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What was the rank of the French officer of Alsatian origin and of Jewish faith Alfred Dreyfus?
1Captain
2Marshal
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Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French army. Wrongly accused of espionage in 1894, he was at the heart of the Dreyfus Affair, a major legal scandal.
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Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French army. Wrongly accused of espionage in 1894, he was at the heart of the Dreyfus Affair, a major legal scandal.
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geography
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What is the capital of Indonesia?
1Jakarta
2Kuala Lumpur
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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Located on the island of Java, Jakarta is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Located on the island of Java, Jakarta is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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music
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What is the nickname of Thomas Andrew Parker, Elvis Presley's exclusive impresario?
2Colonel Parker
1General Parker
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Thomas Andrew Parker, Elvis Presley's exclusive impresario, is better known as Colonel Parker.
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Thomas Andrew Parker, Elvis Presley's exclusive impresario, is better known as Colonel Parker.
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arts
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Which goddess represents the Victory of Samothrace?
1Nike
2Tyche
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The Victory of Samothrace represents Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, often associated with military glory and the triumphs of gods and heroes.
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The Victory of Samothrace represents Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, often associated with military glory and the triumphs of gods and heroes.
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literature
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In Richard Matheson's science fiction novel I am a Legend, which character survives the pandemic?
2Robert Neville
1Ben Corthman
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In Richard Matheson's science-fiction novel I Am Legend, Robert Neville is the character who survives the pandemic and fights the vampires.
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In Richard Matheson's science-fiction novel I Am Legend, Robert Neville is the character who survives the pandemic and fights the vampires.
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history
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How did Emperor Marcus Aurelius die?
1Disease
2Murder
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Emperor Marcus Aurelius died in 180 AD, probably of the Antonine plague, during a military campaign near Vindobona, modern-day Vienna.
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Emperor Marcus Aurelius died in 180 AD, probably of the Antonine plague, during a military campaign near Vindobona, modern-day Vienna.
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music
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Which American soul singer was murdered on December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles?
2Sam Cooke
1Solomon Burke
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Sam Cooke, famous American soul singer, was tragically murdered in a Los Angeles motel on December 11, 1964, at the age of 33.
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Sam Cooke, famous American soul singer, was tragically murdered in a Los Angeles motel on December 11, 1964, at the age of 33.
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entertainment
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Who directed The Incredible Hulk in 2008?
2Louis Leterrier
1Jon Favreau
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The Incredible Hulk, released in 2008, was directed by Louis Leterrier, a French director also known for his action films.
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The Incredible Hulk, released in 2008, was directed by Louis Leterrier, a French director also known for his action films.
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geography
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What is the capital of Slovenia?
2Ljubljana
1Bratislava
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Slovenia's capital is Ljubljana. This charming city is known for its rich cultural heritage and its many green spaces.
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Slovenia's capital is Ljubljana. This charming city is known for its rich cultural heritage and its many green spaces.
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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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