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history
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What incident triggered Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939?
1Gleiwitz
2Narvik
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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history
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What was the name of Adolf Hitler's far-right German political party?
1NSDAP
2PNF
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The far-right German political party led by Adolf Hitler was the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi Party.
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The far-right German political party led by Adolf Hitler was the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi Party.
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geography
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What is the highest mountain in the world?
1Everest
2Kilimandjaro
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At 8,848 metres, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It lies on the border between Nepal and China.
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At 8,848 metres, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It lies on the border between Nepal and China.
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history
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What was Dagobert's kingdom from 622 to 632?
1Austrasia
2Burgundy
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He reigned over Austrasia from 622 to 632 and was king of the Franks from 629 to 639.
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He reigned over Austrasia from 622 to 632 and was king of the Franks from 629 to 639.
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geography
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In which country is the Salar de Uyuni located?
1Bolivia
2Chile
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The Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt desert, is located in the south-western Bolivian department of Potosí, at an altitude of 3,656 metres.
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The Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt desert, is located in the south-western Bolivian department of Potosí, at an altitude of 3,656 metres.
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music
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Who is the leader of The Mothers of Invention?
2Frank Zappa
1Alice Cooper
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The Mothers of Invention was Frank Zappa's rock and experimental music band active from 1964 to 1975. The composition of The Mothers never ceased to vary around the American composer and guitarist.
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The Mothers of Invention was Frank Zappa's rock and experimental music band active from 1964 to 1975. The composition of The Mothers never ceased to vary around the American composer and guitarist.
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music
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What is the nationality of bluesman John Mayall?
2British
1American
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Bluesman John Mayall is a British national. Born in Macclesfield, England, he has been a major figure in English blues since the 1960s.
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Bluesman John Mayall is a British national. Born in Macclesfield, England, he has been a major figure in English blues since the 1960s.
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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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history
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When did the Japanese Guandong Army invade Manchuria?
21931
11921
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It was in 1931 that the Japanese Guandong army invaded Manchuria, a key event with major historical consequences.
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It was in 1931 that the Japanese Guandong army invaded Manchuria, a key event with major historical consequences.
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sports
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What is the only NBA team outside of the United States?
1Toronto Raptors
2Vancouver Grizzlies
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The Toronto Raptors are the only NBA team outside the USA to represent Canada in this prestigious basketball league.
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The Toronto Raptors are the only NBA team outside the USA to represent Canada in this prestigious basketball league.
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