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How come the general population's attitude and image of the Persian Empire is generally described as a simple evil conquering empire?	6
There is a common claim that Einstein failed high school math. How close to the truth is this statement?	6
A common association of the Nazi rule was the targetting Jews and eventually they were massed in concentration camps and forced into long periods of torture or forced labour. If Hitler originally intended to exterminate the Jews, why use his resources to place them in concentration camps?	6
In the film, the Schindler's List, the protagonist tries to save his Jewish employees after witnessing their persecution. Were there any other Nazis or sympathisers who defected from Nazi Germany after they developed a different point of view about Nazism?	6
Since the ancient era, the promise of glory was one of the main motivations and interests in warfare but as time progressed, the promise of glory in warfare has diminished. Why is this the case?	6
Scientific and technological achievements are done by constant build-ups of multiple groups of people over generations of research or sometimes, were stolen from the work of others. So how come when talking about the history of science, the credit of such achievements are only given to a select few?	6
When talking about the Enlightenment period, we are often referring to Europe critiquing the Christian religious doctrine which later led a more liberal view of Christianity within human culture. Were there any "Enlightenment" periods in other religions like Islam and Judaism or Buddhism?	6
Most kingdoms and empires used the lion in their military and authority as a symbol of strength, might and authority while the Roman Empire used the eagle which is globally known used as a symbol of courage and freedom and is used in many heralds today. Is why this the case?	5
Mesopotamia is of significant historical influence. Many artefacts of this era are still being discovered but with the risk of the political unrest in these lands. How come these countries eventually become nations with much political unrest when compared to their Mesopotamian ancestors?	5
What are the origins of the Nazi belief in an "Aryan race" that was supposedly superior?"	5

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