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gem-squad_v2-train-106500
57261be989a1e219009ac27a
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic warfare was a continuation of the military developments of Iphicrates and Philip II of Macedon, particularly his use of the Macedonian Phalanx, a dense formation of pikemen, in conjunction with heavy companion cavalry. Armies of the Hellenistic period differed from those of the classical period in being lar...
The Thorakitai used what type of oval shield?
The Thorakitai used what type of oval shield?
[ "The Thorakitai used what type of oval shield?" ]
{ "text": [ "Thureos" ], "answer_start": [ 997 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106501
57261be989a1e219009ac27b
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic warfare was a continuation of the military developments of Iphicrates and Philip II of Macedon, particularly his use of the Macedonian Phalanx, a dense formation of pikemen, in conjunction with heavy companion cavalry. Armies of the Hellenistic period differed from those of the classical period in being lar...
From whom did Seleucus receive war elephants?
From whom did Seleucus receive war elephants?
[ "From whom did Seleucus receive war elephants?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mauryan empire" ], "answer_start": [ 1285 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106502
57261be989a1e219009ac27c
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic warfare was a continuation of the military developments of Iphicrates and Philip II of Macedon, particularly his use of the Macedonian Phalanx, a dense formation of pikemen, in conjunction with heavy companion cavalry. Armies of the Hellenistic period differed from those of the classical period in being lar...
What kind of elephant did the Ptolemies use?
What kind of elephant did the Ptolemies use?
[ "What kind of elephant did the Ptolemies use?" ]
{ "text": [ "African elephant" ], "answer_start": [ 1427 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106503
57261cc4271a42140099d48d
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic military equipment was generally characterized by an increase in size. Hellenistic-era warships grew from the trireme to include more banks of oars and larger numbers of rowers and soldiers as in the Quadrireme and Quinquereme. The Ptolemaic Tessarakonteres was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity. New...
What was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity?
What was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity?
[ "What was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ptolemaic Tessarakonteres" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106504
57261cc4271a42140099d48e
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic military equipment was generally characterized by an increase in size. Hellenistic-era warships grew from the trireme to include more banks of oars and larger numbers of rowers and soldiers as in the Quadrireme and Quinquereme. The Ptolemaic Tessarakonteres was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity. New...
Who invented the Polybolos?
Who invented the Polybolos?
[ "Who invented the Polybolos?" ]
{ "text": [ "Dionysios of Alexandria" ], "answer_start": [ 442 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106505
57261cc4271a42140099d48f
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic military equipment was generally characterized by an increase in size. Hellenistic-era warships grew from the trireme to include more banks of oars and larger numbers of rowers and soldiers as in the Quadrireme and Quinquereme. The Ptolemaic Tessarakonteres was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity. New...
What type of weapon is the Polybolos?
What type of weapon is the Polybolos?
[ "What type of weapon is the Polybolos?" ]
{ "text": [ "ballista" ], "answer_start": [ 487 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106506
57261cc4271a42140099d490
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic military equipment was generally characterized by an increase in size. Hellenistic-era warships grew from the trireme to include more banks of oars and larger numbers of rowers and soldiers as in the Quadrireme and Quinquereme. The Ptolemaic Tessarakonteres was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity. New...
Who heavy was the Helepolis siege tower?
Who heavy was the Helepolis siege tower?
[ "Who heavy was the Helepolis siege tower?" ]
{ "text": [ "160 ton" ], "answer_start": [ 783 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106507
57261cc4271a42140099d491
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic military equipment was generally characterized by an increase in size. Hellenistic-era warships grew from the trireme to include more banks of oars and larger numbers of rowers and soldiers as in the Quadrireme and Quinquereme. The Ptolemaic Tessarakonteres was the largest ship constructed in Antiquity. New...
How long was Demetrius Poliorcetes siege of Rhodes?
How long was Demetrius Poliorcetes siege of Rhodes?
[ "How long was Demetrius Poliorcetes siege of Rhodes?" ]
{ "text": [ "12-month" ], "answer_start": [ 710 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106508
57261d85ec44d21400f3d8fb
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic art saw a turn from the idealistic, perfected, calm and composed figures of classical Greek art to a style dominated by realism and the depiction of emotion (pathos) and character (ethos). The motif of deceptively realistic naturalism in art (aletheia) is reflected in stories such as that of the painter Zeu...
Emotion is called what in Hellenistic art?
Emotion is called what in Hellenistic art?
