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arts
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Which goddess represents the Victory of Samothrace?
1Nike
2Tyche
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The Victory of Samothrace represents Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, often associated with military glory and the triumphs of gods and heroes.
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The Victory of Samothrace represents Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, often associated with military glory and the triumphs of gods and heroes.
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geography
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What is the capital of Rwanda?
2Kigali
1Kampala
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Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, the economic and administrative center of the country. The city was officially designated in reference to the Mount Kigali at the foot of which it stood.
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Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, the economic and administrative center of the country. The city was officially designated in reference to the Mount Kigali at the foot of which it stood.
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geography
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What is the largest city in South Africa?
1Johannesburg
2Le Cap
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South Africa's largest city is Johannesburg. It is the country's main economic center, known for its dynamism and crucial role in the mining industry.
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South Africa's largest city is Johannesburg. It is the country's main economic center, known for its dynamism and crucial role in the mining industry.
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music
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Who composed the music for the film Shadows by John Cassavetes?
2Charlie Mingus
1Miles Davis
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Charlie Mingus is an American double bassist, composer and jazz pianist. In 1959 Mingus composed the music for the film Shadows by John Cassavetes.
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Charlie Mingus is an American double bassist, composer and jazz pianist. In 1959 Mingus composed the music for the film Shadows by John Cassavetes.
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geography
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What is the capital of Iceland?
2Reykjavik
1Nuuk
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Iceland's capital is Reykjavik. Situated on the island's southwest coast, this city is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant culture.
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Iceland's capital is Reykjavik. Situated on the island's southwest coast, this city is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant culture.
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sciences
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Is a quadrilateral a polygon?
1Yes
2No
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Yes, a quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon. It's the simplest form of polygon, with four sides and four angles.
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Yes, a quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon. It's the simplest form of polygon, with four sides and four angles.
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history
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What was the first joint Franco-British offensive of the World War I?
1Battle of the Somme
2Battle of Verdun
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The Battle of the Somme in 1916 was the first joint Franco-British offensive of the World War I, aimed at weakening German forces.
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The Battle of the Somme in 1916 was the first joint Franco-British offensive of the World War I, aimed at weakening German forces.
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literature
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How many novels make up Emile Zola's Rougon-Macquart cycle?
220
110
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The Rougon-Macquart cycle is a series of 20 novels written by Γmile Zola, one of the greatest French naturalist writers of the 19th century.
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The Rougon-Macquart cycle is a series of 20 novels written by Γmile Zola, one of the greatest French naturalist writers of the 19th century.
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entertainment
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Which actor plays the role of Andrew Wyke in the film Sleuth directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz?
1Laurence Olivier
2Michael Caine
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Sleuth is a British film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz adapted from Anthony Shaffer's play Sleuth, released in 1972. Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), author of detective novels, invites in his home full of mechanical automatons the hairdresser Milo Tindle (Michael Caine) whom he knows to be the lover of his wife Marguerite.
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Sleuth is a British film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz adapted from Anthony Shaffer's play Sleuth, released in 1972. Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), author of detective novels, invites in his home full of mechanical automatons the hairdresser Milo Tindle (Michael Caine) whom he knows to be the lover of his wife Marguerite.
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geography
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What is the capital of Kenya?
2Nairobi
1Dodoma
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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