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gem-squad_v2-train-31800
570da1ea16d0071400510c22
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most modern air defence systems are fairly mobile. Even the larger systems tend to be mounted on trailers and are designed to be fairly quickly broken down or set up. In the past, this was not always the case. Early missile systems were cumbersome and required much infrastructure; many could not be moved at all. With t...
What are larger weapon systems usually mounted on?
What are larger weapon systems usually mounted on?
[ "What are larger weapon systems usually mounted on?" ]
{ "text": [ "trailers" ], "answer_start": [ 97 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31801
570da1ea16d0071400510c23
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most modern air defence systems are fairly mobile. Even the larger systems tend to be mounted on trailers and are designed to be fairly quickly broken down or set up. In the past, this was not always the case. Early missile systems were cumbersome and required much infrastructure; many could not be moved at all. With t...
Radars, command posts and other such things are usually mounted on what?
Radars, command posts and other such things are usually mounted on what?
[ "Radars, command posts and other such things are usually mounted on what?" ]
{ "text": [ "a fleet of vehicles" ], "answer_start": [ 673 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31802
570da1ea16d0071400510c24
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most modern air defence systems are fairly mobile. Even the larger systems tend to be mounted on trailers and are designed to be fairly quickly broken down or set up. In the past, this was not always the case. Early missile systems were cumbersome and required much infrastructure; many could not be moved at all. With t...
A mobile weapons system is likely to pop up where?
A mobile weapons system is likely to pop up where?
[ "A mobile weapons system is likely to pop up where?" ]
{ "text": [ "places where it is not expected" ], "answer_start": [ 802 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31803
570da1ea16d0071400510c25
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most modern air defence systems are fairly mobile. Even the larger systems tend to be mounted on trailers and are designed to be fairly quickly broken down or set up. In the past, this was not always the case. Early missile systems were cumbersome and required much infrastructure; many could not be moved at all. With t...
What systems are really geared toward mobility?
What systems are really geared toward mobility?
[ "What systems are really geared toward mobility?" ]
{ "text": [ "Soviet" ], "answer_start": [ 835 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31804
570da2de16d0071400510c2b
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most Western and Commonwealth militaries integrate air defence purely with the traditional services, of the military (i.e. army, navy and air force), as a separate arm or as part of artillery. In the United States Army for instance, air defence is part of the artillery arm, while in the Pakistan Army, it was split off ...
What military forces usually integrate air defnce as a separate arm or part of artillery?
What military forces usually integrate air defnce as a separate arm or part of artillery?
[ "What military forces usually integrate air defnce as a separate arm or part of artillery?" ]
{ "text": [ "Western and Commonwealth militaries" ], "answer_start": [ 5 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31805
570da2de16d0071400510c2c
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most Western and Commonwealth militaries integrate air defence purely with the traditional services, of the military (i.e. army, navy and air force), as a separate arm or as part of artillery. In the United States Army for instance, air defence is part of the artillery arm, while in the Pakistan Army, it was split off ...
Air defence in the US Army is part of what arm?
Air defence in the US Army is part of what arm?
[ "Air defence in the US Army is part of what arm?" ]
{ "text": [ "artillery arm" ], "answer_start": [ 260 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31806
570da2de16d0071400510c2d
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most Western and Commonwealth militaries integrate air defence purely with the traditional services, of the military (i.e. army, navy and air force), as a separate arm or as part of artillery. In the United States Army for instance, air defence is part of the artillery arm, while in the Pakistan Army, it was split off ...
Air defence in Pakistan was separated from the Army in what year?
Air defence in Pakistan was separated from the Army in what year?
[ "Air defence in Pakistan was separated from the Army in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1990" ], "answer_start": [ 372 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31807
570da2de16d0071400510c2e
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most Western and Commonwealth militaries integrate air defence purely with the traditional services, of the military (i.e. army, navy and air force), as a separate arm or as part of artillery. In the United States Army for instance, air defence is part of the artillery arm, while in the Pakistan Army, it was split off ...
What type of countries have set branches for territorial air defence?
What type of countries have set branches for territorial air defence?
[ "What type of countries have set branches for territorial air defence?" ]
{ "text": [ "largely communist or ex-communist" ], "answer_start": [ 407 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31808
570da2de16d0071400510c2f
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Most Western and Commonwealth militaries integrate air defence purely with the traditional services, of the military (i.e. army, navy and air force), as a separate arm or as part of artillery. In the United States Army for instance, air defence is part of the artillery arm, while in the Pakistan Army, it was split off ...
Who had a separate military force for controlling nuclear ICBMs?
Who had a separate military force for controlling nuclear ICBMs?
[ "Who had a separate military force for controlling nuclear ICBMs?" ]
{ "text": [ "USSR" ], "answer_start": [ 658 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31809
570da3fadf2f5219002ed094
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Armies typically have air defence in depth, from integral MANPADS such as the RBS 70, Stinger and Igla at smaller force levels up to army-level missile defence systems such as Angara and Patriot. Often, the high-altitude long-range missile systems force aircraft to fly at low level, where anti-aircraft guns can bring t...
What do armies tend to have in depth?
What do armies tend to have in depth?
[ "What do armies tend to have in depth?" ]
{ "text": [ "air defence" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31810
570da3fadf2f5219002ed095
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Armies typically have air defence in depth, from integral MANPADS such as the RBS 70, Stinger and Igla at smaller force levels up to army-level missile defence systems such as Angara and Patriot. Often, the high-altitude long-range missile systems force aircraft to fly at low level, where anti-aircraft guns can bring t...
Angara and Patriot are two examples of what type of system?
Angara and Patriot are two examples of what type of system?
[ "Angara and Patriot are two examples of what type of system?" ]
{ "text": [ "army-level missile defence systems" ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31811
570da3fadf2f5219002ed096
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Armies typically have air defence in depth, from integral MANPADS such as the RBS 70, Stinger and Igla at smaller force levels up to army-level missile defence systems such as Angara and Patriot. Often, the high-altitude long-range missile systems force aircraft to fly at low level, where anti-aircraft guns can bring t...
Stinger and Igla are two examples of what type of system?
Stinger and Igla are two examples of what type of system?
[ "Stinger and Igla are two examples of what type of system?" ]
{ "text": [ "smaller force levels" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31812
570da3fadf2f5219002ed097
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Armies typically have air defence in depth, from integral MANPADS such as the RBS 70, Stinger and Igla at smaller force levels up to army-level missile defence systems such as Angara and Patriot. Often, the high-altitude long-range missile systems force aircraft to fly at low level, where anti-aircraft guns can bring t...
