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gem-squad_v2-train-31900 | 57268e59708984140094c9f6 | 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 ... | When was the extinct species believed to have lived in Myanmar? | When was the extinct species believed to have lived in Myanmar? | [
"When was the extinct species believed to have lived in Myanmar?"
] | {
"text": [
"400,000 years ago"
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101
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gem-squad_v2-train-31901 | 57268e59708984140094c9f7 | 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 is the name of the civilization that is believed to be one of the oldest. | What is the name of the civilization that is believed to be one of the oldest. | [
"What is the name of the civilization that is believed to be one of the oldest. "
] | {
"text": [
"Anyathian"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31902 | 57268e59708984140094c9f8 | 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 ... | Did any other ancient cultures also leave behind evidence of existence in Myanmar? | Did any other ancient cultures also leave behind evidence of existence in Myanmar? | [
"Did any other ancient cultures also leave behind evidence of existence in Myanmar?"
] | {
"text": [
"neolithic age domestication of plants and animals and the use of polished stone tools dating to sometime between 10,000 and 6,000 BC has been discovered"
],
"answer_start": [
292
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31903 | 57268e59708984140094c9f9 | 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 form was the evidence of ancient cultures discovered in ? | What form was the evidence of ancient cultures discovered in ? | [
"What form was the evidence of ancient cultures discovered in ?"
] | {
"text": [
"discovered in the form of cave paintings"
],
"answer_start": [
434
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31904 | 572690725951b619008f76b9 | Myanmar | The Bronze Age arrived circa 1500 BC when people in the region were turning copper into bronze, growing rice and domesticating poultry and pigs; they were among the first people in the world to do so. Human remains and artifacts from this era were discovered in Monywa District in the Sagaing Division. The Iron Age bega... | By what name is the era in the 3rd millennium around 1500 BC known? | By what name is the era in the 3rd millennium around 1500 BC known? | [
"By what name is the era in the 3rd millennium around 1500 BC known?"
] | {
"text": [
"The Bronze Age"
],
"answer_start": [
0
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31905 | 572690725951b619008f76ba | Myanmar | The Bronze Age arrived circa 1500 BC when people in the region were turning copper into bronze, growing rice and domesticating poultry and pigs; they were among the first people in the world to do so. Human remains and artifacts from this era were discovered in Monywa District in the Sagaing Division. The Iron Age bega... | What events of significance to human development occurred during the Bronze Age ? | What events of significance to human development occurred during the Bronze Age ? | [
"What events of significance to human development occurred during the Bronze Age ?"
] | {
"text": [
"people in the region were turning copper into bronze, growing rice"
],
"answer_start": [
42
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31906 | 572690725951b619008f76bb | Myanmar | The Bronze Age arrived circa 1500 BC when people in the region were turning copper into bronze, growing rice and domesticating poultry and pigs; they were among the first people in the world to do so. Human remains and artifacts from this era were discovered in Monywa District in the Sagaing Division. The Iron Age bega... | What event evolving animals are the Myanmar also accredited with being the first to accomplish? | What event evolving animals are the Myanmar also accredited with being the first to accomplish? | [
"What event evolving animals are the Myanmar also accredited with being the first to accomplish?"
] | {
"text": [
"domesticating poultry and pigs"
],
"answer_start": [
113
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31907 | 572690725951b619008f76bc | Myanmar | The Bronze Age arrived circa 1500 BC when people in the region were turning copper into bronze, growing rice and domesticating poultry and pigs; they were among the first people in the world to do so. Human remains and artifacts from this era were discovered in Monywa District in the Sagaing Division. The Iron Age bega... | When did the Age of Iron begin? | When did the Age of Iron begin? | [
"When did the Age of Iron begin?"
] | {
"text": [
"The Iron Age began around 500 BC"
],
"answer_start": [
303
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31908 | 572690725951b619008f76bd | Myanmar | The Bronze Age arrived circa 1500 BC when people in the region were turning copper into bronze, growing rice and domesticating poultry and pigs; they were among the first people in the world to do so. Human remains and artifacts from this era were discovered in Monywa District in the Sagaing Division. The Iron Age bega... | What events punctuate the beginning of the Iron Age? | What events punctuate the beginning of the Iron Age? | [
"What events punctuate the beginning of the Iron Age?"
] | {
"text": [
"with the emergence of iron-working settlements in an area south of present-day Mandalay"
],
"answer_start": [
336
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31909 | 572691ff708984140094ca75 | Myanmar | Around the second century BC the first-known city-states emerged in central Myanmar. The city-states were founded as part of the southward migration by the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states, the earliest inhabitants of Myanmar of whom records are extant, from present-day Yunnan. The Pyu culture was heavily influen... | What period was the first known city states established in Myanmar? | What period was the first known city states established in Myanmar? | [
"What period was the first known city states established in Myanmar?"
] | {
"text": [
"Around the second century BC"
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"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31910 | 572691ff708984140094ca76 | Myanmar | Around the second century BC the first-known city-states emerged in central Myanmar. The city-states were founded as part of the southward migration by the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states, the earliest inhabitants of Myanmar of whom records are extant, from present-day Yunnan. The Pyu culture was heavily influen... | From what people have were the first records known to be existent derived from? | From what people have were the first records known to be existent derived from? | [
"From what people have were the first records known to be existent derived from? "
] | {
"text": [
"from present-day Yunnan"
],
"answer_start": [
260
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31911 | 572691ff708984140094ca77 | Myanmar | Around the second century BC the first-known city-states emerged in central Myanmar. The city-states were founded as part of the southward migration by the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states, the earliest inhabitants of Myanmar of whom records are extant, from present-day Yunnan. The Pyu culture was heavily influen... | Were any of the early civilizations influenced by each other and if so by what how did it occur? | Were any of the early civilizations influenced by each other and if so by what how did it occur? | [
"Were any of the early civilizations influenced by each other and if so by what how did it occur?"
] | {
"text": [
"The Pyu culture was heavily influenced by trade with India"
],
"answer_start": [
285
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31912 | 572691ff708984140094ca78 | Myanmar | Around the second century BC the first-known city-states emerged in central Myanmar. The city-states were founded as part of the southward migration by the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states, the earliest inhabitants of Myanmar of whom records are extant, from present-day Yunnan. The Pyu culture was heavily influen... | What Myanmar import from other countries that has been of major importance? | What Myanmar import from other countries that has been of major importance? | [
"What Myanmar import from other countries that has been of major importance?"
] | {
"text": [
"Buddhism as well as other cultural, architectural and political concepts"
],
"answer_start": [
355
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31913 | 572693cbdd62a815002e8a0c | Myanmar | Pagan's collapse was followed by 250 years of political fragmentation that lasted well into the 16th century. Like the Burmans four centuries earlier, Shan migrants who arrived with the Mongol invasions stayed behind. Several competing Shan States came to dominate the entire northwestern to eastern arc surrounding the ... | How long did it take for Myanmar to recover from the collapse of it's first kingdom ? | How long did it take for Myanmar to recover from the collapse of it's first kingdom ? | [
"How long did it take for Myanmar to recover from the collapse of it's first kingdom ?"
