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gem-squad_v2-train-106100
57262473271a42140099d4ed
Hellenistic_period
The Hellenistic period covers the period of ancient Greek (Hellenic) history and Mediterranean history between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the emergence of the Roman Empire as signified by the Battle of Actium in 31 BC and the subsequent conquest of Ptolemaic Egypt the following year. At this time, G...
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{ "text": [ "the Gre" ], "answer_start": [ 1090 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106101
5725b56a38643c19005acba5
Hellenistic_period
After Alexander the Great's ventures in the Persian Empire, Hellenistic kingdoms were established throughout south-west Asia (Seleucid Empire, Kingdom of Pergamon), north-east Africa (Ptolemaic Kingdom) and South Asia (Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom). This resulted in the export of Greek culture and languag...
What is a common Attic-based dialect?
What is a common Attic-based dialect?
[ "What is a common Attic-based dialect?" ]
{ "text": [ "Koine Greek" ], "answer_start": [ 1376 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106102
5725b56a38643c19005acba6
Hellenistic_period
After Alexander the Great's ventures in the Persian Empire, Hellenistic kingdoms were established throughout south-west Asia (Seleucid Empire, Kingdom of Pergamon), north-east Africa (Ptolemaic Kingdom) and South Asia (Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom). This resulted in the export of Greek culture and languag...
Where is the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
Where is the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
[ "Where is the Ptolemaic Kingdom?" ]
{ "text": [ "north-east Africa" ], "answer_start": [ 165 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106103
5725b56a38643c19005acba7
Hellenistic_period
After Alexander the Great's ventures in the Persian Empire, Hellenistic kingdoms were established throughout south-west Asia (Seleucid Empire, Kingdom of Pergamon), north-east Africa (Ptolemaic Kingdom) and South Asia (Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom). This resulted in the export of Greek culture and languag...
Where is the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom?
Where is the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom?
[ "Where is the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom?" ]
{ "text": [ "South Asia" ], "answer_start": [ 207 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106104
5725b56a38643c19005acba8
Hellenistic_period
After Alexander the Great's ventures in the Persian Empire, Hellenistic kingdoms were established throughout south-west Asia (Seleucid Empire, Kingdom of Pergamon), north-east Africa (Ptolemaic Kingdom) and South Asia (Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom). This resulted in the export of Greek culture and languag...
Where is the Indo-Greek Kingdom?
Where is the Indo-Greek Kingdom?
[ "Where is the Indo-Greek Kingdom?" ]
{ "text": [ "South Asia" ], "answer_start": [ 207 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106105
5725b56a38643c19005acba9
Hellenistic_period
After Alexander the Great's ventures in the Persian Empire, Hellenistic kingdoms were established throughout south-west Asia (Seleucid Empire, Kingdom of Pergamon), north-east Africa (Ptolemaic Kingdom) and South Asia (Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom). This resulted in the export of Greek culture and languag...
Where is the Kingdom of Pergamon?
Where is the Kingdom of Pergamon?
[ "Where is the Kingdom of Pergamon?" ]
{ "text": [ "south-west Asia" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106106
5725b63f271a42140099d067
Hellenistic_period
Scholars and historians are divided as to what event signals the end of the Hellenistic era. The Hellenistic period may be seen to end either with the final conquest of the Greek heartlands by Rome in 146 BC following the Achean War, with the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, or ev...
When was the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
When was the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
[ "When was the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom?" ]
{ "text": [ "31 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 308 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106107
5725b63f271a42140099d068
Hellenistic_period
Scholars and historians are divided as to what event signals the end of the Hellenistic era. The Hellenistic period may be seen to end either with the final conquest of the Greek heartlands by Rome in 146 BC following the Achean War, with the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, or ev...
Who was the Roman emporer?
Who was the Roman emporer?
[ "Who was the Roman emporer?" ]
{ "text": [ "Constantine the Great" ], "answer_start": [ 349 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106108
5725b63f271a42140099d069
Hellenistic_period
Scholars and historians are divided as to what event signals the end of the Hellenistic era. The Hellenistic period may be seen to end either with the final conquest of the Greek heartlands by Rome in 146 BC following the Achean War, with the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, or ev...
When did the capital of the Roman Empire move to Constantinople?
When did the capital of the Roman Empire move to Constantinople?
[ "When did the capital of the Roman Empire move to Constantinople?" ]
{ "text": [ "330 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 427 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106109
5725b63f271a42140099d06a
Hellenistic_period
Scholars and historians are divided as to what event signals the end of the Hellenistic era. The Hellenistic period may be seen to end either with the final conquest of the Greek heartlands by Rome in 146 BC following the Achean War, with the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, or ev...
What term defines the influence of Greek culture?
What term defines the influence of Greek culture?
[ "What term defines the influence of Greek culture?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hellenistic" ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106110
5725b63f271a42140099d06b
Hellenistic_period
Scholars and historians are divided as to what event signals the end of the Hellenistic era. The Hellenistic period may be seen to end either with the final conquest of the Greek heartlands by Rome in 146 BC following the Achean War, with the final defeat of the Ptolemaic Kingdom at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, or ev...
Where did the Roman Empire move to in 330 AD?
Where did the Roman Empire move to in 330 AD?
[ "Where did the Roman Empire move to in 330 AD?" ]
{ "text": [ "Constantinople" ], "answer_start": [ 409 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106111
5725b74c271a42140099d087
Hellenistic_period
"Hellenistic" is a modern word and a 19th-century concept; the idea of a Hellenistic period did not exist in Ancient Greece. Although words related in form or meaning, e.g. Hellenist (Ancient Greek: Ἑλληνιστής, Hellēnistēs), have been attested since ancient times, it was J. G. Droysen in the mid-19th century, who in hi...
Who wrote Geschichte des Hellenismus?
Who wrote Geschichte des Hellenismus?
[ "Who wrote Geschichte des Hellenismus?" ]
{ "text": [ "J. G. Droysen" ], "answer_start": [ 272 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106112
5725b74c271a42140099d088
Hellenistic_period
"Hellenistic" is a modern word and a 19th-century concept; the idea of a Hellenistic period did not exist in Ancient Greece. Although words related in form or meaning, e.g. Hellenist (Ancient Greek: Ἑλληνιστής, Hellēnistēs), have been attested since ancient times, it was J. G. Droysen in the mid-19th century, who in hi...
What does Geschichte des Hellenismus mean?
What does Geschichte des Hellenismus mean?
[ "What does Geschichte des Hellenismus mean?" ]
{ "text": [ "History of Hellenism" ], "answer_start": [ 368 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106113
5725b74c271a42140099d089
Hellenistic_period
"Hellenistic" is a modern word and a 19th-century concept; the idea of a Hellenistic period did not exist in Ancient Greece. Although words related in form or meaning, e.g. Hellenist (Ancient Greek: Ἑλληνιστής, Hellēnistēs), have been attested since ancient times, it was J. G. Droysen in the mid-19th century, who in hi...
