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[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich Egyptian TV personality and writer is known for his influential contributions to Egyptian media and literature?\n\nA. Naguib Mahfouz\nB. Yousry Fathy\nC. Farouk Abdul-Aziz\nD. Amr Diab", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Farouk Abdul-Aziz", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Naguib Mahfouz", "Yousry Fathy", "Farouk Abdul-Aziz", "Amr Diab" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting a complex history of empires and cultural exchange, the site pictured is most closely associated with which historical period of the region?\n\nA. The Ottoman Empire\nB. The Seljuk Sultanate of Rum\nC. The Hittite Kingdom\nD. The Byzantine Empire", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. The Byzantine Empire.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "The Ottoman Empire", "The Seljuk Sultanate of Rum", "The Hittite Kingdom", "The Byzantine Empire" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nأي من المناطق التالية في تركيا تشتهر بجمال طبيعتها المطل على مضيق البوسفور، وتعتبر وجهة مفضلة لقضاء العطلات الصيفية والاستمتاع بالهدوء؟\n\nA. كاديكوي\nB. الفاتح\nC. بشكتاش\nD. باقر كوي", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي D. باقر كوي.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "كاديكوي", "الفاتح", "بشكتاش", "باقر كوي" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor someone seeking a glimpse into traditional rural life in the Black Sea region of Turkey, visiting which of these settlements would be most fitting?\n\nA. Kaş, Antalya Province\nB. Göreme, Nevşehir Province\nC. Selçuk, İzmir Province\nD. Akgün", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. Akgün.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Kaş, Antalya Province", "Göreme, Nevşehir Province", "Selçuk, İzmir Province", "Akgün" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor those seeking a tranquil escape surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature, which Turkish province is home to a lake renowned for its peaceful atmosphere and distinctive name referencing small, beneficial creatures?\n\nA. Bolu\nB. Muğla\nC. Antalya\nD. Bursa", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Bolu.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Bolu", "Muğla", "Antalya", "Bursa" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nتشتهر بعض مدن باكستان بصناعة تقليدية دقيقة، وغالباً ما تُربط هذه الصناعة بمهارة الأيدي المحلية. أي من هذه المدن يُعرف تاريخياً بإنتاج السيوف عالية الجودة والأسلحة المزخرفة؟\n(Some cities in Pakistan are known for their precise traditional crafts, often linked to the skill of local hands. Which of these cities is historically known for producing high-quality swords and decorated weaponry?)\n\nA. كراتشي\nB. لاهور\nC. وزير أباد\nD. بيشاور", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. وزير أباد.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "كراتشي", "لاهور", "وزير أباد", "بيشاور" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nما هو الاسم الشائع للبئر التاريخية الموجودة في مصر والتي تحمل اسم أحد سلاطين مصر؟\n\nA. بئر الحسين\nB. بئر الناصر\nC. بئر السيدة\nD. بئر يوسف", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي D. بئر يوسف.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "بئر الحسين", "بئر الناصر", "بئر السيدة", "بئر يوسف" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor travelers seeking to experience the hilly landscapes and connect to the port city, which of these routes is a vital transportation link in southeastern Bangladesh?\n\nA. Dhaka–Sylhet highway\nB. Chittagong–Kaptai highway\nC. Rangpur–Dinajpur highway\nD. Khulna–Mongla highway", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Chittagong–Kaptai highway.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Dhaka–Sylhet highway", "Chittagong–Kaptai highway", "Rangpur–Dinajpur highway", "Khulna–Mongla highway" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nعند زيارة مدينة إزمير التركية، ما هو الطبق الذي قد يقترحه عليك السكان المحليون كتجربة طعام فريدة ومميزة للمدينة؟\n(When visiting the Turkish city of Izmir, what dish might locals suggest to you as a unique and distinctive culinary experience of the city?)\n\nA. إسكندر كباب (İskender Kebab)\nB. أضنة كباب (Adana Kebab)\nC. كفتة إزمير (Köfte İzmir)\nD. شيش طاووق (Shish Tavuk)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. كفتة إزمير (Köfte İzmir).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "إسكندر كباب (İskender Kebab)", "أضنة كباب (Adana Kebab)", "كفتة إزمير (Köfte İzmir)", "شيش طاووق (Shish Tavuk)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering historical trade routes and modern diplomatic efforts, which of the following best characterizes the relationship between Egypt and the Netherlands?\n\nA. Primarily a relationship defined by military alliances and defense cooperation initiatives.\nB. A recent development driven by shared energy resource exploration in the Mediterranean Sea.\nC. A long-standing partnership focused on water management, agriculture, and cultural exchange.\nD. A connection largely centered around tourism from the Netherlands to Egyptian Red Sea resorts.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. A long-standing partnership focused on water management, agriculture, and cultural exchange.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Primarily a relationship defined by military alliances and defense cooperation initiatives.", "A recent development driven by shared energy resource exploration in the Mediterranean Sea.", "A long-standing partnership focused on water management, agriculture, and cultural exchange.", "A connection largely centered around tourism from the Netherlands to Egyptian Red Sea resorts." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nيُعتبر هذا الحزب من أبرز القوى السياسية في تركيا، وله تاريخ طويل في تشكيل الحكومات والمشاركة في الحياة البرلمانية. ما هي أبرز سمة تاريخية تميز هذا الحزب عن غيره في تركيا؟\n(This party is considered one of the most prominent political forces in Turkey, with a long history of forming governments and participating in parliamentary life. What is the most prominent historical characteristic that distinguishes this party from others in Turkey?)\n\nA. ارتباطه الوثيق بمبادئ أتاتورك والعلمانية. (Its close association with the principles of Atatürk and secularism.)\nB. تبنيه لسياسات قومية متطرفة منذ تأسيسه. (Its adoption of extremist nationalist policies since its founding.)\nC. تركيزه التقليدي على القضايا الاقتصادية والليبرالية الحرة. (Its traditional focus on economic issues and free liberalism.)\nD. اعتماده بشكل أساسي على دعم المناطق الريفية والمحافظة. (Its primary reliance on support from rural and conservative areas.)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. ارتباطه الوثيق بمبادئ أتاتورك والعلمانية. (Its close association with the principles of Atatürk and secularism.).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "ارتباطه الوثيق بمبادئ أتاتورك والعلمانية. (Its close association with the principles of Atatürk and secularism.)", "تبنيه لسياسات قومية متطرفة منذ تأسيسه. (Its adoption of extremist nationalist policies since its founding.)", "تركيزه التقليدي على القضايا الاقتصادية والليبرالية الحرة. (Its traditional focus on economic issues and free liberalism.)", "اعتماده بشكل أساسي على دعم المناطق الريفية والمحافظة. (Its primary reliance on support from rural and conservative areas.)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nمن هو الممثل المصري المعروف بدوره الكوميدي في فيلم \"عسل أسود\"؟\n\nA. ياسين التهامي\nB. أحمد حلمي\nC. محمد هنيدي\nD. عادل إمام", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي C. محمد هنيدي.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "ياسين التهامي", "أحمد حلمي", "محمد هنيدي", "عادل إمام" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering familial connections to influential figures within Iran, which of the following best describes the likely sphere of influence for the individual depicted?\n\nA. Leading military strategy and defense planning within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.\nB. Direct involvement in oil and gas policy negotiations with international partners.\nC. Promoting cultural and artistic initiatives with a focus on revolutionary ideals.\nD. Managing the national banking system and financial regulations.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Promoting cultural and artistic initiatives with a focus on revolutionary ideals.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Leading military strategy and defense planning within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.", "Direct involvement in oil and gas policy negotiations with international partners.", "Promoting cultural and artistic initiatives with a focus on revolutionary ideals.", "Managing the national banking system and financial regulations." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nA visitor to Lar, Iran, hoping to experience traditional commerce and local crafts would most likely spend time where?\n\nA. The National Museum of Iran (Tehran)\nB. Persepolis (Fars Province)\nC. Imam Khomeini Bazaar (Lar)\nD. Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Isfahan)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Imam Khomeini Bazaar (Lar)", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "The National Museum of Iran (Tehran)", "Persepolis (Fars Province)", "Imam Khomeini Bazaar (Lar)", "Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Isfahan)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nThroughout Indonesia’s diverse archipelago, traditional knowledge and practices are often deeply connected to ancestral lands. Which of the following best reflects a core element of identity for many native Indonesian communities?\n\nA. Focusing solely on economic development and modernization.\nB. Adopting a strictly uniform religious practice across all islands.\nC. Prioritizing centralized national policies over regional customs.\nD. Maintaining a strong relationship with local adat (customary law) and traditions.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Maintaining a strong relationship with local adat (customary law) and traditions..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Focusing solely on economic development and modernization.", "Adopting a strictly uniform religious practice across all islands.", "Prioritizing centralized national policies over regional customs.", "Maintaining a strong relationship with local adat (customary law) and traditions." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFaiza Khan’s work frequently engages with themes central to contemporary Pakistani society. Which of the following best encapsulates a primary focus of her artistic and activist endeavors?\n\nA. Exploring narratives of identity, displacement, and resilience within Pakistani communities.\nB. Promoting traditional miniature painting techniques and their commercial viability in global markets.\nC. Advocating for increased funding for classical music and dance institutions in Pakistan.\nD. Documenting the architectural heritage of pre-partition India through photographic essays.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Exploring narratives of identity, displacement, and resilience within Pakistani communities..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Exploring narratives of identity, displacement, and resilience within Pakistani communities.", "Promoting traditional miniature painting techniques and their commercial viability in global markets.", "Advocating for increased funding for classical music and dance institutions in Pakistan.", "Documenting the architectural heritage of pre-partition India through photographic essays." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nIf a local in İzmir suggested visiting a *mahalle* known for its proximity to both olive groves and the Aegean coast, which of the following settlements might they be referring to?\n\nA. Foça\nB. Ardıç\nC. Şirince\nD. Alaçatı", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Ardıç.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Foça", "Ardıç", "Şirince", "Alaçatı" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering the Kingdom’s extensive coastline along vital sea lanes, which of the following represents a crucial responsibility for maintaining regional stability and protecting Saudi Arabia’s interests?\n\nA. The Saudi Border Guard\nB. The Royal Saudi Air Force\nC. The Saudi Arabian National Guard\nD. The Royal Saudi Navy", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. The Royal Saudi Navy.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "The Saudi Border Guard", "The Royal Saudi Air Force", "The Saudi Arabian National Guard", "The Royal Saudi Navy" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nأيّ من المفكرين الإيرانيين البارزين يُعرف بتعمّقه في الفلسفة الإسلامية والتصوف، وله إسهامات ملحوظة في مجال الأخلاق؟\n\nA. علي شريعتي\nB. عبد الحسين زرين كوب\nC. غلام حسين إبراهيمي الديناني\nD. محمد حسين الطباطبائي", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي C. غلام حسين إبراهيمي الديناني.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "علي شريعتي", "عبد الحسين زرين كوب", "غلام حسين إبراهيمي الديناني", "محمد حسين الطباطبائي" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of the following professional fields has Bengisu Gürbüzer notably contributed to within the Turkish entertainment industry?\n\nA. Classical Music & Opera\nB. Performing Arts & Dubbing\nC. Television Journalism & Reporting\nD. Fashion Design & Modeling", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Performing Arts & Dubbing.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Classical Music & Opera", "Performing Arts & Dubbing", "Television Journalism & Reporting", "Fashion Design & Modeling" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWho served as the Director of Egyptian Intelligence during a significant period of Egypt's modern history?\n\nA. Anwar Sadat\nB. Gamal Abdel Nasser\nC. Salah Nasr\nD. Hosni Mubarak", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is C. Salah Nasr.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Anwar Sadat", "Gamal Abdel Nasser", "Salah Nasr", "Hosni Mubarak" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nİzmit, a coastal city in Turkey, is known for its historical structures and Ottoman heritage. What type of public work is the structure pictured most likely intended to be?\n\nA. A *medrese* gateway, marking the entrance to a theological school.\nB. A *sebîl*, providing free water to the public.\nC. A *bedesten* facade, signifying a covered market for valuable goods.\nD. A *hamam* entrance, welcoming visitors to a traditional bathhouse.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. A *sebîl*, providing free water to the public.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "A *medrese* gateway, marking the entrance to a theological school.", "A *sebîl*, providing free water to the public.", "A *bedesten* facade, signifying a covered market for valuable goods.", "A *hamam* entrance, welcoming visitors to a traditional bathhouse." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting a bygone era of rural power and influence in Chittagong, this structure is most representative of what type of historical family in Bangladesh?\n\nA. Colonial administrative families\nB. Aristocratic merchant families\nC. Zamindar families\nD. Religious scholarly families", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Zamindar families. Nandirhat Zamindar Bari was the residence of a prominent *zamindar* family – large landowners granted rights by the British colonial administration.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Colonial administrative families", "Aristocratic merchant families", "Zamindar families", "Religious scholarly families" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nإذا كنتَ تتحدث مع شخص من محافظة بوشهر، فما هي المنطقة التي قد يذكرها كجزء من معالمها الطبيعية والزراعية المميزة؟\n(If you were speaking with someone from Bushehr Province, which region might they mention as part of its distinctive natural and agricultural landmarks?)\n\nA. مقاطعة عسلويه\nB. مقاطعة تنجستان\nC. مقاطعة دشتیستان\nD. مقاطعة دشتي", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي D. مقاطعة دشتي.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "مقاطعة عسلويه", "مقاطعة تنجستان", "مقاطعة دشتیستان", "مقاطعة دشتي" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nIn Aceh, Indonesia, villages often maintain strong ties to traditional livelihoods and social structures. Considering this context, in which of the following regencies would you most likely find Kuala Simpang Ulim?\n\nA. Pidie Regency\nB. Aceh Besar Regency\nC. East Aceh Regency\nD. West Aceh Regency", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. East Aceh Regency. Kuala Simpang Ulim is specifically located within East Aceh Regency. Aceh’s regencies each have distinct geographical and socio-economic characteristics; knowing the location within Aceh demonstrates understanding of the province’s administrative divisions and regional identities. The area is known for its agricultural activities and traditional Acehnese culture.