[ "Emotion is called what in Hellenistic art?" ]
{ "text": [ "pathos" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106509
57261d85ec44d21400f3d8fc
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic art saw a turn from the idealistic, perfected, calm and composed figures of classical Greek art to a style dominated by realism and the depiction of emotion (pathos) and character (ethos). The motif of deceptively realistic naturalism in art (aletheia) is reflected in stories such as that of the painter Zeu...
Character is called what in Hellenistic art?
Character is called what in Hellenistic art?
[ "Character is called what in Hellenistic art?" ]
{ "text": [ "ethos" ], "answer_start": [ 193 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106510
57261d85ec44d21400f3d8fd
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic art saw a turn from the idealistic, perfected, calm and composed figures of classical Greek art to a style dominated by realism and the depiction of emotion (pathos) and character (ethos). The motif of deceptively realistic naturalism in art (aletheia) is reflected in stories such as that of the painter Zeu...
Who is the artist that drew grapes so lifelike, birds flew up and pecked at them?
Who is the artist that drew grapes so lifelike, birds flew up and pecked at them?
[ "Who is the artist that drew grapes so lifelike, birds flew up and pecked at them?" ]
{ "text": [ "Zeuxis" ], "answer_start": [ 317 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106511
57261d85ec44d21400f3d8fe
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic art saw a turn from the idealistic, perfected, calm and composed figures of classical Greek art to a style dominated by realism and the depiction of emotion (pathos) and character (ethos). The motif of deceptively realistic naturalism in art (aletheia) is reflected in stories such as that of the painter Zeu...
The ideals of Hellenistic art are sensuality and what?
The ideals of Hellenistic art are sensuality and what?
[ "The ideals of Hellenistic art are sensuality and what?" ]
{ "text": [ "passion" ], "answer_start": [ 664 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106512
57261d85ec44d21400f3d8ff
Hellenistic_period
Hellenistic art saw a turn from the idealistic, perfected, calm and composed figures of classical Greek art to a style dominated by realism and the depiction of emotion (pathos) and character (ethos). The motif of deceptively realistic naturalism in art (aletheia) is reflected in stories such as that of the painter Zeu...
What painting epitomized the female nude?
What painting epitomized the female nude?
[ "What painting epitomized the female nude?" ]
{ "text": [ "Aphrodite of Cnidos of Praxiteles" ], "answer_start": [ 479 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106513
57261e59ec44d21400f3d919
Hellenistic_period
People of all ages and social statuses were depicted in the art of the Hellenistic age. Artists such as Peiraikos chose mundane and lower class subjects for his paintings. According to Pliny, "He painted barbers' shops, cobblers' stalls, asses, eatables and similar subjects, earning for himself the name of rhyparograph...
Which artist chose mundane and low class subjects?
Which artist chose mundane and low class subjects?
[ "Which artist chose mundane and low class subjects?" ]
{ "text": [ "Peiraikos" ], "answer_start": [ 104 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106514
57261e59ec44d21400f3d91a
Hellenistic_period
People of all ages and social statuses were depicted in the art of the Hellenistic age. Artists such as Peiraikos chose mundane and lower class subjects for his paintings. According to Pliny, "He painted barbers' shops, cobblers' stalls, asses, eatables and similar subjects, earning for himself the name of rhyparograph...
Which barbarians were depicted in heroic form?
Which barbarians were depicted in heroic form?
[ "Which barbarians were depicted in heroic form?" ]
{ "text": [ "Galatians" ], "answer_start": [ 545 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106515
57261e59ec44d21400f3d91b
Hellenistic_period
People of all ages and social statuses were depicted in the art of the Hellenistic age. Artists such as Peiraikos chose mundane and lower class subjects for his paintings. According to Pliny, "He painted barbers' shops, cobblers' stalls, asses, eatables and similar subjects, earning for himself the name of rhyparograph...
All of the diadochi painted themselves to look like what leader?
All of the diadochi painted themselves to look like what leader?
[ "All of the diadochi painted themselves to look like what leader?" ]
{ "text": [ "Alexander the Great" ], "answer_start": [ 651 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106516
57261e59ec44d21400f3d91c
Hellenistic_period
People of all ages and social statuses were depicted in the art of the Hellenistic age. Artists such as Peiraikos chose mundane and lower class subjects for his paintings. According to Pliny, "He painted barbers' shops, cobblers' stalls, asses, eatables and similar subjects, earning for himself the name of rhyparograph...
