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Sandro Botticelli's painting 'Venus and Mars' is famous for its bright colors and beautiful figures. In which gallery is this painting currently housed?,

Answer: At the National Gallery in London (Trafalgar Square),

Thanks to large deposits of borax and pigment from local algae, Laguna Colorada is a fantastic landscape of red and white. In which country is it located?,

Answer: Bolivia,

Which country is responsible for the invention of gorgonzola cheese, famous for its poignant flavor?,

Answer: FRANCE,

Amethyst is prized for its bright violet hue. What mineral is it a variety of?,

Answer: Quartz,

Which of the following is a liquid fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that is burned for energy and used to make plastics?,

Answer: Oil,

Which of the following is a fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that are often found in stacked or sloped layers and used for heating and cooking?,

Answer: Natural gas,

The Black Forest Cake is a famous European dessert.In which country is the black forest from where the name derives?,

Answer: Germany,

In Greek mythology, who is the hero known for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity?,

Answer: Prometheus,

'Ru' is one of the most famous types of Chinese ceramics, known for its delicate light blue glaze. Which dynasty did it originate from?,

Answer: Song,

In which country was the famous revolutionary and military strategist Simón Bolívar born?,

Answer: Venezuela,

In RoK, there is a road paved with golden bricks that can be purchased for 100 Gems. What is her name?,

Answer: King's Road,

Which ancient Greek city-state was known for its brutal military training and bravery?,

Answer: Sparta,

The famous Danish archaeologist Christian Jurgensen Thomsen proposed the 'Three Ages' system for categorizing ancient history. What is the first step?,

Answer: Stone Age,

In Greek mythology, what is the relationship between Zeus and Hermes?,

Answer: Father and son,

Raphael is best known for his creation of which of the following?,

Answer: School of Athens,