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gem-squad_v2-train-109100
5727617f708984140094dcc1
Carnival
In the year 743 the synod in Leptines (Leptines is located near Binche in Belgium) spoke out furiously against the excesses in the month of February. Also from the same period dates the phrase: "Whoever in February by a variety of less honorable acts tries to drive out winter is not a Christian, but a pagan." Confessio...
What would some people in Spain go out disguised as?
What would some people in Spain go out disguised as?
[ "What would some people in Spain go out disguised as?" ]
{ "text": [ "the opposite gender" ], "answer_start": [ 668 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109101
5727645a5951b619008f8947
Carnival
While forming an integral part of the Christian calendar, particularly in Catholic regions, many Carnival traditions resemble those antedating Christianity. Italian Carnival is sometimes thought to be derived from the ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Bacchanalia. The Saturnalia, in turn, may be based on the Gr...
Many Carnival traditions form an integral part of whose calendar?
Many Carnival traditions form an integral part of whose calendar?
[ "Many Carnival traditions form an integral part of whose calendar?" ]
{ "text": [ "Christian" ], "answer_start": [ 38 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109102
5727645a5951b619008f8948
Carnival
While forming an integral part of the Christian calendar, particularly in Catholic regions, many Carnival traditions resemble those antedating Christianity. Italian Carnival is sometimes thought to be derived from the ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Bacchanalia. The Saturnalia, in turn, may be based on the Gr...
What two ancient Roman festivals is Carnival thought to stem from?
What two ancient Roman festivals is Carnival thought to stem from?
[ "What two ancient Roman festivals is Carnival thought to stem from?" ]
{ "text": [ "Saturnalia and Bacchanalia" ], "answer_start": [ 245 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109103
5727645a5951b619008f8949
Carnival
While forming an integral part of the Christian calendar, particularly in Catholic regions, many Carnival traditions resemble those antedating Christianity. Italian Carnival is sometimes thought to be derived from the ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Bacchanalia. The Saturnalia, in turn, may be based on the Gr...
The Saturnalia is potentially based on what Greek festival?
The Saturnalia is potentially based on what Greek festival?
[ "The Saturnalia is potentially based on what Greek festival?" ]
{ "text": [ "Dionysia" ], "answer_start": [ 324 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109104
5727645a5951b619008f894a
Carnival
While forming an integral part of the Christian calendar, particularly in Catholic regions, many Carnival traditions resemble those antedating Christianity. Italian Carnival is sometimes thought to be derived from the ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Bacchanalia. The Saturnalia, in turn, may be based on the Gr...
On which month and day did Saturnalia start?
On which month and day did Saturnalia start?
[ "On which month and day did Saturnalia start?" ]
{ "text": [ "December 17" ], "answer_start": [ 399 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109105
5727645a5951b619008f894b
Carnival
While forming an integral part of the Christian calendar, particularly in Catholic regions, many Carnival traditions resemble those antedating Christianity. Italian Carnival is sometimes thought to be derived from the ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Bacchanalia. The Saturnalia, in turn, may be based on the Gr...
What happened to the men and women chosen to represent the Lord of Misrule?
What happened to the men and women chosen to represent the Lord of Misrule?
[ "What happened to the men and women chosen to represent the Lord of Misrule?" ]
{ "text": [ "horribly murdered" ], "answer_start": [ 605 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109106
57276669f1498d1400e8f76e
Carnival
While medieval pageants and festivals such as Corpus Christi were church-sanctioned, Carnival was also a manifestation of medieval folk culture. Many local Carnival customs are claimed to derive from local pre-Christian rituals, such as elaborate rites involving masked figures in the Swabian–Alemannic Fastnacht. Howeve...
What is insufficient to establish a direct origin from ancient festivals to Carnival?
What is insufficient to establish a direct origin from ancient festivals to Carnival?
[ "What is insufficient to establish a direct origin from ancient festivals to Carnival?" ]
{ "text": [ "evidence" ], "answer_start": [ 323 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109107
57276669f1498d1400e8f76f
Carnival
While medieval pageants and festivals such as Corpus Christi were church-sanctioned, Carnival was also a manifestation of medieval folk culture. Many local Carnival customs are claimed to derive from local pre-Christian rituals, such as elaborate rites involving masked figures in the Swabian–Alemannic Fastnacht. Howeve...
What festival did no complete accounts describing survive?
What festival did no complete accounts describing survive?
[ "What festival did no complete accounts describing survive?" ]
{ "text": [ "Saturnalia" ], "answer_start": [ 445 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109108
57276669f1498d1400e8f770
Carnival
While medieval pageants and festivals such as Corpus Christi were church-sanctioned, Carnival was also a manifestation of medieval folk culture. Many local Carnival customs are claimed to derive from local pre-Christian rituals, such as elaborate rites involving masked figures in the Swabian–Alemannic Fastnacht. Howeve...
How do both Jesus and King Carnival make a gift to the people?
How do both Jesus and King Carnival make a gift to the people?
[ "How do both Jesus and King Carnival make a gift to the people?" ]
{ "text": [ "with their deaths" ], "answer_start": [ 1120 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109109
57276669f1498d1400e8f771
Carnival
While medieval pageants and festivals such as Corpus Christi were church-sanctioned, Carnival was also a manifestation of medieval folk culture. Many local Carnival customs are claimed to derive from local pre-Christian rituals, such as elaborate rites involving masked figures in the Swabian–Alemannic Fastnacht. Howeve...
What is the gift of King Carnival?
What is the gift of King Carnival?
[ "What is the gift of King Carnival?" ]
{ "text": [ "acknowledgement that death is a necessary part of the cycle of life" ], "answer_start": [ 1234 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109110
57276669f1498d1400e8f772
Carnival
While medieval pageants and festivals such as Corpus Christi were church-sanctioned, Carnival was also a manifestation of medieval folk culture. Many local Carnival customs are claimed to derive from local pre-Christian rituals, such as elaborate rites involving masked figures in the Swabian–Alemannic Fastnacht. Howeve...
Who was forced to race naked through the streets of Rom by Pope Paul II?
Who was forced to race naked through the streets of Rom by Pope Paul II?
[ "Who was forced to race naked through the streets of Rom by Pope Paul II?" ]
{ "text": [ "Jews" ], "answer_start": [ 1968 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109111
572767ee5951b619008f897b
Carnival
Some of the best-known traditions, including carnal parades and masquerade balls, were first recorded in medieval Italy. The carnival of Venice was, for a long time, the most famous carnival (although Napoleon abolished it in 1797 and only in 1979 was the tradition restored). From Italy, Carnival traditions spread to S...
Where were some of the best-known traditions first recorded?
Where were some of the best-known traditions first recorded?
