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What was the main purpose of the guillotine during the French Revolution?

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Which famous slogan encapsulated the ideals of the French Revolution?

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What event marked the official start of the French Revolution?

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What was the name of the organization founded in 1909 that aimed to advance civil rights and eliminate racial discrimination?

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Who was assassinated in 1968, becoming a martyr for the Civil Rights Movement?

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What historic event took place on August 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C., gathering over 250,000 participants?

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Which city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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What architectural marvel, built during the reign of Justinian I, is considered a symbol of the Byzantine Empire?

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What was the dominant art form in the Byzantine Empire, known for its religious themes and use of gold mosaics?

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Which invention by Johannes Gutenberg played a crucial role in the spread of Renaissance ideas?

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Which Italian city is widely regarded as the cradle of the Renaissance?

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What is the term used for the revival of interest in classical learning and values during the Renaissance?

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Which invention allowed the Renaissance to flourish by enabling wider distribution of literature?

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Which of these was a major agricultural advancement of prehistoric civilizations?

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Which tool is considered a hallmark of the Paleolithic Era?

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What was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire?

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What form of Christianity did the Byzantine Empire primarily follow?

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What city is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

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Which famous Renaissance artist is known for his sculptures, such as 'David' and 'Pietà'?

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Which Italian city-state was ruled by the Medici family during the Renaissance?

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