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What famous battle led by Charles Martel took place in 732?
2Poitiers
1Avignon
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The famous battle fought by Charles Martel in 732 was the Battle of Poitiers. This decisive victory halted Muslim expansion in Western Europe.
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The famous battle fought by Charles Martel in 732 was the Battle of Poitiers. This decisive victory halted Muslim expansion in Western Europe.
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nature
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What is the name of the lark's song?
2Grisolle
1Cajole
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The song of the lark is called "grisolle" in French. It is a very characteristic and melodious song, often associated with the first signs of spring.
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The song of the lark is called "grisolle" in French. It is a very characteristic and melodious song, often associated with the first signs of spring.
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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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literature
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Who is the author of the dystopian science fiction novel Fahrenheit 451 published in 1953?
1Ray Bradbury
2Aldous Huxley
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Ray Bradbury is the author of the dystopian science-fiction novel Fahrenheit 451, published in 1953. This classic explores a future where books are banned and burned.
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Ray Bradbury is the author of the dystopian science-fiction novel Fahrenheit 451, published in 1953. This classic explores a future where books are banned and burned.
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music
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From which state in the United States is the American country music group The Louvin Brothers from?
1Alabama
2Tennessee
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The Louvin Brothers are an American country music group from Alabama, active between 1940 and 1963. Composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924-1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk (1927-2011).
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The Louvin Brothers are an American country music group from Alabama, active between 1940 and 1963. Composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924-1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk (1927-2011).
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history
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For which Universal Exhibition in Paris was the Eiffel Tower built?
1The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889
2The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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sports
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What is Gareth Bale's national team?
2Wales
1Scotland
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Gareth Bale plays for the Wales national team. He is considered one of the best Welsh footballers of all time.
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Gareth Bale plays for the Wales national team. He is considered one of the best Welsh footballers of all time.
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geography
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What is the capital of Lithuania?
2Vilnius
1Riga
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The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius. Located in the south-east of the country, Vilnius is known for its Baroque architecture, its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center and its rich cultural history.
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The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius. Located in the south-east of the country, Vilnius is known for its Baroque architecture, its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center and its rich cultural history.
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entertainment
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Who created The Incredibles?
1Brad Bird
2Andrew Stanton
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The animated film The Incredibles was created by Brad Bird and produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It was released in 2004.
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The animated film The Incredibles was created by Brad Bird and produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It was released in 2004.
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arts
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Who designed the access kiosks to the Paris metro stations in France?
2Hector Guimard
1Georges Fouquet
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Hector Guimard, French architect and designer, created the famous Art Nouveau aediculae in Paris metro stations.
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Hector Guimard, French architect and designer, created the famous Art Nouveau aediculae in Paris metro stations.
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