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Which popular Victorian novel, set in a dystopian future, was written by H.G. Wells?

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Which city is often referred to as the starting point of the Silk Road?

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Who was the famous explorer that traveled along the Silk Road during the 13th century?

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In which dynasty did the Silk Road reach its peak of activity?

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What was the main method of transportation used to carry goods along the Silk Road?

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Which empire significantly controlled the Silk Road during its early development?

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What is one of the major diseases that spread along the Silk Road, leading to epidemics in Europe?

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Which of these was a significant cultural exchange that occurred due to the Silk Road?

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Which city served as a major trading hub on the Silk Road, located in present-day Uzbekistan?

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Which product, known to originate in China, became popular in Europe through the Silk Road?

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What was one of the significant impacts of the Silk Road on global history?

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Which of the following goods was one of the primary exports from the West to the East along the Silk Road?

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Which Union general led the infamous 'March to the Sea'?

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What significant speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery?

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What was the name of the military strategy used by the Union to block Southern ports?

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Who was known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield' for her work during the Civil War?

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What was the main goal of the Freedmen's Bureau, established in 1865?

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Who was the primary military leader of the Confederate Army?

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Who was the first female poet in the American colonies?

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Which group is known for its role in the early American colonies as merchants and tradespeople?

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