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How long is Ulysses' journey?
220 years
110 years
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Ulysses' voyage lasts 20 years: 10 years for the Trojan War and 10 years of wandering before his return to Ithaca, as recounted in Homer's Odyssey.
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Ulysses' voyage lasts 20 years: 10 years for the Trojan War and 10 years of wandering before his return to Ithaca, as recounted in Homer's Odyssey.
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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, promulgated on April 30, 1598, was signed by King Henri IV of France to guarantee religious peace between Catholics and Protestants.
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The Edict of Nantes, promulgated on April 30, 1598, was signed by King Henri IV of France to guarantee religious peace between Catholics and Protestants.
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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 pandemic occurred in Europe from 1347 to 1352?
1Black Death
2Cholera
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The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1352, causing millions of deaths and profoundly altering medieval society.
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The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1352, causing millions of deaths and profoundly altering medieval society.
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When did the fleet led by Fernand de Magellan weigh anchor in Seville?
21519
11419
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Fernand de Magellan's fleet set sail from Seville on 10 August 1519.
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Fernand de Magellan's fleet set sail from Seville on 10 August 1519.
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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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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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Who is the god Saturn?
1God of farming and time
2God of thunder
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In Roman mythology, Saturn is the god of agriculture and time. He is associated with Cronos, his Greek equivalent, and reigned before Jupiter.
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In Roman mythology, Saturn is the god of agriculture and time. He is associated with Cronos, his Greek equivalent, and reigned before Jupiter.
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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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