] | {
"text": [
"250 years"
],
"answer_start": [
33
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31914 | 572693cbdd62a815002e8a0d | Myanmar | Pagan's collapse was followed by 250 years of political fragmentation that lasted well into the 16th century. Like the Burmans four centuries earlier, Shan migrants who arrived with the Mongol invasions stayed behind. Several competing Shan States came to dominate the entire northwestern to eastern arc surrounding the ... | Did the Mongol invasions of Burma leave any lasting signs? | Did the Mongol invasions of Burma leave any lasting signs? | [
"Did the Mongol invasions of Burma leave any lasting signs?"
] | {
"text": [
"Shan migrants who arrived with the Mongol invasions stayed behind"
],
"answer_start": [
151
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31915 | 572693cbdd62a815002e8a0e | Myanmar | Pagan's collapse was followed by 250 years of political fragmentation that lasted well into the 16th century. Like the Burmans four centuries earlier, Shan migrants who arrived with the Mongol invasions stayed behind. Several competing Shan States came to dominate the entire northwestern to eastern arc surrounding the ... | Who was involved merger of the smaller states into the two largest factions of Myanmar ? | Who was involved merger of the smaller states into the two largest factions of Myanmar ? | [
"Who was involved merger of the smaller states into the two largest factions of Myanmar ?"
] | {
"text": [
"Ava Kingdom and Hanthawaddy Kingdom"
],
"answer_start": [
435
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31916 | 572693cbdd62a815002e8a0f | Myanmar | Pagan's collapse was followed by 250 years of political fragmentation that lasted well into the 16th century. Like the Burmans four centuries earlier, Shan migrants who arrived with the Mongol invasions stayed behind. Several competing Shan States came to dominate the entire northwestern to eastern arc surrounding the ... | What is the name of the kingdom that became dominant along the coastline of Myanmar? | What is the name of the kingdom that became dominant along the coastline of Myanmar? | [
"What is the name of the kingdom that became dominant along the coastline of Myanmar? "
] | {
"text": [
"Kingdom of Mrauk U"
],
"answer_start": [
594
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31917 | 572695bc5951b619008f7753 | Myanmar | Like the Pagan Empire, Ava, Hanthawaddy and the Shan states were all multi-ethnic polities. Despite the wars, cultural synchronisation continued. This period is considered a golden age for Burmese culture. Burmese literature "grew more confident, popular, and stylistically diverse", and the second generation of Burmese... | Was there more than one racial class in the organized societies of the states of Myanmar? | Was there more than one racial class in the organized societies of the states of Myanmar? | [
"Was there more than one racial class in the organized societies of the states of Myanmar?"
] | {
"text": [
"states were all multi-ethnic polities"
],
"answer_start": [
53
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31918 | 572695bc5951b619008f7754 | Myanmar | Like the Pagan Empire, Ava, Hanthawaddy and the Shan states were all multi-ethnic polities. Despite the wars, cultural synchronisation continued. This period is considered a golden age for Burmese culture. Burmese literature "grew more confident, popular, and stylistically diverse", and the second generation of Burmese... | During what age did the culture of Myanmar grow? | During what age did the culture of Myanmar grow? | [
"During what age did the culture of Myanmar grow?"
] | {
"text": [
"This period is considered a golden age"
],
"answer_start": [
146
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31919 | 572695bc5951b619008f7755 | Myanmar | Like the Pagan Empire, Ava, Hanthawaddy and the Shan states were all multi-ethnic polities. Despite the wars, cultural synchronisation continued. This period is considered a golden age for Burmese culture. Burmese literature "grew more confident, popular, and stylistically diverse", and the second generation of Burmese... | Who increased the spread of religious reforms in Myanmar? | Who increased the spread of religious reforms in Myanmar? | [
"Who increased the spread of religious reforms in Myanmar?"
] | {
"text": [
"Hanthawaddy monarchs"
],
"answer_start": [
385
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31920 | 572695bc5951b619008f7756 | Myanmar | Like the Pagan Empire, Ava, Hanthawaddy and the Shan states were all multi-ethnic polities. Despite the wars, cultural synchronisation continued. This period is considered a golden age for Burmese culture. Burmese literature "grew more confident, popular, and stylistically diverse", and the second generation of Burmese... | Who is the monarch that has some of the most impressive built in their honor in the Myanmar | Who is the monarch that has some of the most impressive built in their honor in the Myanmar | [
"Who is the monarch that has some of the most impressive built in their honor in the Myanmar"
] | {
"text": [
"Mrauk U"
],
"answer_start": [
506
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31921 | 57269ba4708984140094cb8b | Myanmar | Political unification returned in the mid-16th century, due to the efforts of Taungoo, a former vassal state of Ava. Taungoo's young, ambitious king Tabinshwehti defeated the more powerful Hanthawaddy in the Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War (1534–41). His successor Bayinnaung went on to conquer a vast swath of mainland Southeas... | Before attempting to obtain political unification, what title did Taungoo,hold ? | Before attempting to obtain political unification, what title did Taungoo,hold ? | [
"Before attempting to obtain political unification, what title did Taungoo,hold ? "
] | {
"text": [
"a former vassal state of Ava."
],
"answer_start": [
87
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31922 | 57269ba4708984140094cb8c | Myanmar | Political unification returned in the mid-16th century, due to the efforts of Taungoo, a former vassal state of Ava. Taungoo's young, ambitious king Tabinshwehti defeated the more powerful Hanthawaddy in the Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War (1534–41). His successor Bayinnaung went on to conquer a vast swath of mainland Southeas... | Who was the ruling monarchy when Taungoo, was vassal? | Who was the ruling monarchy when Taungoo, was vassal? | [
"Who was the ruling monarchy when Taungoo, was vassal?"
] | {
"text": [
"king Tabinshwehti"
],
"answer_start": [
144
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31923 | 57269ba4708984140094cb8d | Myanmar | Political unification returned in the mid-16th century, due to the efforts of Taungoo, a former vassal state of Ava. Taungoo's young, ambitious king Tabinshwehti defeated the more powerful Hanthawaddy in the Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War (1534–41). His successor Bayinnaung went on to conquer a vast swath of mainland Southeas... | Who was the ruler of the largest kingdom in Southeast Asia ? | Who was the ruler of the largest kingdom in Southeast Asia ? | [
"Who was the ruler of the largest kingdom in Southeast Asia ?"
] | {
"text": [
"Bayinnaung"
],
"answer_start": [
517
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31924 | 57269ba4708984140094cb8e | Myanmar | Political unification returned in the mid-16th century, due to the efforts of Taungoo, a former vassal state of Ava. Taungoo's young, ambitious king Tabinshwehti defeated the more powerful Hanthawaddy in the Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War (1534–41). His successor Bayinnaung went on to conquer a vast swath of mainland Southeas... | In what year did the dynasty of Bayinnaung fully collapse ? | In what year did the dynasty of Bayinnaung fully collapse ? | [
"In what year did the dynasty of Bayinnaung fully collapse ?"