What does SPAAG stand for?
What does SPAAG stand for?
[ "What does SPAAG stand for?" ]
{ "text": [ "self-propelled anti-aircraft guns" ], "answer_start": [ 556 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31813
570da3fadf2f5219002ed098
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Armies typically have air defence in depth, from integral MANPADS such as the RBS 70, Stinger and Igla at smaller force levels up to army-level missile defence systems such as Angara and Patriot. Often, the high-altitude long-range missile systems force aircraft to fly at low level, where anti-aircraft guns can bring t...
What kind of platform are Roland and SA-8 Gecko?
What kind of platform are Roland and SA-8 Gecko?
[ "What kind of platform are Roland and SA-8 Gecko?" ]
{ "text": [ "all-in-one surface-to-air missile platforms" ], "answer_start": [ 648 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31814
570da4a616d0071400510c35
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Israel, and The US Air Force, in conjunction with the members of NATO, has developed significant tactics for air defence suppression. Dedicated weapons such as anti-radiation missiles and advanced electronics intelligence and electronic countermeasures platforms seek to suppress or negate the effectiveness of an opposi...
In agreement with NATO members, the US Air Force and which country has created tactics for air defence suppression?
In agreement with NATO members, the US Air Force and which country has created tactics for air defence suppression?
[ "In agreement with NATO members, the US Air Force and which country has created tactics for air defence suppression?" ]
{ "text": [ "Israel" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31815
570da4a616d0071400510c36
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Israel, and The US Air Force, in conjunction with the members of NATO, has developed significant tactics for air defence suppression. Dedicated weapons such as anti-radiation missiles and advanced electronics intelligence and electronic countermeasures platforms seek to suppress or negate the effectiveness of an opposi...
The goal of what is to suppress opposing air defence systems?
The goal of what is to suppress opposing air defence systems?
[ "The goal of what is to suppress opposing air defence systems?" ]
{ "text": [ "Dedicated weapons" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31816
570da4a616d0071400510c37
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Israel, and The US Air Force, in conjunction with the members of NATO, has developed significant tactics for air defence suppression. Dedicated weapons such as anti-radiation missiles and advanced electronics intelligence and electronic countermeasures platforms seek to suppress or negate the effectiveness of an opposi...
As better weapons are created, what systems continue to improve as well to counter them?
As better weapons are created, what systems continue to improve as well to counter them?
[ "As better weapons are created, what systems continue to improve as well to counter them?" ]
{ "text": [ "SAM systems with ECCM capabilities" ], "answer_start": [ 454 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31817
570da4f7df2f5219002ed0a8
Anti-aircraft_warfare
NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) as "measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites." In some armies the term All-Arms Air Defence (AAAD) is used for air defence by non-specialist troops. Other terms from the late 20th...
What does AAAD stand for?
What does AAAD stand for?
[ "What does AAAD stand for?" ]
{ "text": [ "All-Arms Air Defence" ], "answer_start": [ 212 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31818
570da4f7df2f5219002ed0a9
Anti-aircraft_warfare
NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) as "measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites." In some armies the term All-Arms Air Defence (AAAD) is used for air defence by non-specialist troops. Other terms from the late 20th...
What does GBAD stand for?
What does GBAD stand for?
[ "What does GBAD stand for?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ground Based AD" ], "answer_start": [ 343 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31819
570da4f7df2f5219002ed0aa
Anti-aircraft_warfare
NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) as "measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites." In some armies the term All-Arms Air Defence (AAAD) is used for air defence by non-specialist troops. Other terms from the late 20th...
What does SHORAD stand for?
What does SHORAD stand for?
[ "What does SHORAD stand for?" ]
{ "text": [ "Short Range AD" ], "answer_start": [ 387 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31820
570da4f7df2f5219002ed0ab
Anti-aircraft_warfare
NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) as "measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites." In some armies the term All-Arms Air Defence (AAAD) is used for air defence by non-specialist troops. Other terms from the late 20th...
What does MANPADS stand for?
What does MANPADS stand for?
[ "What does MANPADS stand for?" ]
{ "text": [ "Man Portable AD Systems" ], "answer_start": [ 417 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31821
570da4f7df2f5219002ed0ac
Anti-aircraft_warfare
NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) as "measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites." In some armies the term All-Arms Air Defence (AAAD) is used for air defence by non-specialist troops. Other terms from the late 20th...
What does SAGW stand for?
What does SAGW stand for?
[ "What does SAGW stand for?" ]
{ "text": [ "Surface to Air Guided Weapon" ], "answer_start": [ 587 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31822
570da5c6df2f5219002ed0b2
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Throughout the 20th century air defence was one of the fastest-evolving areas of military technology, responding to the evolution of aircraft and exploiting various enabling technologies, particularly radar, guided missiles and computing (initially electromechanical analog computing from the 1930s on, as with equipment...
What was one of the quickest areas to evolve in military technology in the 20th century?
What was one of the quickest areas to evolve in military technology in the 20th century?
[ "What was one of the quickest areas to evolve in military technology in the 20th century?" ]
{ "text": [ "air defence" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31823
570da5c6df2f5219002ed0b3
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Throughout the 20th century air defence was one of the fastest-evolving areas of military technology, responding to the evolution of aircraft and exploiting various enabling technologies, particularly radar, guided missiles and computing (initially electromechanical analog computing from the 1930s on, as with equipment...
The evolution of air defence was in answer to the evolution of what?
The evolution of air defence was in answer to the evolution of what?
[ "The evolution of air defence was in answer to the evolution of what?" ]
{ "text": [ "aircraft" ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31824
570da5c6df2f5219002ed0b4
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Throughout the 20th century air defence was one of the fastest-evolving areas of military technology, responding to the evolution of aircraft and exploiting various enabling technologies, particularly radar, guided missiles and computing (initially electromechanical analog computing from the 1930s on, as with equipment...
In addition to radar and computing, what else did air defence want to exploit?
In addition to radar and computing, what else did air defence want to exploit?
[ "In addition to radar and computing, what else did air defence want to exploit?" ]
{ "text": [ "guided missiles" ], "answer_start": [ 208 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31825
570da5c6df2f5219002ed0b5
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Throughout the 20th century air defence was one of the fastest-evolving areas of military technology, responding to the evolution of aircraft and exploiting various enabling technologies, particularly radar, guided missiles and computing (initially electromechanical analog computing from the 1930s on, as with equipment...
In addition to sensors and technical fire control, and weapons, what else did air defence evolution cover?
In addition to sensors and technical fire control, and weapons, what else did air defence evolution cover?
