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What event is known as the storming of the Bastille?

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Which side did the state of Virginia join during the Civil War?

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Which battle is often regarded as the first major battle of the Civil War?

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What was the date when the Civil War effectively ended with the surrender of the Confederate Army?

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Which of these civilizations is known for the construction of giant pyramids at sites like Teotihuacan?

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What is 'Tenochtitlan' known for?

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Which Mesoamerican civilization is credited with the development of chocolate?

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What was the primary disease responsible for the Black Death?

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Which continent experienced the Black Death during the 14th century?

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What was the primary capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

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What major architectural achievement is associated with the reign of Justinian I?

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Who was the god of the sea in Greek mythology?

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Who is the Greek goddess of love and beauty?

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Which city-state was considered the cultural and intellectual center of ancient Greece?

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What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

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Which famous church, built under Emperor Justinian, is located in Istanbul?

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What was the dominant religion of the Byzantine Empire?

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In which year did the United States Congress pass the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote?

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What was the primary legislative goal of the women's suffrage movement in the United States?

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In what year did women in the U.S. finally achieve universal suffrage with the passage of the 19th Amendment?

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