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arts
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Which Egyptologist made the first translation of the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead in 1842?
2Karl Richard Lepsius
1Howard Carter
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In 1842, the German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius called Todtenbuch (Book of the Dead) a papyrus kept in the Egyptian Museum of Turin and of which he made a first translation.
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In 1842, the German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius called Todtenbuch (Book of the Dead) a papyrus kept in the Egyptian Museum of Turin and of which he made a first translation.
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history
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Which English king passed the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?
1Charles II
2Jacques II
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The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was passed during the reign of King Charles II of England.
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The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was passed during the reign of King Charles II of England.
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arts
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What period does Art Nouveau cover?
11890 - 1910
21910 - 1940
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Appeared in the early 1890s, Art Nouveau evolved into a more geometric style, characteristic of the artistic movement Art Déco (1910-1940).
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Appeared in the early 1890s, Art Nouveau evolved into a more geometric style, characteristic of the artistic movement Art Déco (1910-1940).
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entertainment
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What is the first cartoon featuring Mickey Mouse?
2Steamboat Willie
1Alice Comedies
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Steamboat Willie was the first cartoon featuring Mickey Mouse, released in 1928. It marks the sound debut of the famous Disney character.
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Steamboat Willie was the first cartoon featuring Mickey Mouse, released in 1928. It marks the sound debut of the famous Disney character.
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history
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What pandemic occurred in Europe from 1347 to 1352?
1Black Death
2Cholera
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The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1352, causing millions of deaths and profoundly altering medieval society.
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The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1352, causing millions of deaths and profoundly altering medieval society.
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geography
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What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
1Ashgabat
2Dushanbe
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Ashgabat is the main city and capital of Turkmenistan in Central Asia. It is located in an oasis in the Karakum Desert, at the foot of the Kopet-Dag mountain range, near the Iranian border.
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Ashgabat is the main city and capital of Turkmenistan in Central Asia. It is located in an oasis in the Karakum Desert, at the foot of the Kopet-Dag mountain range, near the Iranian border.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work The Rape of Europa painted by Titian in 1562?
1Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
2Prado Museum, Madrid
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The Rape of Europa is a painting by Titian in 1562 commissioned by Philip II of Spain and kept in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
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The Rape of Europa is a painting by Titian in 1562 commissioned by Philip II of Spain and kept in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
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sports
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When did the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merge?
11949
21959
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The NBA, a major basketball league, was founded on June 6, 1946 as the BAA and renamed the NBA in 1949 after merging with the NBL.
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The NBA, a major basketball league, was founded on June 6, 1946 as the BAA and renamed the NBA in 1949 after merging with the NBL.
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history
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Who commanded the Afrika Korps during the North Africa Campaign?
2Erwin Rommel
1Hermann Göring
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The Afrika Korps was commanded during the North African campaign by German General Erwin Rommel, nicknamed the Desert Fox.
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The Afrika Korps was commanded during the North African campaign by German General Erwin Rommel, nicknamed the Desert Fox.
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entertainment
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In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, who becomes director of Hogwarts?
2Dolores Umbridge
1Bellatrix Lestrange
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Dumbledore is forced to flee to avoid imprisonment in Azkaban. Dolores Umbridge took his place and became headmistress of Hogwarts.
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Dumbledore is forced to flee to avoid imprisonment in Azkaban. Dolores Umbridge took his place and became headmistress of Hogwarts.
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