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In 622, during the Hegira, in which city did Muhammad take refuge?
1Medina
2Mecca
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The Hegira refers to the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina in 622.
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The Hegira refers to the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina in 622.
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history
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Which text of 1689 defines the principles of the parliamentary monarchy in England?
1The Bill of Rights
2The Habeas corpus
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The Bill of Rights is a text imposed in 1689 on the rulers of England (William III and Mary II) following the Glorious Revolution. It defines the principles of parliamentary monarchy in England.
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The Bill of Rights is a text imposed in 1689 on the rulers of England (William III and Mary II) following the Glorious Revolution. It defines the principles of parliamentary monarchy in England.
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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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nature
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What is the youngest volcano?
2Ardoukoba
1Paricutín
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The youngest volcano is Ardoukoba with a first eruption in November 1978 while Paricutín had its first eruption in 1943.
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The youngest volcano is Ardoukoba with a first eruption in November 1978 while Paricutín had its first eruption in 1943.
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history
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What Russian statesman died in 1924?
2Vladimir Lenin
1Joseph Staline
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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entertainment
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In The Young Girls of Rochefort which role is played by Catherine Deneuve?
1Delphine Garnier
2Solange Garnier
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In The Young Ladies of Rochefort, Catherine Deneuve plays Delphine Garnier, a dreamy dance teacher who wants to leave her small town for Paris.
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In The Young Ladies of Rochefort, Catherine Deneuve plays Delphine Garnier, a dreamy dance teacher who wants to leave her small town for Paris.
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entertainment
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When did Disney produce Alice in Wonderland?
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Disney produced Alice in Wonderland in 1951, an animated adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous book.
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Disney produced Alice in Wonderland in 1951, an animated adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous book.
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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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arts
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Where is exhibited the work A Dance to the Music of Time painted by Nicolas Poussin?
2Wallace Collection, London
1National Gallery, London
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A Dance to the Music of Time is a painting created by Nicolas Poussin between 1633 and 1634. This painting is exhibited at the Wallace Collection in London.
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A Dance to the Music of Time is a painting created by Nicolas Poussin between 1633 and 1634. This painting is exhibited at the Wallace Collection in London.
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On which album of the band The Supremes does the song You Keep Me Hangin' On appear?
1Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland
2Where Did Our Love Go
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You Keep Me Hangin' On is a song written and composed by the songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. The song was recorded in 1966 by the band The Supremes for the Motown and appears on the album Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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You Keep Me Hangin' On is a song written and composed by the songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. The song was recorded in 1966 by the band The Supremes for the Motown and appears on the album Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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