] | {
"text": [
"1599"
],
"answer_start": [
570
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31925 | 57269ba4708984140094cb8f | Myanmar | Political unification returned in the mid-16th century, due to the efforts of Taungoo, a former vassal state of Ava. Taungoo's young, ambitious king Tabinshwehti defeated the more powerful Hanthawaddy in the Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War (1534–41). His successor Bayinnaung went on to conquer a vast swath of mainland Southeas... | Have any other countries ever established a foot hole in Burma? | Have any other countries ever established a foot hole in Burma? | [
"Have any other countries ever established a foot hole in Burma?"
] | {
"text": [
"Portuguese mercenaries established Portuguese rule at Thanlyin (Syriam)"
],
"answer_start": [
620
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31926 | 57269d47708984140094cbcf | Myanmar | The dynasty regrouped and defeated the Portuguese in 1613 and Siam in 1614. It restored a smaller, more manageable kingdom, encompassing Lower Myanmar, Upper Myanmar, Shan states, Lan Na and upper Tenasserim. The Restored Toungoo kings created a legal and political framework whose basic features would continue well int... | How were the Portuguese expelled from Myanmar? | How were the Portuguese expelled from Myanmar? | [
"How were the Portuguese expelled from Myanmar?"
] | {
"text": [
"The dynasty regrouped and defeated the Portuguese"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31927 | 57269d47708984140094cbd0 | Myanmar | The dynasty regrouped and defeated the Portuguese in 1613 and Siam in 1614. It restored a smaller, more manageable kingdom, encompassing Lower Myanmar, Upper Myanmar, Shan states, Lan Na and upper Tenasserim. The Restored Toungoo kings created a legal and political framework whose basic features would continue well int... | Did the country have lasting monarchs? | Did the country have lasting monarchs? | [
"Did the country have lasting monarchs?"
] | {
"text": [
"Toungoo kings created a legal and political framework whose basic features would continue well into the 19th century"
],
"answer_start": [
222
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31928 | 57269d47708984140094cbd1 | Myanmar | The dynasty regrouped and defeated the Portuguese in 1613 and Siam in 1614. It restored a smaller, more manageable kingdom, encompassing Lower Myanmar, Upper Myanmar, Shan states, Lan Na and upper Tenasserim. The Restored Toungoo kings created a legal and political framework whose basic features would continue well int... | Did the original chieftains maintain power political power? | Did the original chieftains maintain power political power? | [
"Did the original chieftains maintain power political power?"
] | {
"text": [
"The crown completely replaced the hereditary chieftainships with appointed governorships in the entire Irrawaddy valley"
],
"answer_start": [
340
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31929 | 57269d47708984140094cbd2 | Myanmar | The dynasty regrouped and defeated the Portuguese in 1613 and Siam in 1614. It restored a smaller, more manageable kingdom, encompassing Lower Myanmar, Upper Myanmar, Shan states, Lan Na and upper Tenasserim. The Restored Toungoo kings created a legal and political framework whose basic features would continue well int... | In what year was one of the original Myanmar kingdoms restored? | In what year was one of the original Myanmar kingdoms restored? | [
"In what year was one of the original Myanmar kingdoms restored?"
] | {
"text": [
"In 1740, the Mon of Lower Myanmar founded the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom"
],
"answer_start": [
742
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31930 | 57269fb6708984140094cc13 | Myanmar | With Burma preoccupied by the Chinese threat, Ayutthaya recovered its territories by 1770, and went on to capture Lan Na by 1776. Burma and Siam went to war until 1855, but all resulted in a stalemate, exchanging Tenasserim (to Burma) and Lan Na (to Ayutthaya). Faced with a powerful China and a resurgent Ayutthaya in t... | What was the event called that caused Ayutthaya to reclaim lost territories ? | What was the event called that caused Ayutthaya to reclaim lost territories ? | [
"What was the event called that caused Ayutthaya to reclaim lost territories ?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Chinese threat"
],
"answer_start": [
26
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31931 | 57269fb6708984140094cc14 | Myanmar | With Burma preoccupied by the Chinese threat, Ayutthaya recovered its territories by 1770, and went on to capture Lan Na by 1776. Burma and Siam went to war until 1855, but all resulted in a stalemate, exchanging Tenasserim (to Burma) and Lan Na (to Ayutthaya). Faced with a powerful China and a resurgent Ayutthaya in t... | In what year did Ayutthaya capture Lan Na ? | In what year did Ayutthaya capture Lan Na ? | [
"In what year did Ayutthaya capture Lan Na ?"
] | {
"text": [
"1776."
],
"answer_start": [
124
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31932 | 57269fb6708984140094cc15 | Myanmar | With Burma preoccupied by the Chinese threat, Ayutthaya recovered its territories by 1770, and went on to capture Lan Na by 1776. Burma and Siam went to war until 1855, but all resulted in a stalemate, exchanging Tenasserim (to Burma) and Lan Na (to Ayutthaya). Faced with a powerful China and a resurgent Ayutthaya in t... | What country was Burma at war with with until 1855 ? | What country was Burma at war with with until 1855 ? | [
"What country was Burma at war with with until 1855 ?"
] | {
"text": [
"Arakan"
],
"answer_start": [
367
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31933 | 57269fb6708984140094cc16 | Myanmar | With Burma preoccupied by the Chinese threat, Ayutthaya recovered its territories by 1770, and went on to capture Lan Na by 1776. Burma and Siam went to war until 1855, but all resulted in a stalemate, exchanging Tenasserim (to Burma) and Lan Na (to Ayutthaya). Faced with a powerful China and a resurgent Ayutthaya in t... | Who managed to eventually control the territory of Arakan | Who managed to eventually control the territory of Arakan | [
"Who managed to eventually control the territory of Arakan "
] | {
"text": [
"King Bodawpaya"
],
"answer_start": [
329
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31934 | 5726a1135951b619008f7839 | Myanmar | Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion. For the first time in history, the Burmese language and culture came to predominate the entire Irrawaddy valley. The evolution and growth of Burmese literature and theatre con... | What language eventually came to power in the Irrawaddy valley ? | What language eventually came to power in the Irrawaddy valley ? | [
"What language eventually came to power in the Irrawaddy valley ?"
] | {
"text": [
"Burmese language"
],
"answer_start": [
180
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31935 | 5726a1135951b619008f783a | Myanmar | Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion. For the first time in history, the Burmese language and culture came to predominate the entire Irrawaddy valley. The evolution and growth of Burmese literature and theatre con... | What was the literacy rate for the Burmese people during the big period of artistic growth? | What was the literacy rate for the Burmese people during the big period of artistic growth? | [
"What was the literacy rate for the Burmese people during the big period of artistic growth?"
