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What is the nickname of the ancient Chinese city Pingyao?
[ "Turtle Town", "Monkey Town", "Dragon Town", "Tiger Town" ]
Turtle Town
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Guilin is a city located on the Li River.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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The Wolong National Nature Reserve was set up to save the declining giant panda population.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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According to the most popular theory, the U.S. state of Maine was named after which of the following.
[ "A small town", "A French province", "A river", "An English explorer" ]
A French province
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What nickname has been given to the U.S. state of Maine?
[ "The Green Mountain State", "The Granite State", "The Bay State", "The Pine Tree State" ]
The Pine Tree State
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What is the name of the state capital of the U.S. state of Maine?
[ "Augusta", "None of these", "Concord", "Portland" ]
Augusta
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The Latin state motto of the U.S. state of Maine is Dirigo. What does this mean?
[ "I discover", "I travel", "I lead", "I dream" ]
I lead
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Many of the novels of this popular author are set in the U.S. state of Maine.
[ "Mark Twain", "Stephen King", "Jack London", "John Irving" ]
Stephen King
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What is the state animal of the U.S. state of Maine?
[ "Moose", "Grizzly bear", "Red fox", "Raccoon" ]
Moose
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The U.S. state of Maine became the leading producer and exporter of this product for the United Sates.
[ "Shoe polish", "Pencils", "All of these", "Toothpicks" ]
Toothpicks
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Which of these American actors was born in the U.S. state of Maine?
[ "All of these", "Will Smith", "Patrick Dempsey", "George Clooney" ]
Patrick Dempsey
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Which of these statements about the U.S. state of Maine is true?
[ "Maine is the U.S. state with most factories per capita.", "Maine is one of the only two U.S. states that border only one other state.", "None of these", "Maine is the smallest U.S. state in terms of territory." ]
None of these
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What is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine?
[ "Lewiston", "Augusta", "Portland", "Bangor" ]
Portland
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The first documented Thanksgiving ceremony in what was to become the USA took place in 1565 when a group of Spanish settlers held a mass for their safe delivery to the New World. What present day state did they land in?
[ "Massachusetts", "Virginia", "Florida", "California" ]
Florida
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Who performed and co-wrote The Thanksgiving Song, which revolves around the repetition of the word turkey?
[ "Ben Stiller", "Adam Sandler", "Matt LeBlanc", "Jason Biggs" ]
Adam Sandler
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What founding father considered the turkey a much more respectable bird than the bald eagle?
[ "Benjamin Franklin", "Alexander Hamilton", "Thomas Jefferson", "George Washington" ]
Benjamin Franklin
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The Wild Turkey, which is native to North America, belongs to what genus of birds?
[ "Meleagris", "Passer", "Pavo", "Gallus" ]
Meleagris
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What was the name of the first Native American to make contact with the Pilgrims after their first winter in the New World?
[ "Wampanoag", "Sagamore", "Samoset", "Squanto" ]
Samoset
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A Thanksgiving Day service is held in Leiden, a place where the Pilgrims stopped on their way to the New World. Where is Leiden?
[ "in Northern Ireland", "in Sweden", "in the Netherlands", "in Denmark" ]
in the Netherlands
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This island nation, which was the target of a US-led invasion in 1983, observes a national holiday of Thanksgiving Day on 25 October.
[ "Venezuela", "Grenada", "Jamaica", "Argentina" ]
Grenada
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Who wrote and directed Hannah and Her Sisters, a comedy-drama movie which tells intertwined stories beginning and ending with a family Thanksgiving dinner?
[ "Woody Allen", "Quentin Tarantino", "Clint Eastwood", "Roman Polanski" ]
Woody Allen
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Franksgiving is a portmanteau word coined by Atlantic City mayor Thomas Taggart to deride a Thanksgiving Holiday which was held a week earlier than usual. The term was derived from the name of what famous person?
[ "President Franklin D. Roosevelt", "Frank Sinatra", "President Franklin Pierce", "Benjamin Franklin" ]
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What song, related to Thanksgiving, is a satirical musical monologue based on a true story that began on Thanksgiving Day in 1965?
[ "Alices Restaurant", "A Mighty Fortress", "The Woman in White", "Over the River and through the Woods" ]
Alices Restaurant
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George Washington proclaimed a Thanksgiving in December 1777 as a celebration honoring this event.
[ "the defeat of the British at Saratoga", "the defeat of the British at Yorktown", "the signing of the Treaty of Paris", "the signing of the Declaration of Independence" ]
the defeat of the British at Saratoga
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Buy Nothing Day is an international day of protest against consumerism, typically observed on the Friday after American Thanksgiving in North America and on the following day internationally. Where was the first Buy Nothing Day organized?
[ "Boston, US", "Vancouver, Canada", "London, England", "Montreal, Canada" ]
Vancouver, Canada
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What statement is true about Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who promoted the idea of a national Thanksgiving Day?
[ "She wrote a letter to George Washington proposing the observance of Thanksgiving as a unified national holiday.", "She supported womens suffrage.", "She is the author of the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb.", "All of these" ]
She is the author of the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb.