[ "Where were some of the best-known traditions first recorded?" ]
{ "text": [ "Italy" ], "answer_start": [ 114 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109112
572767ee5951b619008f897c
Carnival
Some of the best-known traditions, including carnal parades and masquerade balls, were first recorded in medieval Italy. The carnival of Venice was, for a long time, the most famous carnival (although Napoleon abolished it in 1797 and only in 1979 was the tradition restored). From Italy, Carnival traditions spread to S...
What city's carnival was the most famous for a long time?
What city's carnival was the most famous for a long time?
[ "What city's carnival was the most famous for a long time?" ]
{ "text": [ "Venice" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109113
572767ee5951b619008f897d
Carnival
Some of the best-known traditions, including carnal parades and masquerade balls, were first recorded in medieval Italy. The carnival of Venice was, for a long time, the most famous carnival (although Napoleon abolished it in 1797 and only in 1979 was the tradition restored). From Italy, Carnival traditions spread to S...
What was the first place in North America with a Carnival tradition?
What was the first place in North America with a Carnival tradition?
[ "What was the first place in North America with a Carnival tradition?" ]
{ "text": [ "New France" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109114
572767ee5951b619008f897e
Carnival
Some of the best-known traditions, including carnal parades and masquerade balls, were first recorded in medieval Italy. The carnival of Venice was, for a long time, the most famous carnival (although Napoleon abolished it in 1797 and only in 1979 was the tradition restored). From Italy, Carnival traditions spread to S...
What were rabbis from the ghettos forced to march through the city streets wearing?
What were rabbis from the ghettos forced to march through the city streets wearing?
[ "What were rabbis from the ghettos forced to march through the city streets wearing?" ]
{ "text": [ "foolish guise" ], "answer_start": [ 790 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109115
572767ee5951b619008f897f
Carnival
Some of the best-known traditions, including carnal parades and masquerade balls, were first recorded in medieval Italy. The carnival of Venice was, for a long time, the most famous carnival (although Napoleon abolished it in 1797 and only in 1979 was the tradition restored). From Italy, Carnival traditions spread to S...
Who dismissed the petition of the Jewish community to stop the abuse of them?
Who dismissed the petition of the Jewish community to stop the abuse of them?
[ "Who dismissed the petition of the Jewish community to stop the abuse of them?" ]
{ "text": [ "Pope Gregory XVI" ], "answer_start": [ 928 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109116
572768c8dd62a815002e9c62
Carnival
Carnival was introduced by Portuguese settlers. The celebration is celebrated on each of the archipelago's nine inhabited islands. In Mindelo, São Vicente groups challenge each other for a yearly prize. It has imported various Brazilian carnival traditions. The celebration in SãoNicolau is more traditional, where estab...
What nationality were the settlers from who introduced Carnival?
What nationality were the settlers from who introduced Carnival?
[ "What nationality were the settlers from who introduced Carnival?" ]
{ "text": [ "Portuguese" ], "answer_start": [ 27 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109117
572768c8dd62a815002e9c63
Carnival
Carnival was introduced by Portuguese settlers. The celebration is celebrated on each of the archipelago's nine inhabited islands. In Mindelo, São Vicente groups challenge each other for a yearly prize. It has imported various Brazilian carnival traditions. The celebration in SãoNicolau is more traditional, where estab...
How many of the inhabited islands is Carnival celebrated on?
How many of the inhabited islands is Carnival celebrated on?
[ "How many of the inhabited islands is Carnival celebrated on?" ]
{ "text": [ "nine" ], "answer_start": [ 107 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109118
572768c8dd62a815002e9c64
Carnival
Carnival was introduced by Portuguese settlers. The celebration is celebrated on each of the archipelago's nine inhabited islands. In Mindelo, São Vicente groups challenge each other for a yearly prize. It has imported various Brazilian carnival traditions. The celebration in SãoNicolau is more traditional, where estab...
What do groups in Mindelo challenge each other for?
What do groups in Mindelo challenge each other for?
[ "What do groups in Mindelo challenge each other for?" ]
{ "text": [ "a yearly prize" ], "answer_start": [ 187 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109119
572768c8dd62a815002e9c65
Carnival
Carnival was introduced by Portuguese settlers. The celebration is celebrated on each of the archipelago's nine inhabited islands. In Mindelo, São Vicente groups challenge each other for a yearly prize. It has imported various Brazilian carnival traditions. The celebration in SãoNicolau is more traditional, where estab...
Three groups in São Nicolau make use of fire in the construction of what conveyance?
Three groups in São Nicolau make use of fire in the construction of what conveyance?
[ "Three groups in São Nicolau make use of fire in the construction of what conveyance? " ]
{ "text": [ "a painted float" ], "answer_start": [ 547 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109120
572768c8dd62a815002e9c66
Carnival
Carnival was introduced by Portuguese settlers. The celebration is celebrated on each of the archipelago's nine inhabited islands. In Mindelo, São Vicente groups challenge each other for a yearly prize. It has imported various Brazilian carnival traditions. The celebration in SãoNicolau is more traditional, where estab...
Over how many days is São Nicolau's Carnival celebrated?
Over how many days is São Nicolau's Carnival celebrated?
[ "Over how many days is São Nicolau's Carnival celebrated? " ]
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 672 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109121
57276a08f1498d1400e8f79e
Carnival
In India, Carnival is celebrated only in the state of Goa and a Roman Catholic tradition, where it is known as Intruz which means swindler while Entrudo, the appropriate word in Portuguese for Carnival. The largest celebration takes place in the city of Panjim which was part of Velha Conquista, Goa, but now is celebrat...
What is the only state in India in which Carnival is celebrated?
What is the only state in India in which Carnival is celebrated?
[ "What is the only state in India in which Carnival is celebrated?" ]
{ "text": [ "Goa" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109122
57276a08f1498d1400e8f79f
Carnival
In India, Carnival is celebrated only in the state of Goa and a Roman Catholic tradition, where it is known as Intruz which means swindler while Entrudo, the appropriate word in Portuguese for Carnival. The largest celebration takes place in the city of Panjim which was part of Velha Conquista, Goa, but now is celebrat...
What does the Indian word "Intruz" mean?
What does the Indian word "Intruz" mean?
[ "What does the Indian word \"Intruz\" mean?" ]
{ "text": [ "swindler" ], "answer_start": [ 130 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109123
57276a08f1498d1400e8f7a0
Carnival
In India, Carnival is celebrated only in the state of Goa and a Roman Catholic tradition, where it is known as Intruz which means swindler while Entrudo, the appropriate word in Portuguese for Carnival. The largest celebration takes place in the city of Panjim which was part of Velha Conquista, Goa, but now is celebrat...
The largest Carnival celebration takes place in which city?
The largest Carnival celebration takes place in which city?
