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In Greek mythology, who is the god of war?
1Ares
2Hades
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In Greek mythology, Ares is the god of war, embodying the brutality and destruction of battle. Son of Zeus and Hera, he is feared even by the gods.
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In Greek mythology, Ares is the god of war, embodying the brutality and destruction of battle. Son of Zeus and Hera, he is feared even by the gods.
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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 is the symbol of Gaia?
1Earth
2Sea
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In Greek mythology, Gaia, the primordial goddess of the Earth, is often depicted with the Earth, a tree or ears of wheat, symbols of fertility and life.
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In Greek mythology, Gaia, the primordial goddess of the Earth, is often depicted with the Earth, a tree or ears of wheat, symbols of fertility and life.
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How many labors did Hercules complete?
212
110
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In Greek mythology, Hercules performed twelve labors, imposed to atone for a fault and prove his exceptional strength and bravery.
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In Greek mythology, Hercules performed twelve labors, imposed to atone for a fault and prove his exceptional strength and bravery.
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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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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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When did Queen Victoria become Empress of India?
21876
11837
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Victorian was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From July 1, 1867, she was also Queen of Canada, Empress of India from May 1, 1876, and Queen of Australia on January 1, 1901.
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Victorian was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From July 1, 1867, she was also Queen of Canada, Empress of India from May 1, 1876, and Queen of Australia on January 1, 1901.
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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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When did the separation of the Churches of East and West take place?
11054
21154
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The separation of the Churches of East and West, also called the schism of 1054 by historians, is the progressive distance and then the rupture between the Churches which, under the impulse of Basilus Justinian (527-565), were constituted as a "Pentarchy" in the Eastern Roman Empire.
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The separation of the Churches of East and West, also called the schism of 1054 by historians, is the progressive distance and then the rupture between the Churches which, under the impulse of Basilus Justinian (527-565), were constituted as a "Pentarchy" in the Eastern Roman Empire.
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For which Universal Exhibition in Paris was the Eiffel Tower built?
1The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889
2The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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