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Pidie Regency", "Aceh Besar Regency", "East Aceh Regency", "West Aceh Regency" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering the significant diaspora and sporting connections between Scandinavia and Western Asia, which national team has Behrang Safari represented at the international level, beyond his Swedish career?\n\nA. Syria\nB. Turkey\nC. Iran\nD. Lebanon", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Iran", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Syria", "Turkey", "Iran", "Lebanon" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor decades, conservation efforts in a specific Indonesian national park have focused on rehabilitating a great ape population. Which park is internationally renowned for this work, often involving close interaction between researchers and these primates?\n\nA. Komodo National Park\nB. Lorentz National Park\nC. Tanjung Puting National Park\nD. Ujung Kulon National Park", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is C. Tanjung Puting National Park.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Komodo National Park", "Lorentz National Park", "Tanjung Puting National Park", "Ujung Kulon National Park" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nİdris Akbulut is a prominent figure in which vibrant tradition of Turkish musical expression?\n\nA. Turkish Classical Music\nB. Arabesque\nC. Turkish Folk Music\nD. Anatolian Rock", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. Anatolian Rock.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Turkish Classical Music", "Arabesque", "Turkish Folk Music", "Anatolian Rock" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of the following sports is İsmail Nezir most notably associated with, representing Turkey on the international stage?\n\nA. Football (Soccer)\nB. Wrestling\nC. Basketball\nD. Volleyball", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Wrestling", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Football (Soccer)", "Wrestling", "Basketball", "Volleyball" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of these sporting disciplines has brought Sinan Sandal recognition on the international stage?\n\nA. Wrestling\nB. Judo\nC. Football (Soccer)\nD. Weightlifting", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is B. Judo.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Wrestling", "Judo", "Football (Soccer)", "Weightlifting" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting a reverence for natural beauty deeply embedded in Persian culture, Fakhrigah is best understood as a site primarily associated with what traditional practice?\n\nA. Religious pilgrimage and Sufi mysticism.\nB. Formal gardens and leisurely contemplation.\nC. Nomadic seasonal migrations and livestock grazing.\nD. Royal hunting expeditions and displays of power.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is B. Formal gardens and leisurely contemplation..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Religious pilgrimage and Sufi mysticism.", "Formal gardens and leisurely contemplation.", "Nomadic seasonal migrations and livestock grazing.", "Royal hunting expeditions and displays of power." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nأيّ من المجالات التالية شهد تعاونًا تاريخيًا طويل الأمد وأثرًا ملحوظًا بين ماليزيا وبريطانيا؟\n(Which of the following areas has seen a long-standing historical cooperation and a notable impact between Malaysia and Britain?)\n\nA. التجارة والاستثمار والتعليم\n(Trade, investment, and education)\nB. التبادل الزراعي والإنتاج الغذائي\n(Agricultural exchange and food production)\nC. السياحة الدينية والثقافة الشعبية\n(Religious tourism and popular culture)\nD. التعاون العسكري والتكنولوجيا الفضائية\n(Military cooperation and space technology)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. التجارة والاستثمار والتعليم\n(Trade, investment, and education). العلاقات البريطانية الماليزية تعود جذورها إلى الحقبة الاستعمارية، وتطورت بشكل خاص في مجالات التجارة والاستثمار، بالإضافة إلى التعليم حيث أرسل العديد من الماليزيين للدراسة في الجامعات البريطانية.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "التجارة والاستثمار والتعليم\n(Trade, investment, and education)", "التبادل الزراعي والإنتاج الغذائي\n(Agricultural exchange and food production)", "السياحة الدينية والثقافة الشعبية\n(Religious tourism and popular culture)", "التعاون العسكري والتكنولوجيا الفضائية\n(Military cooperation and space technology)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWithin the historical and tribal landscape of Khorasan, figures like Yar Mohammad Khan Shadloo traditionally held influence primarily through what means?\n\nA. Leadership of a significant nomadic confederation and regional authority.\nB. Religious scholarship and the administration of local mosques and madrasas.\nC. Military command within the Safavid imperial army.\nD. Control over major trade routes connecting Persia to Central Asia.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is A. Leadership of a significant nomadic confederation and regional authority..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Leadership of a significant nomadic confederation and regional authority.", "Religious scholarship and the administration of local mosques and madrasas.", "Military command within the Safavid imperial army.", "Control over major trade routes connecting Persia to Central Asia." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of these Iranian athletes has contributed to the nation’s profile in the popular sport often referred to as “football” globally?\n\nA. Milad Kamandani\nB. Behdad Salimi\nC. Kimia Alizadeh\nD. Hadi Saei", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Milad Kamandani.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Milad Kamandani", "Behdad Salimi", "Kimia Alizadeh", "Hadi Saei" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering the landscape of Turkish nationalism and political ideologies, with which of the following political movements is Tuğrul Türkeş most strongly associated?\n\nA. Good Party (İYİ Parti)\nB. Justice and Development Party (AKP)\nC. Republican People's Party (CHP)\nD. Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Good Party (İYİ Parti)", "Justice and Development Party (AKP)", "Republican People's Party (CHP)", "Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor decades, The Mall in Lahore has been a focal point for public life – where would you most likely encounter lively political discussions, seasonal celebrations, and a vibrant display of local fashion?\n\nA. Along The Mall Road\nB. Inside the Lahore Fort’s historical gardens\nC. Around the Food Street in Gawalmandi\nD. Within the Badshahi Mosque complex", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Along The Mall Road", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Along The Mall Road", "Inside the Lahore Fort’s historical gardens", "Around the Food Street in Gawalmandi", "Within the Badshahi Mosque complex" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nField hockey enjoys a passionate following in several Asian nations. Which national team is historically known as the ‘Malayan Tigers’?\n\nA. Malaysia men’s national field hockey team\nB. Pakistan men’s national field hockey team\nC. South Korea men’s national field hockey team\nD. India men’s national field hockey team", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is A. Malaysia men’s national field hockey team.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Malaysia men’s national field hockey team", "Pakistan men’s national field hockey team", "South Korea men’s national field hockey team", "India men’s national field hockey team" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nSemih Kaplanoğlu is a prominent figure known for contributions to which artistic field in Turkey?\n\nA. Traditional Ottoman Miniature Painting\nB. Classical Music Composition\nC. Cinema\nD. Contemporary Dance Performance", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Cinema.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Traditional Ottoman Miniature Painting", "Classical Music Composition", "Cinema", "Contemporary Dance Performance" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nمن هي اللاعبة المصرية التي حققت نجاحات كبيرة في رياضة الإسكواش؟\n\nA. ريم هاشم\nB. أمنية عبد القوي\nC. هانيا العسال\nD. نور الشربيني", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي B. أمنية عبد القوي.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "ريم هاشم", "أمنية عبد القوي", "هانيا العسال", "نور الشربيني" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor travelers seeking convenient access to destinations beyond Tehran, which Iranian city hosts an airport often considered an alternative gateway?