[ "The largest Carnival celebration takes place in which city?" ]
{ "text": [ "Panjim" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109124
57276a08f1498d1400e8f7a1
Carnival
In India, Carnival is celebrated only in the state of Goa and a Roman Catholic tradition, where it is known as Intruz which means swindler while Entrudo, the appropriate word in Portuguese for Carnival. The largest celebration takes place in the city of Panjim which was part of Velha Conquista, Goa, but now is celebrat...
What is eaten on Fat Tuesday to partake in the celebration?
What is eaten on Fat Tuesday to partake in the celebration?
[ "What is eaten on Fat Tuesday to partake in the celebration?" ]
{ "text": [ "crepes" ], "answer_start": [ 550 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109125
57276a08f1498d1400e8f7a2
Carnival
In India, Carnival is celebrated only in the state of Goa and a Roman Catholic tradition, where it is known as Intruz which means swindler while Entrudo, the appropriate word in Portuguese for Carnival. The largest celebration takes place in the city of Panjim which was part of Velha Conquista, Goa, but now is celebrat...
What legendary king eventually takes over the state?
What legendary king eventually takes over the state?
[ "What legendary king eventually takes over the state?" ]
{ "text": [ "Momo" ], "answer_start": [ 894 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109126
57276b96dd62a815002e9c94
Carnival
The Carnival of Malmedy is locally called Cwarmê. Even if Malmedy is located in the east Belgium, near the German-speaking area, the Cwarmê is a pure walloon and Latin carnival. The celebration takes place during 4 days before the Shrove Tuesday. The Cwarmê Sunday is the most important and insteresting to see. All the ...
Whose Carnival is known local as Cwarmê?
Whose Carnival is known local as Cwarmê?
[ "Whose Carnival is known local as Cwarmê?" ]
{ "text": [ "Malmedy" ], "answer_start": [ 16 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109127
57276b96dd62a815002e9c95
Carnival
The Carnival of Malmedy is locally called Cwarmê. Even if Malmedy is located in the east Belgium, near the German-speaking area, the Cwarmê is a pure walloon and Latin carnival. The celebration takes place during 4 days before the Shrove Tuesday. The Cwarmê Sunday is the most important and insteresting to see. All the ...
Despite being located in East Belgium, Malmedy's Carnival harks purely to what area?
Despite being located in East Belgium, Malmedy's Carnival harks purely to what area?
[ "Despite being located in East Belgium, Malmedy's Carnival harks purely to what area?" ]
{ "text": [ "Latin" ], "answer_start": [ 162 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109128
57276b96dd62a815002e9c96
Carnival
The Carnival of Malmedy is locally called Cwarmê. Even if Malmedy is located in the east Belgium, near the German-speaking area, the Cwarmê is a pure walloon and Latin carnival. The celebration takes place during 4 days before the Shrove Tuesday. The Cwarmê Sunday is the most important and insteresting to see. All the ...
How many days does Malmedy's festival take place before Shrove Tuesday?
How many days does Malmedy's festival take place before Shrove Tuesday?
[ "How many days does Malmedy's festival take place before Shrove Tuesday?" ]
{ "text": [ "4" ], "answer_start": [ 213 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109129
57276b96dd62a815002e9c97
Carnival
The Carnival of Malmedy is locally called Cwarmê. Even if Malmedy is located in the east Belgium, near the German-speaking area, the Cwarmê is a pure walloon and Latin carnival. The celebration takes place during 4 days before the Shrove Tuesday. The Cwarmê Sunday is the most important and insteresting to see. All the ...
Where can all the traditional costumes be seen parading on the Sunday of the festival?
Where can all the traditional costumes be seen parading on the Sunday of the festival?
[ "Where can all the traditional costumes be seen parading on the Sunday of the festival?" ]
{ "text": [ "in the street" ], "answer_start": [ 352 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109130
57276b96dd62a815002e9c98
Carnival
The Carnival of Malmedy is locally called Cwarmê. Even if Malmedy is located in the east Belgium, near the German-speaking area, the Cwarmê is a pure walloon and Latin carnival. The celebration takes place during 4 days before the Shrove Tuesday. The Cwarmê Sunday is the most important and insteresting to see. All the ...
What do disguised people pass through during the festival?
What do disguised people pass through during the festival?
[ "What do disguised people pass through during the festival?" ]
{ "text": [ "the crowd" ], "answer_start": [ 465 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109131
572774e65951b619008f8a5b
Carnival
Some Belgian cities hold Carnivals during Lent. One of the best-known is Stavelot, where the Carnival de la Laetare takes place on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. The participants include the Blancs-Moussis, who dress in white, carry long red noses and parade through town attacking bystanders with confetti a...
What do some Belgian cities hold during Lent?
What do some Belgian cities hold during Lent?
[ "What do some Belgian cities hold during Lent?" ]
{ "text": [ "Carnivals" ], "answer_start": [ 25 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109132
572774e65951b619008f8a5c
Carnival
Some Belgian cities hold Carnivals during Lent. One of the best-known is Stavelot, where the Carnival de la Laetare takes place on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. The participants include the Blancs-Moussis, who dress in white, carry long red noses and parade through town attacking bystanders with confetti a...
What Carnival takes place on Laetare Sunday?
What Carnival takes place on Laetare Sunday?
[ "What Carnival takes place on Laetare Sunday?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Carnival de la Laetare" ], "answer_start": [ 89 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109133
572774e65951b619008f8a5d
Carnival
Some Belgian cities hold Carnivals during Lent. One of the best-known is Stavelot, where the Carnival de la Laetare takes place on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. The participants include the Blancs-Moussis, who dress in white, carry long red noses and parade through town attacking bystanders with confetti a...
What group of participants attack bystanders with confetti and dried pig bladders?
What group of participants attack bystanders with confetti and dried pig bladders?
[ "What group of participants attack bystanders with confetti and dried pig bladders?" ]
{ "text": [ "Blancs-Moussis" ], "answer_start": [ 203 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109134
572774e65951b619008f8a5e
Carnival
Some Belgian cities hold Carnivals during Lent. One of the best-known is Stavelot, where the Carnival de la Laetare takes place on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. The participants include the Blancs-Moussis, who dress in white, carry long red noses and parade through town attacking bystanders with confetti a...
What day does the town of Halle engage in its celebration?
What day does the town of Halle engage in its celebration?
[ "What day does the town of Halle engage in its celebration?" ]
{ "text": [ "Laetare Sunday" ], "answer_start": [ 380 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109135
572774e65951b619008f8a5f
Carnival
Some Belgian cities hold Carnivals during Lent. One of the best-known is Stavelot, where the Carnival de la Laetare takes place on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. The participants include the Blancs-Moussis, who dress in white, carry long red noses and parade through town attacking bystanders with confetti a...
What's the name of Belgium's oldest parade?
What's the name of Belgium's oldest parade?
