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What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

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Which country was the first to launch a manned spacecraft, marking the beginning of the Space Race?

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What was the name of the American policy that aimed to contain Soviet influence worldwide?

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What event marked the start of the Korean War?

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What treaty aimed to reduce nuclear arms between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1972?

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What was the primary purpose of the invention of the printing press during the Renaissance?

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Which invention is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci that showcased the Renaissance spirit of innovation?

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What term describes the revival of interest in classical philosophy, literature, and art during the Renaissance?

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Who painted 'The School of Athens', a fresco that represents Renaissance humanism?

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What architectural feature became prominent during the Renaissance in churches and public buildings?

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What was a key feature of Renaissance literature, as opposed to Medieval literature?

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Which influential family was known for their patronage of the arts in Florence during the Renaissance?

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Who was the author of the book 'Utopia', which presents a vision of an ideal society?

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What was the dominant style of painting during the early Renaissance?

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Which of the following was a major architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire?

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Which practice was a significant aspect of Byzantine religion?

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What term refers to the division between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches in 1054?

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What was the main reason for the wealth of the Byzantine Empire?

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Which Byzantine Emperor is famous for his military campaigns and reconquests of lost territories?

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Who was the Byzantine historian known for his work 'The Secret History'?

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