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Who is the goddess Minerva?

2Goddess of wisdom

1Goddess of love

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In Roman mythology, Minerva is the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare and the arts. She is the Roman equivalent of Athena in Greek mythology.

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In Roman mythology, Minerva is the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare and the arts. She is the Roman equivalent of Athena in Greek mythology.

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When did the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre take place?

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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre took place on the night of August 23-24, 1572, marking a tragic turning point in France's Wars of Religion.

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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre took place on the night of August 23-24, 1572, marking a tragic turning point in France's Wars of Religion.

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When were the paleolithic paintings and engravings in the Chauvet Cave discovered?

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The Paleolithic paintings and engravings at Chauvet cave were discovered in 1994. This prehistoric site is one of the most important in the world for rock art.

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The Paleolithic paintings and engravings at Chauvet cave were discovered in 1994. This prehistoric site is one of the most important in the world for rock art.

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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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Who is Hermes in mythology?

2Messenger of the gods

1God of war

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In Greek mythology, Hermes is the messenger of the gods, the god of trade, travel, thieves and eloquence. He also guides souls to the Underworld.

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In Greek mythology, Hermes is the messenger of the gods, the god of trade, travel, thieves and eloquence. He also guides souls to the Underworld.

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Which King of France promulgated the Edict of Nantes on April 30, 1598?

1Henri IV

2Louis XIII

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The Edict of Nantes is an edict of tolerance promulgated on 30 April 1598 by King Henry IV of France. This edict granted, among other things, religious, civil and political rights to Protestants.

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The Edict of Nantes is an edict of tolerance promulgated on 30 April 1598 by King Henry IV of France. This edict granted, among other things, religious, civil and political rights to Protestants.

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Who is Mars in Roman mythology?

2God of war

1God of underworld

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In Roman mythology, Mars is the god of war and the legendary father of Romulus and Remus. He embodies the military strength and protection of Rome.

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In Roman mythology, Mars is the god of war and the legendary father of Romulus and Remus. He embodies the military strength and protection of Rome.

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When was slavery abolished in the United States?

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The abolition of slavery in the United States was officially proclaimed in 1865 with the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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The abolition of slavery in the United States was officially proclaimed in 1865 with the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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What is the name of the Soviet farms launched by Stalin after 1928?

2Sovkhozes

1Kolkhozes

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A sovkhoz is a state farm from the time of the USSR. Sovkhozes were created during the expropriation of the "kulaks" during Stalin's campaign of collectivization after 1928.

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A sovkhoz is a state farm from the time of the USSR. Sovkhozes were created during the expropriation of the "kulaks" during Stalin's campaign of collectivization after 1928.

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What was Dagobert's kingdom from 622 to 632?

1Austrasia

2Burgundy

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He reigned over Austrasia from 622 to 632 and was king of the Franks from 629 to 639.

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He reigned over Austrasia from 622 to 632 and was king of the Franks from 629 to 639.

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