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geography
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Where are the Abu Simbel Temples located?
1Egypt
2Jordan
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The Abu Simbel temples are located in Egypt, near Lake Nasser, and are famous for the monumental statues erected by Ramses II.
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The Abu Simbel temples are located in Egypt, near Lake Nasser, and are famous for the monumental statues erected by Ramses II.
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music
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What is the country of origin of the garage rock band The Monks?
2Federal Republic of Germany
1German Democratic Republic
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The Monks is an American garage rock band from Gelnhausen, West Germany. Gary Burger, Dave Day, Eddie Shaw, Larry Clark and Roger Johnston were originally five American GIs based in Gelnhausen in 1963. After leaving the army, they stayed in Germany where they formed a band first called The Torquays, then The Monks.
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The Monks is an American garage rock band from Gelnhausen, West Germany. Gary Burger, Dave Day, Eddie Shaw, Larry Clark and Roger Johnston were originally five American GIs based in Gelnhausen in 1963. After leaving the army, they stayed in Germany where they formed a band first called The Torquays, then The Monks.
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entertainment
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When was Alfred Hitchcock's American film North by Northwest released?
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Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 American film North By Northwest marked a major turning point in the spy thriller genre.
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Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 American film North By Northwest marked a major turning point in the spy thriller genre.
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music
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When did Billie Holiday perform the song Strange Fruit for the first time?
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Billie Holiday first performed Strange Fruit in 1939 at New York's CafΓ© Society, marking a turning point in her career and in committed music.
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Billie Holiday first performed Strange Fruit in 1939 at New York's CafΓ© Society, marking a turning point in her career and in committed music.
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music
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On which album of the American female vocal group The Ronettes does the song Be My Baby appear?
1Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica
2Walking In The Rain
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The Ronettes' song Be My Baby appears on their only studio album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, released in 1964.
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The Ronettes' song Be My Baby appears on their only studio album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, released in 1964.
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history
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What is the name given to the revolutions known in Europe in 1848?
1The Springtime of the Peoples
2The Uprising
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Springtime of the Peoples or Spring of Nations is a set of revolutions that Europe experienced in 1848. Although repressed, these crises were often decisive for the development of the countries concerned, particularly in Germany which, despite the failure of the Treaty of Frankfurt, set out on the road to unification in 1871.
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Springtime of the Peoples or Spring of Nations is a set of revolutions that Europe experienced in 1848. Although repressed, these crises were often decisive for the development of the countries concerned, particularly in Germany which, despite the failure of the Treaty of Frankfurt, set out on the road to unification in 1871.
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entertainment
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When did Disneyland open?
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Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California, becoming the first theme park of its kind in the world.
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Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California, becoming the first theme park of its kind in the world.
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literature
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Who is the author of the play A Streetcar Named Desire first performed in 1947?
2Tennessee Williams
1Arthur Miller
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A Streetcar Named Desire, first performed in 1947, is the work of American playwright Tennessee Williams.
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A Streetcar Named Desire, first performed in 1947, is the work of American playwright Tennessee Williams.
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geography
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What is the capital of South Sudan?
1Juba
2Khartoum
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Juba is the capital of South Sudan, as well as the capital of Jubek State and Juba County. It is located on the left bank of the White Nile about 110 km north of the border with Uganda.
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Juba is the capital of South Sudan, as well as the capital of Jubek State and Juba County. It is located on the left bank of the White Nile about 110 km north of the border with Uganda.
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geography
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What is the capital of Moldova?
1ChiΘinΔu
2Ljubljana
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ChiΘinΔu is the capital of the Republic of Moldova and the main city of Bessarabia, which is part of the historical region of Moldova.
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ChiΘinΔu is the capital of the Republic of Moldova and the main city of Bessarabia, which is part of the historical region of Moldova.
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