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geography
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What is the Pope's summer residence?
1Castel Gandolfo
2Pise
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Castel Gandolfo is an Italian municipality, located in the south-east of the province of Rome, Italy. Castel Gandolfo is home to the Palace of the Popes, a 12th century papal residence mainly known as the summer residence of the popes since Urban VIII (1623-1644).
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Castel Gandolfo is an Italian municipality, located in the south-east of the province of Rome, Italy. Castel Gandolfo is home to the Palace of the Popes, a 12th century papal residence mainly known as the summer residence of the popes since Urban VIII (1623-1644).
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arts
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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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nature
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In what season do emperor anax dragonflies become adults?
2June to August
1March to May
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Emperor anax dragonflies emerge as adults in early summer, from June to August, after spending about two years as nymphs in the water.
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Emperor anax dragonflies emerge as adults in early summer, from June to August, after spending about two years as nymphs in the water.
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arts
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Where is the triptych The Descent from the Cross painted by Peter Paul Rubens exhibited?
1Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp
2Cathedral of Our Lady, Tournai
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The Descent from the Cross is the central part of a triptych painted by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens between 1612 and 1614. This painting is the second largest masterpiece Rubens created for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp in Belgium.
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The Descent from the Cross is the central part of a triptych painted by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens between 1612 and 1614. This painting is the second largest masterpiece Rubens created for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp in Belgium.
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history
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When was the Gutenberg Bible printed?
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The Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed using movable type, was completed around 1455 in Mainz, Germany, by Johannes Gutenberg.
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The Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed using movable type, was completed around 1455 in Mainz, Germany, by Johannes Gutenberg.
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nature
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To which family of birds does the golden eagle belong?
1Accipitridae
2Cathartidae
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The golden eagle is a member of the Accipitridae, a family of birds of prey that also includes harriers, vultures and falcons.
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The golden eagle is a member of the Accipitridae, a family of birds of prey that also includes harriers, vultures and falcons.
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sciences
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When was the Human Genome Project launched?
21988
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The Human Genome Project was officially launched in 1990, with the aim of mapping the entire human genome within fifteen years.
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The Human Genome Project was officially launched in 1990, with the aim of mapping the entire human genome within fifteen years.
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geography
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What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
1Port of Spain
2San Fernando
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Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. The city is located on the Gulf of Paria on the island of Trinidad. It is the main center of activity in the Caribbean.
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Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. The city is located on the Gulf of Paria on the island of Trinidad. It is the main center of activity in the Caribbean.
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literature
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To which cycle does the novel The Plague by Albert Camus, published in 1947, belong?
2The cycle of revolt
1The cycle of absurd
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Albert Camus' novel The Plague, published in 1947, belongs to the cycle of rebellion, alongside major works such as The Rebel.
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Albert Camus' novel The Plague, published in 1947, belongs to the cycle of rebellion, alongside major works such as The Rebel.
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music
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Which album allowed Duke Ellington to re-launch his career in 1956?
1Ellington at Newport
2Masterpieces by Ellington
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In 1956, Duke Ellington relaunched his career with the album Ellington at Newport, recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, a landmark concert in his career.
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In 1956, Duke Ellington relaunched his career with the album Ellington at Newport, recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, a landmark concert in his career.
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