] | {
"text": [
"half of all males and 5% of females"
],
"answer_start": [
393
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31936 | 5726a1135951b619008f783b | Myanmar | Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion. For the first time in history, the Burmese language and culture came to predominate the entire Irrawaddy valley. The evolution and growth of Burmese literature and theatre con... | Did changes move along at a uniform pace for the Burmese people? | Did changes move along at a uniform pace for the Burmese people? | [
"Did changes move along at a uniform pace for the Burmese people?"
] | {
"text": [
"pace of reforms were uneven and ultimately proved insufficient"
],
"answer_start": [
459
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31937 | 5726a1135951b619008f783c | Myanmar | Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion. For the first time in history, the Burmese language and culture came to predominate the entire Irrawaddy valley. The evolution and growth of Burmese literature and theatre con... | What country was Burma a colony of ? | What country was Burma a colony of ? | [
"What country was Burma a colony of ?"
] | {
"text": [
"British"
],
"answer_start": [
545
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31938 | 5726a1135951b619008f783d | Myanmar | Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion. For the first time in history, the Burmese language and culture came to predominate the entire Irrawaddy valley. The evolution and growth of Burmese literature and theatre con... | What are the kings of the Konbaung monarchy famed for in their rule? | What are the kings of the Konbaung monarchy famed for in their rule? | [
"What are the kings of the Konbaung monarchy famed for in their rule?"
] | {
"text": [
"Konbaung kings extended Restored Toungoo's administrative reforms, and achieved unprecedented levels of internal control and external expansion"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31939 | 5726a242dd62a815002e8b8a | Myanmar | Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s. Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions such as the British refusal to remove shoes when they entered pagodas. Buddhist monks became the van... | have the Burmese people ever shown any reservations about the ruling government bodies? | have the Burmese people ever shown any reservations about the ruling government bodies? | [
"have the Burmese people ever shown any reservations about the ruling government bodies?"
] | {
"text": [
"Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s."
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31940 | 5726a242dd62a815002e8b8b | Myanmar | Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s. Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions such as the British refusal to remove shoes when they entered pagodas. Buddhist monks became the van... | What were some of problems experienced with the colonialism of Burma by the British? | What were some of problems experienced with the colonialism of Burma by the British? | [
"What were some of problems experienced with the colonialism of Burma by the British?"
] | {
"text": [
"Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions"
],
"answer_start": [
135
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31941 | 5726a242dd62a815002e8b8c | Myanmar | Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s. Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions such as the British refusal to remove shoes when they entered pagodas. Buddhist monks became the van... | How long was U Wisara on a strike were he refused subsistence ? | How long was U Wisara on a strike were he refused subsistence ? | [
"How long was U Wisara on a strike were he refused subsistence ?"
] | {
"text": [
"166-day hunger strike"
],
"answer_start": [
408
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31942 | 5726a242dd62a815002e8b8d | Myanmar | Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s. Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions such as the British refusal to remove shoes when they entered pagodas. Buddhist monks became the van... | Was U Wisara able to survive the protest? | Was U Wisara able to survive the protest? | [
"Was U Wisara able to survive the protest?"
] | {
"text": [
"died in prison after a 166-day hunger strike"
],
"answer_start": [
385
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31943 | 5726a242dd62a815002e8b8e | Myanmar | Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s. Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions such as the British refusal to remove shoes when they entered pagodas. Buddhist monks became the van... | Why was U Wisara involved in a resistance movement of such extremes ? | Why was U Wisara involved in a resistance movement of such extremes ? | [
"Why was U Wisara involved in a resistance movement of such extremes ?"
] | {
"text": [
"to protest against a rule that forbade him from wearing his Buddhist robes while imprisoned."
],
"answer_start": [
430
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31944 | 5726a3d7f1498d1400e8e5b8 | Myanmar | A major battleground, Burma was devastated during World War II. By March 1942, within months after they entered the war, Japanese troops had advanced on Rangoon and the British administration had collapsed. A Burmese Executive Administration headed by Ba Maw was established by the Japanese in August 1942. Wingate's Bri... | Was Burma effected by the world wars? | Was Burma effected by the world wars? | [
"Was Burma effected by the world wars?"
] | {
"text": [
"Burma was devastated during World War II"
],
"answer_start": [
22
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31945 | 5726a3d7f1498d1400e8e5b9 | Myanmar | A major battleground, Burma was devastated during World War II. By March 1942, within months after they entered the war, Japanese troops had advanced on Rangoon and the British administration had collapsed. A Burmese Executive Administration headed by Ba Maw was established by the Japanese in August 1942. Wingate's Bri... | Did the British protect Burma as its colony during WWII? | Did the British protect Burma as its colony during WWII? | [
"Did the British protect Burma as its colony during WWII?"
] | {
"text": [
"the British administration had collapsed"
],
"answer_start": [
165
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31946 | 5726a3d7f1498d1400e8e5ba | Myanmar | A major battleground, Burma was devastated during World War II. By March 1942, within months after they entered the war, Japanese troops had advanced on Rangoon and the British administration had collapsed. A Burmese Executive Administration headed by Ba Maw was established by the Japanese in August 1942. Wingate's Bri... | Where groups from Burma an advantage to the Allies during WWII? | Where groups from Burma an advantage to the Allies during WWII? | [
"Where groups from Burma an advantage to the Allies during WWII?"
] | {
"text": [
"British Chindits were formed into long-range penetration groups trained to operate deep behind Japanese lines. A similar American unit, Merrill's Marauders"
],
"answer_start": [
317
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31947 | 5726a3d7f1498d1400e8e5bb | Myanmar | A major battleground, Burma was devastated during World War II. By March 1942, within months after they entered the war, Japanese troops had advanced on Rangoon and the British administration had collapsed. A Burmese Executive Administration headed by Ba Maw was established by the Japanese in August 1942. Wingate's Bri... | How many soldiers were lost by the Japanese in Burma during WWII ? | How many soldiers were lost by the Japanese in Burma during WWII ? | [
"How many soldiers were lost by the Japanese in Burma during WWII ?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Japanese lost some 150,000 men in Burma"
],
"answer_start": [
731
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31948 | 5726a3d7f1498d1400e8e5bc | Myanmar | A major battleground, Burma was devastated during World War II. By March 1942, within months after they entered the war, Japanese troops had advanced on Rangoon and the British administration had collapsed. A Burmese Executive Administration headed by Ba Maw was established by the Japanese in August 1942. Wingate's Bri... | When did the temporary Japanese rule end in Burma? | When did the temporary Japanese rule end in Burma? | [
"When did the temporary Japanese rule end in Burma?"
] | {
"text": [
"the end of Japanese rule in July 1945"
],
"answer_start": [
611
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31949 | 5726a579dd62a815002e8bec | Myanmar | Following World War II, Aung San negotiated the Panglong Agreement with ethnic leaders that guaranteed the independence of Myanmar as a unified state. Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe were among the negotiators of the historical Panglong Conference negotiated with... | Who negotiated the agreement that Burma would be free from forgien rule ? | Who negotiated the agreement that Burma would be free from forgien rule ? | [
"Who negotiated the agreement that Burma would be free from forgien rule ?"
