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A country's early success in space exploration significantly boosted its international prestige. Which nation first achieved the feat of launching both a satellite and a human into space?
A country's early success in space exploration significantly boosted its international prestige. Which nation first achieved the feat of launching both a satellite and a human into space?
- Japan
- The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (correct)
- The United Kingdom
- The United States of America
Taiwan's complex political status is reflected in the various names used to represent it on the international stage. What is Taiwan's official name?
Taiwan's complex political status is reflected in the various names used to represent it on the international stage. What is Taiwan's official name?
- Chinese Taipei
- Republic of China (correct)
- Republic of Taiwan
- Kuomintang
Classic literature often captures the essence of societal angst and individual identity. Who penned the renowned novel 'Catcher in the Rye,' a staple in coming-of-age narratives?
Classic literature often captures the essence of societal angst and individual identity. Who penned the renowned novel 'Catcher in the Rye,' a staple in coming-of-age narratives?
- William Faulkner
- Henry Thoreau
- Matthew Emerson
- J.D. Salinger (correct)
Popular music charts reflect the cultural trends and preferences of a specific timeframe. Which song dominated iTunes downloads in 2012, capturing the attention of a vast audience?
Popular music charts reflect the cultural trends and preferences of a specific timeframe. Which song dominated iTunes downloads in 2012, capturing the attention of a vast audience?
Political landscapes are often shaped by closely contested elections that can alter the course of a nation's history. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, a prominent figure in Philippine politics, narrowly lost a presidential election to whom?
Political landscapes are often shaped by closely contested elections that can alter the course of a nation's history. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, a prominent figure in Philippine politics, narrowly lost a presidential election to whom?
Flashcards
Who launched Sputnik?
Who launched Sputnik?
The first nation to launch a satellite and send a man into space.
What is Taiwan's official name?
What is Taiwan's official name?
The official name of Taiwan.
Who wrote Catcher in the Rye?
Who wrote Catcher in the Rye?
The author of the novel Catcher in the Rye.
When was Ateneo founded?
When was Ateneo founded?
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What does HPV cause?
What does HPV cause?
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Study Notes
- The first nation to launch a satellite and a man to space was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
- Taiwan's official name is the Republic of China.
- J.D. Salinger was the author of "Catcher in the Rye."
- The most downloaded song on iTunes in 2012 was "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen.
- Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago narrowly lost a presidential election against Fidel Ramos.
- Emperor Mutsuhito presided over Japan's transition towards modernization.
- Ateneo was founded in 1859.
- When a human is infected with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), warts may occur.
- Kanye West is the father of Kim Kardashian's child.
- South and North Korea are separated at the 38th parallel.
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