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Which Egyptologist made the first translation of the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead in 1842?
2Karl Richard Lepsius
1Howard Carter
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In 1842, the German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius called Todtenbuch (Book of the Dead) a papyrus kept in the Egyptian Museum of Turin and of which he made a first translation.
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In 1842, the German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius called Todtenbuch (Book of the Dead) a papyrus kept in the Egyptian Museum of Turin and of which he made a first translation.
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history
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Who was Eos in Greek mythology?
1Déesse de l'aube
2Déesse de la lune
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In Greek mythology, Eos is the goddess of dawn. Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, she opens the gates of heaven every day to allow the sun to shine.
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In Greek mythology, Eos is the goddess of dawn. Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, she opens the gates of heaven every day to allow the sun to shine.
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sports
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When did Lindsey Vonn become the first Olympic downhill champion?
22010
12008
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In 2010, Lindsey Vonn became the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the downhill, making alpine skiing history at the Vancouver Games.
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In 2010, Lindsey Vonn became the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the downhill, making alpine skiing history at the Vancouver Games.
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geography
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What is the capital of Tanzania?
2Dodoma
1Dar es Salam
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Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania and also the capital of the Dodoma region.
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Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania and also the capital of the Dodoma region.
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history
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Which pope convoked the Council of Trent in 1542?
1Paul III
2Pie III
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The Council of Trent was convened in 1542 by Pope Paul III to respond to the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic doctrine.
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The Council of Trent was convened in 1542 by Pope Paul III to respond to the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic doctrine.
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geography
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What is the capital of Uganda?
1Kampala
2Nairobi
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Uganda's capital is Kampala. Situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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Uganda's capital is Kampala. Situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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geography
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What is the capital of Kenya?
2Nairobi
1Dodoma
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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sciences
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Which Martian crater was chosen as the landing site for Curiosity on the Mars Science Laboratory mission?
2Gale
1Bonneville
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Gale is an impact crater about 155 km in diameter located on the planet Mars. The crater was selected by NASA in July 2011 as the landing site for the Curiosity rover of the Mars Science Laboratory mission.
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Gale is an impact crater about 155 km in diameter located on the planet Mars. The crater was selected by NASA in July 2011 as the landing site for the Curiosity rover of the Mars Science Laboratory mission.
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sciences
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What atmospheric phenomenon has been reported by amateurs and then by NASA in 2015?
2Steve
1Novaya Zemlya
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Steve, Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement by retroacronymy, is a luminous phenomenon reported from 2015 onwards. It takes the form of a thin bright purple ribbon associated with green, adopting an east-west alignment. Its appearance is thus reminiscent of a polar aurora, although it is observed below the auroral zone.
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Steve, Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement by retroacronymy, is a luminous phenomenon reported from 2015 onwards. It takes the form of a thin bright purple ribbon associated with green, adopting an east-west alignment. Its appearance is thus reminiscent of a polar aurora, although it is observed below the auroral zone.
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geography
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On which island in Hawaii are the Haiku Stairs?
2Oahu
1Maui
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Haiku Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, is a steep hiking trail on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. A total of 3,922 steps extend along the Oahu Ko'olau Mountain Range.
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Haiku Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, is a steep hiking trail on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. A total of 3,922 steps extend along the Oahu Ko'olau Mountain Range.
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