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These rivers empty into the Baltic Sea basin. Which discharges the greatest amount of water?
[ "Neva", "Oder / Odra", "Daugava / Western Dvina", "Vistula / Visla" ]
Neva
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In which country do you find Masuria, sometimes called the Land of a Thousand Lakes?
[ "Latvia", "Poland", "Lithuania", "Belarus" ]
Poland
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Who are the founding members of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense?
[ "Eldrige Cleaver and Bobby Hutton", "Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton", "Heuy P. Newton and Che Guevera", "Stokley Carmichael and Bobby Seale" ]
Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton
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What single act announced the Black Panther Partys presence to the people of Oakland in February of 1967?
[ "They had two members elected to congress", "They followed the police with shotguns and law books", "They caused the Watts riots", "They opened offices in every major city in America" ]
They followed the police with shotguns and law books
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What was the Black Panthers response when California passed the Mulford Act, a bill designed to ban the display of loaded weapons in 1967.
[ "They changed their name and ceased to function", "They held an armed march in Sacramento", "They held a sit-in at the Capital building", "They shot six police officers" ]
They held an armed march in Sacramento
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Which is the first of the Black Panther Partys 10 point program?
[ "We Want Freedom. We Want Power To Determine The Destiny Of Our Black Community", "We Want Decent Housing Fit For The Shelter Of Human Beings", "We Want An Immediate End To Police Brutality And Murder Of Black People", "We Want All Black Men To Be Exempt From Military Service" ]
We Want Freedom. We Want Power To Determine The Destiny Of Our Black Community
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Who did the Black Panther Party draft as Field Marshall of the East Coast in June of 1967?
[ "Eldrige Cleaver", "Fred Hampton", "Stokely Carmichael", "H. Rap Brown" ]
Stokely Carmichael
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What was Huey P. Newton charged with on October 28th, 1967?
[ "Unpaid parking tickets", "Murder", "Conspiracy", "Armed robbery" ]
Murder
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Who were the first Black Panther Members to run for political office?
[ "Huey P. Newton and David Hilliard", "Elaine Brown and Bobby Seale", "Fred Hampton and Bobby Rush", "Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale" ]
Elaine Brown and Bobby Seale
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Bobby Seale was killed in a police shootout on May 6th, 1973.
[ "False", "True" ]
False
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The Black Panther Party started free breakfast programs for children, free clinics for the greater Oakland community, and brought Black history to American Schools.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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Huey P. Newton was killed by his drug dealer.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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The name of Chicago comes from the Miami-Illinois expression shikaakwa. What does it mean?
[ "Green apple", "Wild onion", "Sweet carrot", "Lemon grass" ]
Wild onion
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Which of these nicknames was given to the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA?
[ "Buffalo Butcher for the World", "Cow Butcher for the World", "Chicken Butcher for the World", "Hog Butcher for the World" ]
Hog Butcher for the World
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Which of these movies was set in Chicago, Illinois, USA?
[ "Dead Man Walking", "Speed", "My Best Friends Wedding", "Diamonds Are Forever" ]
My Best Friends Wedding
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Which of these statements is wrong about the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA?
[ "In the 19th century, it was the second most populous U.S. city.", "Chicago is the fifth-largest city in the United States.", "All of these", "Chicago is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois." ]
All of these
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Which of these entertainers was born in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA?
[ "Robin Williams", "Courteney Cox", "All of these", "Oprah Winfrey" ]
Robin Williams
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What is the difference between the popular Chicago-style pizza and the traditional Italian pizza?
[ "The Chicago-style pizza is baked in a square dish.", "All of these", "The Chicago-style pizza is topped only with large amounts of bacon.", "The Chicago-style pizza is much thicker." ]
The Chicago-style pizza is much thicker.
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In what month is the famous Chicago International Film Festival held annually?
[ "March", "August", "October", "January" ]
October
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What actor starred in Rob Marshalls 2002 musical movie Chicago?
[ "Richard Gere", "Michael Douglas", "All of these", "George Clooney" ]
Richard Gere
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What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?
[ "Presidential republic", "Constitutional monarchy", "Democratic republic", "Absolute monarchy" ]
Absolute monarchy
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What is depicted on the national flag of Saudi Arabia?