[ "In addition to sensors and technical fire control, and weapons, what else did air defence evolution cover?" ]
{ "text": [ "command and control" ], "answer_start": [ 431 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31826
570da669df2f5219002ed0ba
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Batteries are usually grouped into battalions or equivalent. In the field army a light gun or SHORAD battalion is often assigned to a manoeuvre division. Heavier guns and long-range missiles may be in air-defence brigades and come under corps or higher command. Homeland air defence may have a full military structure. F...
How are batteries typically grouped?
How are batteries typically grouped?
[ "How are batteries typically grouped?" ]
{ "text": [ "into battalions" ], "answer_start": [ 30 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31827
570da669df2f5219002ed0bb
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Batteries are usually grouped into battalions or equivalent. In the field army a light gun or SHORAD battalion is often assigned to a manoeuvre division. Heavier guns and long-range missiles may be in air-defence brigades and come under corps or higher command. Homeland air defence may have a full military structure. F...
What type of battalion is normally tasked to a manoeuvre division in the field army?
What type of battalion is normally tasked to a manoeuvre division in the field army?
[ "What type of battalion is normally tasked to a manoeuvre division in the field army?" ]
{ "text": [ "light gun or SHORAD" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31828
570da669df2f5219002ed0bc
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Batteries are usually grouped into battalions or equivalent. In the field army a light gun or SHORAD battalion is often assigned to a manoeuvre division. Heavier guns and long-range missiles may be in air-defence brigades and come under corps or higher command. Homeland air defence may have a full military structure. F...
Which military section could have a full military structure?
Which military section could have a full military structure?
[ "Which military section could have a full military structure?" ]
{ "text": [ "Homeland air defence" ], "answer_start": [ 262 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31829
570da669df2f5219002ed0bd
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Batteries are usually grouped into battalions or equivalent. In the field army a light gun or SHORAD battalion is often assigned to a manoeuvre division. Heavier guns and long-range missiles may be in air-defence brigades and come under corps or higher command. Homeland air defence may have a full military structure. F...
Who commanded the UK's Anti-Aircraft Command?
Who commanded the UK's Anti-Aircraft Command?
[ "Who commanded the UK's Anti-Aircraft Command?" ]
{ "text": [ "a full British Army general" ], "answer_start": [ 377 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31830
570da669df2f5219002ed0be
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Batteries are usually grouped into battalions or equivalent. In the field army a light gun or SHORAD battalion is often assigned to a manoeuvre division. Heavier guns and long-range missiles may be in air-defence brigades and come under corps or higher command. Homeland air defence may have a full military structure. F...
How many corps was the UK's Anti-Aircraft Command?
How many corps was the UK's Anti-Aircraft Command?
[ "How many corps was the UK's Anti-Aircraft Command?" ]
{ "text": [ "three AA corps" ], "answer_start": [ 459 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31831
570da764df2f5219002ed0c4
Anti-aircraft_warfare
German air attacks on the British Isles increased in 1915 and the AA efforts were deemed somewhat ineffective, so a Royal Navy gunnery expert, Admiral Sir Percy Scott, was appointed to make improvements, particularly an integrated AA defence for London. The air defences were expanded with more RNVR AA guns, 75 mm and 3...
Air attacks headed by Germany increased in 1915 in what area?
Air attacks headed by Germany increased in 1915 in what area?
[ "Air attacks headed by Germany increased in 1915 in what area?" ]
{ "text": [ "the British Isles" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31832
570da764df2f5219002ed0c5
Anti-aircraft_warfare
German air attacks on the British Isles increased in 1915 and the AA efforts were deemed somewhat ineffective, so a Royal Navy gunnery expert, Admiral Sir Percy Scott, was appointed to make improvements, particularly an integrated AA defence for London. The air defences were expanded with more RNVR AA guns, 75 mm and 3...
Who was tasked with the job to make improvements to the AA as a result of the German attacks?
Who was tasked with the job to make improvements to the AA as a result of the German attacks?
[ "Who was tasked with the job to make improvements to the AA as a result of the German attacks?" ]
{ "text": [ "Royal Navy gunnery expert, Admiral Sir Percy Scott" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31833
570da764df2f5219002ed0c6
Anti-aircraft_warfare
German air attacks on the British Isles increased in 1915 and the AA efforts were deemed somewhat ineffective, so a Royal Navy gunnery expert, Admiral Sir Percy Scott, was appointed to make improvements, particularly an integrated AA defence for London. The air defences were expanded with more RNVR AA guns, 75 mm and 3...
What was used because of night attacks?
What was used because of night attacks?
[ "What was used because of night attacks?" ]
{ "text": [ "searchlights" ], "answer_start": [ 515 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31834
570da764df2f5219002ed0c7
Anti-aircraft_warfare
German air attacks on the British Isles increased in 1915 and the AA efforts were deemed somewhat ineffective, so a Royal Navy gunnery expert, Admiral Sir Percy Scott, was appointed to make improvements, particularly an integrated AA defence for London. The air defences were expanded with more RNVR AA guns, 75 mm and 3...
How many AA Sections were defending Britain by December 1916?
How many AA Sections were defending Britain by December 1916?
[ "How many AA Sections were defending Britain by December 1916?" ]
{ "text": [ "183" ], "answer_start": [ 635 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31835
570da764df2f5219002ed0c8
Anti-aircraft_warfare
German air attacks on the British Isles increased in 1915 and the AA efforts were deemed somewhat ineffective, so a Royal Navy gunnery expert, Admiral Sir Percy Scott, was appointed to make improvements, particularly an integrated AA defence for London. The air defences were expanded with more RNVR AA guns, 75 mm and 3...
How many AA Sections were with the BEF in France during the same time?
How many AA Sections were with the BEF in France during the same time?
[ "How many AA Sections were with the BEF in France during the same time?" ]
{ "text": [ "74" ], "answer_start": [ 693 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31836
570da8a816d0071400510c67
Anti-aircraft_warfare
As aircraft started to be used against ground targets on the battlefield, the AA guns could not be traversed quickly enough at close targets and, being relatively few, were not always in the right place (and were often unpopular with other troops), so changed positions frequently. Soon the forces were adding various ma...
What was many times unpopular with other troops?
What was many times unpopular with other troops?
[ "What was many times unpopular with other troops?" ]
{ "text": [ "AA guns" ], "answer_start": [ 78 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31837
570da8a816d0071400510c68
Anti-aircraft_warfare
As aircraft started to be used against ground targets on the battlefield, the AA guns could not be traversed quickly enough at close targets and, being relatively few, were not always in the right place (and were often unpopular with other troops), so changed positions frequently. Soon the forces were adding various ma...