Who wrote Culture and Anarchy?
Who wrote Culture and Anarchy?
[ "Who wrote Culture and Anarchy?" ]
{ "text": [ "Matthew Arnold" ], "answer_start": [ 686 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106114
5725b74c271a42140099d08a
Hellenistic_period
"Hellenistic" is a modern word and a 19th-century concept; the idea of a Hellenistic period did not exist in Ancient Greece. Although words related in form or meaning, e.g. Hellenist (Ancient Greek: Ἑλληνιστής, Hellēnistēs), have been attested since ancient times, it was J. G. Droysen in the mid-19th century, who in hi...
What century did Hellenistic become a concept?
What century did Hellenistic become a concept?
[ "What century did Hellenistic become a concept?" ]
{ "text": [ "19th" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106115
5725b74c271a42140099d08b
Hellenistic_period
"Hellenistic" is a modern word and a 19th-century concept; the idea of a Hellenistic period did not exist in Ancient Greece. Although words related in form or meaning, e.g. Hellenist (Ancient Greek: Ἑλληνιστής, Hellēnistēs), have been attested since ancient times, it was J. G. Droysen in the mid-19th century, who in hi...
In Culture and Anarchy, Hebraism is contrasted with what?
In Culture and Anarchy, Hebraism is contrasted with what?
[ "In Culture and Anarchy, Hebraism is contrasted with what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hellenism" ], "answer_start": [ 708 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106116
5725b899ec44d21400f3d45d
Hellenistic_period
The major issue with the term Hellenistic lies in its convenience, as the spread of Greek culture was not the generalized phenomenon that the term implies. Some areas of the conquered world were more affected by Greek influences than others. The term Hellenistic also implies that the Greek populations were of majority ...
How much of the conquered world was affected by Greek influences?
How much of the conquered world was affected by Greek influences?
[ "How much of the conquered world was affected by Greek influences?" ]
{ "text": [ "Some" ], "answer_start": [ 156 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106117
5725b899ec44d21400f3d45e
Hellenistic_period
The major issue with the term Hellenistic lies in its convenience, as the spread of Greek culture was not the generalized phenomenon that the term implies. Some areas of the conquered world were more affected by Greek influences than others. The term Hellenistic also implies that the Greek populations were of majority ...
How often did Greek population and natives mix?
How often did Greek population and natives mix?
[ "How often did Greek population and natives mix?" ]
{ "text": [ "not always" ], "answer_start": [ 504 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106118
5725b899ec44d21400f3d45f
Hellenistic_period
The major issue with the term Hellenistic lies in its convenience, as the spread of Greek culture was not the generalized phenomenon that the term implies. Some areas of the conquered world were more affected by Greek influences than others. The term Hellenistic also implies that the Greek populations were of majority ...
What term implies that Greek populations were a majority in the regions they settled?
What term implies that Greek populations were a majority in the regions they settled?
[ "What term implies that Greek populations were a majority in the regions they settled?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hellenistic" ], "answer_start": [ 251 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106119
5725b96289a1e219009abd76
Hellenistic_period
While a few fragments exist, there is no surviving historical work which dates to the hundred years following Alexander's death. The works of the major Hellenistic historians Hieronymus of Cardia (who worked under Alexander, Antigonus I and other successors), Duris of Samos and Phylarchus which were used by surviving s...
What is the earliest, most credible source of the Hellenistic period?
What is the earliest, most credible source of the Hellenistic period?
[ "What is the earliest, most credible source of the Hellenistic period?" ]
{ "text": [ "Polybius" ], "answer_start": [ 419 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106120
5725b96289a1e219009abd77
Hellenistic_period
While a few fragments exist, there is no surviving historical work which dates to the hundred years following Alexander's death. The works of the major Hellenistic historians Hieronymus of Cardia (who worked under Alexander, Antigonus I and other successors), Duris of Samos and Phylarchus which were used by surviving s...
Where was Polybius from?
Where was Polybius from?
[ "Where was Polybius from?" ]
{ "text": [ "Megalopolis" ], "answer_start": [ 431 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106121
5725b96289a1e219009abd78
Hellenistic_period
While a few fragments exist, there is no surviving historical work which dates to the hundred years following Alexander's death. The works of the major Hellenistic historians Hieronymus of Cardia (who worked under Alexander, Antigonus I and other successors), Duris of Samos and Phylarchus which were used by surviving s...
Where was Polybius forced to go as hostage?
Where was Polybius forced to go as hostage?
[ "Where was Polybius forced to go as hostage?" ]
{ "text": [ "Rome" ], "answer_start": [ 533 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106122
5725b96289a1e219009abd79
Hellenistic_period
While a few fragments exist, there is no surviving historical work which dates to the hundred years following Alexander's death. The works of the major Hellenistic historians Hieronymus of Cardia (who worked under Alexander, Antigonus I and other successors), Duris of Samos and Phylarchus which were used by surviving s...
What years do Polybius books cover?
What years do Polybius books cover?
[ "What years do Polybius books cover?" ]
{ "text": [ "220 to 167 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 629 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106123
5725b96289a1e219009abd7a
Hellenistic_period
While a few fragments exist, there is no surviving historical work which dates to the hundred years following Alexander's death. The works of the major Hellenistic historians Hieronymus of Cardia (who worked under Alexander, Antigonus I and other successors), Duris of Samos and Phylarchus which were used by surviving s...
What League was Polybius a statesman?
What League was Polybius a statesman?
[ "What League was Polybius a statesman?" ]
{ "text": [ "Achaean" ], "answer_start": [ 476 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106124
5725ba4d89a1e219009abd86
Hellenistic_period
The most important source after Polybius is Diodorus Siculus who wrote his Bibliotheca historica between 60 and 30 BCE and reproduced some important earlier sources such as Hieronymus, but his account of the Hellenistic period breaks off after the battle of Ipsus (301). Another important source, Plutarch's (c.50—c.120)...
When did Diodorus Siculus write Bibliotheca historica?
When did Diodorus Siculus write Bibliotheca historica?
[ "When did Diodorus Siculus write Bibliotheca historica?" ]
{ "text": [ "60 and 30 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106125
5725ba4d89a1e219009abd87
Hellenistic_period
The most important source after Polybius is Diodorus Siculus who wrote his Bibliotheca historica between 60 and 30 BCE and reproduced some important earlier sources such as Hieronymus, but his account of the Hellenistic period breaks off after the battle of Ipsus (301). Another important source, Plutarch's (c.50—c.120)...
What battle marks the end of Diodorus Siculus' work?
What battle marks the end of Diodorus Siculus' work?