[ "A pigeon", "A crescent moon and a star", "A mosque", "A sword" ]
A sword
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Which of these countries does not share a border with Saudi Arabia?
[ "Oman", "Yemen", "Iran", "Iraq" ]
Iran
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What is the traditional color of the agal, the accessory worn by Arabs in order to keep the traditional headdress called Keffiyeh in place?
[ "White", "Black", "Brown", "Green" ]
Black
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What plant is depicted on the coat of arms of Saudi Arabia?
[ "Lotus", "Rose", "Palm tree", "All of these" ]
Palm tree
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The national anthem of Saudi Arabia is called Aash Al Maleek. What does this mean in English?
[ "Land of glory", "He is the greatest", "Higher He rises", "Long live the King" ]
Long live the King
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What is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia?
[ "Jeddah", "Medina", "Riyadh", "Mecca" ]
Riyadh
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What object is carried during the traditional Saudi Arabian dance called Ardha?
[ "Tambourine", "All of these", "A tray with food", "Swords" ]
Swords
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The consumption of which of the following is forbidden by Islamic dietary laws in Saudi Arabia?
[ "Alcohol", "All of these", "Blood", "Pork" ]
All of these
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What is the name of the queen who tells the king the stories in the Arabian collection of fairy tales One Thousand and One Nights?
[ "Shakire", "Jasmine", "Scheherazade", "Shahryar" ]
Scheherazade
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The name of the U.S. state of Nebraska is believed to have originated from a phrase meaning which of the following?
[ "Green forest", "Wind of fire", "Flat water", "Sea of grasses" ]
Flat water
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What is the name of the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska?
[ "Pierre", "Jefferson City", "Omaha", "Lincoln" ]
Lincoln
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Which of these is a nickname given to the U.S. state of Nebraska?
[ "Buffalo State", "Beef State", "Treasure State", "Garden State" ]
Beef State
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What is the state mammal of the U.S. state of Nebraska?
[ "Deer", "Beaver", "Raccoon", "Bear" ]
Deer
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What is the state beverage of the U.S. state of Nebraska?
[ "Beer", "Cranberry juice", "Milk", "Coffee" ]
Milk
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Which of these great Hollywood actors was born in the U.S. state of Nebraska?
[ "Fred Astaire", "Henry Fonda", "Marlon Brando", "All of these" ]
All of these
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What is the capital and largest city in the Kingdom of Cambodia?
[ "Phnom Penh", "Prey Veng", "Samraong", "Koh Kong" ]
Phnom Penh
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What is the official language spoken by the population of the Kingdom of Cambodia?
[ "All of these", "Khmer", "Chinese", "Thai" ]
Khmer
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How many distinct seasons are there in Cambodia?
[ "There are no seasons", "Four", "Three", "Two" ]
Two
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What serious ecological problem threatens the wildlife of Cambodia?
[ "Poaching", "All of these", "Mining", "Deforestation" ]
All of these
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What is the predominant religion among the population of Cambodia?
[ "Hinduism", "Islam", "Taoism", "Buddhism" ]
Buddhism
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What is the title of the national anthem of the Kingdom of Cambodia?
[ "Kingdom of the Sun", "The Sun is Rising", "Royal Kingdom", "O Cambodia" ]
Royal Kingdom
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What part of the body is considered to contain the soul according to Cambodian beliefs and tradition?
[ "Eyes", "Hands", "Head", "Heart" ]
Head
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Which of these colors is not present on the national flag of the Kingdom of Cambodia?
[ "Yellow", "White", "Red", "Blue" ]
Yellow
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What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Cambodian dish Amok trey?
[ "Chicken", "Pork", "Duck", "Fish" ]
Fish
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What type of the traditional Cambodian outfit is the krama?
[ "Hat", "Robe", "Scarf", "Shoes" ]
Scarf
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What is the literal translation of the Japanese word geisha?
[ "Educated woman", "Talented woman", "Performing artist", "Gifted person" ]
Performing artist
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What part of her clothing does a maiko, or an apprentice gaisha, change when she becomes a geisha in a ceremony called erikae?
[ "Collar", "Sash", "Kimono", "Shoes" ]
Collar
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What is the name of the elegant, high-culture world that geisha are a part of in Japan?
[ "The cherry blossom world", "The golden circle world", "The flower and willow world", "The peach and nightingale world" ]
The flower and willow world
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What is the real name of Sayuki, the first Caucasian geisha in history, who was born in Melbourne, Australia?