\n\nA. Shiraz\nB. Isfahan\nC. Tabriz\nD. Karaj", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Karaj. Payam International Airport is located in Karaj, a city situated west of Tehran, and serves as a supplementary air travel hub for the capital region. While Iran has several international airports, Karaj's Payam Airport offers an alternative for both domestic and international flights, easing congestion at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. The proximity of Karaj to Tehran makes it a practical option for some travelers.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Shiraz", "Isfahan", "Tabriz", "Karaj" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of these figures is most renowned for their dedication to safeguarding and innovating within the tradition of Persian classical music, particularly the *radif*?\n\nA. Shahram Nazeri\nB. Kayhan Kalhor\nC. Hossein Alizadeh\nD. Mohammad-Reza Lotfi", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is C. Hossein Alizadeh.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Shahram Nazeri", "Kayhan Kalhor", "Hossein Alizadeh", "Mohammad-Reza Lotfi" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nغالبًا ما تُقدم البشمانية في المناسبات الخاصة في تركيا، فما هي المناسبة التي ترتبط بها بشكل خاص؟**\n**(Ghaliban ma tuqaddam al-Beshmaniye fi al-munasabat al-khassa fi Turkiya, fa ma hiya al-munasaba allati tartabit biha bishakl khass?)**\n**(Beshmaniye is often served at special occasions in Turkey, so which occasion is it particularly associated with?)**\n\nA. وليمة الختان\n**(Walimat al-Khtan)**\n**(Circumcision Feast)**\nB. الاحتفال بقدوم الربيع (نوروز)\n**(Al-Ihtifal bi qudum al-rabee’ (Nowruz))**\n**(Spring Equinox/Nowruz Celebration)**\nC. حفلات الخطوبة والزفاف\n**(Hafalat al-khutuba wal-zawaj)**\n**(Engagement and Wedding celebrations)**\nD. احتفالات المولد النبوي الشريف\n**(Ihtifalat al-Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif)**\n**(Celebrations of the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)**", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. حفلات الخطوبة والزفاف\n**(Hafalat al-khutuba wal-zawaj)**\n**(Engagement and Wedding celebrations)**.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "وليمة الختان\n**(Walimat al-Khtan)**\n**(Circumcision Feast)**", "الاحتفال بقدوم الربيع (نوروز)\n**(Al-Ihtifal bi qudum al-rabee’ (Nowruz))**\n**(Spring Equinox/Nowruz Celebration)**", "حفلات الخطوبة والزفاف\n**(Hafalat al-khutuba wal-zawaj)**\n**(Engagement and Wedding celebrations)**", "احتفالات المولد النبوي الشريف\n**(Ihtifalat al-Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif)**\n**(Celebrations of the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)**" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor the Minahasa people of North Sulawesi, what role do mountains like the one pictured traditionally play in their worldview?\n\nA. They are viewed as challenging obstacles to overcome, representing tests of physical endurance.\nB. They are considered sacred spaces inhabited by ancestral spirits and vital to traditional ceremonies.\nC. They serve primarily as sources of valuable timber and agricultural land for economic prosperity.\nD. They are largely ignored in favour of the rich marine life surrounding the islands.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. They are considered sacred spaces inhabited by ancestral spirits and vital to traditional ceremonies..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "They are viewed as challenging obstacles to overcome, representing tests of physical endurance.", "They are considered sacred spaces inhabited by ancestral spirits and vital to traditional ceremonies.", "They serve primarily as sources of valuable timber and agricultural land for economic prosperity.", "They are largely ignored in favour of the rich marine life surrounding the islands." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nArchaeological discoveries in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula suggest a sophisticated pre-Islamic culture known for its skilled metalwork and unique inscriptions. Which of the following best represents this ancient society?\n\nA. Nabataea\nB. Dilmun\nC. Thamud\nD. Al-Magar", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. Al-Magar.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Nabataea", "Dilmun", "Thamud", "Al-Magar" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nAberu Kebede, a celebrated athlete from East Africa, is particularly renowned for excelling in which demanding athletic discipline?\n\nA. Middle-distance running\nB. Sprinting\nC. Steeplechase\nD. Long-distance running", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. Long-distance running.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Middle-distance running", "Sprinting", "Steeplechase", "Long-distance running" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nA traveler interested in experiencing Black Sea culture and cuisine would most likely visit Bölmeçayırı within which modern nation-state?\n\nA. Bulgaria\nB. Turkey\nC. Greece\nD. Georgia", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Turkey", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Bulgaria", "Turkey", "Greece", "Georgia" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor residents of Tehran, which of the following areas is Bagheri Street most readily associated with?\n\nA. Historic palaces and gardens representing the Qajar dynasty's legacy.\nB. Traditional bazaars and artisan workshops specializing in carpet weaving.\nC. Government ministries and diplomatic embassies in the central district.\nD. A bustling commercial and residential neighborhood in the western part of the city.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. A bustling commercial and residential neighborhood in the western part of the city..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Historic palaces and gardens representing the Qajar dynasty's legacy.", "Traditional bazaars and artisan workshops specializing in carpet weaving.", "Government ministries and diplomatic embassies in the central district.", "A bustling commercial and residential neighborhood in the western part of the city." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nما هو الدير الموجود في صورة الفيوم هذه؟\n\nA. دير الأنبا مقار\nB. دير العزب\nC. دير السريان\nD. دير الأنبا بيشوي", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. دير العزب", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "دير الأنبا مقار", "دير العزب", "دير السريان", "دير الأنبا بيشوي" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nIf a traveler in West Java wished to experience rural life nestled amongst tea plantations and known for its cool climate, which of these locations would be a particularly suitable destination?\n\nA. Wanaraja\nB. Cirebon\nC. Bekasi\nD. Bandung", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Wanaraja.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Wanaraja", "Cirebon", "Bekasi", "Bandung" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering the landscape of Bangladeshi politics, which of the following figures has been a prominent voice within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)?\n\nA. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury\nB. Hasan Mahmud\nC. Tofail Ahmed\nD. Obaidul Quader", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury", "Hasan Mahmud", "Tofail Ahmed", "Obaidul Quader" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nغالبًا ما ترتبط القباب في العمارة الإيرانية بالتراث الصوفي، فما الذي قد يرمز إليه بناء مثل قبة الشيخ جنيد في محافظة خراسان؟\n(Often, domes in Iranian architecture are associated with Sufi heritage. What might a structure like the Qubbat al-Shaykh Junayd in Khorasan province symbolize?)\n\nA. مدرسة لتعليم الفنون التقليدية والحرف اليدوية.\n(A school for teaching traditional arts and handicrafts.)\nB. قلعة عسكرية استخدمت للدفاع عن المنطقة في العصور القديمة.\n(A military fortress used to defend the region in ancient times.)\nC. مكان دفن عالم ديني وشخصية صوفية مرموقة.\n(A burial place of a religious scholar and a prominent Sufi figure.)\nD. مركزًا تجاريًا هامًا على طريق الحرير القديم.\n(An important trading center on the ancient Silk Road.)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي C. مكان دفن عالم ديني وشخصية صوفية مرموقة.\n(A burial place of a religious scholar and a prominent Sufi figure.).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "مدرسة لتعليم الفنون التقليدية والحرف اليدوية.\n(A school for teaching traditional arts and handicrafts.)", "قلعة عسكرية استخدمت للدفاع عن المنطقة في العصور القديمة.\n(A military fortress used to defend the region in ancient times.)", "مكان دفن عالم ديني وشخصية صوفية مرموقة.\n(A burial place of a religious scholar and a prominent Sufi figure.)", "مركزًا تجاريًا هامًا على طريق الحرير القديم.