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geography
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What is the capital of Pakistan?
1Islamabad
2Kabul
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Pakistan's capital is Islamabad, built in the 1960s to replace Karachi. Today, it is the country's political and administrative center.
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Pakistan's capital is Islamabad, built in the 1960s to replace Karachi. Today, it is the country's political and administrative center.
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history
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What Russian statesman died in 1924?
2Vladimir Lenin
1Joseph Staline
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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arts
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Which archaeological artifact was discovered in 1898 on the site of Hierakonpolis?
2The Narmer palette
1The Bust of Prince Ankhhaf
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The Narmer palette is a ceremonial object discovered in 1898 in a repository of ritual objects buried near an ancient temple of the falcon god Horus, on the site of Hierakonpolis.
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The Narmer palette is a ceremonial object discovered in 1898 in a repository of ritual objects buried near an ancient temple of the falcon god Horus, on the site of Hierakonpolis.
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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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history
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What is the symbol of Gaia?
1Earth
2Sea
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In Greek mythology, Gaia, the primordial goddess of the Earth, is often depicted with the Earth, a tree or ears of wheat, symbols of fertility and life.
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In Greek mythology, Gaia, the primordial goddess of the Earth, is often depicted with the Earth, a tree or ears of wheat, symbols of fertility and life.
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music
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Which song from Bob Dylan's album Bringing It All Back Home was popularized by the Byrds?
2Mr. Tambourine Man
1The Times They Are a-Changin'
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Bringing It All Back Home (1965) is the fifth album by Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is often considered the first folk rock album. Mr. Tambourine Man was popularized by the band The Byrds.
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Bringing It All Back Home (1965) is the fifth album by Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is often considered the first folk rock album. Mr. Tambourine Man was popularized by the band The Byrds.
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entertainment
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Who was the director of the film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, released in 1920?
2Robert Wiene
1Fritz Lang
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a German expressionist and silent film by Robert Wiene released in theatres in 1920.
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a German expressionist and silent film by Robert Wiene released in theatres in 1920.
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geography
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What is the capital of Finland?
1Helsinki
2Oslo
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Finland's capital is Helsinki. The city is known for its modern architecture, green spaces and central role in the country's culture and economy.
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Finland's capital is Helsinki. The city is known for its modern architecture, green spaces and central role in the country's culture and economy.
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sciences
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Which scientist invented the air pump in 1686?
2Otto von Guericke
1Robert Boyle
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In 1686, German scientist Otto von Guericke invented the air pump, a revolutionary device for studying vacuum and atmospheric pressure.
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In 1686, German scientist Otto von Guericke invented the air pump, a revolutionary device for studying vacuum and atmospheric pressure.
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entertainment
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What is the production company of the American animated film WALL-E?
1Pixar Animation Studios
2Walt Disney Animation Studios
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The production company for the American animated film WALL-E is Pixar Animation Studios. Released in 2008, WALL-E is also distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.
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The production company for the American animated film WALL-E is Pixar Animation Studios. Released in 2008, WALL-E is also distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.
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