Venus de Milo belongs to which period?
Venus de Milo belongs to which period?
[ "Venus de Milo belongs to which period?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hellenistic" ], "answer_start": [ 860 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106517
57261f2fec44d21400f3d92b
Hellenistic_period
Developments in painting included experiments in chiaroscuro by Zeuxis and the development of landscape painting and still life painting. Greek temples built during the Hellenistic period were generally larger than classical ones, such as the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the temple of Artemis at Sardis, and the temple...
Which Greek painter experimented in chiaroscuro?
Which Greek painter experimented in chiaroscuro?
[ "Which Greek painter experimented in chiaroscuro?" ]
{ "text": [ "Zeuxis" ], "answer_start": [ 64 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106518
57261f2fec44d21400f3d92c
Hellenistic_period
Developments in painting included experiments in chiaroscuro by Zeuxis and the development of landscape painting and still life painting. Greek temples built during the Hellenistic period were generally larger than classical ones, such as the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the temple of Artemis at Sardis, and the temple...
Were Greek temples built in the Hellenistic period larger or smaller than classical temples?
Were Greek temples built in the Hellenistic period larger or smaller than classical temples?
[ "Were Greek temples built in the Hellenistic period larger or smaller than classical temples?" ]
{ "text": [ "larger" ], "answer_start": [ 203 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106519
57261f2fec44d21400f3d92d
Hellenistic_period
Developments in painting included experiments in chiaroscuro by Zeuxis and the development of landscape painting and still life painting. Greek temples built during the Hellenistic period were generally larger than classical ones, such as the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the temple of Artemis at Sardis, and the temple...
Who rebuilt the Apollo at Didyma in 300 BCE?
Who rebuilt the Apollo at Didyma in 300 BCE?
[ "Who rebuilt the Apollo at Didyma in 300 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [ "Seleucus" ], "answer_start": [ 353 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106520
57261f2fec44d21400f3d92e
Hellenistic_period
Developments in painting included experiments in chiaroscuro by Zeuxis and the development of landscape painting and still life painting. Greek temples built during the Hellenistic period were generally larger than classical ones, such as the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the temple of Artemis at Sardis, and the temple...
What is a Greek royal palace called?
What is a Greek royal palace called?
[ "What is a Greek royal palace called?" ]
{ "text": [ "basileion" ], "answer_start": [ 393 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106521
57261f2fec44d21400f3d92f
Hellenistic_period
Developments in painting included experiments in chiaroscuro by Zeuxis and the development of landscape painting and still life painting. Greek temples built during the Hellenistic period were generally larger than classical ones, such as the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the temple of Artemis at Sardis, and the temple...
What is the first example of Hellenistic period royal palace?
What is the first example of Hellenistic period royal palace?
[ "What is the first example of Hellenistic period royal palace?" ]
{ "text": [ "villa of Cassander at Vergina" ], "answer_start": [ 516 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106522
5726207e271a42140099d4b1
Hellenistic_period
There has been a trend in writing the history of this period to depict Hellenistic art as a decadent style, following of the Golden Age of Classical Athens. Pliny the Elder, after having described the sculpture of the classical period says: Cessavit deinde ars ("then art disappeared"). The 18th century terms Baroque an...
Who said "then art dissapeared"?
Who said "then art dissapeared"?
[ "Who said \"then art dissapeared\"?" ]
{ "text": [ "Pliny the Elder" ], "answer_start": [ 157 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106523
5726207e271a42140099d4b2
Hellenistic_period
There has been a trend in writing the history of this period to depict Hellenistic art as a decadent style, following of the Golden Age of Classical Athens. Pliny the Elder, after having described the sculpture of the classical period says: Cessavit deinde ars ("then art disappeared"). The 18th century terms Baroque an...
The discovery of what tombs raised the profile of Hellenistic art?
The discovery of what tombs raised the profile of Hellenistic art?
[ "The discovery of what tombs raised the profile of Hellenistic art?" ]
{ "text": [ "Vergina" ], "answer_start": [ 511 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106524
5726207e271a42140099d4b3
Hellenistic_period
There has been a trend in writing the history of this period to depict Hellenistic art as a decadent style, following of the Golden Age of Classical Athens. Pliny the Elder, after having described the sculpture of the classical period says: Cessavit deinde ars ("then art disappeared"). The 18th century terms Baroque an...
Hellenistic art is describe as decadent mainly due to it following which style period?
Hellenistic art is describe as decadent mainly due to it following which style period?
