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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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When was the episode of the Soissons Vase held?

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The episode of the Soissons vase takes place in 486, after Clovis' victory over Syagrius, marking a key event in Merovingian history.

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The episode of the Soissons vase takes place in 486, after Clovis' victory over Syagrius, marking a key event in Merovingian history.

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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 Russian statesman died in 1924?

2Vladimir Lenin

1Joseph Staline

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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.

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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.

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Which animal is often associated with the Greek goddess Athena?

1Owl

2Snake

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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.

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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.

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How did Alexander the Great die?

2Sudden fever

1Murder

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Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC, probably as a result of a febrile illness.

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Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC, probably as a result of a febrile illness.

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How did Emperor Marcus Aurelius die?

1Disease

2Murder

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Emperor Marcus Aurelius died in 180 AD, probably of the Antonine plague, during a military campaign near Vindobona, modern-day Vienna.

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Emperor Marcus Aurelius died in 180 AD, probably of the Antonine plague, during a military campaign near Vindobona, modern-day Vienna.

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Who is Hannibal and his elephants?

1Carthaginian General

2Roman Emperor

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Hannibal Barca, a Carthaginian general, is famous for having crossed the Alps in 218 BC with his army, including 37 elephants, during the Second Punic War against Rome.

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Hannibal Barca, a Carthaginian general, is famous for having crossed the Alps in 218 BC with his army, including 37 elephants, during the Second Punic War against Rome.

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What was the name of Adolf Hitler's far-right German political party?

1NSDAP

2PNF

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The far-right German political party led by Adolf Hitler was the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi Party.

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The far-right German political party led by Adolf Hitler was the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi Party.

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In 622, during the Hegira, in which city did Muhammad take refuge?

1Medina

2Mecca

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The Hegira refers to the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina in 622.

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The Hegira refers to the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina in 622.

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