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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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arts
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What primitive Flemish painter produced the Arnolfini Portrait in 1434?
2Jan van Eyck
1Antoine van Dyck
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The Arnolfini Portrait, painted in 1434, is the work of primitive Flemish painter Jan van Eyck, a master of oil painting.
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The Arnolfini Portrait, painted in 1434, is the work of primitive Flemish painter Jan van Eyck, a master of oil painting.
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music
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What is the first band of the American singer James Brown?
1The Famous Flames
2The J.B.'s
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James Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Georgia before joining and becoming the figurehead of a vocal R&B group called The Famous Flames.
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James Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Georgia before joining and becoming the figurehead of a vocal R&B group called The Famous Flames.
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entertainment
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In the movie Shining by Stanley Kubrick which actor plays Jack Torrance?
1Jack Nicholson
2Ryan O'Neal
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For Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, with whom he had long wanted to work, is clearly the best performer imaginable for the role.
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For Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, with whom he had long wanted to work, is clearly the best performer imaginable for the role.
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geography
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Where is St. Peter's Basilica located?
2Vatican
1Italy
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St. Peter's Basilica is located in the Vatican, a landlocked country within the city of Rome, Italy.
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St. Peter's Basilica is located in the Vatican, a landlocked country within the city of Rome, Italy.
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geography
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What is the capital of Ethiopia?
1Addis Ababa
2Mogadishu
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Addis Ababa, which means new flower in Amharic, is the capital of Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of around 2,400 meters, it is the highest capital in Africa.
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Addis Ababa, which means new flower in Amharic, is the capital of Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of around 2,400 meters, it is the highest capital in Africa.
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history
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Which animal is often associated with the Greek goddess Athena?
1Owl
2Snake
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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.
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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.
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geography
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What is the capital of Portugal?
1Lisbon
2Porto
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Portugal's capital is Lisbon. Known for its rolling hills, historic streetcars and monuments, it's a dynamic and cultural city.
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Portugal's capital is Lisbon. Known for its rolling hills, historic streetcars and monuments, it's a dynamic and cultural city.
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sports
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Who won the 2018 World Cup?
1France
2Portugal
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France won the 2018 World Cup by beating Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow, securing its second world title after 1998.
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France won the 2018 World Cup by beating Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow, securing its second world title after 1998.
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nature
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In which country is the largest alpaca population observed?
2Peru
1Mexico
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Peru is the largest producer of South American camelids, the alpaca population is about 3.7 million specimens and the domestication of these species goes back more than 7,000 years.
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Peru is the largest producer of South American camelids, the alpaca population is about 3.7 million specimens and the domestication of these species goes back more than 7,000 years.
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