[ "What's the name of Belgium's oldest parade? " ]
{ "text": [ "Carnival Parade of Maaseik" ], "answer_start": [ 427 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109136
57277595708984140094de35
Carnival
Many towns in Croatia's Kvarner region (and in other parts of the country) observe the Carnival period, incorporating local traditions and celebrating local culture. Just before the end of Carnival, every Kvarner town burns a man-like doll called a "Jure Piškanac", who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year....
Many towns in what region of Croatia observe the Carnival period?
Many towns in what region of Croatia observe the Carnival period?
[ "Many towns in what region of Croatia observe the Carnival period?" ]
{ "text": [ "Kvarner" ], "answer_start": [ 24 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109137
57277595708984140094de36
Carnival
Many towns in Croatia's Kvarner region (and in other parts of the country) observe the Carnival period, incorporating local traditions and celebrating local culture. Just before the end of Carnival, every Kvarner town burns a man-like doll called a "Jure Piškanac", who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year....
What does every Kvarner town burn just before the end of the Carnival?
What does every Kvarner town burn just before the end of the Carnival?
[ "What does every Kvarner town burn just before the end of the Carnival?" ]
{ "text": [ "a man-like doll" ], "answer_start": [ 224 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109138
57277595708984140094de37
Carnival
Many towns in Croatia's Kvarner region (and in other parts of the country) observe the Carnival period, incorporating local traditions and celebrating local culture. Just before the end of Carnival, every Kvarner town burns a man-like doll called a "Jure Piškanac", who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year....
Who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year?
Who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year?
[ "Who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year?" ]
{ "text": [ "Jure Piškanac" ], "answer_start": [ 250 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109139
57277595708984140094de38
Carnival
Many towns in Croatia's Kvarner region (and in other parts of the country) observe the Carnival period, incorporating local traditions and celebrating local culture. Just before the end of Carnival, every Kvarner town burns a man-like doll called a "Jure Piškanac", who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year....
What does the head regalia of the bell-ringers represent?
What does the head regalia of the bell-ringers represent?
[ "What does the head regalia of the bell-ringers represent?" ]
{ "text": [ "their areas of origin" ], "answer_start": [ 399 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109140
57277595708984140094de39
Carnival
Many towns in Croatia's Kvarner region (and in other parts of the country) observe the Carnival period, incorporating local traditions and celebrating local culture. Just before the end of Carnival, every Kvarner town burns a man-like doll called a "Jure Piškanac", who is blamed for all the strife of the previous year....
What is the traditional Carnival food?
What is the traditional Carnival food?
[ "What is the traditional Carnival food?" ]
{ "text": [ "fritule" ], "answer_start": [ 531 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109141
57277618dd62a815002e9d6e
Carnival
Carnival has been celebrated for centuries. The tradition was likely established under Venetian rule around the 16th century. It may have been influenced by Greek traditions, such as festivities for deities such as Dionysus. The celebration originally involved dressing in costumes and holding masked balls or visiting f...
How long has Carnival been celebrated?
How long has Carnival been celebrated?
[ "How long has Carnival been celebrated?" ]
{ "text": [ "centuries" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109142
57277618dd62a815002e9d6f
Carnival
Carnival has been celebrated for centuries. The tradition was likely established under Venetian rule around the 16th century. It may have been influenced by Greek traditions, such as festivities for deities such as Dionysus. The celebration originally involved dressing in costumes and holding masked balls or visiting f...
Under whose rule was Carnival established in the 16th century?
Under whose rule was Carnival established in the 16th century?
[ "Under whose rule was Carnival established in the 16th century?" ]
{ "text": [ "Venetian" ], "answer_start": [ 87 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109143
57277618dd62a815002e9d70
Carnival
Carnival has been celebrated for centuries. The tradition was likely established under Venetian rule around the 16th century. It may have been influenced by Greek traditions, such as festivities for deities such as Dionysus. The celebration originally involved dressing in costumes and holding masked balls or visiting f...
Dionysus was a deity in whose tradition?
Dionysus was a deity in whose tradition?
[ "Dionysus was a deity in whose tradition? " ]
{ "text": [ "Greek" ], "answer_start": [ 157 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109144
57277618dd62a815002e9d71
Carnival
Carnival has been celebrated for centuries. The tradition was likely established under Venetian rule around the 16th century. It may have been influenced by Greek traditions, such as festivities for deities such as Dionysus. The celebration originally involved dressing in costumes and holding masked balls or visiting f...
In what century did the Carnival become an organized event?
In what century did the Carnival become an organized event?
[ "In what century did the Carnival become an organized event?" ]
{ "text": [ "twentieth" ], "answer_start": [ 335 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109145
57277618dd62a815002e9d72
Carnival
Carnival has been celebrated for centuries. The tradition was likely established under Venetian rule around the 16th century. It may have been influenced by Greek traditions, such as festivities for deities such as Dionysus. The celebration originally involved dressing in costumes and holding masked balls or visiting f...
What city almost exclusively celebrates the Carnival?
What city almost exclusively celebrates the Carnival?
[ "What city almost exclusively celebrates the Carnival?" ]
{ "text": [ "Limassol" ], "answer_start": [ 526 ] }
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572779e05951b619008f8ac1
Carnival
Three main parades take place during Carnival. The first is held on the first day, during which the "Carnival King" (either a person in costume or an effigy) rides through the city on his carriage. The second is held on the first Sunday of the festival and the participants are mainly children. The third and largest tak...
How many parades take place during Carnival?
How many parades take place during Carnival?
[ "How many parades take place during Carnival?" ]
{ "text": [ "Three" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109147
572779e05951b619008f8ac2
Carnival
Three main parades take place during Carnival. The first is held on the first day, during which the "Carnival King" (either a person in costume or an effigy) rides through the city on his carriage. The second is held on the first Sunday of the festival and the participants are mainly children. The third and largest tak...
Who rides through the city on a carriage?
Who rides through the city on a carriage?
[ "Who rides through the city on a carriage?" ]
{ "text": [ "the \"Carnival King" ], "answer_start": [ 96 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109148
572779e05951b619008f8ac3
Carnival
Three main parades take place during Carnival. The first is held on the first day, during which the "Carnival King" (either a person in costume or an effigy) rides through the city on his carriage. The second is held on the first Sunday of the festival and the participants are mainly children. The third and largest tak...
Which of the festivals is comprised of participants who are mainly children?
Which of the festivals is comprised of participants who are mainly children?
[ "Which of the festivals is comprised of participants who are mainly children?" ]
{ "text": [ "The second" ], "answer_start": [ 198 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109149
572779e05951b619008f8ac4
Carnival
Three main parades take place during Carnival. The first is held on the first day, during which the "Carnival King" (either a person in costume or an effigy) rides through the city on his carriage. The second is held on the first Sunday of the festival and the participants are mainly children. The third and largest tak...
