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Where is exhibited the work The Adoration of the Shepherds painted by Giorgione?
2National Gallery of Art, Washington
1National Gallery, London
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In The Adoration of the Shepherds, Giorgione introduces several innovations. First of all, a modest format corresponding to a painting intended for private devotion, but it also gives the landscape a considerable amount of space. The work is now exhibited at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
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In The Adoration of the Shepherds, Giorgione introduces several innovations. First of all, a modest format corresponding to a painting intended for private devotion, but it also gives the landscape a considerable amount of space. The work is now exhibited at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
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geography
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What is the capital of Micronesia?
1Palikir
2Port Moresby
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Palikir has been the federal capital of Micronesia since 1989. It is located on the island of Pohnpei, in the state with the same name as the island, in the municipality of Sokehs.
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Palikir has been the federal capital of Micronesia since 1989. It is located on the island of Pohnpei, in the state with the same name as the island, in the municipality of Sokehs.
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geography
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What is the capital of Togo?
2Lomé
1Accra
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Lomé is the capital and main city of Togo. It is located in the extreme southwest of the country, along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
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Lomé is the capital and main city of Togo. It is located in the extreme southwest of the country, along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
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nature
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Is the carob a tree or a shrub?
1A tree
2A shrub
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The carob tree is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is grown mainly for its edible pods, called carobs.
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The carob tree is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is grown mainly for its edible pods, called carobs.
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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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sports
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How many French Open tournaments has Björn Borg won?
26
14
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Björn Borg's greatest successes came at the French Open, where he long held the record of six titles, won between 1974 and 1981.
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Björn Borg's greatest successes came at the French Open, where he long held the record of six titles, won between 1974 and 1981.
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history
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Who are the first inhabitants of South Africa?
2Bochimans
1Bantous
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The first inhabitants of South Africa were the Bochimans. In the XIIe century, the country was colonized by the Hottentots.
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The first inhabitants of South Africa were the Bochimans. In the XIIe century, the country was colonized by the Hottentots.
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entertainment
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Which director directs Kirk Douglas in Spartacus?
1Stanley Kubrick
2Richard Thorpe
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Director Stanley Kubrick cast Kirk Douglas in Spartacus, released in 1960. This epic film recounts the slave revolt led by Spartacus against Rome.
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Director Stanley Kubrick cast Kirk Douglas in Spartacus, released in 1960. This epic film recounts the slave revolt led by Spartacus against Rome.
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literature
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Which hotel inspired Stephen King for his novel The Shining?
2Stanley Hotel
1Overlook Hotel
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It was during his stay at the Stanley Hotel in 1974 that the writer Stephen King imagined the main lines of the story of the novel Shining (1977) and he was inspired by the premises to create the Overlook Hotel from this novel.
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It was during his stay at the Stanley Hotel in 1974 that the writer Stephen King imagined the main lines of the story of the novel Shining (1977) and he was inspired by the premises to create the Overlook Hotel from this novel.
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nature
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Where is the Darvaza gas crater located?
1Turkmenistan
2Uzbekistan
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The Gates of Hell is a natural gas field located in Derweze, in the Ahal province of Turkmenistan. The Hell Gate is so called because of its natural gas hearth burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet petrochemical scientists in 1971.
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The Gates of Hell is a natural gas field located in Derweze, in the Ahal province of Turkmenistan. The Hell Gate is so called because of its natural gas hearth burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet petrochemical scientists in 1971.
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