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history
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What are Julius Caesar's three names?
1Caius Julius Caesar
2Marcus Julius Caesar
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Julius Caesar, born in 100 BC, bore the Latin name Caius Iulius Caesar, typical of the Roman nomenclature comprising first name, surname and cognomen.
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Julius Caesar, born in 100 BC, bore the Latin name Caius Iulius Caesar, typical of the Roman nomenclature comprising first name, surname and cognomen.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work "The Baptism of Christ" by Piero della Francesca?
2The National Gallery
1The Louvre Museum
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The Baptism of Christ (Battesimo di Cristo) is a work by Piero della Francesca made between 1448 and 1450, panel of a triptych, exhibited at the National Gallery in London.
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The Baptism of Christ (Battesimo di Cristo) is a work by Piero della Francesca made between 1448 and 1450, panel of a triptych, exhibited at the National Gallery in London.
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arts
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Which American artist painted the famous painting American Gothic in 1930?
1Grant Wood
2Thomas Eakins
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The famous American Gothic, painted in 1930, is the work of American artist Grant Wood, a symbol of the regionalist movement in the United States.
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The famous American Gothic, painted in 1930, is the work of American artist Grant Wood, a symbol of the regionalist movement in the United States.
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entertainment
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When was the French science fiction film A Trip to the Moon directed by Georges Méliès released?
11902
21912
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A Trip to the Moon is a French science fiction film written, produced and directed by Georges Méliès, and released in 1902. The film gave birth to a popular genre: science fiction.
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A Trip to the Moon is a French science fiction film written, produced and directed by Georges Méliès, and released in 1902. The film gave birth to a popular genre: science fiction.
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nature
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For what production are oilseed plants specifically grown?
1Oil
2Textile fibers
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Oilseeds are plants cultivated specifically for their high-fat seeds or fruits, from which oil is extracted for food, energy or industrial use by a process called crushing, in which the seeds are crushed and pressed, leaving a co-product called oilseed cake, which is generally recycled in animal feed.
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Oilseeds are plants cultivated specifically for their high-fat seeds or fruits, from which oil is extracted for food, energy or industrial use by a process called crushing, in which the seeds are crushed and pressed, leaving a co-product called oilseed cake, which is generally recycled in animal feed.
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arts
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For the promotion of which Madonna album does Jean-Michel Basquiat appear with his face tied up?
2Rebel Heart
1Like a Prayer
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For the promotion of Madonna's album Rebel Heart (2015), Jean-Michel Basquiat appears with his face tied with a black rope. Other historical figures have undergone the same hijacking; we can quote Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley. These images have caused controversy.
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For the promotion of Madonna's album Rebel Heart (2015), Jean-Michel Basquiat appears with his face tied with a black rope. Other historical figures have undergone the same hijacking; we can quote Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley. These images have caused controversy.
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arts
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Which artist painted the Water Lilies?
2Claude Monet
1Édouard Manet
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The Water Lilies were painted by Claude Monet, a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. Inspired by his garden at Giverny, this series explores light and reflections.
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The Water Lilies were painted by Claude Monet, a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. Inspired by his garden at Giverny, this series explores light and reflections.
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history
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Was George Clemenceau President of the Republic?
2No
1Yes
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Georges Clemenceau was never President of the French Republic. He was a great statesman and several times President of the Council.
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Georges Clemenceau was never President of the French Republic. He was a great statesman and several times President of the Council.
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geography
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What is the capital of Norway?
2Oslo
1Helsinki
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Oslo is the capital of Norway. Known for its museums, green spaces and fjord, Oslo is a dynamic and cultural city.
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Oslo is the capital of Norway. Known for its museums, green spaces and fjord, Oslo is a dynamic and cultural city.
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arts
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Which Spanish painter painted Las Meninas in 1656?
1Diego Vélasquez
2Francisco de Zurbarán
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The painting Las Meninas, painted in 1656, is the work of Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, grand master of the Golden Age and royal portraitist.
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The painting Las Meninas, painted in 1656, is the work of Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, grand master of the Golden Age and royal portraitist.
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