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arts
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In which European museum is the Gate of Ishtar reconstructed?
2Pergamon Museum, Berlin
1British Museum, London
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The Gate of Ishtar is one of the eight gates of the inner city of Babylon. It was built north of the city in 580 BC on the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar II. The complex, which was completely reconstructed, is preserved in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
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The Gate of Ishtar is one of the eight gates of the inner city of Babylon. It was built north of the city in 580 BC on the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar II. The complex, which was completely reconstructed, is preserved in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
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geography
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Why is the Dead Sea called the Dead Sea?
2High salinity
1Absence of waves
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The Dead Sea owes its name to its extreme salinity, around ten times that of the oceans, which makes its environment hostile to aquatic life.
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The Dead Sea owes its name to its extreme salinity, around ten times that of the oceans, which makes its environment hostile to aquatic life.
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literature
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Which novel by Carole Martinez received the Prix Goncourt des lycéens in 2011?
1Du domaine des Murmures
2La terre qui penche
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Du domaine des Murmures is a novel by Carole Martinez published on August 18, 2011 by Gallimard and won the Prix Goncourt des lycéens in 2011.
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Du domaine des Murmures is a novel by Carole Martinez published on August 18, 2011 by Gallimard and won the Prix Goncourt des lycéens in 2011.
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music
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On which album of the British rock band Pink Floyd does the song Money appear?
1The Dark Side of the Moon
2Wish You Were Here
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Money is a song by Pink Floyd, released on the album The Dark Side of the Moon. Sixth track of the record, it is the only song of the album to reach the top 20 in the American charts.
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Money is a song by Pink Floyd, released on the album The Dark Side of the Moon. Sixth track of the record, it is the only song of the album to reach the top 20 in the American charts.
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sciences
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What is the longest bone of the human skeleton?
1Femur
2Tibia
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The femur is the longest bone in the human skeleton, located in the thigh. It provides support for the body and mobility for the leg.
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The femur is the longest bone in the human skeleton, located in the thigh. It provides support for the body and mobility for the leg.
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history
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Which political regime was overthrown in the Russian Revolution of 1917?
2Tsarist regime
1Communist regime
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The Russian Revolution of 1917 overthrew the Tsarist regime, ending the absolute monarchy of the Romanovs and paving the way for Soviet power.
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The Russian Revolution of 1917 overthrew the Tsarist regime, ending the absolute monarchy of the Romanovs and paving the way for Soviet power.
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geography
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What is the capital of Suriname?
2Paramaribo
1Cayenne
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Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname. It is located on the Suriname River, about 15 km inland. It is part of the Paramaribo district.
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Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname. It is located on the Suriname River, about 15 km inland. It is part of the Paramaribo district.
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nature
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How many harrier subspecies exist?
116
226
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According to the reference classification of the International Congress of Ornithology, there are about 16 subspecies of harriers in the world.
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According to the reference classification of the International Congress of Ornithology, there are about 16 subspecies of harriers in the world.
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arts
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Where is the work The Matchmaker painted by Gerard van Honthorst exhibited?
1Centraal Museum, Utrecht
2Mauritshuis, The Hague
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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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geography
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What is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
2Kingstown
1Kingston
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Kingstown is the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a state in the Caribbean. The city is located in the parish of St. George and is the capital of St. Vincent Island. In addition to the capital, it is also the main commercial center of the archipelago.
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Kingstown is the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a state in the Caribbean. The city is located in the parish of St. George and is the capital of St. Vincent Island. In addition to the capital, it is also the main commercial center of the archipelago.
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