] | {
"text": [
"Aung San"
],
"answer_start": [
24
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31950 | 5726a579dd62a815002e8bed | Myanmar | Following World War II, Aung San negotiated the Panglong Agreement with ethnic leaders that guaranteed the independence of Myanmar as a unified state. Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe were among the negotiators of the historical Panglong Conference negotiated with... | What is the name of the agreement that guarantee Burma's freedom from foreign rule ? | What is the name of the agreement that guarantee Burma's freedom from foreign rule ? | [
"What is the name of the agreement that guarantee Burma's freedom from foreign rule ?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Panglong Agreement"
],
"answer_start": [
44
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31951 | 5726a579dd62a815002e8bee | Myanmar | Following World War II, Aung San negotiated the Panglong Agreement with ethnic leaders that guaranteed the independence of Myanmar as a unified state. Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe were among the negotiators of the historical Panglong Conference negotiated with... | What leaders were present during the negotiations made for freedom of the Burmese people? | What leaders were present during the negotiations made for freedom of the Burmese people? | [
"What leaders were present during the negotiations made for freedom of the Burmese people?"
] | {
"text": [
"Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe"
],
"answer_start": [
151
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31952 | 5726a579dd62a815002e8bef | Myanmar | Following World War II, Aung San negotiated the Panglong Agreement with ethnic leaders that guaranteed the independence of Myanmar as a unified state. Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe were among the negotiators of the historical Panglong Conference negotiated with... | What position did Aung San hold in the Burmese government? | What position did Aung San hold in the Burmese government? | [
"What position did Aung San hold in the Burmese government?"
] | {
"text": [
"Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Myanmar"
],
"answer_start": [
410
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31953 | 5726a579dd62a815002e8bf0 | Myanmar | Following World War II, Aung San negotiated the Panglong Agreement with ethnic leaders that guaranteed the independence of Myanmar as a unified state. Aung Zan Wai, Pe Khin, Bo Hmu Aung, Sir Maung Gyi, Dr. Sein Mya Maung, Myoma U Than Kywe were among the negotiators of the historical Panglong Conference negotiated with... | When did and how did Aung San pass away ? | When did and how did Aung San pass away ? | [
"When did and how did Aung San pass away ?"
] | {
"text": [
"July 1947, political rivals assassinated Aung San"
],
"answer_start": [
497
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31954 | 5726a6b4f1498d1400e8e622 | Myanmar | In 1988, unrest over economic mismanagement and political oppression by the government led to widespread pro-democracy demonstrations throughout the country known as the 8888 Uprising. Security forces killed thousands of demonstrators, and General Saw Maung staged a coup d'état and formed the State Law and Order Restor... | What are the 1988 demonstrations in Burma called? | What are the 1988 demonstrations in Burma called? | [
"What are the 1988 demonstrations in Burma called?"
] | {
"text": [
"8888 Uprising"
],
"answer_start": [
170
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31955 | 5726a6b4f1498d1400e8e623 | Myanmar | In 1988, unrest over economic mismanagement and political oppression by the government led to widespread pro-democracy demonstrations throughout the country known as the 8888 Uprising. Security forces killed thousands of demonstrators, and General Saw Maung staged a coup d'état and formed the State Law and Order Restor... | Who lead the government coup in 1988 ? | Who lead the government coup in 1988 ? | [
"Who lead the government coup in 1988 ?"
] | {
"text": [
"General Saw Maung"
],
"answer_start": [
240
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31956 | 5726a6b4f1498d1400e8e624 | Myanmar | In 1988, unrest over economic mismanagement and political oppression by the government led to widespread pro-democracy demonstrations throughout the country known as the 8888 Uprising. Security forces killed thousands of demonstrators, and General Saw Maung staged a coup d'état and formed the State Law and Order Restor... | Why was marshal law declared in Burma in 1989? | Why was marshal law declared in Burma in 1989? | [
"Why was marshal law declared in Burma in 1989?"
] | {
"text": [
"declared martial law after widespread protests."
],
"answer_start": [
358
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31957 | 5726a6b4f1498d1400e8e625 | Myanmar | In 1988, unrest over economic mismanagement and political oppression by the government led to widespread pro-democracy demonstrations throughout the country known as the 8888 Uprising. Security forces killed thousands of demonstrators, and General Saw Maung staged a coup d'état and formed the State Law and Order Restor... | What was the official name of Burma changed to by the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) | What was the official name of Burma changed to by the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) | [
"What was the official name of Burma changed to by the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC)"
] | {
"text": [
"Union of Myanmar"
],
"answer_start": [
604
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31958 | 5726a6b4f1498d1400e8e626 | Myanmar | In 1988, unrest over economic mismanagement and political oppression by the government led to widespread pro-democracy demonstrations throughout the country known as the 8888 Uprising. Security forces killed thousands of demonstrators, and General Saw Maung staged a coup d'état and formed the State Law and Order Restor... | Have elections been held in Burma since the military coup in 1988 ? | Have elections been held in Burma since the military coup in 1988 ? | [
"Have elections been held in Burma since the military coup in 1988 ?"
] | {
"text": [
"The military government finalised plans for People's Assembly elections on 31 May 1989"
],
"answer_start": [
406
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31959 | 5726de88708984140094d421 | Myanmar | In August 2007, an increase in the price of diesel and petrol led to Saffron Revolution led by Buddhist monks that were dealt with harshly by the government. The government cracked down on them on 26 September 2007. The crackdown was harsh, with reports of barricades at the Shwedagon Pagoda and monks killed. There were... | What was the cause of the insurrection in the summer of 2007 ? | What was the cause of the insurrection in the summer of 2007 ? | [
"What was the cause of the insurrection in the summer of 2007 ?"
] | {
"text": [
"an increase in the price of diesel and petrol"
],
"answer_start": [
16
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31960 | 5726de88708984140094d422 | Myanmar | In August 2007, an increase in the price of diesel and petrol led to Saffron Revolution led by Buddhist monks that were dealt with harshly by the government. The government cracked down on them on 26 September 2007. The crackdown was harsh, with reports of barricades at the Shwedagon Pagoda and monks killed. There were... | What was the name of the insurgency lead by Buddhist Monks? | What was the name of the insurgency lead by Buddhist Monks? | [
"What was the name of the insurgency lead by Buddhist Monks?"
] | {
"text": [
"Saffron Revolution"
],
"answer_start": [
69
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31961 | 5726de88708984140094d423 | Myanmar | In August 2007, an increase in the price of diesel and petrol led to Saffron Revolution led by Buddhist monks that were dealt with harshly by the government. The government cracked down on them on 26 September 2007. The crackdown was harsh, with reports of barricades at the Shwedagon Pagoda and monks killed. There were... | Did the insurgency lead to any economic changes in Burma ? | Did the insurgency lead to any economic changes in Burma ? | [
"Did the insurgency lead to any economic changes in Burma ?"
