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Which famous sculpture, created by Michelangelo, depicts the biblical hero David?

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What is the term for the artistic movement that began in Italy in the 14th century and spread throughout Europe?

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In art, what does the term 'fresco' refer to?

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What major change did the Age of Exploration bring to global trade?

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What invention greatly aided navigation during the Age of Exploration?

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Which technology did NOT contribute to the Age of Exploration?

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Which country did Jacques Cartier sail for during his explorations?

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Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

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What was the title given to the Mongol leaders after Genghis Khan?

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Which of these modern countries was once part of the Mongol Empire?

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Who were the two elected officials who held the highest civil and military authority in the Roman Republic?

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Who was the first Roman emperor, ending the Republic?

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What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

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What year did the Civil Rights Act get signed into law?

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Which activist is known for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

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Which of these was a common food staple for the Aztec diet?

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Which explorer is credited with the fall of the Aztec Empire?

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What major cultural event took place in San Francisco in 1967, often considered the peak of the counterculture movement?

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Which civil rights leader's assassination in 1968 significantly impacted the counterculture and anti-war movements?

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