What was mounted on poles by forces?
What was mounted on poles by forces?
[ "What was mounted on poles by forces?" ]
{ "text": [ "machine-gun based weapons" ], "answer_start": [ 318 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31838
570da8a816d0071400510c69
Anti-aircraft_warfare
As aircraft started to be used against ground targets on the battlefield, the AA guns could not be traversed quickly enough at close targets and, being relatively few, were not always in the right place (and were often unpopular with other troops), so changed positions frequently. Soon the forces were adding various ma...
What type of weapon is thought to have shot down the Red Baron?
What type of weapon is thought to have shot down the Red Baron?
[ "What type of weapon is thought to have shot down the Red Baron?" ]
{ "text": [ "anti-aircraft Vickers machine gun" ], "answer_start": [ 469 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31839
570da8a816d0071400510c6a
Anti-aircraft_warfare
As aircraft started to be used against ground targets on the battlefield, the AA guns could not be traversed quickly enough at close targets and, being relatively few, were not always in the right place (and were often unpopular with other troops), so changed positions frequently. Soon the forces were adding various ma...
What made acquiring targets and aiming more required?
What made acquiring targets and aiming more required?
[ "What made acquiring targets and aiming more required?" ]
{ "text": [ "increasing capabilities of aircraft" ], "answer_start": [ 546 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31840
570da8a816d0071400510c6b
Anti-aircraft_warfare
As aircraft started to be used against ground targets on the battlefield, the AA guns could not be traversed quickly enough at close targets and, being relatively few, were not always in the right place (and were often unpopular with other troops), so changed positions frequently. Soon the forces were adding various ma...
Heavy weapons shot at high-altitude targets and what shot at low-altitude targets?
Heavy weapons shot at high-altitude targets and what shot at low-altitude targets?
[ "Heavy weapons shot at high-altitude targets and what shot at low-altitude targets?" ]
{ "text": [ "lighter weapons" ], "answer_start": [ 782 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31841
570da9dadf2f5219002ed0d8
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In 1925 the British adopted a new instrument developed by Vickers. It was a mechanical analogue computer Predictor AA No 1. Given the target height its operators tracked the target and the predictor produced bearing, quadrant elevation and fuse setting. These were passed electrically to the guns where they were display...
What year did the British adopt the new Vickers instrument?
What year did the British adopt the new Vickers instrument?
[ "What year did the British adopt the new Vickers instrument?" ]
{ "text": [ "1925" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31842
570da9dadf2f5219002ed0d9
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In 1925 the British adopted a new instrument developed by Vickers. It was a mechanical analogue computer Predictor AA No 1. Given the target height its operators tracked the target and the predictor produced bearing, quadrant elevation and fuse setting. These were passed electrically to the guns where they were display...
What was the Vickers device adopted by the British named?
What was the Vickers device adopted by the British named?
[ "What was the Vickers device adopted by the British named?" ]
{ "text": [ "Predictor AA No 1" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31843
570da9dadf2f5219002ed0da
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In 1925 the British adopted a new instrument developed by Vickers. It was a mechanical analogue computer Predictor AA No 1. Given the target height its operators tracked the target and the predictor produced bearing, quadrant elevation and fuse setting. These were passed electrically to the guns where they were display...
What was the designation name of the Sperry device in the US?
What was the designation name of the Sperry device in the US?
[ "What was the designation name of the Sperry device in the US?" ]
{ "text": [ "M3A3" ], "answer_start": [ 714 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31844
570da9dadf2f5219002ed0db
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In 1925 the British adopted a new instrument developed by Vickers. It was a mechanical analogue computer Predictor AA No 1. Given the target height its operators tracked the target and the predictor produced bearing, quadrant elevation and fuse setting. These were passed electrically to the guns where they were display...
What did the British designate the Sperry device as?
What did the British designate the Sperry device as?
[ "What did the British designate the Sperry device as?" ]
{ "text": [ "Predictor AA No 2" ], "answer_start": [ 761 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31845
570da9dadf2f5219002ed0dc
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In 1925 the British adopted a new instrument developed by Vickers. It was a mechanical analogue computer Predictor AA No 1. Given the target height its operators tracked the target and the predictor produced bearing, quadrant elevation and fuse setting. These were passed electrically to the guns where they were display...
What replaced the UB 2?
What replaced the UB 2?
[ "What replaced the UB 2?" ]
{ "text": [ "UB 7" ], "answer_start": [ 914 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31846
570dab4216d0071400510c85
Anti-aircraft_warfare
After the Dambusters raid in 1943 an entirely new system was developed that was required to knock down any low-flying aircraft with a single hit. The first attempt to produce such a system used a 50 mm gun, but this proved inaccurate and a new 55 mm gun replaced it. The system used a centralised control system includin...
When year did the Dambusters raid happen?
When year did the Dambusters raid happen?
[ "When year did the Dambusters raid happen?" ]
{ "text": [ "1943" ], "answer_start": [ 29 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31847
570dab4216d0071400510c86
Anti-aircraft_warfare
After the Dambusters raid in 1943 an entirely new system was developed that was required to knock down any low-flying aircraft with a single hit. The first attempt to produce such a system used a 50 mm gun, but this proved inaccurate and a new 55 mm gun replaced it. The system used a centralised control system includin...
What did the new system designed after the Dambusters raid supposed to do?
What did the new system designed after the Dambusters raid supposed to do?
[ "What did the new system designed after the Dambusters raid supposed to do?" ]
{ "text": [ "knock down any low-flying aircraft with a single hit" ], "answer_start": [ 92 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31848
570dab4216d0071400510c87
Anti-aircraft_warfare
After the Dambusters raid in 1943 an entirely new system was developed that was required to knock down any low-flying aircraft with a single hit. The first attempt to produce such a system used a 50 mm gun, but this proved inaccurate and a new 55 mm gun replaced it. The system used a centralised control system includin...
What replaced the 50 millimeter gun that was not accurate?
What replaced the 50 millimeter gun that was not accurate?
[ "What replaced the 50 millimeter gun that was not accurate?" ]
{ "text": [ "a new 55 mm gun" ], "answer_start": [ 238 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31849
570dab4216d0071400510c88
Anti-aircraft_warfare
After the Dambusters raid in 1943 an entirely new system was developed that was required to knock down any low-flying aircraft with a single hit. The first attempt to produce such a system used a 50 mm gun, but this proved inaccurate and a new 55 mm gun replaced it. The system used a centralised control system includin...
