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Complete the sentence about Isla de Lobos with the correct year: In July ______, it became the first automated lighthouse in Uruguay, using solar energy and other new technology.
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Complete the sentence about Isla de Lobos with the correct year: In July ______, it became the first automated lighthouse in Uruguay, using solar energy and other new technology.
2001. In July 2001, it became the first automated lighthouse in Uruguay, using solar energy and other new technology.
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Complete the sentence about Teatro SolÃs with the correct year: The reconstruction was completed in ______ with the re-opening taking place in August of that year.
2004. The reconstruction was completed in 2004 with the re-opening taking place in August of that year.
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Which place completes this sentence about Maldonado Department? Tourism, especially centered on ______, La Barra, Jose Ignacio and Piriápolis, has been one of the main sources of income for the department since the 1950s.
Punta del Este. Tourism, especially centered on Punta del Este, La Barra, Jose Ignacio and Piriápolis, has been one of the main sources of income for the department since the 1950s.
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Complete the sentence about Alcides Ghiggia with the correct year: Ghiggia was the last surviving member from either the Brazilian or Uruguayan squads involved in the historic ______ World Cup game.
1950. Ghiggia was the last surviving member from either the Brazilian or Uruguayan squads involved in the historic 1950 World Cup game.
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Which place completes this sentence about Nueva Palmira? The other main street, Chile, runs SW to NE and extends to Ruta 21 towards Dolores and ______ of Soriano Department.
Mercedes. The other main street, Chile, runs SW to NE and extends to Ruta 21 towards Dolores and Mercedes of Soriano Department.
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Complete the sentence about Uruguay with the correct year: The first European explorer to reach the region was Juan DÃaz de SolÃs in ______, but the area was colonized later than its neighbors.
1516. The first European explorer to reach the region was Juan DÃaz de SolÃs in 1516, but the area was colonized later than its neighbors.
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Complete the sentence about Cerro Largo Department with the correct year: In ______, the Captain of the Spanish Infantry AgustÃn de la Rosa founded the town of Melo, a fortress to repel attacks of the Portuguese and the Indios.
1795. In 1795, the Captain of the Spanish Infantry AgustÃn de la Rosa founded the town of Melo, a fortress to repel attacks of the Portuguese and the Indios.
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Complete the sentence about Julio MarÃa Sanguinetti with the correct year: Born in Montevideo, Sanguinetti graduated from the University of the Republic in ______ with a law degree.
1961. Born in Montevideo, Sanguinetti graduated from the University of the Republic in 1961 with a law degree.
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Complete the sentence about Chuy with the correct year: In ______ Bernardo Lecocq developed the fortifications of Fuerte de San Miguel here.
1772. In 1772 Bernardo Lecocq developed the fortifications of Fuerte de San Miguel here.
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Complete the sentence about Piriápolis with the correct year: When Piria died in ______, his natural and legal children started fighting each other over the inheritance.
1933. When Piria died in 1933, his natural and legal children started fighting each other over the inheritance.
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Complete the sentence about Charrúa people with the correct year: A large number of Charrúa people were massacred in a campaign in ______ by the Uruguayan Army known as the Massacre of Salsipuedes.
1831. A large number of Charrúa people were massacred in a campaign in 1831 by the Uruguayan Army known as the Massacre of Salsipuedes.
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Complete the sentence about Uruguay River with the correct year: In ______, Argentina brought the dispute before the International Court of Justice.
2006. In 2006, Argentina brought the dispute before the International Court of Justice.
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Complete the sentence about Battle of Las Piedras with the correct year: The army of Posadas counted ______ men, of which some 200 would defect to Artigas in the midst of battle.
1230. The army of Posadas counted 1230 men, of which some 200 would defect to Artigas in the midst of battle.
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Complete the sentence about Darwin Núñez with the correct year: Benfica signed him in ______ for a club-record transfer worth €24 million, the most expensive signing in Portuguese football history.
2020. Benfica signed him in 2020 for a club-record transfer worth €24 million, the most expensive signing in Portuguese football history.
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Complete the sentence about Constitution of Uruguay with the correct year: The anniversary of the ______ enactment of this original constitution on July 18 is now a public holiday in Uruguay.
1830. The anniversary of the 1830 enactment of this original constitution on July 18 is now a public holiday in Uruguay.
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Complete the sentence about Carlos Gardel with the correct year: In ______, a controversial theory was published by Uruguayan writer Erasmo Silva Cabrera, asserting that Gardel was born in Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
1967. In 1967, a controversial theory was published by Uruguayan writer Erasmo Silva Cabrera, asserting that Gardel was born in Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
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Complete the sentence about Milanesa with the correct year: Among the earliest records is the menu for a banquet held in ______ for the feast of Saint Satyrus, which listed lombos cum panitio, or breaded loin of meat.
1134. Among the earliest records is the menu for a banquet held in 1134 for the feast of Saint Satyrus, which listed lombos cum panitio, or breaded loin of meat.
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Complete the sentence about Luis Alberto Lacalle with the correct year: After leaving office in ______, Lacalle continued in active politics.
1995. After leaving office in 1995, Lacalle continued in active politics.
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Complete the sentence about Uruguay at the 1928 Summer Olympics with the correct year: Uruguay competed at the ______ Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
1928. Uruguay competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Complete the sentence about Bruno Mauricio de Zabala with the correct year: In ______, to contend with these rivals, Zabala constructed a coastal fortress.
1724. In 1724, to contend with these rivals, Zabala constructed a coastal fortress.
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Complete the sentence about Liverpool F.C. with the correct year: The club has its roots in the student team from the Catholic Capuchin school in Nuevo ParÃs, which began playing in ______.
1908. The club has its roots in the student team from the Catholic Capuchin school in Nuevo ParÃs, which began playing in 1908.
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Complete the sentence about Maracanazo with the correct year: The match between Uruguay and Brazil was the decisive match of the final stage at the ______ FIFA World Cup.
1950. The match between Uruguay and Brazil was the decisive match of the final stage at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
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Complete the sentence about Uruguayan Rugby Union with the correct year: Before ______, the Uruguayan Rugby Union was fully amateur with no payments to its national team players.
2015. Before 2015, the Uruguayan Rugby Union was fully amateur with no payments to its national team players.
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Complete the sentence about Uruguayan Americans with the correct year: Uruguay was ruled by an oppressive military regime for approximately a decade starting in ______.
1973. Uruguay was ruled by an oppressive military regime for approximately a decade starting in 1973.
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Complete the sentence about LÃber Seregni with the correct year: In ______ he was arrested for participating in a demonstration in support of the Second Spanish Republic.
1937. In 1937 he was arrested for participating in a demonstration in support of the Second Spanish Republic.
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Complete the sentence about Rhea with the correct year: The name "rhea" was used in ______ by Paul Möhring and adopted as the English common name.
1752. The name "rhea" was used in 1752 by Paul Möhring and adopted as the English common name.
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