\n(An important trading center on the ancient Silk Road.)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nThe intricate carvings and architectural style of the structure in the image most closely reflect the traditions of which historical Indonesian kingdom?\n\nA. Demak\nB. Mataram\nC. Sriwijaya\nD. Majapahit", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Majapahit", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Demak", "Mataram", "Sriwijaya", "Majapahit" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhere was the renowned Singaporean painter Cheong Soo Pieng born?\n\nA. Singapore\nB. Xiamen, China\nC. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\nD. Jakarta, Indonesia", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Xiamen, China.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Singapore", "Xiamen, China", "Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia", "Jakarta, Indonesia" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nما هي الصفحة الرسمية المذكورة في هذا السياق؟\n\nA. الصفحة الرسمية لنادي الزمالك الرياضي\nB. الصفحة الرسمية لنادي الأهلي الرياضي\nC. الصفحة الرسمية لنادي بلقاس الرياضي\nD. الصفحة الرسمية لنادي إسماعيلية الرياضي", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. الصفحة الرسمية لنادي بلقاس الرياضي.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "الصفحة الرسمية لنادي الزمالك الرياضي", "الصفحة الرسمية لنادي الأهلي الرياضي", "الصفحة الرسمية لنادي بلقاس الرياضي", "الصفحة الرسمية لنادي إسماعيلية الرياضي" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich Egyptian artist is known for their innovative work in the music production industry?\n\nA. Sherine Abdel-Wahab\nB. NEOBYRD\nC. Amr Diab\nD. Tamer Hosny", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. NEOBYRD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Sherine Abdel-Wahab", "NEOBYRD", "Amr Diab", "Tamer Hosny" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nما الذي يعكسه بناء مثل ضريح افتخارالتجار بشكل أفضل في السياق التاريخي الإيراني؟**\n**(What does a structure like the Darah-e Eftekhār-ot-Tojjār best reflect in the Iranian historical context?)**\n\nA. التبادل الثقافي بين إيران والصين خلال طريق الحرير وتأثيره على الزخرفة.\n**(The cultural exchange between Iran and China along the Silk Road and its impact on ornamentation.)**\nB. قوة الدولة المركزية وتأثيرها على الفنون المعمارية في العصر الصفوي.\n**(The power of the central state and its influence on architectural arts in the Safavid era.)**\nC. انتشار المذهب الشيعي وتأثيره على تصميم الأضرحة الدينية في إيران.\n**(The spread of the Shia faith and its influence on the design of religious shrines in Iran.)**\nD. أهمية التجارة ودور التجار في المجتمع الإيراني القديم.\n**(The importance of trade and the role of merchants in ancient Iranian society.)**", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. أهمية التجارة ودور التجار في المجتمع الإيراني القديم.\n**(The importance of trade and the role of merchants in ancient Iranian society.)**.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "التبادل الثقافي بين إيران والصين خلال طريق الحرير وتأثيره على الزخرفة.\n**(The cultural exchange between Iran and China along the Silk Road and its impact on ornamentation.)**", "قوة الدولة المركزية وتأثيرها على الفنون المعمارية في العصر الصفوي.\n**(The power of the central state and its influence on architectural arts in the Safavid era.)**", "انتشار المذهب الشيعي وتأثيره على تصميم الأضرحة الدينية في إيران.\n**(The spread of the Shia faith and its influence on the design of religious shrines in Iran.)**", "أهمية التجارة ودور التجار في المجتمع الإيراني القديم.\n**(The importance of trade and the role of merchants in ancient Iranian society.)**" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nHistorically, a Mohur would most likely have been used in Iran for which of the following purposes?\n\nA. Funding religious endowments and charitable donations.\nB. Facilitating large commercial transactions and demonstrating wealth.\nC. Contributing to daily purchases in local bazaars and marketplaces.\nD. Paying agricultural taxes directly to local landowners.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is B. Facilitating large commercial transactions and demonstrating wealth..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Funding religious endowments and charitable donations.", "Facilitating large commercial transactions and demonstrating wealth.", "Contributing to daily purchases in local bazaars and marketplaces.", "Paying agricultural taxes directly to local landowners." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of the following professional sports is Mehmet Enes Sarı primarily known for competing in?\n\nA. Basketball\nB. Handball\nC. Football (Soccer)\nD. Volleyball", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Football (Soccer).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Basketball", "Handball", "Football (Soccer)", "Volleyball" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nتشتهر المناطق الجزرية في إندونيسيا بتنوعها الثقافي والطبيعي. أي من هذه المناطق يُعرف بشكل خاص بشعبه الساساق والعديد من الشواطئ الجميلة؟\n(The Indonesian archipelago is known for its cultural and natural diversity. Which of these regions is particularly known for its Sasak people and numerous beautiful beaches?)\n\nA. سومطرة الشمالية (Sumatera Utara - North Sumatra)\nB. بالي (Bali)\nC. نوسا تنقارا الغربية (Nusa Tenggara Barat - West Nusa Tenggara)\nD. جاوة الشرقية (Jawa Timur - East Java)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي C. نوسا تنقارا الغربية (Nusa Tenggara Barat - West Nusa Tenggara).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "سومطرة الشمالية (Sumatera Utara - North Sumatra)", "بالي (Bali)", "نوسا تنقارا الغربية (Nusa Tenggara Barat - West Nusa Tenggara)", "جاوة الشرقية (Jawa Timur - East Java)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nإذا كنت تخطط لرحلة لاستكشاف التنوع الجغرافي في جاوة الوسطى بإندونيسيا، ففي أي منطقة قد تجد بويولالي؟\n(If you are planning a trip to explore the geographical diversity of Central Java, Indonesia, in which region might you find Boyolali?)\n\nA. منطقة تتميز بمناظر طبيعية جبلية وحقول الأرز الخضراء.\n(A region characterized by mountainous landscapes and green rice paddies.)\nB. منطقة بركانية نشطة تضم العديد من الينابيع الساخنة.\n(An active volcanic region with many hot springs.)\nC. منطقة ساحلية معروفة بشواطئها الرملية البيضاء وأنشطة الغوص.\n(A coastal region known for its white sandy beaches and diving activities.)\nD. منطقة سهلية واسعة تشتهر بمزارعها الكبيرة من نخيل الزيت.\n(A vast plain region famous for its large oil palm plantations.)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي A. منطقة تتميز بمناظر طبيعية جبلية وحقول الأرز الخضراء.\n(A region characterized by mountainous landscapes and green rice paddies.).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "منطقة تتميز بمناظر طبيعية جبلية وحقول الأرز الخضراء.\n(A region characterized by mountainous landscapes and green rice paddies.)", "منطقة بركانية نشطة تضم العديد من الينابيع الساخنة.\n(An active volcanic region with many hot springs.)", "منطقة ساحلية معروفة بشواطئها الرملية البيضاء وأنشطة الغوص.\n(A coastal region known for its white sandy beaches and diving activities.)", "منطقة سهلية واسعة تشتهر بمزارعها الكبيرة من نخيل الزيت.\n(A vast plain region famous for its large oil palm plantations.)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWithin the bustling commercial heart of Isfahan, where merchants and artisans have traded for centuries, one can find a historical educational complex reflecting the city’s rich intellectual past. Which of the following best describes the primary original function of this complex?\n\nA. To act as a guildhall for Isfahan’s master craftsmen and artisans.\nB. To serve as a center for religious scholarship and Islamic learning.\nC. To operate as a royal court for resolving commercial disputes.\nD. To function as a caravanserai, providing lodging for travelling merchants.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. To serve as a center for religious scholarship and Islamic learning.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "To act as a guildhall for Isfahan’s master craftsmen and artisans.", "To serve as a center for religious scholarship and Islamic learning.", "To operate as a royal court for resolving commercial disputes.", "To function as a caravanserai, providing lodging for travelling merchants." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor centuries, coastal communities in West Sumatra have relied on maritime trade. Which of the following locations serves as a vital hub for goods entering and exiting the region, historically and presently?