[ "What battle marks the end of Diodorus Siculus' work?" ]
{ "text": [ "battle of Ipsus" ], "answer_start": [ 248 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106126
5725ba4d89a1e219009abd88
Hellenistic_period
The most important source after Polybius is Diodorus Siculus who wrote his Bibliotheca historica between 60 and 30 BCE and reproduced some important earlier sources such as Hieronymus, but his account of the Hellenistic period breaks off after the battle of Ipsus (301). Another important source, Plutarch's (c.50—c.120)...
Who wrote Parallel Lives?
Who wrote Parallel Lives?
[ "Who wrote Parallel Lives?" ]
{ "text": [ "Plutarch" ], "answer_start": [ 297 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106127
5725ba4d89a1e219009abd89
Hellenistic_period
The most important source after Polybius is Diodorus Siculus who wrote his Bibliotheca historica between 60 and 30 BCE and reproduced some important earlier sources such as Hieronymus, but his account of the Hellenistic period breaks off after the battle of Ipsus (301). Another important source, Plutarch's (c.50—c.120)...
Where was Apprian from?
Where was Apprian from?
[ "Where was Apprian from?" ]
{ "text": [ "Alexandria" ], "answer_start": [ 473 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106128
5725ba4d89a1e219009abd8a
Hellenistic_period
The most important source after Polybius is Diodorus Siculus who wrote his Bibliotheca historica between 60 and 30 BCE and reproduced some important earlier sources such as Hieronymus, but his account of the Hellenistic period breaks off after the battle of Ipsus (301). Another important source, Plutarch's (c.50—c.120)...
Which writer outlined the history of important Hellenistic figures?
Which writer outlined the history of important Hellenistic figures?
[ "Which writer outlined the history of important Hellenistic figures?" ]
{ "text": [ "Plutarch" ], "answer_start": [ 297 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106129
5725bb0989a1e219009abd96
Hellenistic_period
Ancient Greece had traditionally been a fractious collection of fiercely independent city-states. After the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), Greece had fallen under a Spartan hegemony, in which Sparta was pre-eminent but not all-powerful. Spartan hegemony was succeeded by a Theban one after the Battle of Leuctra (371 BC...
When was the Peloponnesian War?
When was the Peloponnesian War?
[ "When was the Peloponnesian War?" ]
{ "text": [ "431–404 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 127 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106130
5725bb0989a1e219009abd97
Hellenistic_period
Ancient Greece had traditionally been a fractious collection of fiercely independent city-states. After the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), Greece had fallen under a Spartan hegemony, in which Sparta was pre-eminent but not all-powerful. Spartan hegemony was succeeded by a Theban one after the Battle of Leuctra (371 BC...
What hegemoney replaced Sparta after the Battle of Leuctra?
What hegemoney replaced Sparta after the Battle of Leuctra?
[ "What hegemoney replaced Sparta after the Battle of Leuctra?" ]
{ "text": [ "Theban" ], "answer_start": [ 274 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106131
5725bb0989a1e219009abd98
Hellenistic_period
Ancient Greece had traditionally been a fractious collection of fiercely independent city-states. After the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), Greece had fallen under a Spartan hegemony, in which Sparta was pre-eminent but not all-powerful. Spartan hegemony was succeeded by a Theban one after the Battle of Leuctra (371 BC...
When was the Battle of Leuctra?
When was the Battle of Leuctra?
[ "When was the Battle of Leuctra?" ]
{ "text": [ "371 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 314 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106132
5725bb0989a1e219009abd99
Hellenistic_period
Ancient Greece had traditionally been a fractious collection of fiercely independent city-states. After the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), Greece had fallen under a Spartan hegemony, in which Sparta was pre-eminent but not all-powerful. Spartan hegemony was succeeded by a Theban one after the Battle of Leuctra (371 BC...
When was the Battle of Mantinea?
When was the Battle of Mantinea?
[ "When was the Battle of Mantinea?" ]
{ "text": [ "362 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 357 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106133
5725bb0989a1e219009abd9a
Hellenistic_period
Ancient Greece had traditionally been a fractious collection of fiercely independent city-states. After the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), Greece had fallen under a Spartan hegemony, in which Sparta was pre-eminent but not all-powerful. Spartan hegemony was succeeded by a Theban one after the Battle of Leuctra (371 BC...
Which king lend the rise of Macedon?
Which king lend the rise of Macedon?
[ "Which king lend the rise of Macedon?" ]
{ "text": [ "Philip II" ], "answer_start": [ 519 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106134
5725bbb1ec44d21400f3d48f
Hellenistic_period
Philip II was a strong and expansionist king and he took every opportunity to expand Macedonian territory. In 352 BC he annexed Thessaly and Magnesia. In 338 BC, Philip defeated a combined Theban and Athenian army at the Battle of Chaeronea after a decade of desultory conflict. In the aftermath, Philip formed the Leagu...
When did King Philip the II annex Thessaly and Magnesia?
When did King Philip the II annex Thessaly and Magnesia?
[ "When did King Philip the II annex Thessaly and Magnesia?" ]
{ "text": [ "352 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 110 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106135
5725bbb1ec44d21400f3d490
Hellenistic_period
Philip II was a strong and expansionist king and he took every opportunity to expand Macedonian territory. In 352 BC he annexed Thessaly and Magnesia. In 338 BC, Philip defeated a combined Theban and Athenian army at the Battle of Chaeronea after a decade of desultory conflict. In the aftermath, Philip formed the Leagu...
Who annexed Thessaly and Magnesia?
Who annexed Thessaly and Magnesia?
[ "Who annexed Thessaly and Magnesia?" ]
{ "text": [ "Philip II" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106136
5725bbb1ec44d21400f3d491
Hellenistic_period
Philip II was a strong and expansionist king and he took every opportunity to expand Macedonian territory. In 352 BC he annexed Thessaly and Magnesia. In 338 BC, Philip defeated a combined Theban and Athenian army at the Battle of Chaeronea after a decade of desultory conflict. In the aftermath, Philip formed the Leagu...
When was the Battle of Chaeronea?
When was the Battle of Chaeronea?
[ "When was the Battle of Chaeronea?" ]
{ "text": [ "338 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106137
5725bbb1ec44d21400f3d492
Hellenistic_period
Philip II was a strong and expansionist king and he took every opportunity to expand Macedonian territory. In 352 BC he annexed Thessaly and Magnesia. In 338 BC, Philip defeated a combined Theban and Athenian army at the Battle of Chaeronea after a decade of desultory conflict. In the aftermath, Philip formed the Leagu...
Who formed the League of Corinth?
Who formed the League of Corinth?
