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Which of the following helped pottery flourish in Athens?

A) Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel B) They form a rough circular shape
C) As it is prone to cyclones D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel

Explanation:

Athenians develoed a new, much faster potter's wheel which helped pottery flourish in Athens.

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Phoenicians competed with Minoans for control of

Answer

Phoenicians competed with Minoans for control of trading over Mediterranean region. Minoans were the society lived for 500 years in 2000 - 1500 BC. Whereas Phoenicians were the civilization lived across mediterranean region.

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During the presidential election of 1896, William Jennings Bryan

Answer

William Jennings Bryan was Decmocratic Party candidate for US Presidency elections during the presidential election of 1896. He was unsuccessful in that.

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Which country has the oldest National Flag?

A) Denmark B) Japan
C) India D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Denmark

Explanation:

Denmark has the oldest National Flag.

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Which summarizes a result of the protestant reformation?

A) It prompted reforms within the Catholic Church B) It created new divisions within European society
C) Both A & B D) It prompted greater cooperation between Catholics and non-Catholics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Both options (A & B), summarizes a result of the protestant reformation.

 

The Protestant Reformation was a major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

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The island of Sri Lanka formerly known as

A) Maldives B) Bali
C) Ceylon D) Madagaskar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ceylon

Explanation:

In the history, at the time of British rule in 1800's, the island of Sri Lanka formerly known as Ceylon. It is a south asian country located in the northest of the indian ocean.

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Steven Leslie was convicted of what after causing a fatal collision?

A) first-degree murder B) second-degree murder
C) premeditated D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) second-degree murder

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Who was the first ruler to consolidate the slavic tribes?

A) Alter Ego B) Rurik
C) John Adams D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rurik

Explanation:

In the history, Rurik was believed to be the first ruler to consolidate the slavic tribes. He was a Russian leader in the 9th century.

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