What do people walk along the town's longest avenue in?
What do people walk along the town's longest avenue in?
[ "What do people walk along the town's longest avenue in?" ]
{ "text": [ "costume" ], "answer_start": [ 400 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109150
572779e05951b619008f8ac5
Carnival
Three main parades take place during Carnival. The first is held on the first day, during which the "Carnival King" (either a person in costume or an effigy) rides through the city on his carriage. The second is held on the first Sunday of the festival and the participants are mainly children. The third and largest tak...
Who are the last two parades open for participation by?
Who are the last two parades open for participation by?
[ "Who are the last two parades open for participation by?" ]
{ "text": [ "anyone who wishes to participate" ], "answer_start": [ 476 ] }
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57277b0fdd62a815002e9e18
Carnival
In Norway, students having seen celebrations in Paris introduced Carnival processions, masked balls and Carnival balls to Christiana in the 1840s and 1850s. From 1863, the artist federation kunstnerforeningen held annual Carnival balls in the old Freemasons lodge, which inspired Johan Svendsens compositions "Norsk Kuns...
Where did students in Norway originally see the celebrations?
Where did students in Norway originally see the celebrations?
[ "Where did students in Norway originally see the celebrations?" ]
{ "text": [ "Paris" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109152
57277b0fdd62a815002e9e19
Carnival
In Norway, students having seen celebrations in Paris introduced Carnival processions, masked balls and Carnival balls to Christiana in the 1840s and 1850s. From 1863, the artist federation kunstnerforeningen held annual Carnival balls in the old Freemasons lodge, which inspired Johan Svendsens compositions "Norsk Kuns...
Where did the artist federation hold their annual balls?
Where did the artist federation hold their annual balls?
[ "Where did the artist federation hold their annual balls?" ]
{ "text": [ "in the old Freemasons lodge" ], "answer_start": [ 236 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109153
57277b0fdd62a815002e9e1a
Carnival
In Norway, students having seen celebrations in Paris introduced Carnival processions, masked balls and Carnival balls to Christiana in the 1840s and 1850s. From 1863, the artist federation kunstnerforeningen held annual Carnival balls in the old Freemasons lodge, which inspired Johan Svendsens compositions "Norsk Kuns...
Who composed the song "Karneval in Paris"?
Who composed the song "Karneval in Paris"?
[ "Who composed the song \"Karneval in Paris\"?" ]
{ "text": [ "Johan Svendsens" ], "answer_start": [ 280 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109154
57277b0fdd62a815002e9e1b
Carnival
In Norway, students having seen celebrations in Paris introduced Carnival processions, masked balls and Carnival balls to Christiana in the 1840s and 1850s. From 1863, the artist federation kunstnerforeningen held annual Carnival balls in the old Freemasons lodge, which inspired Johan Svendsens compositions "Norsk Kuns...
What organization has produced annual masquerade balls in Oslo since 1988?
What organization has produced annual masquerade balls in Oslo since 1988?
[ "What organization has produced annual masquerade balls in Oslo since 1988?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tårnseilerne" ], "answer_start": [ 559 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109155
57277b0fdd62a815002e9e1c
Carnival
In Norway, students having seen celebrations in Paris introduced Carnival processions, masked balls and Carnival balls to Christiana in the 1840s and 1850s. From 1863, the artist federation kunstnerforeningen held annual Carnival balls in the old Freemasons lodge, which inspired Johan Svendsens compositions "Norsk Kuns...
When do the processions occur after?
When do the processions occur after?
[ "When do the processions occur after?" ]
{ "text": [ "an opera performance" ], "answer_start": [ 671 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109156
57277bf6f1498d1400e8f96c
Carnival
The "Rheinische" Carnival is held in the west of Germany, mainly in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia or Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rhineland Palatinate or Rheinland-Pfalz, but also in Hessen [including Oberhessen], Bavaria and other states. Some cities are more famous for celebrations such as parades and costume balls. K...
Which Carnival is held in Germany's west?
Which Carnival is held in Germany's west?
[ "Which Carnival is held in Germany's west?" ]
{ "text": [ "The \"Rheinische\"" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109157
57277bf6f1498d1400e8f96d
Carnival
The "Rheinische" Carnival is held in the west of Germany, mainly in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia or Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rhineland Palatinate or Rheinland-Pfalz, but also in Hessen [including Oberhessen], Bavaria and other states. Some cities are more famous for celebrations such as parades and costume balls. K...
Cologne Carnival is one of the largest Carnivals and also is the most what?
Cologne Carnival is one of the largest Carnivals and also is the most what?
[ "Cologne Carnival is one of the largest Carnivals and also is the most what?" ]
{ "text": [ "famous" ], "answer_start": [ 402 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109158
57277bf6f1498d1400e8f96e
Carnival
The "Rheinische" Carnival is held in the west of Germany, mainly in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia or Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rhineland Palatinate or Rheinland-Pfalz, but also in Hessen [including Oberhessen], Bavaria and other states. Some cities are more famous for celebrations such as parades and costume balls. K...
What is colloquially known as Old Women Day?
What is colloquially known as Old Women Day?
[ "What is colloquially known as Old Women Day?" ]
{ "text": [ "Nürnberg. On Carnival Thursday" ], "answer_start": [ 630 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109159
57277bf6f1498d1400e8f96f
Carnival
The "Rheinische" Carnival is held in the west of Germany, mainly in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia or Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rhineland Palatinate or Rheinland-Pfalz, but also in Hessen [including Oberhessen], Bavaria and other states. Some cities are more famous for celebrations such as parades and costume balls. K...
Who revolted in 1824?
Who revolted in 1824?
[ "Who revolted in 1824?" ]
{ "text": [ "washer-women" ], "answer_start": [ 745 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109160
57277bf6f1498d1400e8f970
Carnival
The "Rheinische" Carnival is held in the west of Germany, mainly in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia or Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rhineland Palatinate or Rheinland-Pfalz, but also in Hessen [including Oberhessen], Bavaria and other states. Some cities are more famous for celebrations such as parades and costume balls. K...
What are the women who stormy city halls allowed to do to any passing man?
What are the women who stormy city halls allowed to do to any passing man?
[ "What are the women who stormy city halls allowed to do to any passing man?" ]
{ "text": [ "kiss" ], "answer_start": [ 818 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109161
57277c965951b619008f8b27
Carnival
In Greece Carnival is also known as the Apokriés (Greek: Αποκριές, "saying goodbye to meat"), or the season of the "Opening of the Triodion", so named after the liturgical book used by the church from then until Holy Week. One of the season's high points is Tsiknopempti, when celebrants enjoy roast beef dinners; the ri...
What is the Greece Carnival also called?