[ "Who formed the League of Corinth?" ]
{ "text": [ "Philip" ], "answer_start": [ 297 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106138
5725bbb1ec44d21400f3d493
Hellenistic_period
Philip II was a strong and expansionist king and he took every opportunity to expand Macedonian territory. In 352 BC he annexed Thessaly and Magnesia. In 338 BC, Philip defeated a combined Theban and Athenian army at the Battle of Chaeronea after a decade of desultory conflict. In the aftermath, Philip formed the Leagu...
Who was Philip II planning a campaign against when he was assasinated?
Who was Philip II planning a campaign against when he was assasinated?
[ "Who was Philip II planning a campaign against when he was assasinated?" ]
{ "text": [ "Achaemenid Empire of Persia" ], "answer_start": [ 466 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106139
5725bcdc89a1e219009abdb6
Hellenistic_period
Meleager and the infantry supported the candidacy of Alexander's half-brother, Philip Arrhidaeus, while Perdiccas, the leading cavalry commander, supported waiting until the birth of Alexander's unborn child by Roxana. After the infantry stormed the palace of Babylon, a compromise was arranged – Arrhidaeus (as Philip I...
Who was Philip Arrhidaues' half brother?
Who was Philip Arrhidaues' half brother?
[ "Who was Philip Arrhidaues' half brother?" ]
{ "text": [ "Alexander" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106140
5725bcdc89a1e219009abdb7
Hellenistic_period
Meleager and the infantry supported the candidacy of Alexander's half-brother, Philip Arrhidaeus, while Perdiccas, the leading cavalry commander, supported waiting until the birth of Alexander's unborn child by Roxana. After the infantry stormed the palace of Babylon, a compromise was arranged – Arrhidaeus (as Philip I...
Who was the leading calvary commander?
Who was the leading calvary commander?
[ "Who was the leading calvary commander?" ]
{ "text": [ "Perdiccas" ], "answer_start": [ 104 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106141
5725bcdc89a1e219009abdb8
Hellenistic_period
Meleager and the infantry supported the candidacy of Alexander's half-brother, Philip Arrhidaeus, while Perdiccas, the leading cavalry commander, supported waiting until the birth of Alexander's unborn child by Roxana. After the infantry stormed the palace of Babylon, a compromise was arranged – Arrhidaeus (as Philip I...
Who order the death of Meleager?
Who order the death of Meleager?
[ "Who order the death of Meleager?" ]
{ "text": [ "Perdiccas" ], "answer_start": [ 562 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106142
5725bcdc89a1e219009abdb9
Hellenistic_period
Meleager and the infantry supported the candidacy of Alexander's half-brother, Philip Arrhidaeus, while Perdiccas, the leading cavalry commander, supported waiting until the birth of Alexander's unborn child by Roxana. After the infantry stormed the palace of Babylon, a compromise was arranged – Arrhidaeus (as Philip I...
What city was partitioned to the generals who supported Perdiccas?
What city was partitioned to the generals who supported Perdiccas?
[ "What city was partitioned to the generals who supported Perdiccas?" ]
{ "text": [ "Babylon" ], "answer_start": [ 727 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106143
5725bcdc89a1e219009abdba
Hellenistic_period
Meleager and the infantry supported the candidacy of Alexander's half-brother, Philip Arrhidaeus, while Perdiccas, the leading cavalry commander, supported waiting until the birth of Alexander's unborn child by Roxana. After the infantry stormed the palace of Babylon, a compromise was arranged – Arrhidaeus (as Philip I...
Who documented that Perdiccas' was under suspicion?
Who documented that Perdiccas' was under suspicion?
[ "Who documented that Perdiccas' was under suspicion? " ]
{ "text": [ "Arrian" ], "answer_start": [ 838 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106144
5725bd9f271a42140099d0ff
Hellenistic_period
The first of the Diadochi wars broke out when Perdiccas planned to marry Alexander's sister Cleopatra and began to question Antigonus I Monophthalmus' leadership in Asia Minor. Antigonus fled for Greece, and then, together with Antipater and Craterus (the satrap of Cilicia who had been in Greece fighting the Lamian war...
Who did Diadochi plan to marry?
Who did Diadochi plan to marry?
[ "Who did Diadochi plan to marry?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cleopatra" ], "answer_start": [ 92 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106145
5725bd9f271a42140099d100
Hellenistic_period
The first of the Diadochi wars broke out when Perdiccas planned to marry Alexander's sister Cleopatra and began to question Antigonus I Monophthalmus' leadership in Asia Minor. Antigonus fled for Greece, and then, together with Antipater and Craterus (the satrap of Cilicia who had been in Greece fighting the Lamian war...
Who was Alexander's sister?
Who was Alexander's sister?
[ "Who was Alexander's sister?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cleopatra" ], "answer_start": [ 92 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106146
5725bd9f271a42140099d101
Hellenistic_period
The first of the Diadochi wars broke out when Perdiccas planned to marry Alexander's sister Cleopatra and began to question Antigonus I Monophthalmus' leadership in Asia Minor. Antigonus fled for Greece, and then, together with Antipater and Craterus (the satrap of Cilicia who had been in Greece fighting the Lamian war...
Who was the leader in Asia Minor?
Who was the leader in Asia Minor?
[ "Who was the leader in Asia Minor?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antigonus I Monophthalmus" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106147
5725bd9f271a42140099d102
Hellenistic_period
The first of the Diadochi wars broke out when Perdiccas planned to marry Alexander's sister Cleopatra and began to question Antigonus I Monophthalmus' leadership in Asia Minor. Antigonus fled for Greece, and then, together with Antipater and Craterus (the satrap of Cilicia who had been in Greece fighting the Lamian war...
Along with Antipater and Craterus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus invaded which region?
Along with Antipater and Craterus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus invaded which region?
[ "Along with Antipater and Craterus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus invaded which region?" ]
{ "text": [ "Anatolia" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106148
5725bd9f271a42140099d103
Hellenistic_period
The first of the Diadochi wars broke out when Perdiccas planned to marry Alexander's sister Cleopatra and began to question Antigonus I Monophthalmus' leadership in Asia Minor. Antigonus fled for Greece, and then, together with Antipater and Craterus (the satrap of Cilicia who had been in Greece fighting the Lamian war...
Peithon, Seleucus, and Antigenes murdered whom?
Peithon, Seleucus, and Antigenes murdered whom?
[ "Peithon, Seleucus, and Antigenes murdered whom?" ]
{ "text": [ "Perdiccas" ], "answer_start": [ 511 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106149
5725c00938643c19005acc55
Hellenistic_period
The second Diadochi war began following the death of Antipater in 319 BC. Passing over his own son, Cassander, Antipater had declared Polyperchon his successor as Regent. Cassander rose in revolt against Polyperchon (who was joined by Eumenes) and was supported by Antigonus, Lysimachus and Ptolemy. In 317, Cassander in...
When did Antipater die?
When did Antipater die?