[ "Hellenistic art is describe as decadent mainly due to it following which style period?" ]
{ "text": [ "Golden Age of Classical Athens" ], "answer_start": [ 125 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106525
5726207e271a42140099d4b4
Hellenistic_period
There has been a trend in writing the history of this period to depict Hellenistic art as a decadent style, following of the Golden Age of Classical Athens. Pliny the Elder, after having described the sculpture of the classical period says: Cessavit deinde ars ("then art disappeared"). The 18th century terms Baroque an...
What century do the terms Baroque and Rococo come from?
What century do the terms Baroque and Rococo come from?
[ "What century do the terms Baroque and Rococo come from?" ]
{ "text": [ "18th" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106526
5726215989a1e219009ac2c8
Hellenistic_period
The focus on the Hellenistic period over the course of the 19th century by scholars and historians has led to an issue common to the study of historical periods; historians see the period of focus as a mirror of the period in which they are living. Many 19th century scholars contended that the Hellenistic period repres...
What century of scholars considered the Hellenistic period a decline in culture from classic Greece?
What century of scholars considered the Hellenistic period a decline in culture from classic Greece?
[ "What century of scholars considered the Hellenistic period a decline in culture from classic Greece?" ]
{ "text": [ "19th" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106527
5726215989a1e219009ac2c9
Hellenistic_period
The focus on the Hellenistic period over the course of the 19th century by scholars and historians has led to an issue common to the study of historical periods; historians see the period of focus as a mirror of the period in which they are living. Many 19th century scholars contended that the Hellenistic period repres...
How did 19th century scholars view the Hellenistic period?
How did 19th century scholars view the Hellenistic period?
[ "How did 19th century scholars view the Hellenistic period?" ]
{ "text": [ "a mirror" ], "answer_start": [ 200 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106528
5726215989a1e219009ac2ca
Hellenistic_period
The focus on the Hellenistic period over the course of the 19th century by scholars and historians has led to an issue common to the study of historical periods; historians see the period of focus as a mirror of the period in which they are living. Many 19th century scholars contended that the Hellenistic period repres...
The viewpoint that the Hellenistic period represented a decline in culture was proven to be meaningless and what?
The viewpoint that the Hellenistic period represented a decline in culture was proven to be meaningless and what?
[ "The viewpoint that the Hellenistic period represented a decline in culture was proven to be meaningless and what?" ]
{ "text": [ "unfair" ], "answer_start": [ 424 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106529
572622b5271a42140099d4cd
Hellenistic_period
However, William Woodthorpe Tarn, between World War I and World War II and the heyday of the League of Nations, focused on the issues of racial and cultural confrontation and the nature of colonial rule. Michael Rostovtzeff, who fled the Russian Revolution, concentrated predominantly on the rise of the capitalist bourg...
Who focused on the issue of racial and cultural confrontation?
Who focused on the issue of racial and cultural confrontation?
[ "Who focused on the issue of racial and cultural confrontation?" ]
{ "text": [ "William Woodthorpe Tarn" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106530
572622b5271a42140099d4ce
Hellenistic_period
However, William Woodthorpe Tarn, between World War I and World War II and the heyday of the League of Nations, focused on the issues of racial and cultural confrontation and the nature of colonial rule. Michael Rostovtzeff, who fled the Russian Revolution, concentrated predominantly on the rise of the capitalist bourg...
Which organization did Michael Rostovtzeff flee from?
Which organization did Michael Rostovtzeff flee from?
[ "Which organization did Michael Rostovtzeff flee from?" ]
{ "text": [ "Russian Revolution" ], "answer_start": [ 238 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106531
572622b5271a42140099d4cf
Hellenistic_period
However, William Woodthorpe Tarn, between World War I and World War II and the heyday of the League of Nations, focused on the issues of racial and cultural confrontation and the nature of colonial rule. Michael Rostovtzeff, who fled the Russian Revolution, concentrated predominantly on the rise of the capitalist bourg...
Who studied the problem mutual understanding between races in conquered areas?
Who studied the problem mutual understanding between races in conquered areas?
[ "Who studied the problem mutual understanding between races in conquered areas?" ]
{ "text": [ "Arnaldo Momigliano" ], "answer_start": [ 351 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106532
572622b5271a42140099d4d0
Hellenistic_period
However, William Woodthorpe Tarn, between World War I and World War II and the heyday of the League of Nations, focused on the issues of racial and cultural confrontation and the nature of colonial rule. Michael Rostovtzeff, who fled the Russian Revolution, concentrated predominantly on the rise of the capitalist bourg...