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Who captained the Mayflower on the transatlantic voyage from Southampton, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts?
[ "Christopher Jones", "John Smith", "Edward Smith", "Davy Jones" ]
Christopher Jones
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Which of these is another name for the cornucopia, the symbol of plenty that came to be associated with Thanksgiving and the harvest?
[ "Horn of Rhea", "Horn of Cronus", "Horn of Amalthea", "Horn of Athena" ]
Horn of Amalthea
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What is the nickname of the University of Arkansas at Monticello?
[ "Wolverines", "Boll Weevils", "Golden Wave", "Knock Downs" ]
Boll Weevils
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What is the University of Arkansas nickname?
[ "Razorbacks", "Longhorns", "Aggies", "Eagles" ]
Razorbacks
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What is the nickname of Arkansas Techs mens athletic teams?
[ "Wonder Boys", "Golden Suns", "Gators", "Boll Weevils" ]
Wonder Boys
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John Brown Universitys basketball team is nicknamed the Golden Hawks.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
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What is the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith nicknamed?
[ "Tigers", "Huskies", "Lions", "Razorbacks" ]
Lions
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What conference does the University of Central Arkansas play in?
[ "Southeastern", "Southland", "Heartland", "Southwest" ]
Southland
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Northwest Arkansas Community College is located in what northwest Arkansas city?
[ "Rogers", "Huntsville", "Fayetteville", "Bentonville" ]
Bentonville
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What is/are the color/s of Hendrix College?
[ "Red", "Orange and Black", "Orange", "Black" ]
Orange and Black
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What is the nickname of Ouachita Baptist Universitys athletic teams?
[ "Giraffes", "Elephants", "Tigers", "Lions" ]
Tigers
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Powering minds is the motto of what Arkansas school?
[ "North Arkansas Community College", "University of Arkansas", "Arkansas State", "Hendrix" ]
Arkansas State
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The Old Town, or Staré Město, is a medieval settlement of Prague, Czech Republic.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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What statement is true about the Prague Astronomical Clock?
[ "", "All of these", "It has an astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky.", "It shows the figures of the 12 Apostles." ]
All of these
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The famous Charles Bridge in Prague was constructed in the 18h century.
[ "False", "True" ]
False
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Prague Castle has been the residence of the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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Who designed the main museum building of the National Museum in Prague?
[ "None of these", "Frantisek Palacky", "Kashpar maria Sternberg", "Josef Schultz" ]
Josef Schultz
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The dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic was named “Ginger and Fred”.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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Karlštejn Castle in Prague was founded by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor in the 16th century.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
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The Powder Tower is a Gothic tower in Prague.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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Troja Palace is a Gothic palace in the Czech capital, Prague.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
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On what river is Prague situated?
[ "Danube", "Rhein", "Vltava", "Elbe" ]
Vltava
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The Topkapi Palace is surrounded by sea on three sides.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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The Topkapi Palace is located in Istanbul.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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The Topkapi Palace was constructed in 1765.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
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The Topkapi palace has asymmetrical design.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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The Topkapi Palace is an example of Ottoman architecture and what other architectural style?
[ "Ancient", "Gothic", "None of these", "Baroque" ]
Baroque
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The Topkapi Palace has a large collection of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor and what else?
[ "Wall decorations", "All of these", "Islamic calligraphic manuscripts", "Ottoman miniatures" ]
All of these
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Which courtyard of Topkapi palace is known as Court of the Janissaries or the Parade Court?
[ "Second Courtyard", "First Courtyard", "Fourth Courtyard", "Third Courtyard" ]
First Courtyard
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There is a circumcision room in one of Topkapi Palaces courtyards.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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The famous Topkapi dagger is ornamented with large emeralds.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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How many rooms did the Imperial Harem at Topkapi palace contain?
[ "1000", "more than 100", "95", "more than 400" ]
more than 400
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The Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City has been used as which of the following?
[ "Observatory", "Museum", "All of these", "Military Academy" ]
All of these
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This Mexican Emperor and his wife established their Imperial Residence at Chapultepec Castle in 1864.
[ "Charls V", "Maximilian I of Mexico", "None of these", "Agustín de Iturbide" ]
Maximilian I of Mexico
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Columna de la Independencia, known as El Angel, was built to commemorate the centennial of the beginning of Mexicos War of Independence.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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Which of the following are featured in the Columna de la Independencia in Mexico City?
[ "four bronze sculptures, which symbolize Law, War, Justice and Peace", "a group of marble statues of some of the heroes of the War of Independence.", "a bronze statue of a giant lion led by a child", "all of these" ]
all of these
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The Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlan in Mexico City was dedicated to Huitzilopochtli, god of war and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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How many temples were built as part of Templo Mayor, which is located in present day Mexico City?
[ "three", "seven", "ten", "none of these" ]
seven
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During the Mexican-American War, General John A. Quitman became the second American to ever rule from the National Palace of Mexico.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
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Much of the building materials of the National Palace of Mexico are from the original palace that belonged to Moctezuma II.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
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The Plaza de la Constitución, located in the historic center of Mexico City, has been known as which of the following?