[ "When did Antipater die?" ]
{ "text": [ "319 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 66 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106150
5725c00938643c19005acc56
Hellenistic_period
The second Diadochi war began following the death of Antipater in 319 BC. Passing over his own son, Cassander, Antipater had declared Polyperchon his successor as Regent. Cassander rose in revolt against Polyperchon (who was joined by Eumenes) and was supported by Antigonus, Lysimachus and Ptolemy. In 317, Cassander in...
Who did Antipater declar as his successor?
Who did Antipater declar as his successor?
[ "Who did Antipater declar as his successor?" ]
{ "text": [ "Polyperchon" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106151
5725c00938643c19005acc57
Hellenistic_period
The second Diadochi war began following the death of Antipater in 319 BC. Passing over his own son, Cassander, Antipater had declared Polyperchon his successor as Regent. Cassander rose in revolt against Polyperchon (who was joined by Eumenes) and was supported by Antigonus, Lysimachus and Ptolemy. In 317, Cassander in...
When did Cassander invade Macedonia?
When did Cassander invade Macedonia?
[ "When did Cassander invade Macedonia?" ]
{ "text": [ "317" ], "answer_start": [ 303 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106152
5725c00938643c19005acc58
Hellenistic_period
The second Diadochi war began following the death of Antipater in 319 BC. Passing over his own son, Cassander, Antipater had declared Polyperchon his successor as Regent. Cassander rose in revolt against Polyperchon (who was joined by Eumenes) and was supported by Antigonus, Lysimachus and Ptolemy. In 317, Cassander in...
Who ordered Eumenes' execution?
Who ordered Eumenes' execution?
[ "Who ordered Eumenes' execution?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antigonus" ], "answer_start": [ 542 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106153
5725c00938643c19005acc59
Hellenistic_period
The second Diadochi war began following the death of Antipater in 319 BC. Passing over his own son, Cassander, Antipater had declared Polyperchon his successor as Regent. Cassander rose in revolt against Polyperchon (who was joined by Eumenes) and was supported by Antigonus, Lysimachus and Ptolemy. In 317, Cassander in...
Who sentenced Olympias to death?
Who sentenced Olympias to death?
[ "Who sentenced Olympias to death?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cassander" ], "answer_start": [ 308 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106154
5725c0cfec44d21400f3d4cd
Hellenistic_period
The third war of the Diadochi broke out because of the growing power and ambition of Antigonus. He began removing and appointing satraps as if he were king and also raided the royal treasuries in Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa, making off with 25,000 talents. Seleucus was forced to flee to Egypt and Antigonus was soon a...
How many talents did Diadochi steal from Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa?
How many talents did Diadochi steal from Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa?
[ "How many talents did Diadochi steal from Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa?" ]
{ "text": [ "25,000" ], "answer_start": [ 243 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106155
5725c0cfec44d21400f3d4ce
Hellenistic_period
The third war of the Diadochi broke out because of the growing power and ambition of Antigonus. He began removing and appointing satraps as if he were king and also raided the royal treasuries in Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa, making off with 25,000 talents. Seleucus was forced to flee to Egypt and Antigonus was soon a...
Who defeated Demetrius Poliorcetes?
Who defeated Demetrius Poliorcetes?
[ "Who defeated Demetrius Poliorcetes?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ptolemy" ], "answer_start": [ 455 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106156
5725c0cfec44d21400f3d4cf
Hellenistic_period
The third war of the Diadochi broke out because of the growing power and ambition of Antigonus. He began removing and appointing satraps as if he were king and also raided the royal treasuries in Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa, making off with 25,000 talents. Seleucus was forced to flee to Egypt and Antigonus was soon a...
When was the Battle of Gaza?
When was the Battle of Gaza?
[ "When was the Battle of Gaza?" ]
{ "text": [ "312 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 554 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106157
5725c0cfec44d21400f3d4d0
Hellenistic_period
The third war of the Diadochi broke out because of the growing power and ambition of Antigonus. He began removing and appointing satraps as if he were king and also raided the royal treasuries in Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa, making off with 25,000 talents. Seleucus was forced to flee to Egypt and Antigonus was soon a...
Who ordered the death of King Alexander IV?
Who ordered the death of King Alexander IV?
[ "Who ordered the death of King Alexander IV?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cassander" ], "answer_start": [ 651 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106158
5725c0cfec44d21400f3d4d1
Hellenistic_period
The third war of the Diadochi broke out because of the growing power and ambition of Antigonus. He began removing and appointing satraps as if he were king and also raided the royal treasuries in Ectabana, Persepolis and Susa, making off with 25,000 talents. Seleucus was forced to flee to Egypt and Antigonus was soon a...
What year did the Argead Dynasty end?
What year did the Argead Dynasty end?
[ "What year did the Argead Dynasty end?" ]
{ "text": [ "310" ], "answer_start": [ 646 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106159
5725c1b9ec44d21400f3d4dd
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus then sent his son Demetrius to regain control of Greece. In 307 he took Athens, expelling Demetrius of Phaleron, Cassander's governor, and proclaiming the city free again. Demetrius now turned his attention to Ptolemy, defeating his fleet at the Battle of Salamis and taking control of Cyprus. In the aftermath...
Which son did Antigonus send to regain control of Greece?
Which son did Antigonus send to regain control of Greece?
[ "Which son did Antigonus send to regain control of Greece?" ]
{ "text": [ "Demetrius" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106160
5725c1b9ec44d21400f3d4de
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus then sent his son Demetrius to regain control of Greece. In 307 he took Athens, expelling Demetrius of Phaleron, Cassander's governor, and proclaiming the city free again. Demetrius now turned his attention to Ptolemy, defeating his fleet at the Battle of Salamis and taking control of Cyprus. In the aftermath...
When did Demetrius take control of Athens?
When did Demetrius take control of Athens?
[ "When did Demetrius take control of Athens?" ]
{ "text": [ "307" ], "answer_start": [ 70 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106161
5725c1b9ec44d21400f3d4df
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus then sent his son Demetrius to regain control of Greece. In 307 he took Athens, expelling Demetrius of Phaleron, Cassander's governor, and proclaiming the city free again. Demetrius now turned his attention to Ptolemy, defeating his fleet at the Battle of Salamis and taking control of Cyprus. In the aftermath...
Who bestowed the title of king to Demetrius Poliorcetes?
Who bestowed the title of king to Demetrius Poliorcetes?
[ "Who bestowed the title of king to Demetrius Poliorcetes?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antigonus" ], "answer_start": [ 338 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106162
5725c1b9ec44d21400f3d4e0
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus then sent his son Demetrius to regain control of Greece. In 307 he took Athens, expelling Demetrius of Phaleron, Cassander's governor, and proclaiming the city free again. Demetrius now turned his attention to Ptolemy, defeating his fleet at the Battle of Salamis and taking control of Cyprus. In the aftermath...