Frank William Walbank mainly focused on which relations in his depictions of Hellinistic culture?
Frank William Walbank mainly focused on which relations in his depictions of Hellinistic culture?
[ "Frank William Walbank mainly focused on which relations in his depictions of Hellinistic culture?" ]
{ "text": [ "class" ], "answer_start": [ 746 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106533
572622b5271a42140099d4d1
Hellenistic_period
However, William Woodthorpe Tarn, between World War I and World War II and the heyday of the League of Nations, focused on the issues of racial and cultural confrontation and the nature of colonial rule. Michael Rostovtzeff, who fled the Russian Revolution, concentrated predominantly on the rise of the capitalist bourg...
Whish Hellinistic historian focused primarely on the economic system?
Whish Hellinistic historian focused primarely on the economic system?
[ "Whish Hellinistic historian focused primarely on the economic system?" ]
{ "text": [ "C. Préaux" ], "answer_start": [ 795 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106534
57261fdfec44d21400f3d935
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
The Spanish Armada suffered a defeat in what year?
The Spanish Armada suffered a defeat in what year?
[ "The Spanish Armada suffered a defeat in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1588" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106535
57261fdfec44d21400f3d936
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
Who did the London merchants petition to get permission to sail the Indian Ocean?
Who did the London merchants petition to get permission to sail the Indian Ocean?
[ "Who did the London merchants petition to get permission to sail the Indian Ocean?" ]
{ "text": [ "Queen Elizabeth I" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106536
57261fdfec44d21400f3d937
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
What was the first year the London merchants were granted permission to sail the Indina Ocean?
What was the first year the London merchants were granted permission to sail the Indina Ocean?
[ "What was the first year the London merchants were granted permission to sail the Indina Ocean?" ]
{ "text": [ "1589" ], "answer_start": [ 232 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106537
57261fdfec44d21400f3d938
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
how many ships sailed Torbay?
how many ships sailed Torbay?
[ "how many ships sailed Torbay?" ]
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 255 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106538
57261fdfec44d21400f3d939
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
who returned to england after sailing around Cape Comorin?
who returned to england after sailing around Cape Comorin?
[ "who returned to england after sailing around Cape Comorin?" ]
{ "text": [ "Edward Bonventure" ], "answer_start": [ 407 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106539
57264fa95951b619008f6f92
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
in this paragraph the Spanish Armada suffered a defeat in what year?
in this paragraph the Spanish Armada suffered a defeat in what year?
[ " in this paragraph the Spanish Armada suffered a defeat in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1588" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106540
57264fa95951b619008f6f93
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
how many ships sailed from Torbay?
how many ships sailed from Torbay?
[ "how many ships sailed from Torbay?" ]
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 255 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106541
5a8452777cf838001a46a724
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
How many ships levitated over Torbay?
How many ships levitated over Torbay?
[ "How many ships levitated over Torbay?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106542
5a8452777cf838001a46a725
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
Who did the French merchants petition to get permission to sail the Indian Ocean?
Who did the French merchants petition to get permission to sail the Indian Ocean?
[ "Who did the French merchants petition to get permission to sail the Indian Ocean?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106543
5a8452777cf838001a46a726
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
What was the first year the London merchants were granted permission to sail the Arctic Ocean?
What was the first year the London merchants were granted permission to sail the Arctic Ocean?
[ "What was the first year the London merchants were granted permission to sail the Arctic Ocean?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106544
5a8452777cf838001a46a727
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
Who returned to Mexico after sailing around Cape Comorin?
Who returned to Mexico after sailing around Cape Comorin?
[ "Who returned to Mexico after sailing around Cape Comorin?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106545
5a8452777cf838001a46a728
East_India_Company
Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships sailed from Torbay around the Cape of Good Hope to th...
The Rebel Armada suffered a defeat in what year?
The Rebel Armada suffered a defeat in what year?
[ "The Rebel Armada suffered a defeat in what year?" ]
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East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
What did the Queen give them for suceeding?
What did the Queen give them for suceeding?
[ "What did the Queen give them for suceeding?" ]
{ "text": [ "a Royal Charter" ], "answer_start": [ 69 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106547
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East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
What was the name of the Royal Charter?
What was the name of the Royal Charter?
[ "What was the name of the Royal Charter?" ]
{ "text": [ "Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies" ], "answer_start": [ 175 ] }
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East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
What did this charter give them?