What type of control system did the 55 millimeter gun use?
What type of control system did the 55 millimeter gun use?
[ "What type of control system did the 55 millimeter gun use?" ]
{ "text": [ "a centralised control system" ], "answer_start": [ 283 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31850
570dab4216d0071400510c89
Anti-aircraft_warfare
After the Dambusters raid in 1943 an entirely new system was developed that was required to knock down any low-flying aircraft with a single hit. The first attempt to produce such a system used a 50 mm gun, but this proved inaccurate and a new 55 mm gun replaced it. The system used a centralised control system includin...
What was used to aim the guns after electrical commands were sent?
What was used to aim the guns after electrical commands were sent?
[ "What was used to aim the guns after electrical commands were sent?" ]
{ "text": [ "hydraulics" ], "answer_start": [ 499 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31851
570dac5916d0071400510c99
Anti-aircraft_warfare
AAA battalions were also used to help suppress ground targets. Their larger 90 mm M3 gun would prove, as did the eighty-eight, to make an excellent anti-tank gun as well, and was widely used late in the war in this role. Also available to the Americans at the start of the war was the 120 mm M1 gun stratosphere gun, whi...
What was also utilized to control ground targets?
What was also utilized to control ground targets?
[ "What was also utilized to control ground targets?" ]
{ "text": [ "AAA battalions" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31852
570dac5916d0071400510c9a
Anti-aircraft_warfare
AAA battalions were also used to help suppress ground targets. Their larger 90 mm M3 gun would prove, as did the eighty-eight, to make an excellent anti-tank gun as well, and was widely used late in the war in this role. Also available to the Americans at the start of the war was the 120 mm M1 gun stratosphere gun, whi...
Along with the 88, what other AAA battalion gun made a good anti-tank weapon?
Along with the 88, what other AAA battalion gun made a good anti-tank weapon?
[ "Along with the 88, what other AAA battalion gun made a good anti-tank weapon?" ]
{ "text": [ "90 mm M3 gun" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31853
570dac5916d0071400510c9b
Anti-aircraft_warfare
AAA battalions were also used to help suppress ground targets. Their larger 90 mm M3 gun would prove, as did the eighty-eight, to make an excellent anti-tank gun as well, and was widely used late in the war in this role. Also available to the Americans at the start of the war was the 120 mm M1 gun stratosphere gun, whi...
What did the Americans use at the beginning of the war?
What did the Americans use at the beginning of the war?
[ "What did the Americans use at the beginning of the war?" ]
{ "text": [ "120 mm M1 gun stratosphere gun" ], "answer_start": [ 285 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31854
570dac5916d0071400510c9c
Anti-aircraft_warfare
AAA battalions were also used to help suppress ground targets. Their larger 90 mm M3 gun would prove, as did the eighty-eight, to make an excellent anti-tank gun as well, and was widely used late in the war in this role. Also available to the Americans at the start of the war was the 120 mm M1 gun stratosphere gun, whi...
What was the altitude range in feet of the stratosphere gun?
What was the altitude range in feet of the stratosphere gun?
[ "What was the altitude range in feet of the stratosphere gun?" ]
{ "text": [ "60,000 ft" ], "answer_start": [ 371 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31855
570dac5916d0071400510c9d
Anti-aircraft_warfare
AAA battalions were also used to help suppress ground targets. Their larger 90 mm M3 gun would prove, as did the eighty-eight, to make an excellent anti-tank gun as well, and was widely used late in the war in this role. Also available to the Americans at the start of the war was the 120 mm M1 gun stratosphere gun, whi...
What decade were the 90 and 120 millimeter guns used until?
What decade were the 90 and 120 millimeter guns used until?
[ "What decade were the 90 and 120 millimeter guns used until?" ]
{ "text": [ "1950s" ], "answer_start": [ 518 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31856
570daddb16d0071400510cb3
Anti-aircraft_warfare
The allies' most advanced technologies were showcased by the anti-aircraft defence against the German V-1 cruise missiles (V stands for Vergeltungswaffe, "retaliation weapon"). The 419th and 601st Antiaircraft Gun Battalions of the US Army were first allocated to the Folkestone-Dover coast to defend London, and then mo...
What did advanced ally technology showcase it could defend against?
What did advanced ally technology showcase it could defend against?
[ "What did advanced ally technology showcase it could defend against?" ]
{ "text": [ "German V-1 cruise missiles" ], "answer_start": [ 95 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31857
570daddb16d0071400510cb4
Anti-aircraft_warfare
The allies' most advanced technologies were showcased by the anti-aircraft defence against the German V-1 cruise missiles (V stands for Vergeltungswaffe, "retaliation weapon"). The 419th and 601st Antiaircraft Gun Battalions of the US Army were first allocated to the Folkestone-Dover coast to defend London, and then mo...
Where did the US Army's 419th and 601st locate at to defend London?
Where did the US Army's 419th and 601st locate at to defend London?
[ "Where did the US Army's 419th and 601st locate at to defend London?" ]
{ "text": [ "Folkestone-Dover coast" ], "answer_start": [ 268 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31858
570daddb16d0071400510cb5
Anti-aircraft_warfare
The allies' most advanced technologies were showcased by the anti-aircraft defence against the German V-1 cruise missiles (V stands for Vergeltungswaffe, "retaliation weapon"). The 419th and 601st Antiaircraft Gun Battalions of the US Army were first allocated to the Folkestone-Dover coast to defend London, and then mo...
Where did the US Army 419th and 601st relocate to as part of the Antwerp X project?
Where did the US Army 419th and 601st relocate to as part of the Antwerp X project?
[ "Where did the US Army 419th and 601st relocate to as part of the Antwerp X project?" ]
{ "text": [ "Belgium" ], "answer_start": [ 327 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31859
570daddb16d0071400510cb6
Anti-aircraft_warfare
The allies' most advanced technologies were showcased by the anti-aircraft defence against the German V-1 cruise missiles (V stands for Vergeltungswaffe, "retaliation weapon"). The 419th and 601st Antiaircraft Gun Battalions of the US Army were first allocated to the Folkestone-Dover coast to defend London, and then mo...
What city got attacked by more V-1 and V-2 missiles than any other?
What city got attacked by more V-1 and V-2 missiles than any other?
[ "What city got attacked by more V-1 and V-2 missiles than any other?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antwerp" ], "answer_start": [ 401 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31860
570daddb16d0071400510cb7
Anti-aircraft_warfare
The allies' most advanced technologies were showcased by the anti-aircraft defence against the German V-1 cruise missiles (V stands for Vergeltungswaffe, "retaliation weapon"). The 419th and 601st Antiaircraft Gun Battalions of the US Army were first allocated to the Folkestone-Dover coast to defend London, and then mo...