] | {
"text": [
"an increase in economic sanctions against the Burmese Government."
],
"answer_start": [
554
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31962 | 5726de88708984140094d424 | Myanmar | In August 2007, an increase in the price of diesel and petrol led to Saffron Revolution led by Buddhist monks that were dealt with harshly by the government. The government cracked down on them on 26 September 2007. The crackdown was harsh, with reports of barricades at the Shwedagon Pagoda and monks killed. There were... | How did the world respond to the reported acts of military violence during the Burmese revolution of 2007? | How did the world respond to the reported acts of military violence during the Burmese revolution of 2007? | [
"How did the world respond to the reported acts of military violence during the Burmese revolution of 2007?"
] | {
"text": [
"The military crackdown against unarmed protesters was widely condemned as part of the International reactions"
],
"answer_start": [
407
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31963 | 5726e0d2f1498d1400e8ee6c | Myanmar | In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis caused extensive damage in the densely populated, rice-farming delta of the Irrawaddy Division. It was the worst natural disaster in Burmese history with reports of an estimated 200,000 people dead or missing, and damage totalled to 10 billion US Dollars, and as many as 1 million left homele... | What natural disaster caused detrimental effects to the Irrawaddy section of Burma in May of 2008 ? | What natural disaster caused detrimental effects to the Irrawaddy section of Burma in May of 2008 ? | [
"What natural disaster caused detrimental effects to the Irrawaddy section of Burma in May of 2008 ? "
] | {
"text": [
"Cyclone Nargis"
],
"answer_start": [
13
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31964 | 5726e0d2f1498d1400e8ee6d | Myanmar | In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis caused extensive damage in the densely populated, rice-farming delta of the Irrawaddy Division. It was the worst natural disaster in Burmese history with reports of an estimated 200,000 people dead or missing, and damage totalled to 10 billion US Dollars, and as many as 1 million left homele... | What is the main crop of the delta of the Irrawaddy section of Burma? | What is the main crop of the delta of the Irrawaddy section of Burma? | [
"What is the main crop of the delta of the Irrawaddy section of Burma?"
] | {
"text": [
"rice"
],
"answer_start": [
78
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31965 | 5726e0d2f1498d1400e8ee6e | Myanmar | In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis caused extensive damage in the densely populated, rice-farming delta of the Irrawaddy Division. It was the worst natural disaster in Burmese history with reports of an estimated 200,000 people dead or missing, and damage totalled to 10 billion US Dollars, and as many as 1 million left homele... | How many people were reported missing or deceased due to the natural disaster of 2007 ? | How many people were reported missing or deceased due to the natural disaster of 2007 ? | [
"How many people were reported missing or deceased due to the natural disaster of 2007 ?"
] | {
"text": [
"estimated 200,000 people dead or missing"
],
"answer_start": [
196
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31966 | 5726e0d2f1498d1400e8ee6f | Myanmar | In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis caused extensive damage in the densely populated, rice-farming delta of the Irrawaddy Division. It was the worst natural disaster in Burmese history with reports of an estimated 200,000 people dead or missing, and damage totalled to 10 billion US Dollars, and as many as 1 million left homele... | How much was the financial cost of the damages of the 2007 natural disaster in Burma ? | How much was the financial cost of the damages of the 2007 natural disaster in Burma ? | [
"How much was the financial cost of the damages of the 2007 natural disaster in Burma ?"
] | {
"text": [
"10 billion US Dollars"
],
"answer_start": [
261
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31967 | 5726e0d2f1498d1400e8ee70 | Myanmar | In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis caused extensive damage in the densely populated, rice-farming delta of the Irrawaddy Division. It was the worst natural disaster in Burmese history with reports of an estimated 200,000 people dead or missing, and damage totalled to 10 billion US Dollars, and as many as 1 million left homele... | Did the government of Myanmar welcome the international efforts of assistance? | Did the government of Myanmar welcome the international efforts of assistance? | [
"Did the government of Myanmar welcome the international efforts of assistance?"
] | {
"text": [
"Myanmar's isolationist government was accused of hindering United Nations recovery efforts"
],
"answer_start": [
370
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31968 | 5726e331f1498d1400e8eec6 | Myanmar | In October 2012 the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar included the Kachin conflict, between the Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army and the government; a civil war between the Rohingya Muslims, and the government and non-government groups in Rakhine State; and a conflict between the Shan, Lahu and Karen minorit... | In 2012 what was the the disturbance with the government running smoothly ? Burma? | In 2012 what was the the disturbance with the government running smoothly ? Burma? | [
"In 2012 what was the the disturbance with the government running smoothly ? Burma? "
] | {
"text": [
"the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar"
],
"answer_start": [
16
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31969 | 5726e331f1498d1400e8eec7 | Myanmar | In October 2012 the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar included the Kachin conflict, between the Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army and the government; a civil war between the Rohingya Muslims, and the government and non-government groups in Rakhine State; and a conflict between the Shan, Lahu and Karen minorit... | Were any religious groups involved in the scrimmages ? | Were any religious groups involved in the scrimmages ? | [
"Were any religious groups involved in the scrimmages ? "
] | {
"text": [
"Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army a"
],
"answer_start": [
101
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31970 | 5726e331f1498d1400e8eec8 | Myanmar | In October 2012 the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar included the Kachin conflict, between the Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army and the government; a civil war between the Rohingya Muslims, and the government and non-government groups in Rakhine State; and a conflict between the Shan, Lahu and Karen minorit... | Were any terrorist groups involved in the Burmese conflicts ? | Were any terrorist groups involved in the Burmese conflicts ? | [
"Were any terrorist groups involved in the Burmese conflicts ? "
] | {
"text": [
"al-Qaeda"
],
"answer_start": [
575
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31971 | 5726e331f1498d1400e8eec9 | Myanmar | In October 2012 the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar included the Kachin conflict, between the Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army and the government; a civil war between the Rohingya Muslims, and the government and non-government groups in Rakhine State; and a conflict between the Shan, Lahu and Karen minorit... | Does al-Qaeda believe that Muslims in Burma are in danger? | Does al-Qaeda believe that Muslims in Burma are in danger? | [
"Does al-Qaeda believe that Muslims in Burma are in danger?"
] | {
"text": [
"Ayman al-Zawahiri said al-Qaeda had not forgotten the Muslims of Myanmar and that the group was doing \"what they can to rescue you\"."
],
"answer_start": [
552
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31972 | 5726e331f1498d1400e8eeca | Myanmar | In October 2012 the number of ongoing conflicts in Myanmar included the Kachin conflict, between the Pro-Christian Kachin Independence Army and the government; a civil war between the Rohingya Muslims, and the government and non-government groups in Rakhine State; and a conflict between the Shan, Lahu and Karen minorit... | Did Muslims in Burma give a repose to statements made by al-Qaeda? | Did Muslims in Burma give a repose to statements made by al-Qaeda? | [
"Did Muslims in Burma give a repose to statements made by al-Qaeda? "
] | {
"text": [
"the Burmese Muslim Association issued a statement saying Muslims would not tolerate any threat to their motherland."