What is the Greece Carnival also called?
[ "What is the Greece Carnival also called?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Apokriés" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109162
57277c965951b619008f8b28
Carnival
In Greece Carnival is also known as the Apokriés (Greek: Αποκριές, "saying goodbye to meat"), or the season of the "Opening of the Triodion", so named after the liturgical book used by the church from then until Holy Week. One of the season's high points is Tsiknopempti, when celebrants enjoy roast beef dinners; the ri...
What does the Opening of the Triodion derive from?
What does the Opening of the Triodion derive from?
[ "What does the Opening of the Triodion derive from?" ]
{ "text": [ "the liturgical book used by the church" ], "answer_start": [ 157 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109163
57277c965951b619008f8b29
Carnival
In Greece Carnival is also known as the Apokriés (Greek: Αποκριές, "saying goodbye to meat"), or the season of the "Opening of the Triodion", so named after the liturgical book used by the church from then until Holy Week. One of the season's high points is Tsiknopempti, when celebrants enjoy roast beef dinners; the ri...
What is one of the festival season's high points?
What is one of the festival season's high points?
[ "What is one of the festival season's high points?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tsiknopempti" ], "answer_start": [ 258 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109164
57277c965951b619008f8b2a
Carnival
In Greece Carnival is also known as the Apokriés (Greek: Αποκριές, "saying goodbye to meat"), or the season of the "Opening of the Triodion", so named after the liturgical book used by the church from then until Holy Week. One of the season's high points is Tsiknopempti, when celebrants enjoy roast beef dinners; the ri...
What types of dinners do people enjoy during the season's high point?
What types of dinners do people enjoy during the season's high point?
[ "What types of dinners do people enjoy during the season's high point?" ]
{ "text": [ "roast beef" ], "answer_start": [ 294 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109165
57277c965951b619008f8b2b
Carnival
In Greece Carnival is also known as the Apokriés (Greek: Αποκριές, "saying goodbye to meat"), or the season of the "Opening of the Triodion", so named after the liturgical book used by the church from then until Holy Week. One of the season's high points is Tsiknopempti, when celebrants enjoy roast beef dinners; the ri...
What do people engage in after they've disguised themselves?
What do people engage in after they've disguised themselves?
[ "What do people engage in after they've disguised themselves?" ]
{ "text": [ "pranks and revelry" ], "answer_start": [ 677 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109166
57277db4dd62a815002e9e92
Carnival
Other regions host festivities of smaller extent, focused on the reenactment of traditional carnevalic customs, such as Tyrnavos (Thessaly), Kozani (West Macedonia), Rethymno (Crete) and in Xanthi (East Macedonia and Thrace). Tyrnavos holds an annual Phallus festival, a traditional "phallkloric" event in which giant, g...
Who holds an annual Phallus festival?
Who holds an annual Phallus festival?
[ "Who holds an annual Phallus festival?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tyrnavos" ], "answer_start": [ 226 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109167
57277db4dd62a815002e9e93
Carnival
Other regions host festivities of smaller extent, focused on the reenactment of traditional carnevalic customs, such as Tyrnavos (Thessaly), Kozani (West Macedonia), Rethymno (Crete) and in Xanthi (East Macedonia and Thrace). Tyrnavos holds an annual Phallus festival, a traditional "phallkloric" event in which giant, g...
What are the giant, gaudily painted effigies of phalluses made of?
What are the giant, gaudily painted effigies of phalluses made of?
[ "What are the giant, gaudily painted effigies of phalluses made of?" ]
{ "text": [ "papier maché" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109168
57277db4dd62a815002e9e94
Carnival
Other regions host festivities of smaller extent, focused on the reenactment of traditional carnevalic customs, such as Tyrnavos (Thessaly), Kozani (West Macedonia), Rethymno (Crete) and in Xanthi (East Macedonia and Thrace). Tyrnavos holds an annual Phallus festival, a traditional "phallkloric" event in which giant, g...
What are women rewarded with for kissing the giant phalluses?
What are women rewarded with for kissing the giant phalluses?
[ "What are women rewarded with for kissing the giant phalluses?" ]
{ "text": [ "a shot of the famous local tsipouro alcohol spirit" ], "answer_start": [ 464 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109169
57277db4dd62a815002e9e95
Carnival
Other regions host festivities of smaller extent, focused on the reenactment of traditional carnevalic customs, such as Tyrnavos (Thessaly), Kozani (West Macedonia), Rethymno (Crete) and in Xanthi (East Macedonia and Thrace). Tyrnavos holds an annual Phallus festival, a traditional "phallkloric" event in which giant, g...
What is the ancient celebration for?
What is the ancient celebration for?
[ "What is the ancient celebration for?" ]
{ "text": [ "nature's rebirth" ], "answer_start": [ 940 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109170
57277db4dd62a815002e9e96
Carnival
Other regions host festivities of smaller extent, focused on the reenactment of traditional carnevalic customs, such as Tyrnavos (Thessaly), Kozani (West Macedonia), Rethymno (Crete) and in Xanthi (East Macedonia and Thrace). Tyrnavos holds an annual Phallus festival, a traditional "phallkloric" event in which giant, g...
In what square do the bands all play at once?
In what square do the bands all play at once?
[ "In what square do the bands all play at once?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ntoltso" ], "answer_start": [ 1075 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109171
57277e4edd62a815002e9eb4
Carnival
Carnival in the Netherlands is called Carnaval, Vastenavond or Vastelaovend(j), and is most celebrated in traditionally Catholic regions, mainly the southern provinces North Brabant and Limburg. Dutch Carnaval is officially celebrated on the Sunday through Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Although traditions vary from ...
In what provinces is the Carnival mainly celebrated in the Netherlands?
In what provinces is the Carnival mainly celebrated in the Netherlands?
[ "In what provinces is the Carnival mainly celebrated in the Netherlands?" ]
{ "text": [ "southern" ], "answer_start": [ 149 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109172
57277e4edd62a815002e9eb5
Carnival
Carnival in the Netherlands is called Carnaval, Vastenavond or Vastelaovend(j), and is most celebrated in traditionally Catholic regions, mainly the southern provinces North Brabant and Limburg. Dutch Carnaval is officially celebrated on the Sunday through Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Although traditions vary from ...
Dutch Carnaval is celebrated until which Wednesday?
Dutch Carnaval is celebrated until which Wednesday?
[ "Dutch Carnaval is celebrated until which Wednesday?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ash" ], "answer_start": [ 275 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109173
57277e4edd62a815002e9eb6
Carnival
Carnival in the Netherlands is called Carnaval, Vastenavond or Vastelaovend(j), and is most celebrated in traditionally Catholic regions, mainly the southern provinces North Brabant and Limburg. Dutch Carnaval is officially celebrated on the Sunday through Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Although traditions vary from ...