What acquired and automatically tracked incoming targets?
What acquired and automatically tracked incoming targets?
[ "What acquired and automatically tracked incoming targets?" ]
{ "text": [ "SCR-584 radar" ], "answer_start": [ 745 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31861
570daef116d0071400510ccf
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In the 1982 Falklands War, the Argentine armed forces deployed the newest west European weapons including the Oerlikon GDF-002 35 mm twin cannon and SAM Roland. The Rapier missile system was the primary GBAD system, used by both British artillery and RAF regiment, a few brand-new FIM-92 Stinger were used by British spe...
In what war did the armed forces from Argentina use the SAM Roland?
In what war did the armed forces from Argentina use the SAM Roland?
[ "In what war did the armed forces from Argentina use the SAM Roland?" ]
{ "text": [ "1982 Falklands War" ], "answer_start": [ 7 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31862
570daef116d0071400510cd0
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In the 1982 Falklands War, the Argentine armed forces deployed the newest west European weapons including the Oerlikon GDF-002 35 mm twin cannon and SAM Roland. The Rapier missile system was the primary GBAD system, used by both British artillery and RAF regiment, a few brand-new FIM-92 Stinger were used by British spe...
What two units used the Rapier missile system?
What two units used the Rapier missile system?
[ "What two units used the Rapier missile system?" ]
{ "text": [ "British artillery and RAF regiment" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31863
570daef116d0071400510cd1
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In the 1982 Falklands War, the Argentine armed forces deployed the newest west European weapons including the Oerlikon GDF-002 35 mm twin cannon and SAM Roland. The Rapier missile system was the primary GBAD system, used by both British artillery and RAF regiment, a few brand-new FIM-92 Stinger were used by British spe...
What older system did the British naval use?
What older system did the British naval use?
[ "What older system did the British naval use?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sea Slug longer range systems" ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31864
570daef116d0071400510cd2
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In the 1982 Falklands War, the Argentine armed forces deployed the newest west European weapons including the Oerlikon GDF-002 35 mm twin cannon and SAM Roland. The Rapier missile system was the primary GBAD system, used by both British artillery and RAF regiment, a few brand-new FIM-92 Stinger were used by British spe...
What new short range systems did the British naval use?
What new short range systems did the British naval use?
[ "What new short range systems did the British naval use?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sea Wolf" ], "answer_start": [ 487 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31865
570daef116d0071400510cd3
Anti-aircraft_warfare
In the 1982 Falklands War, the Argentine armed forces deployed the newest west European weapons including the Oerlikon GDF-002 35 mm twin cannon and SAM Roland. The Rapier missile system was the primary GBAD system, used by both British artillery and RAF regiment, a few brand-new FIM-92 Stinger were used by British spe...
What was used in AA mountings on both land and water?
What was used in AA mountings on both land and water?
[ "What was used in AA mountings on both land and water?" ]
{ "text": [ "Machine guns" ], "answer_start": [ 517 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31866
570daf76df2f5219002ed0ec
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers, but can be towed/re-deployed at will. The SAMs launched by individuals are known in the United States as the Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS). MANPADS of the former Soviet Union have been exported around the World, and can be found in use by many armed forces. T...
What can be deployed in fixed launchers but re-deploy at will?
What can be deployed in fixed launchers but re-deploy at will?
[ "What can be deployed in fixed launchers but re-deploy at will?" ]
{ "text": [ "Larger SAMs" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31867
570daf76df2f5219002ed0ed
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers, but can be towed/re-deployed at will. The SAMs launched by individuals are known in the United States as the Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS). MANPADS of the former Soviet Union have been exported around the World, and can be found in use by many armed forces. T...
What are the SAMs called that are launched by individuals in the US?
What are the SAMs called that are launched by individuals in the US?
[ "What are the SAMs called that are launched by individuals in the US?" ]
{ "text": [ "MANPADS" ], "answer_start": [ 191 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31868
570daf76df2f5219002ed0ee
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers, but can be towed/re-deployed at will. The SAMs launched by individuals are known in the United States as the Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS). MANPADS of the former Soviet Union have been exported around the World, and can be found in use by many armed forces. T...
What does MANPADS mean?
What does MANPADS mean?
[ "What does MANPADS mean?" ]
{ "text": [ "Man-Portable Air Defence Systems" ], "answer_start": [ 157 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31869
570daf76df2f5219002ed0ef
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers, but can be towed/re-deployed at will. The SAMs launched by individuals are known in the United States as the Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS). MANPADS of the former Soviet Union have been exported around the World, and can be found in use by many armed forces. T...
How are targets aquired for non-ManPAD SAMs?
How are targets aquired for non-ManPAD SAMs?
[ "How are targets aquired for non-ManPAD SAMs?" ]
{ "text": [ "air-search radar" ], "answer_start": [ 375 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31870
570daf76df2f5219002ed0f0
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers, but can be towed/re-deployed at will. The SAMs launched by individuals are known in the United States as the Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS). MANPADS of the former Soviet Union have been exported around the World, and can be found in use by many armed forces. T...
Short range missiles are replacing what weapons?
Short range missiles are replacing what weapons?
[ "Short range missiles are replacing what weapons?" ]
{ "text": [ "autocannons" ], "answer_start": [ 659 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31871
570db07b16d0071400510ceb
Anti-aircraft_warfare
However, as stealth technology grows, so does anti-stealth technology. Multiple transmitter radars such as those from bistatic radars and low-frequency radars are said to have the capabilities to detect stealth aircraft. Advanced forms of thermographic cameras such as those that incorporate QWIPs would be able to optic...
What continues to grow along with stealth technology?
What continues to grow along with stealth technology?
[ "What continues to grow along with stealth technology?" ]
{ "text": [ "anti-stealth technology" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31872
570db07b16d0071400510cec
Anti-aircraft_warfare
However, as stealth technology grows, so does anti-stealth technology. Multiple transmitter radars such as those from bistatic radars and low-frequency radars are said to have the capabilities to detect stealth aircraft. Advanced forms of thermographic cameras such as those that incorporate QWIPs would be able to optic...
What can detect stealth aircraft?
What can detect stealth aircraft?
[ "What can detect stealth aircraft?" ]
{ "text": [ "Multiple transmitter radars" ], "answer_start": [ 71 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31873
570db07b16d0071400510ced
Anti-aircraft_warfare
However, as stealth technology grows, so does anti-stealth technology. Multiple transmitter radars such as those from bistatic radars and low-frequency radars are said to have the capabilities to detect stealth aircraft. Advanced forms of thermographic cameras such as those that incorporate QWIPs would be able to optic...
