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history
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When did the separation of the Churches of East and West take place?
11054
21154
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The schism of 1054, also known as the Great Schism, marked the definitive separation between the Eastern Church (Orthodox) and the Western Church (Catholic).
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The schism of 1054, also known as the Great Schism, marked the definitive separation between the Eastern Church (Orthodox) and the Western Church (Catholic).
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music
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Which Pink Floyd album features the Battersea Power Station on its cover?
1Animals
2Wish You Were Here
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This is the album Animals, released in 1977 by Pink Floyd, whose cover depicts Battersea Power Station with an inflatable pig floating in the air.
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This is the album Animals, released in 1977 by Pink Floyd, whose cover depicts Battersea Power Station with an inflatable pig floating in the air.
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geography
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What is the capital of the Seychelles?
2Victoria
1Moroni
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Victoria is the capital and largest city of the Seychelles. It is located on the northeast coast of the island of Mahé, the main island of the archipelago.
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Victoria is the capital and largest city of the Seychelles. It is located on the northeast coast of the island of Mahé, the main island of the archipelago.
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nature
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What is the largest volcano in Europe?
1Cantal
2Vosges
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The largest volcano in Europe is the Cantal with 2 700 km2 and 70 km in diameter.
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The largest volcano in Europe is the Cantal with 2 700 km2 and 70 km in diameter.
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music
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What is the nationality of the folk singer Bert Jansch?
1Scottish
2Irish
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Bert Jansch is a Scottish folk musician. Fascinated by the blues of Big Bill Broonzy or the folk of Leadbelly, Bert Jansch develops his own evocative guitar playing, assimilating jazz as well as traditional British music.
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Bert Jansch is a Scottish folk musician. Fascinated by the blues of Big Bill Broonzy or the folk of Leadbelly, Bert Jansch develops his own evocative guitar playing, assimilating jazz as well as traditional British music.
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nature
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In which African biome can baobabs be found?
2Savannah
1Rainforests
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Baobabs are found mainly in the savannahs of Africa. These emblematic trees thrive in the continent's arid and semi-arid regions.
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Baobabs are found mainly in the savannahs of Africa. These emblematic trees thrive in the continent's arid and semi-arid regions.
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sciences
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Which aerostat was invented by the Montgolfier brothers in 1782?
2A hot-air balloon
1An Airship
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In 1782, the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, invented the hot-air balloon, an aerostat that uses hot air to lift itself into the air.
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In 1782, the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, invented the hot-air balloon, an aerostat that uses hot air to lift itself into the air.
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music
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What is the label of the Rolling Stones' first album?
2Decca
1Atlantic
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The Rolling Stones is the debut album of the eponymous English rock band, released in the UK in April 1964 on the Decca label.
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The Rolling Stones is the debut album of the eponymous English rock band, released in the UK in April 1964 on the Decca label.
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music
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What is Elvis Presley's first album?
2Elvis Presley
1A Date with Elvis
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Elvis Presley's first album, entitled Elvis Presley, was released in 1956. This album marked the start of his legendary musical career.
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Elvis Presley's first album, entitled Elvis Presley, was released in 1956. This album marked the start of his legendary musical career.
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literature
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Who is the author of the science fiction short story collection Martian Chronicles?
1Ray Bradbury
2Orson Welles
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Martian Chronicles is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Ray Bradbury, first published in the United States in 1950 by Doubleday.
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Martian Chronicles is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Ray Bradbury, first published in the United States in 1950 by Doubleday.
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