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history
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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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geography
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What is the capital of the Marshall Islands?
1Delap-Uliga-Darrit
2Suva
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Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, named after the atoll on which the city is located, is the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is made up of three motus (islets of an atoll), connected to each other by drivable dikes (hence its triple name).
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Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, named after the atoll on which the city is located, is the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is made up of three motus (islets of an atoll), connected to each other by drivable dikes (hence its triple name).
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entertainment
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Which actor played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends?
1Matt LeBlanc
2Matthew Perry
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Matt LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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Matt LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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geography
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What is the capital of Spain?
2Madrid
1Barcelona
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Madrid is the capital of Spain. This dynamic city is known for its renowned museums, lively squares and rich cultural heritage.
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Madrid is the capital of Spain. This dynamic city is known for its renowned museums, lively squares and rich cultural heritage.
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geography
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What is the highest mountain in the world?
1Everest
2Kilimandjaro
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At 8,848 metres, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It lies on the border between Nepal and China.
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At 8,848 metres, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It lies on the border between Nepal and China.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work Merahi metua no Tehamana painted by the French artist Paul Gauguin in 1893?
1Art Institute, Chicago
2MoMA, New York
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Merahi metua no Tehamana is an 1893 painting by French artist Paul Gauguin, currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The painting is a portrait of Paul Gauguin's wife, Teha'amana, during his first visit to Tahiti in 1891-1893.
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Merahi metua no Tehamana is an 1893 painting by French artist Paul Gauguin, currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The painting is a portrait of Paul Gauguin's wife, Teha'amana, during his first visit to Tahiti in 1891-1893.
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music
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What is the nickname of the American singer Billie Holiday?
1Lady Day
2Lady in Satin
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Billie Holiday, nicknamed Lady Day, is an American blues and jazz singer, considered one of the greatest singers that jazz has ever known.
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Billie Holiday, nicknamed Lady Day, is an American blues and jazz singer, considered one of the greatest singers that jazz has ever known.
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history
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What emblematic event of the French Revolution took place on July 14, 1789?
1The storming of the Bastille
2The assassination of Marat
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On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille marked a decisive turning point in the French Revolution. The event symbolized the struggle against tyranny and the quest for freedom.
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On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille marked a decisive turning point in the French Revolution. The event symbolized the struggle against tyranny and the quest for freedom.
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entertainment
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What is the first James Bond?
2Dr No
1From Russia with Love
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The first film in the James Bond saga was Dr. No, released in 1962, starring Sean Connery as secret agent 007.
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The first film in the James Bond saga was Dr. No, released in 1962, starring Sean Connery as secret agent 007.
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literature
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Under which king's reign did the story of the Three Musketeers take place?
1Louis XIII
2Louis XIV
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Received by Louis XIII, d'Artagnan entered as a cadet into the guard of Mr. des Essarts.
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Received by Louis XIII, d'Artagnan entered as a cadet into the guard of Mr. des Essarts.
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