],
"answer_start": [
747
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31973 | 5726e54d5951b619008f81af | Myanmar | Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces have resulted in the Kokang offensive in February 2015. The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter on the Chinese side of the border. During the incident the government of China was accused of giving m... | What country was Burma involved with in 2015 | What country was Burma involved with in 2015 | [
"What country was Burma involved with in 2015"
] | {
"text": [
"Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31974 | 5726e54d5951b619008f81b0 | Myanmar | Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces have resulted in the Kokang offensive in February 2015. The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter on the Chinese side of the border. During the incident the government of China was accused of giving m... | Were there any refuges that resulted from the Burmese conflict in 2015? | Were there any refuges that resulted from the Burmese conflict in 2015? | [
"Were there any refuges that resulted from the Burmese conflict in 2015?"
] | {
"text": [
"The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter"
],
"answer_start": [
130
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31975 | 5726e54d5951b619008f81b1 | Myanmar | Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces have resulted in the Kokang offensive in February 2015. The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter on the Chinese side of the border. During the incident the government of China was accused of giving m... | What was the government of China accused of during the Kokang offensive ? | What was the government of China accused of during the Kokang offensive ? | [
"What was the government of China accused of during the Kokang offensive ?"
] | {
"text": [
"China was accused of giving military assistance to the ethnic Chinese rebels."
],
"answer_start": [
291
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31976 | 5726e54d5951b619008f81b2 | Myanmar | Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces have resulted in the Kokang offensive in February 2015. The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter on the Chinese side of the border. During the incident the government of China was accused of giving m... | Is China an affect on the government in Burma ? | Is China an affect on the government in Burma ? | [
"Is China an affect on the government in Burma ?"
] | {
"text": [
"Burmese officials have been historically 'manipulated' and pressured by the communist Chinese"
],
"answer_start": [
369
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31977 | 5726e54d5951b619008f81b3 | Myanmar | Armed conflict between ethnic Chinese rebels and the Myanmar Armed Forces have resulted in the Kokang offensive in February 2015. The conflict had forced 40,000 to 50,000 civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter on the Chinese side of the border. During the incident the government of China was accused of giving m... | To what benefit of China has its interest in the Burmese government brought about ? | To what benefit of China has its interest in the Burmese government brought about ? | [
"To what benefit of China has its interest in the Burmese government brought about ?"
] | {
"text": [
"creating a Chinese satellite state in Southeast Asia"
],
"answer_start": [
554
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31978 | 5726e65f5951b619008f81d3 | Myanmar | The goal of the Burmese constitutional referendum of 2008, held on 10 May 2008, is the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy". As part of the referendum process, the name of the country was changed from the "Union of Myanmar" to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", and general elections were held under the... | Where the elections of 2010 conducted fairly in Burma? | Where the elections of 2010 conducted fairly in Burma? | [
"Where the elections of 2010 conducted fairly in Burma?"
] | {
"text": [
"allegations of polling station irregularities were raised"
],
"answer_start": [
434
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31979 | 5726e65f5951b619008f81d4 | Myanmar | The goal of the Burmese constitutional referendum of 2008, held on 10 May 2008, is the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy". As part of the referendum process, the name of the country was changed from the "Union of Myanmar" to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", and general elections were held under the... | Were the results of the 2010 elections accepted by the United Nations? | Were the results of the 2010 elections accepted by the United Nations? | [
"Were the results of the 2010 elections accepted by the United Nations?"
] | {
"text": [
"the United Nations (UN) and a number of Western countries condemned the elections as fraudulent."
],
"answer_start": [
497
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31980 | 5726e65f5951b619008f81d5 | Myanmar | The goal of the Burmese constitutional referendum of 2008, held on 10 May 2008, is the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy". As part of the referendum process, the name of the country was changed from the "Union of Myanmar" to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", and general elections were held under the... | What is the name that Burma held before 2010? | What is the name that Burma held before 2010? | [
"What is the name that Burma held before 2010? "
] | {
"text": [
"Union of Myanmar"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31981 | 5726e65f5951b619008f81d6 | Myanmar | The goal of the Burmese constitutional referendum of 2008, held on 10 May 2008, is the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy". As part of the referendum process, the name of the country was changed from the "Union of Myanmar" to the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar", and general elections were held under the... | Why was the referendum in 2008 ? | Why was the referendum in 2008 ? | [
"Why was the referendum in 2008 ?"
] | {
"text": [
"the creation of a \"discipline-flourishing democracy\""
],
"answer_start": [
83
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31982 | 5726e7a1dd62a815002e9496 | Myanmar | Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway. According to some reports, the military's presence continues as the label 'disciplined democracy' suggests. This label asserts that the Burmese military is allowing certain civil liberties while clandestinely institutionalising itself further into... | Is Burma now a democratic nation? | Is Burma now a democratic nation? | [
"Is Burma now a democratic nation?"
] | {
"text": [
"Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31983 | 5726e7a1dd62a815002e9497 | Myanmar | Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway. According to some reports, the military's presence continues as the label 'disciplined democracy' suggests. This label asserts that the Burmese military is allowing certain civil liberties while clandestinely institutionalising itself further into... | Does the military still have a government presence in Burma ? | Does the military still have a government presence in Burma ? | [
"Does the military still have a government presence in Burma ?"
] | {
"text": [
"the military's presence continues"
],
"answer_start": [
100
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31984 | 5726e7a1dd62a815002e9498 | Myanmar | Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway. According to some reports, the military's presence continues as the label 'disciplined democracy' suggests. This label asserts that the Burmese military is allowing certain civil liberties while clandestinely institutionalising itself further into... | What type of government does Burma operate under ? | What type of government does Burma operate under ? | [
"What type of government does Burma operate under ?"
] | {
"text": [
"'disciplined democracy"
],
"answer_start": [
147
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31985 | 5726e7a1dd62a815002e9499 | Myanmar | Opinions differ whether the transition to liberal democracy is underway. According to some reports, the military's presence continues as the label 'disciplined democracy' suggests. This label asserts that the Burmese military is allowing certain civil liberties while clandestinely institutionalising itself further into... | Does the military presence interfere with the day to day running of the government ? | Does the military presence interfere with the day to day running of the government ? | [
"Does the military presence interfere with the day to day running of the government ?"
] | {
"text": [
"reforms only occurred when the military was able to safeguard its own interests"
],
"answer_start": [
370
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31986 | 5726e9475951b619008f823d | Myanmar | Since the 2010 election, the government has embarked on a series of reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy, a mixed economy, and reconciliation, although doubts persist about the motives that underpin such reforms. The series of reforms includes the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from... | In what direction is the government of Burma ultimately attempting to go? | In what direction is the government of Burma ultimately attempting to go? | [
"In what direction is the government of Burma ultimately attempting to go?"
