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What is the origin of the name of Pennsylvania?

Indian tribe

Name of the land owner

Latin name of a plant

Similarity to Transylvania

In 1681, Charles II granted a land charter to William Penn to repay a debt of £16,000 owed to William's father, Admiral William Penn. This was one of the largest land grants to an individual in history. William Penn wanted to name the land Sylvania and was embarrassed at the name Pennsylvania chosen by the king.

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What does the common Arabic name (or surname) 'Abdullah' literally mean?

"servant of God"

Where were the Pre-Raphaelites active?

in ancient Rome

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near the volcano

in the coal mine

in the silver mine