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How old was Louis XIV when he became king?
15 years old
213 years old
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Louis XIV became King of France at the age of 5, in 1643, on the death of his father, Louis XIII. His mother, Anne of Austria, assumed the regency.
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Louis XIV became King of France at the age of 5, in 1643, on the death of his father, Louis XIII. His mother, Anne of Austria, assumed the regency.
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geography
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What is the capital of Peru?
1Lima
2Quito
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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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geography
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In which Japanese city is the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine located?
1Kyoto
2Tokyo
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Fushimi Inari-taisha is the main shrine of the goddess Inari and is located in the Fushimi-ku district in Kyoto, Japan.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha is the main shrine of the goddess Inari and is located in the Fushimi-ku district in Kyoto, Japan.
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entertainment
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Who is the author of The Jungle Book?
2Rudyard Kipling
1Joseph Conrad
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The author of The Jungle Book is Rudyard Kipling. Published in 1894, this collection of short stories recounts the adventures of Mowgli, a child raised by wolves.
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The author of The Jungle Book is Rudyard Kipling. Published in 1894, this collection of short stories recounts the adventures of Mowgli, a child raised by wolves.
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geography
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What is the capital of Yemen?
2Sanaa
1Mascate
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Sanaa is the capital of Yemen. Located in the northern mountains, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Arab world.
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Sanaa is the capital of Yemen. Located in the northern mountains, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Arab world.
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history
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What is Plato's real name?
1Aristocles
2Diotima
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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means βlargeβ in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means βlargeβ in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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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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arts
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What is Dorothea Lange's mission?
2Documenting the Great Depression
1Documenting World War I
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Dorothea Lange, the famous American photographer, was commissioned to document the effects of the Great Depression and the living conditions of the underprivileged.
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Dorothea Lange, the famous American photographer, was commissioned to document the effects of the Great Depression and the living conditions of the underprivileged.
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geography
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Where is the Mekong River born?
1Tibet
2Himalaya
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The Mekong rises on the Tibetan plateau in China's Qinghai province, at an altitude of around 5,000 metres, near Mount Guozongmucha.
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The Mekong rises on the Tibetan plateau in China's Qinghai province, at an altitude of around 5,000 metres, near Mount Guozongmucha.
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arts
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Which flemish primitives painter painted the Portrait of a Man with a Red Turban?
2Jan van Eyck
1Antoine van Dyck
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The Portrait of a Man with a Red Turban is a painting by the primitive Flemish painter Jan van Eyck, painted in 1436. It has been exhibited at the National Gallery in London since 1851.
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The Portrait of a Man with a Red Turban is a painting by the primitive Flemish painter Jan van Eyck, painted in 1436. It has been exhibited at the National Gallery in London since 1851.
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