] | {
"text": [
"reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy"
],
"answer_start": [
68
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31987 | 5726e9475951b619008f823e | Myanmar | Since the 2010 election, the government has embarked on a series of reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy, a mixed economy, and reconciliation, although doubts persist about the motives that underpin such reforms. The series of reforms includes the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from... | What type of economy is Burma attempting to reach? | What type of economy is Burma attempting to reach? | [
"What type of economy is Burma attempting to reach?"
] | {
"text": [
"a mixed economy"
],
"answer_start": [
125
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31988 | 5726e9475951b619008f823f | Myanmar | Since the 2010 election, the government has embarked on a series of reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy, a mixed economy, and reconciliation, although doubts persist about the motives that underpin such reforms. The series of reforms includes the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from... | Where was Aung San Suu Kyi confined during his imprisonment in Burma ? | Where was Aung San Suu Kyi confined during his imprisonment in Burma ? | [
"Where was Aung San Suu Kyi confined during his imprisonment in Burma ?"
] | {
"text": [
"house arrest"
],
"answer_start": [
321
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31989 | 5726e9475951b619008f8240 | Myanmar | Since the 2010 election, the government has embarked on a series of reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy, a mixed economy, and reconciliation, although doubts persist about the motives that underpin such reforms. The series of reforms includes the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from... | What happened to the political prisoner being held in Burma ? | What happened to the political prisoner being held in Burma ? | [
"What happened to the political prisoner being held in Burma ?"
] | {
"text": [
"granting of general amnesties for more than 200 political prisoners"
],
"answer_start": [
398
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31990 | 5726e9475951b619008f8241 | Myanmar | Since the 2010 election, the government has embarked on a series of reforms to direct the country towards liberal democracy, a mixed economy, and reconciliation, although doubts persist about the motives that underpin such reforms. The series of reforms includes the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from... | Are groups who represent workers allowed to express their opinions in protest in Burma? | Are groups who represent workers allowed to express their opinions in protest in Burma? | [
"Are groups who represent workers allowed to express their opinions in protest in Burma?"
] | {
"text": [
"new labour laws that permit labour unions and strikes"
],
"answer_start": [
467
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31991 | 5726eac7708984140094d5db | Myanmar | The impact of the post-election reforms has been observed in numerous areas, including ASEAN's approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December 2011 for the encouragement of further progress—it was the first visit by a Secretary... | Have the changes in Burmese law been of benefit to the country in international views ? | Have the changes in Burmese law been of benefit to the country in international views ? | [
"Have the changes in Burmese law been of benefit to the country in international views ? "
] | {
"text": [
"approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton"
],
"answer_start": [
95
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31992 | 5726eac7708984140094d5dc | Myanmar | The impact of the post-election reforms has been observed in numerous areas, including ASEAN's approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December 2011 for the encouragement of further progress—it was the first visit by a Secretary... | Who was the United States Secretary of State who visited Myanmar in 2014? | Who was the United States Secretary of State who visited Myanmar in 2014? | [
"Who was the United States Secretary of State who visited Myanmar in 2014?"
] | {
"text": [
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton"
],
"answer_start": [
189
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31993 | 5726eac7708984140094d5dd | Myanmar | The impact of the post-election reforms has been observed in numerous areas, including ASEAN's approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December 2011 for the encouragement of further progress—it was the first visit by a Secretary... | How long was the interval between the visits from the United States Secretary of State officials ? | How long was the interval between the visits from the United States Secretary of State officials ? | [
"How long was the interval between the visits from the United States Secretary of State officials ?"
] | {
"text": [
"more than fifty years"
],
"answer_start": [
333
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31994 | 5726eac7708984140094d5de | Myanmar | The impact of the post-election reforms has been observed in numerous areas, including ASEAN's approval of Myanmar's bid for the position of ASEAN chair in 2014; the visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December 2011 for the encouragement of further progress—it was the first visit by a Secretary... | What political party does Aung San Suu Kyi belong to ? | What political party does Aung San Suu Kyi belong to ? | [
"What political party does Aung San Suu Kyi belong to ?"
] | {
"text": [
"National League for Democracy (NLD) party"
],
"answer_start": [
529
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31995 | 5726ecdd5951b619008f827d | Myanmar | In 1 April 2012 by-elections the NLD won 43 of the 45 available seats; previously an illegal organisation, the NLD had never won a Burmese election until this time. The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar. Following announce... | Does the political party of Aung San Suu Ky hold any positions among the ruling faction ? | Does the political party of Aung San Suu Ky hold any positions among the ruling faction ? | [
"Does the political party of Aung San Suu Ky hold any positions among the ruling faction ?"
] | {
"text": [
"43 of the 45 available seats"
],
"answer_start": [
41
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31996 | 5726ecdd5951b619008f827e | Myanmar | In 1 April 2012 by-elections the NLD won 43 of the 45 available seats; previously an illegal organisation, the NLD had never won a Burmese election until this time. The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar. Following announce... | Are international monitors used in the elections of Burma ? | Are international monitors used in the elections of Burma ? | [
"Are international monitors used in the elections of Burma ?"
] | {
"text": [
"The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar"
],
"answer_start": [
165
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31997 | 5726ecdd5951b619008f827f | Myanmar | In 1 April 2012 by-elections the NLD won 43 of the 45 available seats; previously an illegal organisation, the NLD had never won a Burmese election until this time. The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar. Following announce... | Who raised concerns of fraud in the elections held in the Burma 2012 elections ? | Who raised concerns of fraud in the elections held in the Burma 2012 elections ? | [
"Who raised concerns of fraud in the elections held in the Burma 2012 elections ?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Freedom House organisation raised concerns"
],
"answer_start": [
346
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31998 | 5726ecdd5951b619008f8280 | Myanmar | In 1 April 2012 by-elections the NLD won 43 of the 45 available seats; previously an illegal organisation, the NLD had never won a Burmese election until this time. The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar. Following announce... | Who was expelled from Myanmar before the elections of 2012 and what position did they hold ? | Who was expelled from Myanmar before the elections of 2012 and what position did they hold ? | [
"Who was expelled from Myanmar before the elections of 2012 and what position did they hold ?"
] | {
"text": [
"Somsri Hananuntasuk, executive director of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)"
],
"answer_start": [
499
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-31999 | 5726ecdd5951b619008f8281 | Myanmar | In 1 April 2012 by-elections the NLD won 43 of the 45 available seats; previously an illegal organisation, the NLD had never won a Burmese election until this time. The 2012 by-elections were also the first time that international representatives were allowed to monitor the voting process in Myanmar. Following announce... | Did all of the political prisoners obtain freedom due to the election in Burma of 2012 ? | Did all of the political prisoners obtain freedom due to the election in Burma of 2012 ? | [
"Did all of the political prisoners obtain freedom due to the election in Burma of 2012 ? "
] | {
"text": [
"some other political prisoners have not been released"
],
"answer_start": [
699
]
} |
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