What did this charter give them?
[ "What did this charter give them?" ]
{ "text": [ "a monopoly on trade with all countries east of the Cape of Good Hope and west of the Straits of Magellan" ], "answer_start": [ 324 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106549
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East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
Who led the third voyage?
Who led the third voyage?
[ "Who led the third voyage?" ]
{ "text": [ "General William Keeling" ], "answer_start": [ 593 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106550
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East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
Who commanded the the voyage between 1601 and 1603?
Who commanded the the voyage between 1601 and 1603?
[ "Who commanded the the voyage between 1601 and 1603?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sir James Lancaster" ], "answer_start": [ 430 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106551
572651775951b619008f6fc0
East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
Who commanded the second voyage in 1604?
Who commanded the second voyage in 1604?
[ "Who commanded the second voyage in 1604?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sir Henry Middleton" ], "answer_start": [ 544 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106552
572651775951b619008f6fc1
East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
What was the rank of the person who commanded the third voyage?
What was the rank of the person who commanded the third voyage?
[ "What was the rank of the person who commanded the third voyage?" ]
{ "text": [ "General" ], "answer_start": [ 593 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106553
572651775951b619008f6fc2
East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
what was the name of the company that traded with East Indies?
what was the name of the company that traded with East Indies?
[ "what was the name of the company that traded with East Indies?" ]
{ "text": [ "Merchants of London" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106554
572651775951b619008f6fc3
East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
how many years did the Merchants of London has a monoploy on trade?
how many years did the Merchants of London has a monoploy on trade?
[ "how many years did the Merchants of London has a monoploy on trade?" ]
{ "text": [ "fifteen" ], "answer_start": [ 265 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106555
5a8453217cf838001a46a72e
East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
What did the Queen steal from them for succeeding?
What did the Queen steal from them for succeeding?
[ "What did the Queen steal from them for succeeding?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106556
5a8453217cf838001a46a72f
East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
What was the name of the Novice Charter?
What was the name of the Novice Charter?
[ "What was the name of the Novice Charter?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106557
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East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
What did this charter take away from them?
What did this charter take away from them?
[ "What did this charter take away from them?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106558
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East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
Who commanded the the voyage between 1601 and 1609?
Who commanded the the voyage between 1601 and 1609?
[ "Who commanded the the voyage between 1601 and 1609?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106559
5a8453217cf838001a46a732
East_India_Company
This time they succeeded, and on 31 December 1600, the Queen granted a Royal Charter to "George, Earl of Cumberland, and 215 Knights, Aldermen, and Burgesses" under the name, Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies. For a period of fifteen years the charter awarded the newly formed comp...
Who commanded the eighth voyage in 1604?
Who commanded the eighth voyage in 1604?
[ "Who commanded the eighth voyage in 1604?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106560
57262557ec44d21400f3da06
East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
In 1609 the charter was renewed for what period of time?
In 1609 the charter was renewed for what period of time?
[ "In 1609 the charter was renewed for what period of time?" ]
{ "text": [ "indefinite" ], "answer_start": [ 382 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106561
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East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
what would happen if the trade did not return a profit for at least 3 years?
what would happen if the trade did not return a profit for at least 3 years?
[ "what would happen if the trade did not return a profit for at least 3 years?" ]
{ "text": [ "charter would cease to be in force" ], "answer_start": [ 444 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106562
57262557ec44d21400f3da08
East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
why did King James I licence other trading companies from england?
why did King James I licence other trading companies from england?
[ "why did King James I licence other trading companies from england?" ]
{ "text": [ "high profits" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106563
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East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
Where was the first factory in south India?
Where was the first factory in south India?
[ "Where was the first factory in south India?" ]
{ "text": [ "Machilipatnam" ], "answer_start": [ 95 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106564
5726535d708984140094c278
East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
What initially moved King James 1 to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England?
What initially moved King James 1 to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England?
[ "What initially moved King James 1 to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England?" ]
{ "text": [ "high profits" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106565
5726535d708984140094c279
East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
While the company was giving an indefinite period when renewing thier charter what clause did King james use to make sure the company stayed profitable
While the company was giving an indefinite period when renewing thier charter what clause did King james use to make sure the company stayed profitable
[ "While the company was giving an indefinite period when renewing thier charter what clause did King james use to make sure the company stayed profitable" ]
{ "text": [ "the charter would cease to be in force if the trade turned unprofitable for three consecutive years." ], "answer_start": [ 440 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106566
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East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
how many years did the Merchants of London have to become profitabl when their charter was renewed by king james?
how many years did the Merchants of London have to become profitabl when their charter was renewed by king james?