[ "Fiona Graham", "Debbie Baker", "Angela Chirstovski", "Rachel Featherman" ]
Fiona Graham
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What color do maiko, or apprentice geisha, sometimes paint their teeth in their last stage of training?
[ "Green", "Black", "Red", "Blue" ]
Black
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Unpainted area with what shape do geisha traditionally leave on their nape when applying their makeup?
[ "O-shaped", "W-shaped", "B-shaped", "Heart-shaped" ]
W-shaped
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After what period of work does a maiko, or an apprentice geisha, change her heavy makeup with a more natural one?
[ "Three years", "Ten years", "One year", "Five years" ]
Three years
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What is the mane of the flat-soled sandals that geisha wear outdoors?
[ "Obi", "Tabi", "Musubi", "Zori" ]
Zori
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Why were geisha trained to sleep with their necks on small supports called takamakura instead of on pillows?
[ "Not to get wrinkles on their skin", "To learn to keep balance even in their sleep", "To keep their hairstyle perfect", "To keep their necks beautiful" ]
To keep their hairstyle perfect
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It was traditional in the past for established geisha to have a danna. What does a danna mean?
[ "A patron", "A special and very expensive Japanese fan", "A beautiful bird in a cage", "A large chest to store her kimonos ans makeup" ]
A patron
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What was the US state of Kansas named after?
[ "A lake", "A tree", "A mountain", "A river" ]
A river
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The Latin motto of the US state of Kansas is Ad astra per aspera. What does this mean in English?
[ "To the stars through difficulties", "We reach for the stars.", "To the stars as we dream", "The stars await us." ]
To the stars through difficulties
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Which of these is the nickname of the US state of Kansas?
[ "The Cotton State", "The Sunshine State", "None of these", "The Daisy State" ]
None of these
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What is the name of the capital city of the US state of Kansas?
[ "Topeka", "Lincoln", "Wichita", "Denver" ]
Topeka
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What is the state mammal of the US state of Kansas?
[ "Mink", "Bison", "Cougar", "Weasel" ]
Bison
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Which of these fictional characters is from the US state of Kansas?
[ "Dorothy Gale", "Tom Sawyer", "All of these", "Huckleberry Finn" ]
Dorothy Gale
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Which of these is a baseball team from Kansas?
[ "Kansas City Wizards", "Kansas City T-Bones", "Wichita Thunder", "Kansas Koyotes" ]
Kansas City T-Bones
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What is the color of the official state flag of Kansas, USA?
[ "Yellow", "White", "Green", "Blue" ]
Blue
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What is the official state flower and symbol of the US state of Kansas?
[ "Forget-me-not", "Daisy", "Sunflower", "Daffodil" ]
Sunflower
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What natural disaster is common for the US state of Kansas?
[ "All of these", "Earthquake", "Flood", "Tornado" ]
Tornado
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Mozambique was colonized in 1505 by which European country?
[ "England", "Netherlands", "Portugal", "France" ]
Portugal
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This explorer sailed around the Cape of Good Hope into the Indian Ocean and explored Mozambique in 1498. He was the first European to establish a trade route around the southern tip of Africa all the way to India.
[ "Marco Polo", "Bartolomeu Dias", "Henry the Navigator", "Vasco da Gama" ]
Vasco da Gama
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According to 2007 estimates 99.66% of the population of Mozambique is of what ethnic group?
[ "Bantu", "Pakistani", "Portuguese", "Euro-Africans" ]
Bantu
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What is the most widely spoken language in Mozambique?
[ "Ndau", "Portuguese", "Swahili", "Makhuwa" ]
Portuguese
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What are the 2 most popular religions in Mozambique?
[ "Muslim and Catholic", "None of these", "Protestant and Muslim", "Catholic and Protestant" ]
Muslim and Catholic
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What is the capital city of Mozambique?
[ "Beira", "Maputo", "Matola", "Nampula" ]
Maputo
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If you wanted to go snorkeling or scuba diving off the coast of Mozambique, you might want to explore which of the following popular diving spots?
[ "The Great Barrier Reef", "The Bazaruto Archipelago", "Cades Reef", "Kahekili Beach" ]
The Bazaruto Archipelago
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According to the World Health Organization, life expectancy in the United States is 67 years for males, 71 years for females. What is the life expectancy in Mozambique according to 2007 estimates?