What battle did Demetrius Poliorcetes defeat the fleet of Ptolemy?
What battle did Demetrius Poliorcetes defeat the fleet of Ptolemy?
[ "What battle did Demetrius Poliorcetes defeat the fleet of Ptolemy?" ]
{ "text": [ "Battle of Salamis" ], "answer_start": [ 256 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106163
5725c1b9ec44d21400f3d4e1
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus then sent his son Demetrius to regain control of Greece. In 307 he took Athens, expelling Demetrius of Phaleron, Cassander's governor, and proclaiming the city free again. Demetrius now turned his attention to Ptolemy, defeating his fleet at the Battle of Salamis and taking control of Cyprus. In the aftermath...
What region was fought over in the Battle of Salamis?
What region was fought over in the Battle of Salamis?
[ "What region was fought over in the Battle of Salamis?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cyprus" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106164
5725c25489a1e219009abe02
Hellenistic_period
The decisive engagement of the war came when Lysimachus invaded and overran much of western Anatolia, but was soon isolated by Antigonus and Demetrius near Ipsus in Phrygia. Seleucus arrived in time to save Lysimachus and utterly crushed Antigonus at the Battle of Ipsus in 301 BCE. Seleucus' war elephants proved decisi...
Who saved Lysimachus in Phrygia?
Who saved Lysimachus in Phrygia?
[ "Who saved Lysimachus in Phrygia?" ]
{ "text": [ "Seleucus" ], "answer_start": [ 174 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106165
5725c25489a1e219009abe03
Hellenistic_period
The decisive engagement of the war came when Lysimachus invaded and overran much of western Anatolia, but was soon isolated by Antigonus and Demetrius near Ipsus in Phrygia. Seleucus arrived in time to save Lysimachus and utterly crushed Antigonus at the Battle of Ipsus in 301 BCE. Seleucus' war elephants proved decisi...
Who lost in the Battle of Ipsus?
Who lost in the Battle of Ipsus?
[ "Who lost in the Battle of Ipsus?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antigonus" ], "answer_start": [ 238 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106166
5725c25489a1e219009abe04
Hellenistic_period
The decisive engagement of the war came when Lysimachus invaded and overran much of western Anatolia, but was soon isolated by Antigonus and Demetrius near Ipsus in Phrygia. Seleucus arrived in time to save Lysimachus and utterly crushed Antigonus at the Battle of Ipsus in 301 BCE. Seleucus' war elephants proved decisi...
When was the Battle of Ipsus?
When was the Battle of Ipsus?
[ "When was the Battle of Ipsus?" ]
{ "text": [ "301 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 274 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106167
5725c25489a1e219009abe05
Hellenistic_period
The decisive engagement of the war came when Lysimachus invaded and overran much of western Anatolia, but was soon isolated by Antigonus and Demetrius near Ipsus in Phrygia. Seleucus arrived in time to save Lysimachus and utterly crushed Antigonus at the Battle of Ipsus in 301 BCE. Seleucus' war elephants proved decisi...
After Antigonus was killed, what region did Seleucus take over?
After Antigonus was killed, what region did Seleucus take over?
[ "After Antigonus was killed, what region did Seleucus take over?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cilicia" ], "answer_start": [ 523 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106168
5725c25489a1e219009abe06
Hellenistic_period
The decisive engagement of the war came when Lysimachus invaded and overran much of western Anatolia, but was soon isolated by Antigonus and Demetrius near Ipsus in Phrygia. Seleucus arrived in time to save Lysimachus and utterly crushed Antigonus at the Battle of Ipsus in 301 BCE. Seleucus' war elephants proved decisi...
After Antigonus was killed, what region did Ptolemy take over?
After Antigonus was killed, what region did Ptolemy take over?
[ "After Antigonus was killed, what region did Ptolemy take over?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cyprus" ], "answer_start": [ 553 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106169
5725c33f38643c19005acc7b
Hellenistic_period
After Cassander's death in 298 BCE, however, Demetrius, who still maintained a sizable loyal army and fleet, invaded Macedon, seized the Macedonian throne (294) and conquered Thessaly and most of central Greece (293-291). He was defeated in 288 BC when Lysimachus of Thrace and Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Macedon on two f...
When did Cassander die?
When did Cassander die?
[ "When did Cassander die?" ]
{ "text": [ "298 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 27 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106170
5725c33f38643c19005acc7c
Hellenistic_period
After Cassander's death in 298 BCE, however, Demetrius, who still maintained a sizable loyal army and fleet, invaded Macedon, seized the Macedonian throne (294) and conquered Thessaly and most of central Greece (293-291). He was defeated in 288 BC when Lysimachus of Thrace and Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Macedon on two f...
When did Demetrius seize the Macedonian throne?
When did Demetrius seize the Macedonian throne?
[ "When did Demetrius seize the Macedonian throne?" ]
{ "text": [ "294" ], "answer_start": [ 156 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106171
5725c33f38643c19005acc7d
Hellenistic_period
After Cassander's death in 298 BCE, however, Demetrius, who still maintained a sizable loyal army and fleet, invaded Macedon, seized the Macedonian throne (294) and conquered Thessaly and most of central Greece (293-291). He was defeated in 288 BC when Lysimachus of Thrace and Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Macedon on two f...
Who captured Demetrius?
Who captured Demetrius?
[ "Who captured Demetrius?" ]
{ "text": [ "Seleucus" ], "answer_start": [ 808 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106172
5725c33f38643c19005acc7e
Hellenistic_period
After Cassander's death in 298 BCE, however, Demetrius, who still maintained a sizable loyal army and fleet, invaded Macedon, seized the Macedonian throne (294) and conquered Thessaly and most of central Greece (293-291). He was defeated in 288 BC when Lysimachus of Thrace and Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Macedon on two f...
What year was Seleucus killed?
What year was Seleucus killed?
[ "What year was Seleucus killed?" ]
{ "text": [ "281 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 1017 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106173
5725c33f38643c19005acc7f
Hellenistic_period
After Cassander's death in 298 BCE, however, Demetrius, who still maintained a sizable loyal army and fleet, invaded Macedon, seized the Macedonian throne (294) and conquered Thessaly and most of central Greece (293-291). He was defeated in 288 BC when Lysimachus of Thrace and Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Macedon on two f...
At what battle was Seleucus killed ?
At what battle was Seleucus killed ?
[ "At what battle was Seleucus killed ?" ]
{ "text": [ "Battle of Corupedium" ], "answer_start": [ 1032 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106174
5725c50489a1e219009abe4a
Hellenistic_period
During the Hellenistic period the importance of Greece proper within the Greek-speaking world declined sharply. The great centers of Hellenistic culture were Alexandria and Antioch, capitals of Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Syria respectively. The conquests of Alexander greatly widened the horizons of the Greek world, m...