[ "how many years did the Merchants of London have to become profitabl when their charter was renewed by king james?" ]
{ "text": [ "three consecutive years" ], "answer_start": [ 516 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106567
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East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
Where was the worst factory in south India?
Where was the worst factory in south India?
[ "Where was the worst factory in south India?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106568
5a8453fb7cf838001a46a743
East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
What period of time was the charter banned for in 1609?
What period of time was the charter banned for in 1609?
[ "What period of time was the charter banned for in 1609?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106569
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East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
What would happen if the trade did not return a profit for at least eight consecutive years?
What would happen if the trade did not return a profit for at least eight consecutive years?
[ "What would happen if the trade did not return a profit for at least eight consecutive years?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106570
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East_India_Company
In the next two years, the company established its first factory in south India in the town of Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The high profits reported by the company after landing in India initially prompted King James I to grant subsidiary licences to other trading companies in England. B...
Why did King James IX licence other trading companies from England?
Why did King James IX licence other trading companies from England?
[ "Why did King James IX licence other trading companies from England?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106571
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
when was the bombay trading post established?
when was the bombay trading post established?
[ "when was the bombay trading post established?" ]
{ "text": [ "1668" ], "answer_start": [ 563 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106572
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
who commanded the factories owned by the East India company?
who commanded the factories owned by the East India company?
[ "who commanded the factories owned by the East India company?" ]
{ "text": [ "factor or master merchant and governor" ], "answer_start": [ 658 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106573
57262779271a42140099d5f0
East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
how many employees were in the factories in India?
how many employees were in the factories in India?
[ "how many employees were in the factories in India?" ]
{ "text": [ "90" ], "answer_start": [ 715 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106574
57262779271a42140099d5f1
East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
what were the walled forts of Fort William in Bengal, Fort St George in Madras and Bombay castle before they were forts?
what were the walled forts of Fort William in Bengal, Fort St George in Madras and Bombay castle before they were forts?
[ "what were the walled forts of Fort William in Bengal, Fort St George in Madras and Bombay castle before they were forts?" ]
{ "text": [ "major factories" ], "answer_start": [ 742 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106575
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
who helped join the East India company in a joint attack on Portuguese and Spanish ships?
who helped join the East India company in a joint attack on Portuguese and Spanish ships?
[ "who helped join the East India company in a joint attack on Portuguese and Spanish ships?" ]
{ "text": [ "Dutch" ], "answer_start": [ 355 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106576
572655495951b619008f6ff0
East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
by 1647 how many factories did the company have?
by 1647 how many factories did the company have?
[ "by 1647 how many factories did the company have?" ]
{ "text": [ "23" ], "answer_start": [ 616 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106577
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
the east india company changed how it did business by moving from focusing on royal patronage to what type of business?
the east india company changed how it did business by moving from focusing on royal patronage to what type of business?
[ "the east india company changed how it did business by moving from focusing on royal patronage to what type of business?" ]
{ "text": [ "commercial trading operations" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106578
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
when the east india company move to commercial trading what company did they surpass?
when the east india company move to commercial trading what company did they surpass?
[ "when the east india company move to commercial trading what company did they surpass?" ]
{ "text": [ "Portuguese Estado da Índia" ], "answer_start": [ 121 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106579
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
The top or most important factories had what physical feature in common?
The top or most important factories had what physical feature in common?
[ "The top or most important factories had what physical feature in common?" ]
{ "text": [ "walled forts" ], "answer_start": [ 769 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106580
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
When was the Bombay trading post destroyed?
When was the Bombay trading post destroyed?
[ "When was the Bombay trading post destroyed?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106581
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
How many factories did the company lose by 1647?
How many factories did the company lose by 1647?
[ "How many factories did the company lose by 1647?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106582
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
Who commanded the factories owned by the North India company?
Who commanded the factories owned by the North India company?
[ "Who commanded the factories owned by the North India company?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106583
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
How many fish were in the factories in India?
How many fish were in the factories in India?
[ "How many fish were in the factories in India?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106584
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East_India_Company
The company, which benefited from the imperial patronage, soon expanded its commercial trading operations, eclipsing the Portuguese Estado da Índia, which had established bases in Goa, Chittagong, and Bombay, which Portugal later ceded to England as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza. The East India Company als...
