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Which movement, founded by Mahatma Gandhi, aimed at ending British rule in India through nonviolent resistance?

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Which revolution led to the establishment of the first independent nation in Latin America in 1810?

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Which ideology promoted the belief that nations should expand their empires and spread their culture to other lands?

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Which European empire colonized most of Southeast Asia in the 19th century?

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Which movement in the 20th century sought to end colonial rule in Africa and Asia?

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Who was the famous philosopher known for his method of questioning and dialogue, often seen as the father of Western philosophy?

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Which battle in 490 BCE saw the Athenians defeat the Persians, marking a crucial victory for Greek city-states?

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What form of government, characterized by rule by a small group of elite individuals, was prominent in Sparta?

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Which Greek historian is often referred to as the 'Father of History'?

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Which ancient Greek structure was dedicated to the goddess Athena and served as a symbol of Athenian power?

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Which ancient Greek playwright is known for his tragedies, including 'Oedipus Rex'?

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In which Greek city-state would you find a standing army of professional soldiers known as hoplites?

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Which famous ancient philosopher founded the Academy in Athens?

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Which philosopher formulated the theory of forms and was a student of Socrates?

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What was the role of a 'strategos' in ancient Athens?

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Who was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD, marking a revival of the Roman Empire?

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Which social class comprised the majority of the population in medieval Europe?

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Which event marked the end of the Hundred Years' War?

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Which city was known as the center of the Byzantine Empire?

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Which treaty in 843 divided the Carolingian Empire into three kingdoms?

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