What was the capital of the Ptolemaic Egypt?
What was the capital of the Ptolemaic Egypt?
[ "What was the capital of the Ptolemaic Egypt?" ]
{ "text": [ "Alexandria" ], "answer_start": [ 158 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106175
5725c50489a1e219009abe4b
Hellenistic_period
During the Hellenistic period the importance of Greece proper within the Greek-speaking world declined sharply. The great centers of Hellenistic culture were Alexandria and Antioch, capitals of Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Syria respectively. The conquests of Alexander greatly widened the horizons of the Greek world, m...
What was the capital of Seleucid Syria?
What was the capital of Seleucid Syria?
[ "What was the capital of Seleucid Syria?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antioch" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106176
5725c50489a1e219009abe4c
Hellenistic_period
During the Hellenistic period the importance of Greece proper within the Greek-speaking world declined sharply. The great centers of Hellenistic culture were Alexandria and Antioch, capitals of Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Syria respectively. The conquests of Alexander greatly widened the horizons of the Greek world, m...
Alexander and Antioch were centers of what culture?
Alexander and Antioch were centers of what culture?
[ "Alexander and Antioch were centers of what culture?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hellenistic" ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106177
5725c50489a1e219009abe4d
Hellenistic_period
During the Hellenistic period the importance of Greece proper within the Greek-speaking world declined sharply. The great centers of Hellenistic culture were Alexandria and Antioch, capitals of Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Syria respectively. The conquests of Alexander greatly widened the horizons of the Greek world, m...
What leaders conquests widened the horizons of the Greek world?
What leaders conquests widened the horizons of the Greek world?
[ "What leaders conquests widened the horizons of the Greek world?" ]
{ "text": [ "Alexander" ], "answer_start": [ 260 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106178
5725c50489a1e219009abe4e
Hellenistic_period
During the Hellenistic period the importance of Greece proper within the Greek-speaking world declined sharply. The great centers of Hellenistic culture were Alexandria and Antioch, capitals of Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Syria respectively. The conquests of Alexander greatly widened the horizons of the Greek world, m...
What particular demographic emigrated to the new Greek empires?
What particular demographic emigrated to the new Greek empires?
[ "What particular demographic emigrated to the new Greek empires?" ]
{ "text": [ "young and ambitious" ], "answer_start": [ 492 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106179
5725c5dd89a1e219009abe68
Hellenistic_period
Independent city states were unable to compete with Hellenistic kingdoms and were usually forced to ally themselves to one of them for defense, giving honors to Hellenistic rulers in return for protection. One example is Athens, which had been decisively defeated by Antipater in the Lamian war (323-322) and had its por...
When was the Lamian war?
When was the Lamian war?
[ "When was the Lamian war?" ]
{ "text": [ "323-322" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106180
5725c5dd89a1e219009abe69
Hellenistic_period
Independent city states were unable to compete with Hellenistic kingdoms and were usually forced to ally themselves to one of them for defense, giving honors to Hellenistic rulers in return for protection. One example is Athens, which had been decisively defeated by Antipater in the Lamian war (323-322) and had its por...
When did Demetrius Poliorcetes capture Athens?
When did Demetrius Poliorcetes capture Athens?
[ "When did Demetrius Poliorcetes capture Athens?" ]
{ "text": [ "307" ], "answer_start": [ 456 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106181
5725c5dd89a1e219009abe6a
Hellenistic_period
Independent city states were unable to compete with Hellenistic kingdoms and were usually forced to ally themselves to one of them for defense, giving honors to Hellenistic rulers in return for protection. One example is Athens, which had been decisively defeated by Antipater in the Lamian war (323-322) and had its por...
Who was Demetrius Poliorcetes' father?
Who was Demetrius Poliorcetes' father?
[ "Who was Demetrius Poliorcetes' father?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antigonus" ], "answer_start": [ 529 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106182
5725c5dd89a1e219009abe6b
Hellenistic_period
Independent city states were unable to compete with Hellenistic kingdoms and were usually forced to ally themselves to one of them for defense, giving honors to Hellenistic rulers in return for protection. One example is Athens, which had been decisively defeated by Antipater in the Lamian war (323-322) and had its por...
Athens allied with what region to eliminate Macedonian rule?
Athens allied with what region to eliminate Macedonian rule?
[ "Athens allied with what region to eliminate Macedonian rule?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ptolemaic Egypt" ], "answer_start": [ 651 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106183
5725c5dd89a1e219009abe6c
Hellenistic_period
Independent city states were unable to compete with Hellenistic kingdoms and were usually forced to ally themselves to one of them for defense, giving honors to Hellenistic rulers in return for protection. One example is Athens, which had been decisively defeated by Antipater in the Lamian war (323-322) and had its por...
When was the Chremonidean War?
When was the Chremonidean War?
[ "When was the Chremonidean War?" ]
{ "text": [ "267-61" ], "answer_start": [ 989 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106184
5725c6e189a1e219009abe80
Hellenistic_period
Sparta remained independent, but it was no longer the leading military power in the Peloponnese. The Spartan king Cleomenes III (235–222 BCE) staged a military coup against the conservative ephors and pushed through radical social and land reforms in order to increase the size of the shrinking Spartan citizenry able to...
What years did Cleomenes III rule?
What years did Cleomenes III rule?
[ "What years did Cleomenes III rule?" ]
{ "text": [ "235–222 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 129 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106185
5725c6e189a1e219009abe81
Hellenistic_period
Sparta remained independent, but it was no longer the leading military power in the Peloponnese. The Spartan king Cleomenes III (235–222 BCE) staged a military coup against the conservative ephors and pushed through radical social and land reforms in order to increase the size of the shrinking Spartan citizenry able to...
In 222 BCE, Sparta lost what Battle?
In 222 BCE, Sparta lost what Battle?
[ "In 222 BCE, Sparta lost what Battle?" ]
{ "text": [ "Battle of Sellasia" ], "answer_start": [ 419 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106186
5725c6e189a1e219009abe82
Hellenistic_period
Sparta remained independent, but it was no longer the leading military power in the Peloponnese. The Spartan king Cleomenes III (235–222 BCE) staged a military coup against the conservative ephors and pushed through radical social and land reforms in order to increase the size of the shrinking Spartan citizenry able to...
Who was defeated at the Battle of Sellasia?
Who was defeated at the Battle of Sellasia?
[ "Who was defeated at the Battle of Sellasia?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sparta" ], "answer_start": [ 373 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106187
5725c6e189a1e219009abe83
Hellenistic_period
Sparta remained independent, but it was no longer the leading military power in the Peloponnese. The Spartan king Cleomenes III (235–222 BCE) staged a military coup against the conservative ephors and pushed through radical social and land reforms in order to increase the size of the shrinking Spartan citizenry able to...