What can see stealth aircraft even with RCS?
What can see stealth aircraft even with RCS?
[ "What can see stealth aircraft even with RCS?" ]
{ "text": [ "Advanced forms of thermographic cameras" ], "answer_start": [ 221 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31874
570db07b16d0071400510cee
Anti-aircraft_warfare
However, as stealth technology grows, so does anti-stealth technology. Multiple transmitter radars such as those from bistatic radars and low-frequency radars are said to have the capabilities to detect stealth aircraft. Advanced forms of thermographic cameras such as those that incorporate QWIPs would be able to optic...
What is the most notable SAM that can detect a stealth target?
What is the most notable SAM that can detect a stealth target?
[ "What is the most notable SAM that can detect a stealth target?" ]
{ "text": [ "the S-400" ], "answer_start": [ 743 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31875
570db07b16d0071400510cef
Anti-aircraft_warfare
However, as stealth technology grows, so does anti-stealth technology. Multiple transmitter radars such as those from bistatic radars and low-frequency radars are said to have the capabilities to detect stealth aircraft. Advanced forms of thermographic cameras such as those that incorporate QWIPs would be able to optic...
How far away can the S-400 detect a target?
How far away can the S-400 detect a target?
[ "How far away can the S-400 detect a target?" ]
{ "text": [ "90 km away" ], "answer_start": [ 836 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31876
5726707e708984140094c60b
Myanmar
Myanmar (myan-MAR i/miɑːnˈmɑːr/ mee-ahn-MAR, /miˈɛnmɑːr/ mee-EN-mar or /maɪˈænmɑːr/ my-AN-mar (also with the stress on first syllable); Burmese pronunciation: [mjəmà]),[nb 1] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, Ch...
How much a Myanmar's boundaries are encompassed by beachfront lands?
How much a Myanmar's boundaries are encompassed by beachfront lands?
[ "How much a Myanmar's boundaries are encompassed by beachfront lands?" ]
{ "text": [ "(1,200 miles) forms an uninterrupted coastline" ], "answer_start": [ 395 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31877
5726707e708984140094c60c
Myanmar
Myanmar (myan-MAR i/miɑːnˈmɑːr/ mee-ahn-MAR, /miˈɛnmɑːr/ mee-EN-mar or /maɪˈænmɑːr/ my-AN-mar (also with the stress on first syllable); Burmese pronunciation: [mjəmà]),[nb 1] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, Ch...
How many people dwell in Myanmar ?
How many people dwell in Myanmar ?
[ "How many people dwell in Myanmar ?" ]
{ "text": [ "51 million people recorded" ], "answer_start": [ 566 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31878
5726707e708984140094c60d
Myanmar
Myanmar (myan-MAR i/miɑːnˈmɑːr/ mee-ahn-MAR, /miˈɛnmɑːr/ mee-EN-mar or /maɪˈænmɑːr/ my-AN-mar (also with the stress on first syllable); Burmese pronunciation: [mjəmà]),[nb 1] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, Ch...
What is the land mass of Myanmar ?
What is the land mass of Myanmar ?
[ "What is the land mass of Myanmar ?" ]
{ "text": [ "Myanmar is 676,578 square kilometres (261,227 sq mi) in size" ], "answer_start": [ 594 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31879
5726707e708984140094c60e
Myanmar
Myanmar (myan-MAR i/miɑːnˈmɑːr/ mee-ahn-MAR, /miˈɛnmɑːr/ mee-EN-mar or /maɪˈænmɑːr/ my-AN-mar (also with the stress on first syllable); Burmese pronunciation: [mjəmà]),[nb 1] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, Ch...
Is the capital city the holder of the largest amount of the population in Myanmar ?
Is the capital city the holder of the largest amount of the population in Myanmar ?
[ "Is the capital city the holder of the largest amount of the population in Myanmar ?" ]
{ "text": [ "largest city is Yangon (Rangoon)" ], "answer_start": [ 694 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31880
5726707e708984140094c60f
Myanmar
Myanmar (myan-MAR i/miɑːnˈmɑːr/ mee-ahn-MAR, /miˈɛnmɑːr/ mee-EN-mar or /maɪˈænmɑːr/ my-AN-mar (also with the stress on first syllable); Burmese pronunciation: [mjəmà]),[nb 1] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, Ch...
What is the name of the capital city of Myanmar?
What is the name of the capital city of Myanmar?
[ "What is the name of the capital city of Myanmar?" ]
{ "text": [ "capital city is Naypyidaw" ], "answer_start": [ 660 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31881
572683c7dd62a815002e87e0
Myanmar
Early civilisations in Myanmar included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley and, following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada B...
What were the names of some of the early cultures located in Myanmar?
What were the names of some of the early cultures located in Myanmar?
[ "What were the names of some of the early cultures located in Myanmar?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31882
572683c7dd62a815002e87e1
Myanmar
Early civilisations in Myanmar included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley and, following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada B...
When did the dominant religion of Myanmar become something outside of the mainstream ?
When did the dominant religion of Myanmar become something outside of the mainstream ?
[ "When did the dominant religion of Myanmar become something outside of the mainstream ? " ]
{ "text": [ "in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada Buddhism slowly became dominant in the country." ], "answer_start": [ 261 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31883
572683c7dd62a815002e87e2
Myanmar
Early civilisations in Myanmar included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley and, following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada B...
What caused the downfall of the downfall of the the original kingdom in Myanmar?
What caused the downfall of the downfall of the the original kingdom in Myanmar?
[ "What caused the downfall of the downfall of the the original kingdom in Myanmar?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Pagan Kingdom fell due to the Mongol invasions and several warring states emerged" ], "answer_start": [ 367 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31884
572683c7dd62a815002e87e3
Myanmar
Early civilisations in Myanmar included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley and, following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada B...
Whose rule was Myanmar under when it was one of the most massive kingdoms in Southeast Asia ?
Whose rule was Myanmar under when it was one of the most massive kingdoms in Southeast Asia ?
[ "Whose rule was Myanmar under when it was one of the most massive kingdoms in Southeast Asia ?" ]
{ "text": [ "Taungoo Dynasty" ], "answer_start": [ 492 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31885
572683c7dd62a815002e87e4
Myanmar
Early civilisations in Myanmar included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley and, following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada B...
When did was Myanmar ruled by the Taungoo Dynasty ?
