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gem-squad_v2-train-108800
5a7d3e2970df9f001a875037
Literature
Drama is literature intended for performance. The form is often combined with music and dance, as in opera and musical theatre. A play is a subset of this form, referring to the written dramatic work of a playwright that is intended for performance in a theatre; it comprises chiefly dialogue between characters, and usu...
What is a closet drama a subset of?
What is a closet drama a subset of?
[ "What is a closet drama a subset of?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108801
5726c2c4f1498d1400e8ea7c
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
The earliest form of drama we know of was part of what culture?
The earliest form of drama we know of was part of what culture?
[ "The earliest form of drama we know of was part of what culture?" ]
{ "text": [ "Greek" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108802
5726c2c4f1498d1400e8ea7d
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
Tragedy was a dramatic style that evolved from what?
Tragedy was a dramatic style that evolved from what?
[ "Tragedy was a dramatic style that evolved from what?" ]
{ "text": [ "performance associated with religious and civic festivals" ], "answer_start": [ 136 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108803
5726c2c4f1498d1400e8ea7e
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
A tragedy typically involved what subject matter?
A tragedy typically involved what subject matter?
[ "A tragedy typically involved what subject matter?" ]
{ "text": [ "historical or mythological themes" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108804
5726c2c4f1498d1400e8ea7f
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
What media was the play War Of The Worlds written for?
What media was the play War Of The Worlds written for?
[ "What media was the play War Of The Worlds written for?" ]
{ "text": [ "radio" ], "answer_start": [ 454 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108805
5726c2c4f1498d1400e8ea80
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
In what year was War Of The Worlds originally presented?
In what year was War Of The Worlds originally presented?
[ "In what year was War Of The Worlds originally presented?" ]
{ "text": [ "1938" ], "answer_start": [ 464 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108806
5a7a41d717ab25001a8a042c
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
The earliest form of drama we know about is from the Roman and what other culture?
The earliest form of drama we know about is from the Roman and what other culture?
[ "The earliest form of drama we know about is from the Roman and what other culture?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108807
5a7a41d717ab25001a8a042d
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
Tragedy was a style that developed and evolved from performances associated with nonreligious festivals and what other type of festival?
Tragedy was a style that developed and evolved from performances associated with nonreligious festivals and what other type of festival?
[ "Tragedy was a style that developed and evolved from performances associated with nonreligious festivals and what other type of festival?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108808
5a7a41d717ab25001a8a042e
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
War of the Worlds, written in 1838, was written for what medium?
War of the Worlds, written in 1838, was written for what medium?
[ "War of the Worlds, written in 1838, was written for what medium?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108809
5a7a41d717ab25001a8a042f
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
Many works of tragedy have been adapted for what?
Many works of tragedy have been adapted for what?
[ "Many works of tragedy have been adapted for what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108810
5a7a41d717ab25001a8a0430
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
Television, film, and podcast literature have been adapted to what?
Television, film, and podcast literature have been adapted to what?
[ "Television, film, and podcast literature have been adapted to what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108811
5a7d0a7370df9f001a874f1d
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
The latest form of drama we are aware of is from what culture?
The latest form of drama we are aware of is from what culture?
[ "The latest form of drama we are aware of is from what culture?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108812
5a7d0a7370df9f001a874f1e
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
What genre emerged from performances associated with nonreligious and civic festivals?
What genre emerged from performances associated with nonreligious and civic festivals?
[ "What genre emerged from performances associated with nonreligious and civic festivals? " ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108813
5a7d0a7370df9f001a874f1f
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
Comedies generally present what type of themes?
Comedies generally present what type of themes?
[ "Comedies generally present what type of themes?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108814
5a7d0a7370df9f001a874f20
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
What was written for radio broadcast in 1838?
What was written for radio broadcast in 1838?
[ "What was written for radio broadcast in 1838?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108815
5a7d0a7370df9f001a874f21
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
What have many works of horror been adapted for?
What have many works of horror been adapted for?
[ "What have many works of horror been adapted for?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108816
5a7d418570df9f001a875059
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
What was broadcast on radio in 1983?
What was broadcast on radio in 1983?
[ "What was broadcast on radio in 1983?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108817
5a7d418570df9f001a87505a
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
What is the genre associated with religious themes and mythological festivals?
What is the genre associated with religious themes and mythological festivals?
[ "What is the genre associated with religious themes and mythological festivals?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108818
5a7d418570df9f001a87505b
Literature
Greek drama exemplifies the earliest form of drama of which we have substantial knowledge. Tragedy, as a dramatic genre, developed as a performance associated with religious and civic festivals, typically enacting or developing upon well-known historical or mythological themes. Tragedies generally presented very seriou...
When was War of the Worlds originally written?
When was War of the Worlds originally written?
[ "When was War of the Worlds originally written?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108819
5726c60d5951b619008f7db9
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Literature, regardless of how the definition is applied, can be interpreted as what?
Literature, regardless of how the definition is applied, can be interpreted as what?
[ "Literature, regardless of how the definition is applied, can be interpreted as what?" ]
{ "text": [ "written records" ], "answer_start": [ 135 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108820
5726c60d5951b619008f7dba
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
We can learn what by carefully examining our literature?
We can learn what by carefully examining our literature?
[ "We can learn what by carefully examining our literature?" ]
{ "text": [ "our history" ], "answer_start": [ 621 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108821
5726c60d5951b619008f7dbb
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Who wrote "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage: Canto I"?
Who wrote "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage: Canto I"?
[ "Who wrote \"Childe Harold's Pilgrimage: Canto I\"?" ]
{ "text": [ "Lord Byron" ], "answer_start": [ 1355 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108822
5726c60d5951b619008f7dbc
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Passing information down through generations was made easier when our society did what?
Passing information down through generations was made easier when our society did what?
[ "Passing information down through generations was made easier when our society did what?" ]
{ "text": [ "once we began to write it down" ], "answer_start": [ 1735 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108823
5726c60d5951b619008f7dbd
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Authors of literature frequently reference what antecedents?
Authors of literature frequently reference what antecedents?
[ "Authors of literature frequently reference what antecedents?" ]
{ "text": [ "Greek mythology and other old religious texts or historical moments" ], "answer_start": [ 931 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108824
5a7a441717ab25001a8a0436
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Literature in most forms can be seen as what?
Literature in most forms can be seen as what?
[ "Literature in most forms can be seen as what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108825
5a7a441717ab25001a8a0437
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
The plot is only for what purpose?
The plot is only for what purpose?
[ "The plot is only for what purpose?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108826
5a7a441717ab25001a8a0438
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
What do authors also reference besides Roman mythology?
What do authors also reference besides Roman mythology?
[ "What do authors also reference besides Roman mythology?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108827
5a7a441717ab25001a8a0439
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
What did Lord Bryon write?
What did Lord Bryon write?
[ "What did Lord Bryon write?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108828
5a7a441717ab25001a8a043a
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
In "Childe Harold's Pilgimage: Cano I," Lord Byron talks about the Portuguese and what other groups?
In "Childe Harold's Pilgimage: Cano I," Lord Byron talks about the Portuguese and what other groups?
[ "In \"Childe Harold's Pilgimage: Cano I,\" Lord Byron talks about the Portuguese and what other groups?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108829
5a7d0d9e70df9f001a874f3b
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
What can be seen as written logs?
What can be seen as written logs?
[ "What can be seen as written logs?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108830
5a7d0d9e70df9f001a874f3c
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Besides entertainment and philosophy, what information is in a plot?
Besides entertainment and philosophy, what information is in a plot?
[ "Besides entertainment and philosophy, what information is in a plot?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108831
5a7d0d9e70df9f001a874f3d
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
In what type of literature do authors make reference to Roman mythology and other old texts?
In what type of literature do authors make reference to Roman mythology and other old texts?
[ "In what type of literature do authors make reference to Roman mythology and other old texts?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108832
5a7d0d9e70df9f001a874f3e
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Who talks about the Spanish and Portuguese in "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage: Canto I?"
Who talks about the Spanish and Portuguese in "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage: Canto I?"
[ "Who talks about the Spanish and Portuguese in \"Childe Harold's Pilgrimage: Canto I?\"" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108833
5a7d0d9e70df9f001a874f3f
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Who is the main character in "Childe Harold's: Canto I?"
Who is the main character in "Childe Harold's: Canto I?"
[ "Who is the main character in \"Childe Harold's: Canto I?\"" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108834
5a7e3c5c70df9f001a8755f3
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
What do we learn about from studying and analyzing history?
What do we learn about from studying and analyzing history?
[ "What do we learn about from studying and analyzing history?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108835
5a7e3c5c70df9f001a8755f4
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Who wrote Childe Harold?
Who wrote Childe Harold?
[ "Who wrote Childe Harold?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108836
5a7e3c5c70df9f001a8755f5
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
Who does Lord Bryon talk about besides the Greek and Spanish in "Childe Harold's Pilgrimige: Canto I?"
Who does Lord Bryon talk about besides the Greek and Spanish in "Childe Harold's Pilgrimige: Canto I?"
[ "Who does Lord Bryon talk about besides the Greek and Spanish in \"Childe Harold's Pilgrimige: Canto I?\"" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108837
5a7e3c5c70df9f001a8755f6
Literature
“The roots of all our modern academic fields can be found within the pages of literature.” Literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters’ actions and words or the authors’ st...
What are we able to continuously able to uncover new information about through history?
What are we able to continuously able to uncover new information about through history?
[ "What are we able to continuously able to uncover new information about through history?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108838
5726c8c3708984140094d149
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What are some classical societies whose literature is still studied today?
What are some classical societies whose literature is still studied today?
[ "What are some classical societies whose literature is still studied today?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome" ], "answer_start": [ 192 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108839
5726c8c3708984140094d14a
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
Besides entertainment or informational value, classic literature also possessed what quality?
Besides entertainment or informational value, classic literature also possessed what quality?
[ "Besides entertainment or informational value, classic literature also possessed what quality?" ]
{ "text": [ "a covert moral or didactic purpose" ], "answer_start": [ 317 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108840
5726c8c3708984140094d14b
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What societal evolution helped to develop drama and satire by providing a ready audience?
What societal evolution helped to develop drama and satire by providing a ready audience?
[ "What societal evolution helped to develop drama and satire by providing a ready audience?" ]
{ "text": [ "urban culture" ], "answer_start": [ 452 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108841
5726c8c3708984140094d14c
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
From what settings did lyric poetry derive?
From what settings did lyric poetry derive?
[ "From what settings did lyric poetry derive?" ]
{ "text": [ "courts and aristocratic circles" ], "answer_start": [ 617 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108842
5726c8c3708984140094d14d
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What is an example of a collection of classic Chinese lyric poetry?
What is an example of a collection of classic Chinese lyric poetry?
[ "What is an example of a collection of classic Chinese lyric poetry?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Shijing or Book of Songs" ], "answer_start": [ 763 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108843
5a7a45fa17ab25001a8a0440
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
Literature from Ancient China, Cambodia, Ancient India, Persia and what other two societies are still studied today?
Literature from Ancient China, Cambodia, Ancient India, Persia and what other two societies are still studied today?
[ "Literature from Ancient China, Cambodia, Ancient India, Persia and what other two societies are still studied today?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108844
5a7a45fa17ab25001a8a0441
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
Two works that had either overt moral or didactic purpose are what?
Two works that had either overt moral or didactic purpose are what?
[ "Two works that had either overt moral or didactic purpose are what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108845
5a7a45fa17ab25001a8a0442
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What genres developed as rural culture grew and provided a larger audience?
What genres developed as rural culture grew and provided a larger audience?
[ "What genres developed as rural culture grew and provided a larger audience?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108846
5a7a45fa17ab25001a8a0443
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
Epic poetry was a specialty of what?
Epic poetry was a specialty of what?
[ "Epic poetry was a specialty of what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108847
5a7a45fa17ab25001a8a0444
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
In West Asia, songs were collected by what people as poems?
In West Asia, songs were collected by what people as poems?
[ "In West Asia, songs were collected by what people as poems?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108848
5a7d0f8a70df9f001a874f45
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What did academies provide when a more suburban culture developed?
What did academies provide when a more suburban culture developed?
[ "What did academies provide when a more suburban culture developed?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108849
5a7d0f8a70df9f001a874f46
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
Besides Ancient Japan, what classical societies have literature that is still studied today?
Besides Ancient Japan, what classical societies have literature that is still studied today?
[ "Besides Ancient Japan, what classical societies have literature that is still studied today?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108850
5a7d0f8a70df9f001a874f47
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What genres developed as suburban culture provided a bigger audience?
What genres developed as suburban culture provided a bigger audience?
[ "What genres developed as suburban culture provided a bigger audience?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108851
5a7d0f8a70df9f001a874f48
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
Who collected songs as poems from West Asia?
Who collected songs as poems from West Asia?
[ "Who collected songs as poems from West Asia?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108852
5a7e3ecd70df9f001a875637
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What was epic poetry the specialty of?
What was epic poetry the specialty of?
[ "What was epic poetry the specialty of?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108853
5a7e3ecd70df9f001a875638
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What did urban culture provide that helped poetry and satire?
What did urban culture provide that helped poetry and satire?
[ "What did urban culture provide that helped poetry and satire?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108854
5a7e3ecd70df9f001a875639
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
What were poems in East Asia collected as?
What were poems in East Asia collected as?
[ "What were poems in East Asia collected as?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108855
5a7e3ecd70df9f001a87563a
Literature
As a more urban culture developed, academies provided a means of transmission for speculative and philosophical literature in early civilizations, resulting in the prevalence of literature in Ancient China, Ancient India, Persia and Ancient Greece and Rome. Many works of earlier periods, even in narrative form, had a c...
Who collected songs in Ancient Asia?
Who collected songs in Ancient Asia?
[ "Who collected songs in Ancient Asia?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108856
5726ca9b5951b619008f7e3b
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
Subjects featured in Ancient Chinese literature include what?
Subjects featured in Ancient Chinese literature include what?
[ "Subjects featured in Ancient Chinese literature include what?" ]
{ "text": [ "philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108857
5726ca9b5951b619008f7e3c
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What two inventions helped make Chinese literature especially important and portable?
What two inventions helped make Chinese literature especially important and portable?
[ "What two inventions helped make Chinese literature especially important and portable?" ]
{ "text": [ "modern paper making and woodblock printing" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108858
5726ca9b5951b619008f7e3d
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What historic period was the foundry for classic Chinese literature in the ancient world?
What historic period was the foundry for classic Chinese literature in the ancient world?
[ "What historic period was the foundry for classic Chinese literature in the ancient world?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Hundred Schools of Thought period" ], "answer_start": [ 289 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108859
5726ca9b5951b619008f7e3e
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What classic work of war science originated during this period?
What classic work of war science originated during this period?
[ "What classic work of war science originated during this period?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Art of War" ], "answer_start": [ 542 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108860
5726ca9b5951b619008f7e3f
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
Who wrote The Art Of War?
Who wrote The Art Of War?
[ "Who wrote The Art Of War?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sun Tzu" ], "answer_start": [ 532 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108861
5a7a47e417ab25001a8a0454
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
The early literature of ancient China was primarily focused on psychology, historiography, philosophy, and what other three things?
The early literature of ancient China was primarily focused on psychology, historiography, philosophy, and what other three things?
[ "The early literature of ancient China was primarily focused on psychology, historiography, philosophy, and what other three things?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108862
5a7a47e417ab25001a8a0455
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
Japan is the origin of modern paper making and what type of printing?
Japan is the origin of modern paper making and what type of printing?
[ "Japan is the origin of modern paper making and what type of printing?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108863
5a7a47e417ab25001a8a0456
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
The Western Zhou Dynasty was present during what years?
The Western Zhou Dynasty was present during what years?
[ "The Western Zhou Dynasty was present during what years?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108864
5a7a47e417ab25001a8a0457
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
Ancient Chinese literature placed little emphasis on historiography, which had detailed what?
Ancient Chinese literature placed little emphasis on historiography, which had detailed what?
[ "Ancient Chinese literature placed little emphasis on historiography, which had detailed what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108865
5a7a47e417ab25001a8a0458
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What was complied in 388 BCE?
What was complied in 388 BCE?
[ "What was complied in 388 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108866
5a7d116470df9f001a874f57
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What was early literature focused on in ancient Asia?
What was early literature focused on in ancient Asia?
[ "What was early literature focused on in ancient Asia?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108867
5a7d116470df9f001a874f58
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What country is the origin of primitive paper making and woodblock printing?
What country is the origin of primitive paper making and woodblock printing?
[ "What country is the origin of primitive paper making and woodblock printing?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108868
5a7d116470df9f001a874f59
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What do the years 759-259 BCE mark the existence of?
What do the years 759-259 BCE mark the existence of?
[ "What do the years 759-259 BCE mark the existence of? " ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108869
5a7d116470df9f001a874f5a
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What did Ancient Asian literature put heavy emphasis on?
What did Ancient Asian literature put heavy emphasis on?
[ "What did Ancient Asian literature put heavy emphasis on?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108870
5a7d116470df9f001a874f5b
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What was compiled no later than 289 BCE?
What was compiled no later than 289 BCE?
[ "What was compiled no later than 289 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108871
5a7e405170df9f001a87563f
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What period occurred from 796-896 BCE?
What period occurred from 796-896 BCE?
[ "What period occurred from 796-896 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108872
5a7e405170df9f001a875640
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What genre is Sima Qian's The Art of War?
What genre is Sima Qian's The Art of War?
[ "What genre is Sima Qian's The Art of War?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108873
5a7e405170df9f001a875641
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What genre is Sun Tzu's Record of the Grand Historian?
What genre is Sun Tzu's Record of the Grand Historian?
[ "What genre is Sun Tzu's Record of the Grand Historian?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108874
5a7e405170df9f001a875642
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What literature had a heavy emphasis on philosophy with very detailed court records?
What literature had a heavy emphasis on philosophy with very detailed court records?
[ "What literature had a heavy emphasis on philosophy with very detailed court records?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108875
5a7e405170df9f001a875643
Literature
In ancient China, early literature was primarily focused on philosophy, historiography, military science, agriculture, and poetry. China, the origin of modern paper making and woodblock printing, produced one of the world's first print cultures. Much of Chinese literature originates with the Hundred Schools of Thought ...
What year was the Zuo Zhuan written and released?
What year was the Zuo Zhuan written and released?
[ "What year was the Zuo Zhuan written and released?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108876
5726ccdd708984140094d1b7
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What were some different genres that emerged from ancient India's oral literary traditions?
What were some different genres that emerged from ancient India's oral literary traditions?
[ "What were some different genres that emerged from ancient India's oral literary traditions?" ]
{ "text": [ "drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108877
5726ccdd708984140094d1b8
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
An important language for ancient Indian literature is what?
An important language for ancient Indian literature is what?
[ "An important language for ancient Indian literature is what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sanskrit" ], "answer_start": [ 155 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108878
5726ccdd708984140094d1b9
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What ancient religious scriptures were among the first examples of Indian literature?
What ancient religious scriptures were among the first examples of Indian literature?
[ "What ancient religious scriptures were among the first examples of Indian literature?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Vedas" ], "answer_start": [ 285 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108879
5726ccdd708984140094d1ba
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
The Vedic Period refers to what expanse of time?
The Vedic Period refers to what expanse of time?
[ "The Vedic Period refers to what expanse of time?" ]
{ "text": [ "the mid 2nd to mid 1st millennium BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 529 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108880
5726ccdd708984140094d1bb
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
The Vedic Period began in the Late Bronze Age and extended until when?
The Vedic Period began in the Late Bronze Age and extended until when?
[ "The Vedic Period began in the Late Bronze Age and extended until when?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Iron Age" ], "answer_start": [ 595 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108881
5a7a49f217ab25001a8a047c
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
Sanskrit literature begins with what that dates back to 1300-1100 BCE?
Sanskrit literature begins with what that dates back to 1300-1100 BCE?
[ "Sanskrit literature begins with what that dates back to 1300-1100 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108882
5a7a49f217ab25001a8a047d
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
The early genres of Ancient India included drama, tragedy, fables, and what other two genres?
The early genres of Ancient India included drama, tragedy, fables, and what other two genres?
[ "The early genres of Ancient India included drama, tragedy, fables, and what other two genres?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108883
5a7a49f217ab25001a8a047e
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What literature follows the Vedas in Iron Range India?
What literature follows the Vedas in Iron Range India?
[ "What literature follows the Vedas in Iron Range India?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108884
5a7a49f217ab25001a8a047f
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
The Vedic period spans the mid 3rd to mid 1st millennium BCE, also known as what?
The Vedic period spans the mid 3rd to mid 1st millennium BCE, also known as what?
[ "The Vedic period spans the mid 3rd to mid 1st millennium BCE, also known as what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108885
5a7a49f217ab25001a8a0480
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
The time between the 6th and 5th centuries BC saw the composition and redaction of what?
The time between the 6th and 5th centuries BC saw the composition and redaction of what?
[ "The time between the 6th and 5th centuries BC saw the composition and redaction of what?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108886
5a7d12b070df9f001a874f61
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
How did literature originate in ancient China?
How did literature originate in ancient China?
[ "How did literature originate in ancient China?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108887
5a7d12b070df9f001a874f62
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What does Sanskrit literature end with?
What does Sanskrit literature end with?
[ "What does Sanskrit literature end with?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108888
5a7d12b070df9f001a874f63
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What dates to 1530-1030 BCE?
What dates to 1530-1030 BCE?
[ "What dates to 1530-1030 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108889
5a7d12b070df9f001a874f64
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
When does the redirection of the Samhitas date to?
When does the redirection of the Samhitas date to?
[ "When does the redirection of the Samhitas date to? " ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108890
5a7e43ed70df9f001a87565d
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What dates back to the years 1005-100 BCE?
What dates back to the years 1005-100 BCE?
[ "What dates back to the years 1005-100 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108891
5a7e43ed70df9f001a87565e
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What dates to c. 1000-1500 BCE?
What dates to c. 1000-1500 BCE?
[ "What dates to c. 1000-1500 BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108892
5a7e43ed70df9f001a87565f
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What period spans the late 2nd to mid 1st millennium BCE?
What period spans the late 2nd to mid 1st millennium BCE?
[ "What period spans the late 2nd to mid 1st millennium BCE?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108893
5a7e43ed70df9f001a875660
Literature
In ancient India, literature originated from stories that were originally orally transmitted. Early genres included drama, fables, sutras and epic poetry. Sanskrit literature begins with the Vedas, dating back to 1500–1000 BCE, and continues with the Sanskrit Epics of Iron Age India. The Vedas are among the oldest sacr...
What did the period between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC see?
What did the period between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC see?
[ "What did the period between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC see?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108894
5726cdcbdd62a815002e90c6
Literature
In ancient Greece, the epics of Homer, who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, and Hesiod, who wrote Works and Days and Theogony, are some of the earliest, and most influential, of Ancient Greek literature. Classical Greek genres included philosophy, poetry, historiography, comedies and dramas. Plato and Aristotle authore...
What two epic narratives were written by Homer?
What two epic narratives were written by Homer?
[ "What two epic narratives were written by Homer?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Iliad and the Odyssey" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108895
5726cdcbdd62a815002e90c7
Literature
In ancient Greece, the epics of Homer, who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, and Hesiod, who wrote Works and Days and Theogony, are some of the earliest, and most influential, of Ancient Greek literature. Classical Greek genres included philosophy, poetry, historiography, comedies and dramas. Plato and Aristotle authore...
Who wrote Works and Days and Theogony?
Who wrote Works and Days and Theogony?
[ "Who wrote Works and Days and Theogony?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hesiod" ], "answer_start": [ 80 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108896
5726cdcbdd62a815002e90c8
Literature
In ancient Greece, the epics of Homer, who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, and Hesiod, who wrote Works and Days and Theogony, are some of the earliest, and most influential, of Ancient Greek literature. Classical Greek genres included philosophy, poetry, historiography, comedies and dramas. Plato and Aristotle authore...
Plato and Aristotle wrote what type of literature?
Plato and Aristotle wrote what type of literature?
[ "Plato and Aristotle wrote what type of literature?" ]
{ "text": [ "philosophical texts" ], "answer_start": [ 322 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108897
5726cdcbdd62a815002e90c9
Literature
In ancient Greece, the epics of Homer, who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, and Hesiod, who wrote Works and Days and Theogony, are some of the earliest, and most influential, of Ancient Greek literature. Classical Greek genres included philosophy, poetry, historiography, comedies and dramas. Plato and Aristotle authore...
Who were two important Classic Greek lyric poets?
Who were two important Classic Greek lyric poets?
[ "Who were two important Classic Greek lyric poets?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sappho and Pindar" ], "answer_start": [ 389 ] }
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Literature
In ancient Greece, the epics of Homer, who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, and Hesiod, who wrote Works and Days and Theogony, are some of the earliest, and most influential, of Ancient Greek literature. Classical Greek genres included philosophy, poetry, historiography, comedies and dramas. Plato and Aristotle authore...
The two great ancient Greek historians were?
The two great ancient Greek historians were?
[ "The two great ancient Greek historians were?" ]
{ "text": [ "Herodotus and Thucydides" ], "answer_start": [ 441 ] }
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Literature
In ancient Greece, the epics of Homer, who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, and Hesiod, who wrote Works and Days and Theogony, are some of the earliest, and most influential, of Ancient Greek literature. Classical Greek genres included philosophy, poetry, historiography, comedies and dramas. Plato and Aristotle authore...
In ancient Rome, Homer wrote what two epics?
In ancient Rome, Homer wrote what two epics?
[ "In ancient Rome, Homer wrote what two epics?" ]
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