What was Sparta's afilliation in the Peloponnese?
What was Sparta's afilliation in the Peloponnese?
[ "What was Sparta's afilliation in the Peloponnese?" ]
{ "text": [ "independent" ], "answer_start": [ 16 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106188
5725c85738643c19005acce1
Hellenistic_period
Other city states formed federated states in self-defense, such as the Aetolian League (est. 370 BCE), the Achaean League (est. 280 BCE), the Boeotian league, the "Northern League" (Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium) and the "Nesiotic League" of the Cyclades. These federations involved a central governmen...
When was the Aetolian League formed?
When was the Aetolian League formed?
[ "When was the Aetolian League formed?" ]
{ "text": [ "370 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106189
5725c85738643c19005acce2
Hellenistic_period
Other city states formed federated states in self-defense, such as the Aetolian League (est. 370 BCE), the Achaean League (est. 280 BCE), the Boeotian league, the "Northern League" (Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium) and the "Nesiotic League" of the Cyclades. These federations involved a central governmen...
When was the Achaean League formed?
When was the Achaean League formed?
[ "When was the Achaean League formed?" ]
{ "text": [ "280 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106190
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Hellenistic_period
Other city states formed federated states in self-defense, such as the Aetolian League (est. 370 BCE), the Achaean League (est. 280 BCE), the Boeotian league, the "Northern League" (Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium) and the "Nesiotic League" of the Cyclades. These federations involved a central governmen...
Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium formed what league?
Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium formed what league?
[ "Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium formed what league?" ]
{ "text": [ "Northern League" ], "answer_start": [ 164 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106191
5725c85738643c19005acce4
Hellenistic_period
Other city states formed federated states in self-defense, such as the Aetolian League (est. 370 BCE), the Achaean League (est. 280 BCE), the Boeotian league, the "Northern League" (Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium) and the "Nesiotic League" of the Cyclades. These federations involved a central governmen...
What system delegates military and foreign affairs to the central government and local affairs to the city states?
What system delegates military and foreign affairs to the central government and local affairs to the city states?
[ "What system delegates military and foreign affairs to the central government and local affairs to the city states?" ]
{ "text": [ "sympoliteia" ], "answer_start": [ 454 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106192
5725c85738643c19005acce5
Hellenistic_period
Other city states formed federated states in self-defense, such as the Aetolian League (est. 370 BCE), the Achaean League (est. 280 BCE), the Boeotian league, the "Northern League" (Byzantium, Chalcedon, Heraclea Pontica and Tium) and the "Nesiotic League" of the Cyclades. These federations involved a central governmen...
What league freed Corinth?
What league freed Corinth?
[ "What league freed Corinth?" ]
{ "text": [ "Achean" ], "answer_start": [ 632 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106193
5725c97d89a1e219009abea4
Hellenistic_period
One of the few city states who managed to maintain full independence from the control of any Hellenistic kingdom was Rhodes. With a skilled navy to protect its trade fleets from pirates and an ideal strategic position covering the routes from the east into the Aegean, Rhodes prospered during the Hellenistic period. It ...
What did Rhodians build to commemorate their victory over Demetrius Poliorcetes?
What did Rhodians build to commemorate their victory over Demetrius Poliorcetes?
[ "What did Rhodians build to commemorate their victory over Demetrius Poliorcetes?" ]
{ "text": [ "Colossus of Rhodes" ], "answer_start": [ 575 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106194
5725c97d89a1e219009abea5
Hellenistic_period
One of the few city states who managed to maintain full independence from the control of any Hellenistic kingdom was Rhodes. With a skilled navy to protect its trade fleets from pirates and an ideal strategic position covering the routes from the east into the Aegean, Rhodes prospered during the Hellenistic period. It ...
What period did Rhodes prosper?
What period did Rhodes prosper?
[ "What period did Rhodes prosper?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hellenistic" ], "answer_start": [ 297 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106195
5725c97d89a1e219009abea6
Hellenistic_period
One of the few city states who managed to maintain full independence from the control of any Hellenistic kingdom was Rhodes. With a skilled navy to protect its trade fleets from pirates and an ideal strategic position covering the routes from the east into the Aegean, Rhodes prospered during the Hellenistic period. It ...
What military force helped Rhodes maintain their independence?
What military force helped Rhodes maintain their independence?
[ "What military force helped Rhodes maintain their independence?" ]
{ "text": [ "navy" ], "answer_start": [ 690 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106196
5725c97d89a1e219009abea7
Hellenistic_period
One of the few city states who managed to maintain full independence from the control of any Hellenistic kingdom was Rhodes. With a skilled navy to protect its trade fleets from pirates and an ideal strategic position covering the routes from the east into the Aegean, Rhodes prospered during the Hellenistic period. It ...
What years were Rhodes under attack by Demetrius Poliorcetes?
What years were Rhodes under attack by Demetrius Poliorcetes?
[ "What years were Rhodes under attack by Demetrius Poliorcetes?" ]
{ "text": [ "304-305 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 538 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106197
5725cad4271a42140099d1d1
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus II, a student of Zeno of Citium, spent most of his rule defending Macedon against Epirus and cementing Macedonian power in Greece, first against the Athenians in the Chremonidean War, and then against the Achaean League of Aratus of Sicyon. Under the Antigonids, Macedonia was often short on funds, the Pangaeu...
What war did Antigonus II fight Athenians?
What war did Antigonus II fight Athenians?
[ "What war did Antigonus II fight Athenians?" ]
{ "text": [ "Chremonidean War" ], "answer_start": [ 176 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106198
5725cad4271a42140099d1d2
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus II, a student of Zeno of Citium, spent most of his rule defending Macedon against Epirus and cementing Macedonian power in Greece, first against the Athenians in the Chremonidean War, and then against the Achaean League of Aratus of Sicyon. Under the Antigonids, Macedonia was often short on funds, the Pangaeu...
What mines decreased in production under the Antigonids?
What mines decreased in production under the Antigonids?
[ "What mines decreased in production under the Antigonids?" ]
{ "text": [ "Pangaeum" ], "answer_start": [ 313 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106199
5725cad4271a42140099d1d3
Hellenistic_period
Antigonus II, a student of Zeno of Citium, spent most of his rule defending Macedon against Epirus and cementing Macedonian power in Greece, first against the Athenians in the Chremonidean War, and then against the Achaean League of Aratus of Sicyon. Under the Antigonids, Macedonia was often short on funds, the Pangaeu...
How large was the Macedonian army under the Antigonids?
How large was the Macedonian army under the Antigonids?
[ "How large was the Macedonian army under the Antigonids?" ]
{ "text": [ "25,000 men" ], "answer_start": [ 732 ] }