When did was Myanmar ruled by the Taungoo Dynasty ?
[ "When did was Myanmar ruled by the Taungoo Dynasty ?" ]
{ "text": [ "In the 16th century" ], "answer_start": [ 454 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31886
5726872c5951b619008f75c9
Myanmar
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and Burma's myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars. During this time, the United Nations and several other organisations have reported consistent and systematic human righ...
What major conflict is Myanmar known for?
What major conflict is Myanmar known for?
[ "What major conflict is Myanmar known for?" ]
{ "text": [ "one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars." ], "answer_start": [ 146 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31887
5726872c5951b619008f75ca
Myanmar
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and Burma's myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars. During this time, the United Nations and several other organisations have reported consistent and systematic human righ...
What portion of the government was eventually separated from government participation?
What portion of the government was eventually separated from government participation?
[ "What portion of the government was eventually separated from government participation? " ]
{ "text": [ "the military junta" ], "answer_start": [ 359 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-31888
5726872c5951b619008f75cb
Myanmar
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and Burma's myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars. During this time, the United Nations and several other organisations have reported consistent and systematic human righ...
What type of government is now established in Myanmar?
What type of government is now established in Myanmar?
[ "What type of government is now established in Myanmar?" ]
{ "text": [ "a nominally civilian government" ], "answer_start": [ 442 ] }
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Myanmar
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and Burma's myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars. During this time, the United Nations and several other organisations have reported consistent and systematic human righ...
Are previous leaders a hendrence to the current government?
Are previous leaders a hendrence to the current government?
[ "Are previous leaders a hendrence to the current government?" ]
{ "text": [ "former military leaders still wield enormous power in the country" ], "answer_start": [ 495 ] }
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Myanmar
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and Burma's myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars. During this time, the United Nations and several other organisations have reported consistent and systematic human righ...
Has the country been able to overcome the problems of government with the previous regime?
Has the country been able to overcome the problems of government with the previous regime?
[ "Has the country been able to overcome the problems of government with the previous regime?" ]
{ "text": [ "Aung San Suu Kyi's party won a majority in both houses, ending military rule." ], "answer_start": [ 1034 ] }
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Myanmar
In English, the country is popularly known as either "Burma" or "Myanmar" i/ˈmjɑːnˌmɑːr/. Both these names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group. Myanmar is considered to be the literary form of the name of the group, while Burma is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's...
Where did the name Burma originate from ?
Where did the name Burma originate from ?
[ "Where did the name Burma originate from ?" ]
{ "text": [ "names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
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Myanmar
In English, the country is popularly known as either "Burma" or "Myanmar" i/ˈmjɑːnˌmɑːr/. Both these names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group. Myanmar is considered to be the literary form of the name of the group, while Burma is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's...
What is the considered to be the name in slang terms for the people of Myanmar?
What is the considered to be the name in slang terms for the people of Myanmar?
[ "What is the considered to be the name in slang terms for the people of Myanmar?" ]
{ "text": [ "Burma is derived from \"Bamar\", the colloquial form of the group's name" ], "answer_start": [ 255 ] }
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Myanmar
In English, the country is popularly known as either "Burma" or "Myanmar" i/ˈmjɑːnˌmɑːr/. Both these names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group. Myanmar is considered to be the literary form of the name of the group, while Burma is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's...
How is the slang term for the people of Burma articulated correctly ?
How is the slang term for the people of Burma articulated correctly ?
[ "How is the slang term for the people of Burma articulated correctly ?" ]
{ "text": [ "Depending on the register used, the pronunciation would be Bama (pronounced: [bəmà])" ], "answer_start": [ 327 ] }
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57268af3dd62a815002e88eb
Myanmar
In English, the country is popularly known as either "Burma" or "Myanmar" i/ˈmjɑːnˌmɑːr/. Both these names are derived from the name of the majority Burmese Bamar ethnic group. Myanmar is considered to be the literary form of the name of the group, while Burma is derived from "Bamar", the colloquial form of the group's...
When did the term for the people of Burma become a common place word in English?
When did the term for the people of Burma become a common place word in English?
[ "When did the term for the people of Burma become a common place word in English?" ]
{ "text": [ "The name Burma has been in use in English since the 18th century." ], "answer_start": [ 445 ] }
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Myanmar
Burma continues to be used in English by the governments of many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Official United States policy retains Burma as the country's name, although the State Department's website lists the country as "Burma (Myanmar)" and Barack Obama has referred to the country by ...
By which name is the country called by most English speaking countries?
By which name is the country called by most English speaking countries?
[ "By which name is the country called by most English speaking countries?" ]
{ "text": [ "Burma continues to be used in English by the governments of many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Myanmar
Burma continues to be used in English by the governments of many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Official United States policy retains Burma as the country's name, although the State Department's website lists the country as "Burma (Myanmar)" and Barack Obama has referred to the country by ...
How is Burma officially identified in the United States
How is Burma officially identified in the United States
[ "How is Burma officially identified in the United States " ]
{ "text": [ "Burma (Myanmar)" ], "answer_start": [ 255 ] }
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Myanmar
Burma continues to be used in English by the governments of many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Official United States policy retains Burma as the country's name, although the State Department's website lists the country as "Burma (Myanmar)" and Barack Obama has referred to the country by ...
What is the country called in sessions of the United Nations?
What is the country called in sessions of the United Nations?
[ "What is the country called in sessions of the United Nations?" ]
{ "text": [ "United Nations uses Myanmar" ], "answer_start": [ 469 ] }
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Myanmar
Burma continues to be used in English by the governments of many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Official United States policy retains Burma as the country's name, although the State Department's website lists the country as "Burma (Myanmar)" and Barack Obama has referred to the country by ...
What does the current president of the United States call the country in official settings?
What does the current president of the United States call the country in official settings?
[ "What does the current president of the United States call the country in official settings?" ]
{ "text": [ "Burma (Myanmar)\" and Barack Obama has referred to the country by both names" ], "answer_start": [ 255 ] }
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Myanmar
Archaeological evidence shows that Homo erectus lived in the region now known as Myanmar as early as 400,000 years ago. The first evidence of Homo sapiens is dated to about 11,000 BC, in a Stone Age culture called the Anyathian with discoveries of stone tools in central Myanmar. Evidence of neolithic age domestication ...
What extinct species of hominid that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological period is believed to have dwelled in Myanmar?
What extinct species of hominid that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological period is believed to have dwelled in Myanmar?
[ "What extinct species of hominid that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological period is believed to have dwelled in Myanmar?" ]
{ "text": [ "Homo erectus" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }