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What is the origin of medals as prizes?

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I'm a literate citizen in XI th century Europe. How much do I know about old civilizations such as Ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt or Babylon?

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How reliable is Marco Polo's "Book of Wonders"?

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With the end of the carolingian dynasty, could any other house claim descent from Charlemagne?

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How was Otto of the House of Wittelsbach chosen to become king of Greece? What claim, if any did he have over the region

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How was Charlemagne regarded after his time? Was he a great known historical figure as, say, Napoleon is today?

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How accurate is Geacron?

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How was Napoleon regarded in the decades following his death and defeat? An evil conqueror or a great leader?

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What claim did the House of Wittelsbach have to the Greek throne during the Kingdom of Greece? How did the people react to having such a foreign leader?

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How did Middle-Eastern culture change before and after Islam?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What is the origin of medals as prizes?	5
I'm a literate citizen in XI th century Europe. How much do I know about old civilizations such as Ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt or Babylon?	4
How reliable is Marco Polo's "Book of Wonders"?	3
With the end of the carolingian dynasty, could any other house claim descent from Charlemagne?	2
How was Otto of the House of Wittelsbach chosen to become king of Greece? What claim, if any did he have over the region	2
How was Charlemagne regarded after his time? Was he a great known historical figure as, say, Napoleon is today?	2
How accurate is Geacron?	2
How was Napoleon regarded in the decades following his death and defeat? An evil conqueror or a great leader?	2
What claim did the House of Wittelsbach have to the Greek throne during the Kingdom of Greece? How did the people react to having such a foreign leader?	2
How did Middle-Eastern culture change before and after Islam?	1