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Who was Theia in Greek mythology?
1Goddess of Light
2Goddess of Darkness
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In Greek mythology, Theia is a Titanid, daughter of Ouranos and Gaia. She is the goddess of celestial light and mother of Helios, Selene and Eos.
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In Greek mythology, Theia is a Titanid, daughter of Ouranos and Gaia. She is the goddess of celestial light and mother of Helios, Selene and Eos.
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nature
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What is the scientific name for chives?
1Allium schoenoprasum
2Artemisia dracunculus
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The scientific name for chives is Allium schoenoprasum. This aromatic herb is used to season a variety of dishes.
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The scientific name for chives is Allium schoenoprasum. This aromatic herb is used to season a variety of dishes.
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nature
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How do bellflowers reproduce?
2Hermaphroditism
1Gonochorism
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Bellflowers are perennial or biennial herbaceous plants of the family Campanulaceae. Their flowers, blue, purple or white, are hermaphroditic.
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Bellflowers are perennial or biennial herbaceous plants of the family Campanulaceae. Their flowers, blue, purple or white, are hermaphroditic.
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sports
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How many French championship titles has Jeannie Longo won?
259
149
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French cycling legend Jeannie Longo won 59 French championship titles during her exceptional career.
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French cycling legend Jeannie Longo won 59 French championship titles during her exceptional career.
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arts
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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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geography
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What is the capital of Botswana?
1Gaborone
2Maseru
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Gaborone is the capital of Botswana. Its inhabitants are the Gabonese. It is located in the south-east of Botswana, near the Notwani River, only 15 kilometres from the South African border.
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Gaborone is the capital of Botswana. Its inhabitants are the Gabonese. It is located in the south-east of Botswana, near the Notwani River, only 15 kilometres from the South African border.
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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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arts
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Where is exhibited the work "The Baptism of Christ" by Piero della Francesca?
2The National Gallery
1The Louvre Museum
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The Baptism of Christ (Battesimo di Cristo) is a work by Piero della Francesca made between 1448 and 1450, panel of a triptych, exhibited at the National Gallery in London.
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The Baptism of Christ (Battesimo di Cristo) is a work by Piero della Francesca made between 1448 and 1450, panel of a triptych, exhibited at the National Gallery in London.
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music
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Which jazz movement has Thelonious Monk particularly influenced?
1Bebop
2Ragtime
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Thelonious Monk had a profound influence on bebop, the jazz movement born in the 1940s that revolutionized harmony, rhythm and improvisation.
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Thelonious Monk had a profound influence on bebop, the jazz movement born in the 1940s that revolutionized harmony, rhythm and improvisation.
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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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