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Q. Which Roman Emperor had banned the ancient Olympic games

A
Arcadius
B
Julius Caesar
C
Theodosius
D
Tacitus

Correct Answer

Theodosius

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    C)The American War of Independence
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    C)Abul Kalam Azad
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