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What is monotheism?
This is the practice of worshiping one god.
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Who are the Chicago Blackhawks?
This NHL team won the 2015 Stanley Cup.
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What is 1986?
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day was nationally celebrated for the first time in this year.
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What is Heineken?
This brewery, whose beer comes in green bottles, is located in the Netherlands.
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What is Saigon?
The largest helicopter evacuation in history occurred on April 30, 1975, in this city.
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Who is the Pope?
He is the leader of the Catholic Church.
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What is the Triple Crown?
This horse racing title was won in 2015 for the first time in 37 years.
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What is December 26?
Boxing Day is celebrated on this date.
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What is tandoori?
This traditional Pakistani meal is slow cooked in a large clay oven.
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Who is Genghis Khan?
This Mongol ruler conquered much of what is now China.
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What is Hinduism?
Gurus are a type of clergy in this religion.
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What is Cooperstown, New York?
The Baseball Hall of Fame is located in this city and state.
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What is July?
Canada Day occurs in this month.
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What is jerking?
Not to be confused with barbecuing, this type of meat preparation combines smoke and spices in the Jamaican tradition of outdoor cooking.
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Who are the Samurai?
This Japanese warrior class was characterized by wearing two swords.
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What is karma?
In some religions, this measure of how good or bad a person has been affects their next life.
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What is the Olympic Games?
The earliest recorded instance of this world sporting event occurred in 776 BC in Greece.
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What is Festivus?
This holiday, popularized in the sitcom Seinfeld, is celebrated by activities such as feats of strength and airing of grievances.
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What is Worcestershire?
It was created in the late nineteenth century when British Lord Sandy asked for a recreation of a sauce he tasted during travels in Bengal.
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Who is Spartacus?
This man led a revolt of Roman slaves in 73 BCE.
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What is Zoroastrianism?
One of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world, this was founded in ancient Iran approximately 3,500 years ago.
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Who is Martina Navratilova?
This athlete has the most tennis titles, and has since 1968.
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What is the monkey?
In the Chinese zodiac, 2016 is the year of this animal.
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What is aquavit?
This flavored spirit is traditionally associated with Scandinavia, where it has been produced since the 15th century.
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What is France?
Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria won their independence from this country.
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