[ "55 male, 55 female", "35 male, 38 female", "41 male, 40 female", "67 male, 71 female" ]
41 male, 40 female
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According to the World Health Organization, the top 3 causes of death in the USA are heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. What are the top 3 causes of death in Mozambique?
[ "Heart disease, Stroke, Poisoning", "HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Diarrhea", "Stroke, Emphysema, Heart disease", "Heart disease, Congenital anomalies, Pneumonia" ]
HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Diarrhea
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According to the World Health Organization, in 2007 0.6% of American adults had HIV. What percentage of the population of Mozambique had HIV?
[ "8", "12", "5", "2" ]
12
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What is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Georgia?
[ "Columbia", "Charlotte", "Atlanta", "Raleigh" ]
Atlanta
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What nickname has been given to the U.S. state of Georgia?
[ "The Peach State", "The Cotton State", "The Sunflower State", "All of these" ]
The Peach State
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What is the state flower of the U.S. state of Georgia?
[ "Cherokee Rose", "Sunflower", "Rafflesia", "Black Orchid" ]
Cherokee Rose
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What is the official motto of the U.S. state of Georgia?
[ "Out of Many, One", "In God We Trust", "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation", "Forward" ]
Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
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What are the colors of the official state flag of the U.S. state of Georgia?
[ "Blue and yellow", "Red, white, blue", "White, green, red", "Red and green" ]
Red, white, blue
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To what climatic phenomenon is the U.S. state of Georgia vulnerable?
[ "All of these", "Hurricanes", "Ice storms", "Tornadoes" ]
All of these
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Which of these is one of the major agricultural outputs of the U.S. state of Georgia?
[ "Poultry breeding", "None of these", "Tomato farming", "Peanut farming" ]
Poultry breeding
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Which of these American Presidents was born in Plains, Georgia, USA?
[ "Jimmy Carter", "Ronald Reagan", "Richard Nixon", "Gerald Ford" ]
Jimmy Carter
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Which of these movies is set in the U.S. state of Georgia?
[ "Driving Miss Daisy", "Deliverance", "All of these", "Forrest Gump" ]
All of these
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In what sport do the Atlanta Hawks team from Georgia, USA compete?
[ "Basketball", "Hockey", "Baseball", "Soccer" ]
Basketball
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What is the capital and largest city of CAR (Central African Republic)?
[ "Bangui", "Bujumbura", "Bamako", "Banjul" ]
Bangui
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What is the capital of Uganda?
[ "Kinshasa", "Kigali", "Kampala", "Khartoum" ]
Kampala
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NDjamena is the capital of this African country.
[ "Cape Verde", "Niger", "Chad", "Senegal" ]
Chad
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Maseru is the capital of which African country?
[ "Sao Tome and Principe", "Lesotho", "Liberia", "Swaziland" ]
Lesotho
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What is the capital of Swaziland?
[ "Juba", "Mbabane", "Banjul", "Dodoma" ]
Mbabane
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What is the capital of the island African country Cape Verde?
[ "Beira", "Porto Nuovo", "Praia", "Oslo" ]
Praia
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Name the capital of DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo)?
[ "Kinshasa", "Dakar", "Kigali", "Brazaville" ]
Kinshasa
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What is the capital of Mauritania?
[ "Nouakshit", "Novashot", "Nouakchott", "Neoshig" ]
Nouakchott
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Lusaka is the capital of which African country?
[ "Namibia", "Malawi", "Zambia", "Equatorial Guinea" ]
Zambia
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What is the capital of Côte dIvoire (Ivory Coast)?
[ "Yamoussoukro", "San Pedro", "Abidjan", "Bouaké" ]
Yamoussoukro
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The Sun of May is one of the national symbols of Argentina and what other South American country?
[ "Mexico", "Cockade of Argentina", "Uruguay", "Brazil" ]
Uruguay
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What are the colors of the national flag of Argentina?
[ "White and gray", "White and green", "White and blue", "White and yellow" ]
White and blue
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The Sun of May, one of the national emblems of Argentina, is a representation of an Inca god.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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The Argentine Cockade is of the same colors as the national flag of Argentina.
[ "True", "False" ]
True