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geography
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What is the highest peak of the Drakensberg Mountains?
2Njesuthi
1Kilimandjaro
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The Drakensberg Mountains, which culminate in Njesuthi (3,408 metres above sea level), cross South Africa from south to northeast.
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The Drakensberg Mountains, which culminate in Njesuthi (3,408 metres above sea level), cross South Africa from south to northeast.
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history
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When was the Indochinese Union founded?
21887
11858
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French Indochina is a territory of the former French colonial empire, of which it was the richest and most populated possession. Officially called the Indochinese Union and then the Indochinese Federation, it was founded in 1887 and, until its disappearance in 1954, brought together various entities owned or dominated by France in the Far East.
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French Indochina is a territory of the former French colonial empire, of which it was the richest and most populated possession. Officially called the Indochinese Union and then the Indochinese Federation, it was founded in 1887 and, until its disappearance in 1954, brought together various entities owned or dominated by France in the Far East.
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history
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When did Clotaire I reunite the Frankish kingdom?
2558
1511
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He reunited the Frankish kingdom upon the death of his brother Childebert I in 558. His kingdom was divided between his four sons when he died.
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He reunited the Frankish kingdom upon the death of his brother Childebert I in 558. His kingdom was divided between his four sons when he died.
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arts
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In which museum is the work The Floor Scrapers by Gustave Caillebotte exhibited?
1The Musée d'Orsay
2The National Gallery
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The Floor Scrapers is a painting by the French painter Gustave Caillebotte done in 1875 and kept in the Musée d'Orsay, in Paris.
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The Floor Scrapers is a painting by the French painter Gustave Caillebotte done in 1875 and kept in the Musée d'Orsay, in Paris.
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arts
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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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sciences
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Which surgeon performed the first heart transplant?
1Christiaan Barnard
2James Hardy
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The first heart transplant was performed on December 3, 1967 by South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town.
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The first heart transplant was performed on December 3, 1967 by South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town.
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arts
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To which Chinese painter is attributed The Building of the Immortals' Paradise in the Mountain?
1Dong Yuan
2Fan Kuan
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The building of the Immortals' Paradise in the mountain is attributed to Dong Yuan, a Chinese painter active under the Southern Tang Dynasty (937-975). He is considered the father of the Southern School of Chinese painting.
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The building of the Immortals' Paradise in the mountain is attributed to Dong Yuan, a Chinese painter active under the Southern Tang Dynasty (937-975). He is considered the father of the Southern School of Chinese painting.
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history
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When did Queen Victoria become Empress of India?
21876
11837
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Victorian was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From July 1, 1867, she was also Queen of Canada, Empress of India from May 1, 1876, and Queen of Australia on January 1, 1901.
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Victorian was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From July 1, 1867, she was also Queen of Canada, Empress of India from May 1, 1876, and Queen of Australia on January 1, 1901.
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music
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Who composed the music for the film Shadows by John Cassavetes?
2Charlie Mingus
1Miles Davis
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Charlie Mingus is an American double bassist, composer and jazz pianist. In 1959 Mingus composed the music for the film Shadows by John Cassavetes.
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Charlie Mingus is an American double bassist, composer and jazz pianist. In 1959 Mingus composed the music for the film Shadows by John Cassavetes.
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geography
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What is the capital of Bhutan?
2Thimphu
1Dhaka
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Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in a high valley in the west of the country. The city is home to the largest concentration of population in the country. It is located in the district of Thimphu.
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Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in a high valley in the west of the country. The city is home to the largest concentration of population in the country. It is located in the district of Thimphu.
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