What vary from town to town in regards to the Carnival?
What vary from town to town in regards to the Carnival?
[ "What vary from town to town in regards to the Carnival?" ]
{ "text": [ "traditions" ], "answer_start": [ 299 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109174
57277e4edd62a815002e9eb7
Carnival
Carnival in the Netherlands is called Carnaval, Vastenavond or Vastelaovend(j), and is most celebrated in traditionally Catholic regions, mainly the southern provinces North Brabant and Limburg. Dutch Carnaval is officially celebrated on the Sunday through Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Although traditions vary from ...
What is consumed on Ash Wednesday?
What is consumed on Ash Wednesday?
[ "What is consumed on Ash Wednesday?" ]
{ "text": [ "herring" ], "answer_start": [ 508 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109175
57277e4edd62a815002e9eb8
Carnival
Carnival in the Netherlands is called Carnaval, Vastenavond or Vastelaovend(j), and is most celebrated in traditionally Catholic regions, mainly the southern provinces North Brabant and Limburg. Dutch Carnaval is officially celebrated on the Sunday through Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Although traditions vary from ...
What is dutch for "Peasant Wedding"?
What is dutch for "Peasant Wedding"?
[ "What is dutch for \"Peasant Wedding\"?" ]
{ "text": [ "boerenbruiloft" ], "answer_start": [ 480 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109176
57277f0af1498d1400e8f9d8
Carnival
The Strumica Carnival (Macedonian: Струмички Карневал, translated Strumichki Karneval) has been held since at least 1670, when the Turkish author Evlija Chelebija wrote while staying there, "I came into a town located in the foothills of a high hillock and what I saw that night was masked people running house–to–house,...
How long has the Strumica Carnival been going on?
How long has the Strumica Carnival been going on?
[ "How long has the Strumica Carnival been going on?" ]
{ "text": [ "since at least 1670" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109177
57277f0af1498d1400e8f9d9
Carnival
The Strumica Carnival (Macedonian: Струмички Карневал, translated Strumichki Karneval) has been held since at least 1670, when the Turkish author Evlija Chelebija wrote while staying there, "I came into a town located in the foothills of a high hillock and what I saw that night was masked people running house–to–house,...
What nationality was Evlija Chelebija?
What nationality was Evlija Chelebija?
[ "What nationality was Evlija Chelebija?" ]
{ "text": [ "Turkish" ], "answer_start": [ 131 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109178
57277f0af1498d1400e8f9da
Carnival
The Strumica Carnival (Macedonian: Струмички Карневал, translated Strumichki Karneval) has been held since at least 1670, when the Turkish author Evlija Chelebija wrote while staying there, "I came into a town located in the foothills of a high hillock and what I saw that night was masked people running house–to–house,...
Who ran from house to house, laughing, screaming, and singing?
Who ran from house to house, laughing, screaming, and singing?
[ "Who ran from house to house, laughing, screaming, and singing?" ]
{ "text": [ "masked people" ], "answer_start": [ 283 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109179
57277f0af1498d1400e8f9db
Carnival
The Strumica Carnival (Macedonian: Струмички Карневал, translated Strumichki Karneval) has been held since at least 1670, when the Turkish author Evlija Chelebija wrote while staying there, "I came into a town located in the foothills of a high hillock and what I saw that night was masked people running house–to–house,...
What day is the main Carnival Night observed on?
What day is the main Carnival Night observed on?
[ "What day is the main Carnival Night observed on?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tuesday" ], "answer_start": [ 650 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109180
57277f0af1498d1400e8f9dc
Carnival
The Strumica Carnival (Macedonian: Струмички Карневал, translated Strumichki Karneval) has been held since at least 1670, when the Turkish author Evlija Chelebija wrote while staying there, "I came into a town located in the foothills of a high hillock and what I saw that night was masked people running house–to–house,...
What year was the Festival of Caricatures and Aphorisms added to Strumica's Carnival celebrations?
What year was the Festival of Caricatures and Aphorisms added to Strumica's Carnival celebrations?
[ "What year was the Festival of Caricatures and Aphorisms added to Strumica's Carnival celebrations?" ]
{ "text": [ "2000" ], "answer_start": [ 750 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109181
57277f9d5951b619008f8b67
Carnival
The Slovenian countryside displays a variety of disguised groups and individual characters among which the most popular and characteristic is the Kurent (plural: Kurenti), a monstrous and demon-like, but fluffy figure. The most significant festival is held in Ptuj (see: Kurentovanje). Its special feature are the Kurent...
What countryside has multiple groups and individuals in disguise?
What countryside has multiple groups and individuals in disguise?
[ "What countryside has multiple groups and individuals in disguise?" ]
{ "text": [ "Slovenian" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109182
57277f9d5951b619008f8b68
Carnival
The Slovenian countryside displays a variety of disguised groups and individual characters among which the most popular and characteristic is the Kurent (plural: Kurenti), a monstrous and demon-like, but fluffy figure. The most significant festival is held in Ptuj (see: Kurentovanje). Its special feature are the Kurent...
Kurent is monstrous and demon-like, but also what?
Kurent is monstrous and demon-like, but also what?
[ "Kurent is monstrous and demon-like, but also what?" ]
{ "text": [ "fluffy" ], "answer_start": [ 204 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109183
57277f9d5951b619008f8b69
Carnival
The Slovenian countryside displays a variety of disguised groups and individual characters among which the most popular and characteristic is the Kurent (plural: Kurenti), a monstrous and demon-like, but fluffy figure. The most significant festival is held in Ptuj (see: Kurentovanje). Its special feature are the Kurent...
Where is the most significant Slovenian festival held?
Where is the most significant Slovenian festival held?
[ "Where is the most significant Slovenian festival held?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ptuj" ], "answer_start": [ 260 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109184
57277f9d5951b619008f8b6a
Carnival
The Slovenian countryside displays a variety of disguised groups and individual characters among which the most popular and characteristic is the Kurent (plural: Kurenti), a monstrous and demon-like, but fluffy figure. The most significant festival is held in Ptuj (see: Kurentovanje). Its special feature are the Kurent...
Who are magical creatures from another world?
Who are magical creatures from another world?
[ "Who are magical creatures from another world?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Kurents" ], "answer_start": [ 310 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109185
57277f9d5951b619008f8b6b
Carnival
The Slovenian countryside displays a variety of disguised groups and individual characters among which the most popular and characteristic is the Kurent (plural: Kurenti), a monstrous and demon-like, but fluffy figure. The most significant festival is held in Ptuj (see: Kurentovanje). Its special feature are the Kurent...
What do the Kurents try to banish?
What do the Kurents try to banish?
