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What was Charlie Chaplin's first movie?
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The Kid
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Modern Times
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The Great Dictator
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City Lights
Explanation
“The Kid" is an American silent comedy-drama film made in 1921. It was written, produced, directed, and starring Charlie Chaplin, and features Jackie Coogan, as his foundling baby, adopted son and sidekick.
How long did the Hundred Years' War last?
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116
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100
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99
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97
Explanation
The Hundred Years' War (1337–1453 CE) was a conflict between England and France which ran on for 116 years. However, the origin of this periodic fighting could be traced nearly 300 hundred years prior to 1066, when William the Conqueror, defeated England and was crowned king.
What of the following is NOT one of the seven wonders of the world?
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Acropolis of Athens
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Machu Picchu
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Colosseum
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Great Wall of China
Explanation
The full list of the seven wonders of the world is the Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza.
Who painted the famous painting called "The Starry Night"?
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Vincent van Gogh
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Leonardo da Vinci
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Johannes Vermeer
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Pablo Picasso
Explanation
The Starry Night is a well-known oil painting on canvas painted by the known Dutch Post-Impressionist artist (painter), Vincent van Gogh. It was painted in June 1889, and it represents the view from the window of van Gogh's asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
What is the full name of Mozart, the classical composer?
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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George Philipp Mozart
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John Mozart
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Sebastian Thomas Mozart
Explanation
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria. His father (Leopold Mozart) was an honored composer, instructor, and the author of famous writings on violin playing, was then in Salzburg's service.
How old was Princess Elizabeth when she became Queen of England?
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27
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16
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32
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22
Explanation
Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of the king's two daughters and next in line to replace him, was traveling in Kenya at the time of her father's death. She was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at age 27.
Who invented the light bulb?
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Thomas Edison
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Albert Einstein
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Leonardo De Vinchi
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Galileo Galilei
Explanation
Thomas Edison started his research into developing a practical incandescent lamp in 1878. Edison filed his first patent application for "Improvement In Electric Lights" on October 14 1878. However, Edison based much of his research and accomplishments on others, such a Humphry Davy, Joseph Swan, and Mathew Evans.
Who was the 2nd astronauts to land on the moon?
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Buzz Aldrin
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Neil Armstrong
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Michael Collins
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Harrison Schmitt
Explanation
Buzz Aldrin, the Apollo 11 astronaut, was the second man to walk on the moon, near to the lunar module "Eagle" on July 20, 1969. At about 109 hours, 42 minutes after launch, Armstrong stepped onto the moon. About 20 minutes later, Aldrin followed him.
What is the origin of the Vatican City name?
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An Italian settlement
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The first pope’s name
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A name of a river nearby
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Old wine name
Explanation
Vatican" is derived from an Etruscan settlement (village) called Vatica or Vaticum, located in the general area the Romans called Ager Vaticanus ( "Vatican territory"). The city's official Italian name is Città del Vaticano or, more formally, Stato della Città del Vaticano, meaning "Vatican City State".
What is the name of the first capital of Ancient Egypt?
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Memphis
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Cairo
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Khito
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Alexandria
Explanation
Founded around 3100 BCE, Memphis was the original capital city of the unified kingdom of Egypt. It was deserted in the 7th century CE but remained an important archaeological site. The translation of Memphis is "white walls".
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