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Who was Iris in Greek mythology?
2Messenger of the gods
1Goddess of the Moon
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In Greek mythology, Iris is the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow. She links Olympus to Earth and faithfully serves Hera.
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In Greek mythology, Iris is the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow. She links Olympus to Earth and faithfully serves Hera.
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geography
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What is the capital of Mauritania?
2Nouakchott
1N'Djamena
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Nouakchott has been the capital of Mauritania since 1957. Located on the Atlantic coast, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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Nouakchott has been the capital of Mauritania since 1957. Located on the Atlantic coast, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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sports
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How many Grand Slam titles has Martina Navrátilová won?
159
279
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Martina Navratilova won a total of 59 Grand Slam titles: 18 titles in singles, 31 titles in women's doubles, which is the absolute record, and 10 titles in mixed doubles.
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Martina Navratilova won a total of 59 Grand Slam titles: 18 titles in singles, 31 titles in women's doubles, which is the absolute record, and 10 titles in mixed doubles.
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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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geography
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What is the capital of Ethiopia?
1Addis Ababa
2Mogadishu
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Addis Ababa, which means new flower in Amharic, is the capital of Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of around 2,400 meters, it is the highest capital in Africa.
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Addis Ababa, which means new flower in Amharic, is the capital of Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of around 2,400 meters, it is the highest capital in Africa.
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sports
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What is the nationality of the boxer Cecilia Brækhus?
2Norwegian
1American
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Boxer Cecilia Brækhus is Norwegian, nicknamed The First Lady, and is an iconic figure in women's boxing worldwide.
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Boxer Cecilia Brækhus is Norwegian, nicknamed The First Lady, and is an iconic figure in women's boxing worldwide.
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arts
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What is the city of origin of the Spanish painter Joan de Joanes?
2Valence
1Madrid
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Joan de Joanes is a Spanish painter considered the most important painter of his time in Valencia (1507-1579), he is nicknamed the second Raphael. He devoted himself mainly to religious painting.
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Joan de Joanes is a Spanish painter considered the most important painter of his time in Valencia (1507-1579), he is nicknamed the second Raphael. He devoted himself mainly to religious painting.
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nature
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What cross-breed does rapeseed come from?
2Cabbage and brassica rapa
1Beets and sorghum
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Rapeseed is a natural cross between cabbage and turnip. These two plants from the Brassicaceae family have given rise to this versatile crop.
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Rapeseed is a natural cross between cabbage and turnip. These two plants from the Brassicaceae family have given rise to this versatile crop.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work The Dream of Saint Ursula painted by Vittore Carpaccio?
1Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice
2Uffizi Gallery, Florence
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The great legendary cycle on the history of Saint Ursula is a set of canvases created between 1490-1500 by Vittore Carpaccio and exhibited at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Venice.
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The great legendary cycle on the history of Saint Ursula is a set of canvases created between 1490-1500 by Vittore Carpaccio and exhibited at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Venice.
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Where is exhibited The Kiss of Judas made by Giotto?
2Scrovegni Chapel
1Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
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One of the most expressive scenes in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua is undoubtedly the Kiss of Judas, in which Giotto dispensed with architectural decoration.
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One of the most expressive scenes in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua is undoubtedly the Kiss of Judas, in which Giotto dispensed with architectural decoration.
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