[ "What do the Kurents try to banish?" ]
{ "text": [ "winter" ], "answer_start": [ 440 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109186
57278033dd62a815002e9ede
Carnival
The most famous groups are the chirigotas, choirs and comparsas. The chirigotas are well known witty, satiric popular groups who sing about politics, new times and household topics, wearing the same costume, which they prepare for the whole year. The Choirs (coros) are wider groups that go on open carts through the str...
The chirigotas, choirs and comparsas are the most famous of what?
The chirigotas, choirs and comparsas are the most famous of what?
[ "The chirigotas, choirs and comparsas are the most famous of what?" ]
{ "text": [ "groups" ], "answer_start": [ 16 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109187
57278033dd62a815002e9edf
Carnival
The most famous groups are the chirigotas, choirs and comparsas. The chirigotas are well known witty, satiric popular groups who sing about politics, new times and household topics, wearing the same costume, which they prepare for the whole year. The Choirs (coros) are wider groups that go on open carts through the str...
What do the chirigotas sing about?
What do the chirigotas sing about?
[ "What do the chirigotas sing about?" ]
{ "text": [ "politics, new times and household topics" ], "answer_start": [ 140 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109188
57278033dd62a815002e9ee0
Carnival
The most famous groups are the chirigotas, choirs and comparsas. The chirigotas are well known witty, satiric popular groups who sing about politics, new times and household topics, wearing the same costume, which they prepare for the whole year. The Choirs (coros) are wider groups that go on open carts through the str...
How long does it take for a chirigota to prepare their costume?
How long does it take for a chirigota to prepare their costume?
[ "How long does it take for a chirigota to prepare their costume?" ]
{ "text": [ "the whole year" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109189
57278033dd62a815002e9ee1
Carnival
The most famous groups are the chirigotas, choirs and comparsas. The chirigotas are well known witty, satiric popular groups who sing about politics, new times and household topics, wearing the same costume, which they prepare for the whole year. The Choirs (coros) are wider groups that go on open carts through the str...
Which group rides around in open carts through the streets?
Which group rides around in open carts through the streets?
[ "Which group rides around in open carts through the streets?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Choirs" ], "answer_start": [ 247 ] }
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Carnival
The most famous groups are the chirigotas, choirs and comparsas. The chirigotas are well known witty, satiric popular groups who sing about politics, new times and household topics, wearing the same costume, which they prepare for the whole year. The Choirs (coros) are wider groups that go on open carts through the str...
Who has the most elaborated polyphony?
Who has the most elaborated polyphony?
[ "Who has the most elaborated polyphony?" ]
{ "text": [ "The comparsas" ], "answer_start": [ 463 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109191
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Carnival
In Catalonia people dress in masks and costume (often in themed groups) and organize a week-long series of parties, pranks, outlandish activities such as bed races, street dramas satirizing public figures and raucous processions to welcome the arrival of Sa Majestat el Rei Carnestoltes (His Majesty King Carnival), know...
Where do people dress in masks and costume?
Where do people dress in masks and costume?
[ "Where do people dress in masks and costume?" ]
{ "text": [ "Catalonia" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109192
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Carnival
In Catalonia people dress in masks and costume (often in themed groups) and organize a week-long series of parties, pranks, outlandish activities such as bed races, street dramas satirizing public figures and raucous processions to welcome the arrival of Sa Majestat el Rei Carnestoltes (His Majesty King Carnival), know...
What are raced as part of the festivities?
What are raced as part of the festivities?
[ "What are raced as part of the festivities? " ]
{ "text": [ "bed" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109193
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Carnival
In Catalonia people dress in masks and costume (often in themed groups) and organize a week-long series of parties, pranks, outlandish activities such as bed races, street dramas satirizing public figures and raucous processions to welcome the arrival of Sa Majestat el Rei Carnestoltes (His Majesty King Carnival), know...
What is Cantalonian for Eternal Prince of Cuckoldry?
What is Cantalonian for Eternal Prince of Cuckoldry?
[ "What is Cantalonian for Eternal Prince of Cuckoldry?" ]
{ "text": [ "Princep etern de Cornudella" ], "answer_start": [ 400 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109194
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Carnival
In Catalonia people dress in masks and costume (often in themed groups) and organize a week-long series of parties, pranks, outlandish activities such as bed races, street dramas satirizing public figures and raucous processions to welcome the arrival of Sa Majestat el Rei Carnestoltes (His Majesty King Carnival), know...
Who has a lovely breast?
Who has a lovely breast?
[ "Who has a lovely breast?" ]
{ "text": [ "Marquès" ], "answer_start": [ 520 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109195
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Carnival
In Catalonia people dress in masks and costume (often in themed groups) and organize a week-long series of parties, pranks, outlandish activities such as bed races, street dramas satirizing public figures and raucous processions to welcome the arrival of Sa Majestat el Rei Carnestoltes (His Majesty King Carnival), know...
Who is upon the bed?
Who is upon the bed?
[ "Who is upon the bed?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Artist of Honor" ], "answer_start": [ 850 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109196
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Carnival
The King presides over a period of misrule in which conventional social rules may be broken and reckless behavior is encouraged. Festivities are held in the open air, beginning with a cercavila, a ritual procession throughout the town to call everyone to attend. Rues of masked revelers dance alongside. On Thursday Dijo...
When may conventional social rules be broken?
When may conventional social rules be broken?
[ "When may conventional social rules be broken?" ]
{ "text": [ "a period of misrule" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109197
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Carnival
The King presides over a period of misrule in which conventional social rules may be broken and reckless behavior is encouraged. Festivities are held in the open air, beginning with a cercavila, a ritual procession throughout the town to call everyone to attend. Rues of masked revelers dance alongside. On Thursday Dijo...
Who oversees the period of reckless behavior?
Who oversees the period of reckless behavior?
[ "Who oversees the period of reckless behavior?" ]
{ "text": [ "The King" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109198
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Carnival
The King presides over a period of misrule in which conventional social rules may be broken and reckless behavior is encouraged. Festivities are held in the open air, beginning with a cercavila, a ritual procession throughout the town to call everyone to attend. Rues of masked revelers dance alongside. On Thursday Dijo...
What is the ritual procession through the town to call everyone to attendance called?
What is the ritual procession through the town to call everyone to attendance called?
[ "What is the ritual procession through the town to call everyone to attendance called?" ]
{ "text": [ "cercavila" ], "answer_start": [ 184 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-109199
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Carnival
The King presides over a period of misrule in which conventional social rules may be broken and reckless behavior is encouraged. Festivities are held in the open air, beginning with a cercavila, a ritual procession throughout the town to call everyone to attend. Rues of masked revelers dance alongside. On Thursday Dijo...
Fat Thursday is also known as what day?
Fat Thursday is also known as what day?
[ "Fat Thursday is also known as what day?" ]
{ "text": [ "omelette day" ], "answer_start": [ 371 ] }