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In which ancient South Asian language is the text of The Vedas written?

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Answer: Sanskrit - The religious poems originated in northwestern India in 1500-1000 BCE.

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From 1964 to 1980, what country was known as Rhodesia?

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Answer: Zimbabwe

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Which company was purchased by eBay in 2002 to replace Billpoint as the online auction site's preferred payment method?

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Answer: PayPal

Easy

In what year did World War II end?

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Answer: 1945

Easy

The U.S. comptroller of the currency is a part of what cabinet department?

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Answer: The Treasury Department

Easy

In what year did the Titanic sink?

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Answer: 1912

Hard

Who was the first US President to declare war?

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Answer: James Madison
James Madison recommended an Immediate Declaration of War against Great Britain.

Easy

Ford's first Model T automobile was available in what color?

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Answer: Black

Hard

Which London department store was started by an American reatiler in 1909?

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Answer: Selfridges

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What Russian author begins, "All happy families are alike"?

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Answer: Leo Tolstoy

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