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geography
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What is the capital of Qatar?
1Doha
2Dubai
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The capital of Qatar is Doha. Located on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Doha is the country's political, economic and cultural center, known for its modern architecture and rich cultural traditions.
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The capital of Qatar is Doha. Located on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Doha is the country's political, economic and cultural center, known for its modern architecture and rich cultural traditions.
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geography
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What is the capital of Australia?
1Canberra
2Sydney
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Australia's capital is Canberra, chosen in 1908 as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, the country's two largest cities.
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Australia's capital is Canberra, chosen in 1908 as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, the country's two largest cities.
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history
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Who is the goddess Nyx?
2Goddess of the night
1Goddess of Dawn
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In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night, mother of Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death), feared even by Zeus.
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In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night, mother of Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death), feared even by Zeus.
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history
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When did Clotaire I reunite the Frankish kingdom?
2558
1511
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He reunited the Frankish kingdom upon the death of his brother Childebert I in 558. His kingdom was divided between his four sons when he died.
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He reunited the Frankish kingdom upon the death of his brother Childebert I in 558. His kingdom was divided between his four sons when he died.
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literature
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Who is the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
2J. R. R. Tolkien
1J. K. Rowling
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The author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is J.R.R. Tolkien. This British university professor and writer created a rich and detailed fantasy world.
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The author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is J.R.R. Tolkien. This British university professor and writer created a rich and detailed fantasy world.
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literature
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What is Edmond Rostand's most famous play?
1Cyrano de Bergerac
2The Count of Monte Cristo
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Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's famous play inspired by Savinien de Cyrano, was first performed in Paris on December 28, 1897.
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Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's famous play inspired by Savinien de Cyrano, was first performed in Paris on December 28, 1897.
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geography
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What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?
2Santo Domingo
1Port-au-Prince
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The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, a historic city founded in 1496, rich in cultural heritage and colonial monuments.
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The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, a historic city founded in 1496, rich in cultural heritage and colonial monuments.
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history
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What was the cause of Cleopatra's death?
2Suicide
1Murder
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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history
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During the 1939 Winter War, which country was invaded by the USSR?
1Finland
2Norway
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The Winter War broke out during the Second World War on 30 November 1939 with the Soviet invasion of Finland.
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The Winter War broke out during the Second World War on 30 November 1939 with the Soviet invasion of Finland.
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arts
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In which town does the "Bal du moulin de la Galette" by the Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir take place?
2Paris
1Chatou
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Le Bal du moulin de la Galette is an oil on canvas by the French Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir, painted in 1876. The scene, illuminated by a light that passes through the leaves, takes place at the Moulin de la Galette on the Montmartre hill in Paris. The painting is currently in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
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Le Bal du moulin de la Galette is an oil on canvas by the French Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir, painted in 1876. The scene, illuminated by a light that passes through the leaves, takes place at the Moulin de la Galette on the Montmartre hill in Paris. The painting is currently in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
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