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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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When was the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
2August 6, 1945
1May 8, 1945
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The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by an American bomber, marking a tragic turning point in the World War II.
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The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by an American bomber, marking a tragic turning point in the World War II.
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When was the Gutenberg Bible printed?
21455
11355
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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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Which troops landed at Utah Beach and Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944?
1American
2British
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On June 6, 1944, during the Normandy invasion, American troops landed on Utah Beach and Omaha Beach. These beaches were key sites for the Allied invasion.
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On June 6, 1944, during the Normandy invasion, American troops landed on Utah Beach and Omaha Beach. These beaches were key sites for the Allied invasion.
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What is Plato's real name?
1Aristocles
2Diotima
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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means “large” in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means “large” in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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When did Clotaire I reunite the Frankish kingdom?
2558
1511
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He reunited the Frankish kingdom upon the death of his brother Childebert I in 558. His kingdom was divided between his four sons when he died.
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He reunited the Frankish kingdom upon the death of his brother Childebert I in 558. His kingdom was divided between his four sons when he died.
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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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How old was Louis XIV when he became king?
15 years old
213 years old
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Louis XIV became King of France at the age of 5, in 1643, on the death of his father, Louis XIII. His mother, Anne of Austria, assumed the regency.
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Louis XIV became King of France at the age of 5, in 1643, on the death of his father, Louis XIII. His mother, Anne of Austria, assumed the regency.
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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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Which troops landed at Gold Beach and Sword Beach on June 6, 1944?
2British
1American
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On June 6, 1944, British troops led the landings on Gold Beach and Sword Beach, supported by French soldiers on Sword Beach.
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On June 6, 1944, British troops led the landings on Gold Beach and Sword Beach, supported by French soldiers on Sword Beach.
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