\n\nA. Teluk Bayur\nB. Tanjung Priok\nC. Belawan\nD. Sabang", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is A. Teluk Bayur.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Teluk Bayur", "Tanjung Priok", "Belawan", "Sabang" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting a resourceful adaptation to a challenging environment, these historical structures in southern Iran were primarily designed to address what essential need for the local communities?\n\nA. Providing access to freshwater in a region with limited rainfall.\nB. Facilitating trade and commerce along the historical Silk Road routes.\nC. Serving as defensive structures against nomadic raids and invasions.\nD. Functioning as central gathering places for religious ceremonies and festivals.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is A. Providing access to freshwater in a region with limited rainfall..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Providing access to freshwater in a region with limited rainfall.", "Facilitating trade and commerce along the historical Silk Road routes.", "Serving as defensive structures against nomadic raids and invasions.", "Functioning as central gathering places for religious ceremonies and festivals." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering the landscape of contemporary Turkish politics, which of the following best reflects the general sphere of activity for someone like the individual pictured?\n\nA. Holding a key position within a major Turkish business association\nB. Active participation in a national-level political party\nC. Leading a prominent trade union advocating for worker’s rights\nD. Serving as a regional governor appointed by the central government", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Active participation in a national-level political party", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Holding a key position within a major Turkish business association", "Active participation in a national-level political party", "Leading a prominent trade union advocating for worker’s rights", "Serving as a regional governor appointed by the central government" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting the rich religious landscape of Indonesia, structures like the one pictured are often dedicated to deities within which major faith tradition?\n\nA. Animism\nB. Buddhism\nC. Hinduism\nD. Confucianism", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Hinduism.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Animism", "Buddhism", "Hinduism", "Confucianism" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich Singaporean politician is known for his significant contributions to the country's economic development and has held various ministerial positions?\n\nA. Tony Tan Keng Yam\nB. Vivian Balakrishnan\nC. Lim Biow Chuan\nD. George Yeo", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Lim Biow Chuan. Lim Biow Chuan is a Singaporean politician who has played a crucial role in the country's economic development, serving in various ministerial roles including that of Minister for Trade and Industry.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Tony Tan Keng Yam", "Vivian Balakrishnan", "Lim Biow Chuan", "George Yeo" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nKnown for its vibrant street food and historical Georgetown, which Malaysian state is a popular destination for both local and international tourists seeking a blend of cultural experiences?\n\nA. Penang\nB. Selangor\nC. Melaka\nD. Johor", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Penang.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Penang", "Selangor", "Melaka", "Johor" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nأي من هذه المؤسسات الحكومية النيجيرية هي المسؤولة بشكل أساسي عن تطبيق القانون وضمان العدالة في جميع أنحاء البلاد؟\n\nA. وزارة المالية الاتحادية (نيجيريا)\nB. البنك المركزي النيجيري\nC. وزارة العدل الاتحادية (نيجيريا)\nD. وزارة الداخلية الاتحادية (نيجيريا)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. وزارة العدل الاتحادية (نيجيريا)", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "وزارة المالية الاتحادية (نيجيريا)", "البنك المركزي النيجيري", "وزارة العدل الاتحادية (نيجيريا)", "وزارة الداخلية الاتحادية (نيجيريا)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nIf you were seeking traditionally grown coffee in East Java, Indonesia, and heard about a region known for its robust varieties, which locale would be most promising to investigate?\n\nA. Semboro\nB. Batu\nC. Malang\nD. Probolinggo", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Semboro. Semboro, in Jember Regency, is a significant coffee-producing area in East Java, particularly known for its Robusta coffee cultivation. The region’s volcanic soil and climate are ideal for growing high-quality coffee beans, making it a key contributor to East Java’s coffee industry and a popular origin for Indonesian coffee. Malang, Batu, and Probolinggo are also in East Java, but Semboro has a particularly strong reputation within the coffee trade.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Semboro", "Batu", "Malang", "Probolinggo" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting national pride and athletic ambition, which of the following best describes the group represented in the image?\n\nA. Iran’s national team participating in the 2012 London Olympic Games\nB. A cultural exchange program featuring Iranian artists at a UK festival\nC. Iranian students attending an international academic conference in London\nD. A delegation of Iranian business leaders exploring trade opportunities in England", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Iran’s national team participating in the 2012 London Olympic Games", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Iran’s national team participating in the 2012 London Olympic Games", "A cultural exchange program featuring Iranian artists at a UK festival", "Iranian students attending an international academic conference in London", "A delegation of Iranian business leaders exploring trade opportunities in England" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nيُعتبر الرياضي المذكور نموذجًا للشباب السعودي الطموح في مجال:\n(The mentioned athlete is considered a role model for ambitious Saudi youth in the field of:)\n\nA. ألعاب القوى\n(Athletics)\nB. كرة القدم\n(Football/Soccer)\nC. سباقات السيارات\n(Car Racing)\nD. فنون الدفاع عن النفس\n(Self-defense arts)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. فنون الدفاع عن النفس\n(Self-defense arts)", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "ألعاب القوى\n(Athletics)", "كرة القدم\n(Football/Soccer)", "سباقات السيارات\n(Car Racing)", "فنون الدفاع عن النفس\n(Self-defense arts)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nأيٌّ من هذه المواقع في تركيا يشتهر بتمثاله الحجري الضخم الذي يعود إلى حقبة تاريخية قديمة، والذي يثير الإعجاب بجماله وأثره التاريخي؟\n\nA. كابادوكيا\nB. جبل نمرود\nC. أفسس\nD. باموكالي", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. جبل نمرود. جبل نمرود مشهور بقممه التي تعلوها تماثيل ضخمة تعود إلى مملكة كومماغين، وهي مملكة سورية-يونانية قديمة. هذه التماثيل، بالإضافة إلى الأنقاض الأخرى في الموقع، تجعله موقعًا أثريًا هامًا ومشهورًا عالميًا في تركيا. الموقع يمثل نقطة التقاء ثقافات متعددة في التاريخ القديم.\n\n\n\n**Translation:**\n\nQ: Which of these sites in Turkey is famous for its massive stone statue dating back to an ancient historical era, which impresses with its beauty and historical impact?\nA) Mount Nemrut\nB) Pamukkale\nC) Cappadocia\nD) Ephesus\nCorrect: A\nExplanation: Mount Nemrut is famous for its summits topped with massive statues dating back to the Kingdom of Commagene, an ancient Greco-Syrian kingdom. These statues, along with other ruins at the site, make it an important and world-renowned archaeological site in Turkey. The site represents a meeting point of multiple cultures in ancient history.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "كابادوكيا", "جبل نمرود", "أفسس", "باموكالي" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nThis document originates from the collection of a prominent Indonesian figure widely regarded as a pioneer in Indonesian education and thought. What fundamental principle most strongly guided this individual’s approach to learning and national development?\n\nA. *Gotong Royong* – mutual cooperation and assistance\nB. *Ing Ngarsa Sung Tulada* – leading by giving example\nC. *Pancasila* – the state ideology of Indonesia\nD. *Bhinneka Tunggal Ika* – unity in diversity", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is B. *Ing Ngarsa Sung Tulada* – leading by giving example.