Who helped join the North India company in a joint attack on Portuguese and German ships?
Who helped join the North India company in a joint attack on Portuguese and German ships?
[ "Who helped join the North India company in a joint attack on Portuguese and German ships?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106585
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
How important were cotton, silk, indigo dye,saltpetre and tea to the company?
How important were cotton, silk, indigo dye,saltpetre and tea to the company?
[ "How important were cotton, silk, indigo dye,saltpetre and tea to the company?" ]
{ "text": [ "The company's mainstay business" ], "answer_start": [ 161 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106586
572629d9ec44d21400f3db2a
East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
Name the wars that was caused by the intense competition between the EIC and Dutch East India Company
Name the wars that was caused by the intense competition between the EIC and Dutch East India Company
[ "Name the wars that was caused by the intense competition between the EIC and Dutch East India Company" ]
{ "text": [ "Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th and 18th centuries" ], "answer_start": [ 577 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106587
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
what caused the Dutch to expand thier spice trade in the malaccan straits?
what caused the Dutch to expand thier spice trade in the malaccan straits?
[ "what caused the Dutch to expand thier spice trade in the malaccan straits?" ]
{ "text": [ "ousting the Portuguese in 1640–41" ], "answer_start": [ 380 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106588
572629d9ec44d21400f3db2c
East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
what year did the Mughal emperor completely wave customs duities?
what year did the Mughal emperor completely wave customs duities?
[ "what year did the Mughal emperor completely wave customs duities?" ]
{ "text": [ "1717" ], "answer_start": [ 108 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106589
572629d9ec44d21400f3db2d
East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
who did the Mughal emperor extend hospitality to?
who did the Mughal emperor extend hospitality to?
[ "who did the Mughal emperor extend hospitality to?" ]
{ "text": [ "English traders" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106590
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
what region was made available to english traders by the Mughal emperor?
what region was made available to english traders by the Mughal emperor?
[ "what region was made available to english traders by the Mughal emperor?" ]
{ "text": [ "Bengal" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
in 1717 what made the region of Bengal so appealing to English traders?
in 1717 what made the region of Bengal so appealing to English traders?
[ "in 1717 what made the region of Bengal so appealing to English traders?" ]
{ "text": [ "waived customs duties" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
why type of dye was one of the East India company's main products?
why type of dye was one of the East India company's main products?
[ "why type of dye was one of the East India company's main products?" ]
{ "text": [ "indigo dye" ], "answer_start": [ 222 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106593
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
Who were the main competitors that had a monopoly of the spice trade in Malaccan?
Who were the main competitors that had a monopoly of the spice trade in Malaccan?
[ "Who were the main competitors that had a monopoly of the spice trade in Malaccan?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Dutch" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106594
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
what wars was a result of the competitive nature of the mulitple trading companies in the 17th and 18th centuries?
what wars was a result of the competitive nature of the mulitple trading companies in the 17th and 18th centuries?
[ "what wars was a result of the competitive nature of the mulitple trading companies in the 17th and 18th centuries?" ]
{ "text": [ "Anglo-Dutch Wars" ], "answer_start": [ 577 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-106595
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
What caused the Greeks to expand their spice trade in the Malaccan straits?
What caused the Greeks to expand their spice trade in the Malaccan straits?
[ "What caused the Greeks to expand their spice trade in the Malaccan straits?" ]
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
What year did the Mughal emperor strictly require customs duties?
What year did the Mughal emperor strictly require customs duties?
[ "What year did the Mughal emperor strictly require customs duties?" ]
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gem-squad_v2-train-106597
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
What region was made available to black market traders by the Mughal emperor?
What region was made available to black market traders by the Mughal emperor?
[ "What region was made available to black market traders by the Mughal emperor?" ]
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
Who did the Mughal emperor forbid hospitality to?
Who did the Mughal emperor forbid hospitality to?
[ "Who did the Mughal emperor forbid hospitality to?" ]
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gem-squad_v2-train-106599
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East_India_Company
In 1634, the Mughal emperor extended his hospitality to the English traders to the region of Bengal, and in 1717 completely waived customs duties for the trade. The company's mainstay businesses were by then cotton, silk, indigo dye, saltpetre, and tea. The Dutch were aggressive competitors and had meanwhile expanded t...
What type of dye was one of the North India company's main products?
What type of dye was one of the North India company's main products?
[ "What type of dye was one of the North India company's main products?" ]
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