[ "Arms Square", "Main Square", "“The Zócalo”", "All of these" ]
All of these
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In Mexico City there is a statue honoring Charles IV.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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The old name of Phuket is Talang, which means sea nose.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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Phuket is located in Andaman Sea near southern Thailand.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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What kind of islands are there around Phuket Island?
[ "Desert islands", "Continental islands", "Coral islands", "Volcanic islands" ]
Coral islands
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This national park, where sea turtles lay their eggs, is located on the northwestern coast of Phuket Island.
[ "Both of these", "Khao Phra Teyo National Park", "Sirinat National Park", "None of these" ]
Sirinat National Park
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Patong Beach is located on the west coast of Phuket Island.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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Tin mining used to be a major source of income for Phuket Island.
[ "False", "True" ]
False
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What disaster occurred on Phuket Island in 2004?
[ "tsunami", "none of these", "fire", "volcanic eruption" ]
tsunami
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The majority of the population on Phuket Island is Muslim.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
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Phuket Island has a tropical climate.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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The first European settlers arrived in Phuket in the 16th century. What nationality were they?
[ "Spanish", "French", "Danish", "Dutch" ]
Danish
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Which of these statements is true about the national anthem of South Africa?
[ "It was composed by a French poet.", "It consists of only one verse.", "It doesnt finish in the home key.", "All of these" ]
It doesnt finish in the home key.
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What city is the capital of the Republic of South Africa?
[ "Pretoria", "Cape Town", "All of these", "Bloemfontein" ]
All of these
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What is the official language spoken by the population of the Republic of South Africa?
[ "English", "Afrikaans", "Zulu", "All of these" ]
All of these
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What small country is located entirely within the territory of the Republic of South Africa?
[ "Namibia", "Swaziland", "Zimbabwe", "Lesotho" ]
Lesotho
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What is the translation of the national motto of the Republic of South Africa, !ke e: ǀxarra ǁke?
[ "Unity in diversity", "Freedom and honesty", "Prosperity and longevity", "Union is strength" ]
Unity in diversity
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What is the largest city in the Republic of South Africa?
[ "Pietermaritzburg", "Johannesburg", "Cape Town", "Kimberley" ]
Johannesburg
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Which of these endangered rabbit species is not endemic to South Africa?
[ "Scrub Hare", "Bushman Hare", "Riverine Rabbit", "Bushman Rabbit" ]
Scrub Hare
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South Africa is among the top ten producers in the world of which of the following?
[ "Wool", "Milk", "Wine", "Sugar" ]
Wine
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What is the most popular sport among the people of South Africa?
[ "Athletics", "Tennis", "Soccer", "Boxing" ]
Soccer
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The adherents of what religion form the largest group in the Republic of South Africa according to the 2001 census?
[ "Islam", "Zion Christianity", "Roman Catholicism", "Judaism" ]
Zion Christianity
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Which of these airports was featured in Season 5 of the television drama series 24?
[ "Newark", "Milwaukee", "JFK", "Ontario CA" ]
Ontario CA
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What airport was originally known as Idlewild Airport?
[ "Ontario CA", "JFK", "Newark", "Milwaukee" ]
JFK
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What airport was renamed in 1979 to honor actor John Wayne?
[ "Orange County", "Bangor", "Los Angeles", "Miami" ]
Orange County
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What airport was formerly a military installation known as Dow Air Force Base?
[ "Orange County", "JFK", "Los Angeles", "Bangor" ]
Bangor
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What are the colors of the national flag of the Republic of Peru, adopted in 1825?
[ "Blue and yellow", "Green, white and red", "Green, yellow and black", "Red and white" ]
Red and white
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What is the official language spoken by the citizens of the Republic of Peru?
[ "English and Spanish", "English", "Portuguese and Spanish", "Spanish" ]
Spanish
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What is the name of the national anthem of the Republic of Peru, adopted in 1821?
[ "Blessed motherland", "Our beloved motherland Peru", "We are free, we shall always be so", "Freedom for Peru" ]
We are free, we shall always be so
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What South American country borders Peru to the east?
[ "Chile", "Bolivia", "Brazil", "Colombia" ]
Brazil
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What is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Peru?
[ "Arequipa", "Chiclayo", "Trujillo", "Lima" ]
Lima
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Which of these statements is true about the demographics of Peru according to the 2007 census?
[ "It is the second most populous country in South America.", "It is the seventh most populous country in the world.", "It is the most populous country in South America.", "It is the fourth most populous country in South America." ]
It is the fourth most populous country in South America.
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What type of meal is the traditional Peruvian dish called Ceviche?
[ "Seafood meal", "Dessert", "Soup", "Roasted pork" ]
Seafood meal
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What religion has the largest number of followers in Peru according to the 2007 census?
[ "Buddhism", "Roman Catholicism", "Evangelism", "Islam" ]
Roman Catholicism