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "*Gotong Royong* – mutual cooperation and assistance", "*Ing Ngarsa Sung Tulada* – leading by giving example", "*Pancasila* – the state ideology of Indonesia", "*Bhinneka Tunggal Ika* – unity in diversity" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of the following is a planning area and town known for its industrial and military significance in Singapore?\n\nA. Punggol\nB. Tuas\nC. Tampines\nD. Jurong", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Tuas", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Punggol", "Tuas", "Tampines", "Jurong" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor residents of Tehran, which of these streets is most likely to be associated with bookstores and a vibrant intellectual atmosphere?\n\nA. Enghelab Street\nB. Shariati Street\nC. Valiasr Street\nD. Keikhosrow Shahrokh Street", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Keikhosrow Shahrokh Street", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Enghelab Street", "Shariati Street", "Valiasr Street", "Keikhosrow Shahrokh Street" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich valley, known for its natural beauty and located in Egypt, is a significant feature of the New Valley Governorate?\n\nA. Wadi Rum\nB. Wadi Natrun\nC. Wadi Feiran\nD. Wadi el-Battikh", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Wadi el-Battikh.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Wadi Rum", "Wadi Natrun", "Wadi Feiran", "Wadi el-Battikh" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of the following fields has Merih Öztürk gained prominence in, reflecting a growing trend of Turkish representation on international platforms?\n\nA. Political activism and law\nB. Culinary arts and hospitality\nC. Fashion and performing arts\nD. Scientific research and technology", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Fashion and performing arts.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Political activism and law", "Culinary arts and hospitality", "Fashion and performing arts", "Scientific research and technology" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nSam Qaribian is a prominent figure often associated with which facet of Iranian artistic expression?\n\nA. Contemporary Iranian Cinema\nB. Traditional Persian Miniature Painting\nC. Classical Iranian Music Composition\nD. Persian Calligraphy and Illumination", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Contemporary Iranian Cinema", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Contemporary Iranian Cinema", "Traditional Persian Miniature Painting", "Classical Iranian Music Composition", "Persian Calligraphy and Illumination" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nIndividuals like the person depicted play a vital role in preserving the traditions of which ancient faith, historically rooted in the marshes of southern Iraq and southwestern Iran?\n\nA. Mandaeanism\nB. Yazidism\nC. Baháʼí Faith\nD. Zoroastrianism", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is A. Mandaeanism.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Mandaeanism", "Yazidism", "Baháʼí Faith", "Zoroastrianism" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nThroughout Indonesian history, which city has most consistently served as the nation’s center of economic and political power, undergoing name changes reflecting different colonial and post-colonial influences?\n\nA. Surabaya\nB. Bandung\nC. Medan\nD. Jakarta", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Jakarta.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Surabaya", "Bandung", "Medan", "Jakarta" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich 2008 film by a Singaporean director captures the spirit of local football?\n\nA. Singapore Dreaming\nB. 12 Storeys\nC. I Not Stupid\nD. Kallang Roar the Movie", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Kallang Roar the Movie", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Singapore Dreaming", "12 Storeys", "I Not Stupid", "Kallang Roar the Movie" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nHamengkubuwono V navigated a period of significant change in 19th-century Java. Which of the following best describes the primary challenge faced by Javanese rulers like him during his reign?\n\nA. Maintaining cultural and political autonomy amidst increasing Dutch colonial influence.\nB. Modernizing the Javanese agricultural system to increase rice production for export.\nC. Successfully expanding the territory of the Yogyakarta Sultanate through military campaigns.\nD. Establishing a unified Javanese religious identity by resolving conflicts between different schools of Islamic thought.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Maintaining cultural and political autonomy amidst increasing Dutch colonial influence..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Maintaining cultural and political autonomy amidst increasing Dutch colonial influence.", "Modernizing the Javanese agricultural system to increase rice production for export.", "Successfully expanding the territory of the Yogyakarta Sultanate through military campaigns.", "Establishing a unified Javanese religious identity by resolving conflicts between different schools of Islamic thought." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nما هي الرياضة التي تحظى بشعبية متزايدة في المملكة العربية السعودية والتي قد يتابعها المشجعون عبر هذا البث؟\n(What sport, increasingly popular in Saudi Arabia, might fans follow through this broadcast?)\n\nA. مصارعة السومو (Sumo Wrestling)\nB. هوكي الجليد (Ice Hockey)\nC. فنون القتال المختلطة (Arts of Mixed Martial Combat - MMA)\nD. كرة القدم الأمريكية (American Football)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي C. فنون القتال المختلطة (Arts of Mixed Martial Combat - MMA).", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "مصارعة السومو (Sumo Wrestling)", "هوكي الجليد (Ice Hockey)", "فنون القتال المختلطة (Arts of Mixed Martial Combat - MMA)", "كرة القدم الأمريكية (American Football)" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nHistorically, the rugged terrain of which region has contributed to its reputation as a land of independent tribes and strategic importance in the context of regional politics?\n\nA. South Waziristan\nB. Gilgit-Baltistan\nC. Quetta Division\nD. Punjab Province", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is A. South Waziristan.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "South Waziristan", "Gilgit-Baltistan", "Quetta Division", "Punjab Province" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nMohammad Mokri is best known for his contributions to which field of Iranian intellectual life?\n\nA. Critical analysis of Iranian culture and modernization\nB. Development of modern Iranian political philosophy\nC. Pioneering work in Iranian astrophysics and cosmology\nD. Advancements in Persian classical poetry and prosody", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Critical analysis of Iranian culture and modernization", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Critical analysis of Iranian culture and modernization", "Development of modern Iranian political philosophy", "Pioneering work in Iranian astrophysics and cosmology", "Advancements in Persian classical poetry and prosody" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nIn Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, local governance often relies on structures deeply connected to the area’s traditional social organization. Within which of these administrative divisions would one typically find Lajbook/Sheen Ghar functioning?\n\nA. A Provincial Assembly Constituency\nB. A District Coordination Office\nC. A Tehsil Municipal Administration\nD. A Union Council", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is D. A Union Council.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "A Provincial Assembly Constituency", "A District Coordination Office", "A Tehsil Municipal Administration", "A Union Council" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nDiscussions surrounding the proposed Malacca Strait Bridge often highlight its potential impact on which aspect of regional connectivity?\n\nA. Enhancing cultural exchange programs focused on Borneo’s indigenous groups.\nB. Facilitating increased tourism to the historical sites of Singapore.\nC. Strengthening economic ties between Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.\nD. Improving agricultural trade routes between Java and Thailand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is C. Strengthening economic ties between Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Enhancing cultural exchange programs focused on Borneo’s indigenous groups.", "Facilitating increased tourism to the historical sites of Singapore.", "Strengthening economic ties between Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.", "Improving agricultural trade routes between Java and Thailand." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor commuters travelling between Kuala Lumpur and the royal town of Klang, which of these transport hubs provides a convenient and frequently used railway connection?\n\nA. Shah Alam station\nB. Klang Komuter station\nC. KL Sentral station\nD. Port Klang North station", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is B. Klang Komuter station.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Shah Alam station", "Klang Komuter station", "KL Sentral station", "Port Klang North station" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nمن بين الشخصيات الباكستانية البارزة، من هو المعروف بدوره في السياسة والإصلاحات المتعلقة بمكافحة الفساد؟\n\nA. أسد قيصر\nB. شهيد خاقان عباسي\nC. نواز شريف\nD. بلاول بوتو زرداري", "role": "user" }, { "content": "الإجابة هي A. أسد قيصر.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "أسد قيصر", "شهيد خاقان عباسي", "نواز شريف", "بلاول بوتو زرداري" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor someone interested in understanding the economic and cultural history of Bangladesh through tangible objects, which of the following destinations would be most fitting to visit in Dhaka?\n\nA. Bangladesh Bank Taka Museum\nB. Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace)\nC. National Museum of Bangladesh\nD. Liberation War Museum", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Bangladesh Bank Taka Museum.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Bangladesh Bank Taka Museum", "Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace)", "National Museum of Bangladesh", "Liberation War Museum" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nRendang jariang, known for its rich and complex flavors, is most closely associated with the culinary traditions of which Southeast Asian nation?\n\nA. Thailand\nB. Vietnam\nC. Malaysia\nD. Indonesia", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Indonesia. Rendang jariang originates from the Minangkabau ethnic group of West Sumatra, Indonesia, and is considered one of the most iconic dishes in Indonesian cuisine.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Thailand", "Vietnam", "Malaysia", "Indonesia" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting a history deeply intertwined with pilgrimage and local lore, in which Iranian province is the village of Zendeh Jan most likely situated?\n\nA. Razavi Khorasan\nB. Khorasan-e Jonubi\nC. South Khorasan\nD. North Khorasan", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. Razavi Khorasan.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Razavi Khorasan", "Khorasan-e Jonubi", "South Khorasan", "North Khorasan" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nDuring a pivotal period of Indonesian nation-building in the mid-20th century, which figure was known for advocating a federal structure for the newly independent nation, reflecting a sensitivity to the diverse regional identities within the archipelago?\n\nA. Sutan Sjahrir\nB. Pandji Soerachman Tjokroadisoerjo\nC. Soekarno\nD. Mohammad Hatta", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. Pandji Soerachman Tjokroadisoerjo.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Sutan Sjahrir", "Pandji Soerachman Tjokroadisoerjo", "Soekarno", "Mohammad Hatta" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nMultan, a city renowned for its Sufi shrines and vibrant cultural traditions, is also a hub for sports enthusiasts in Pakistan. In which of these cities would you most likely find a large-scale cricket match taking place at the Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium?\n\nA. Lahore\nB. Karachi\nC. Multan\nD. Islamabad", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is C. Multan.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Lahore", "Karachi", "Multan", "Islamabad" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFarooq Sobhan is a prominent figure often associated with shaping Bangladesh’s foreign policy – in what capacity has he most significantly contributed to this field?\n\nA. As a highly decorated military officer involved in strategic defense planning for the nation.\nB. As a leading academic specializing in international relations within Bangladeshi universities.\nC. As a pioneering figure in Bangladesh’s diplomatic corps and a key architect of its foreign service.\nD. As a renowned journalist covering Bangladeshi foreign affairs for international news outlets.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is C. As a pioneering figure in Bangladesh’s diplomatic corps and a key architect of its foreign service..", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "As a highly decorated military officer involved in strategic defense planning for the nation.", "As a leading academic specializing in international relations within Bangladeshi universities.", "As a pioneering figure in Bangladesh’s diplomatic corps and a key architect of its foreign service.", "As a renowned journalist covering Bangladeshi foreign affairs for international news outlets." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nReflecting centuries of regional history, a visit to this religious site in northwestern Iran would most likely reveal architectural influences from which historical periods and cultures?\n\nA. Ghaznavid, Khwarazmian, and Timurid\nB. Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi\nC. Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian\nD. Seljuk, Ilkhanate, and Ottoman", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Seljuk, Ilkhanate, and Ottoman.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Ghaznavid, Khwarazmian, and Timurid", "Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi", "Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian", "Seljuk, Ilkhanate, and Ottoman" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering the landscape of Bangladeshi politics, which role is A.B.M. Ruhul Amin Howlader most prominently known for fulfilling?\n\nA. Advocating for indigenous rights and cultural preservation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.\nB. Pioneering agricultural reforms in the southwestern districts of Bangladesh.\nC. Serving as a long-standing Member of Parliament and former Minister of Finance.\nD. Leading prominent student movements during the Liberation War of 1971.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. Serving as a long-standing Member of Parliament and former Minister of Finance.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Advocating for indigenous rights and cultural preservation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.", "Pioneering agricultural reforms in the southwestern districts of Bangladesh.", "Serving as a long-standing Member of Parliament and former Minister of Finance.", "Leading prominent student movements during the Liberation War of 1971." ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nConsidering the traditional rural life of Central Anatolia, in which Turkish province would you most likely find a village like the one pictured?\n\nA. Edirne\nB. Antalya\nC. İzmir\nD. Sivas", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D. Sivas. Sivrialan is located within Sivas Province, a region deeply rooted in traditional Anatolian village life characterized by agriculture and a distinct cultural heritage. Sivas, situated in Central Anatolia, historically represents a core area for these rural settlements, unlike the coastal Antalya or İzmir, or the European-influenced Edirne.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Edirne", "Antalya", "İzmir", "Sivas" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nWhich of the following is a human settlement located in Egypt, known for its historical significance and cultural heritage?\n\nA. Rahmaniya\nB. Alexandria\nC. Aswan\nD. Luxor", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is A. Rahmaniya.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "Rahmaniya", "Alexandria", "Aswan", "Luxor" ]
[ { "content": "<image>\nFor mountaineers seeking a challenging and remote peak within the western ranges of Pakistan, which of these mountains would likely be considered a significant, though demanding, objective?\n\nA. K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)\nB. Falak Sar\nC. Nanga Parbat\nD. Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer is B. Falak Sar.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ "K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)", "Falak Sar", "Nanga Parbat", "Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak)" ]