Confederate State Army.
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When did Louis XIV and his court reside at the Château de Versailles?
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21789
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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What are Julius Caesar's three names?
1Caius Julius Caesar
2Marcus Julius Caesar
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Julius Caesar, born in 100 BC, bore the Latin name Caius Iulius Caesar, typical of the Roman nomenclature comprising first name, surname and cognomen.
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Julius Caesar, born in 100 BC, bore the Latin name Caius Iulius Caesar, typical of the Roman nomenclature comprising first name, surname and cognomen.
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What was the name of Léon Blum's political party in 1936?
2SFIO
1PCF
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A figure of socialism, Léon Blum was one of the leaders of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO), and President of the Council of Ministers, i.e. head of the French government, on two occasions, from June 1936 to June 1937, then from March to April 1938.
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A figure of socialism, Léon Blum was one of the leaders of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO), and President of the Council of Ministers, i.e. head of the French government, on two occasions, from June 1936 to June 1937, then from March to April 1938.
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Which battle triggers the Civil War?
2Battle of Fort Sumter
1Battle of Gettysburg
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The bombing of Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army triggers the Civil War (1861-1865) in the United States.
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The bombing of Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army triggers the Civil War (1861-1865) in the United States.
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What incident triggered Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939?
1Gleiwitz
2Narvik
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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