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Which gladiatorial event was famously held in the Colosseum?

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Who was the last ruler of the Maya city of Tikal before its decline?

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What is the name of the famous Mayan city known for its pyramid, El Castillo?

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What was the main function of the Mayan ball game, Pok-a-Tok?

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Which Mayan city is famous for its well-preserved ruins and tomb of the ruler Pakal?

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What aspect of the Mayan civilization is considered to have reached its peak around 250-900 CE?

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What was the society structure of the Maya primarily based on?

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What was the significance of the Mayan city of Copán in ancient Mayan civilization?

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Which natural resource was crucial to the Mayans for crafting tools and weapons?

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What was the focus of the Mayan religious beliefs?

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In what type of architecture are the grand temples and pyramids of the Maya typically constructed?

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What was the name of the Union's military strategy to blockade Southern ports?

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Who was the commanding general of the Union Army for most of the Civil War?

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What document formally ended the American Civil War?

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What major city did General Sherman capture in 1864, significantly impacting Southern morale?

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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver at the dedication of a cemetery for Union soldiers?

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Who was the leading general of the Confederate Army?

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Which event marked the first major battle of the American Civil War?

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Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?

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Which battle is known for being the bloodiest single-day battle in American history?

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