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Which French diplomat was behind the construction of the Suez Canal?
2Ferdinand de Lesseps
1Auguste Caboufigue
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French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps was behind the construction of the Suez Canal. Inaugurated in 1869, the canal links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
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French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps was behind the construction of the Suez Canal. Inaugurated in 1869, the canal links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
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On which Richard Thompson's album does the song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning appear?
1Rumor and Sigh
2Shoot Out the Lights
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Richard Thompson's song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning appears on his critically acclaimed 1991 album Rumor and Sigh.
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Richard Thompson's song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning appears on his critically acclaimed 1991 album Rumor and Sigh.
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Where is exposed the Crucifix made by Cimabue?
1Santa Croce Basilica, Florence
2Basilica of San Domenico, Arezzo
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The Crucifix of Santa Croce is a large crucifix painted in tempera and gold on wood, made around 1272-1288 by Cimabue. It is exhibited in the Museum of the Work of Santa Croce in Florence.
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The Crucifix of Santa Croce is a large crucifix painted in tempera and gold on wood, made around 1272-1288 by Cimabue. It is exhibited in the Museum of the Work of Santa Croce in Florence.
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Which Art Nouveau architect built the Hotel Tassel in Brussels, Belgium?
1Victor Horta
2Louis Sullivan
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The Hotel Tassel is a mansion built between 1892 and 1893 by Victor Horta in Brussels, Belgium.
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The Hotel Tassel is a mansion built between 1892 and 1893 by Victor Horta in Brussels, Belgium.
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What is Nina Simone's real name?
2Eunice Kathleen Waymon
1Eleanora Harris Fagan
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Nina Simone's real name is Eunice Kathleen Waymon. This legendary singer and pianist is known for her contribution to jazz, blues and soul.
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Nina Simone's real name is Eunice Kathleen Waymon. This legendary singer and pianist is known for her contribution to jazz, blues and soul.
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geography
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What is the capital of the Central African Republic?
1Bangui
2Brazzaville
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The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui, located on the banks of the Ubangi River. It is the political, economic and cultural heart of the country.
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The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui, located on the banks of the Ubangi River. It is the political, economic and cultural heart of the country.
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Who is the founding member of the American psychedelic rock band 13th Floor Elevators?
2Roky Erickson
1John Ike Walton
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Roky Erickson is an American guitarist and composer, known as a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators and author of You're Gonna Miss Me.
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Roky Erickson is an American guitarist and composer, known as a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators and author of You're Gonna Miss Me.
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When was the episode of the Soissons Vase held?
2487
1387
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The episode of the Soissons vase takes place in 486, after Clovis' victory over Syagrius, marking a key event in Merovingian history.
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The episode of the Soissons vase takes place in 486, after Clovis' victory over Syagrius, marking a key event in Merovingian history.
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entertainment
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When was the film Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean released?
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11952
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The film Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean, was released in 1962 and has become a classic of epic cinema, recounting the life of T. E. Lawrence.
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The film Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean, was released in 1962 and has become a classic of epic cinema, recounting the life of T. E. Lawrence.
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In which Florentine palace can we see the procession of the Magi of Benozzo Gozzoli?
1Palazzo Medici-Riccardi
2Palazzo Rucellai
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The Chapel of the Magi refers to a group of frescoes located at the piano nobile on the second floor of the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in Florence. The cycle of frescoes representing the procession of the Magi is the masterpiece of the Florentine Benozzo Gozzoli.
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The Chapel of the Magi refers to a group of frescoes located at the piano nobile on the second floor of the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in Florence. The cycle of frescoes representing the procession of the Magi is the masterpiece of the Florentine Benozzo Gozzoli.
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