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Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
United States President Barack Obama and key advisers introduced a series of regulatory proposals in June 2009. The proposals address consumer protection, executive pay, bank financial cushions or capital requirements, expanded regulation of the shadow banking system and derivatives, and enhanced authority for the Fede...
What was introduced by President Barack Obama in June 2009?
{ "text": [ "a series of regulatory proposals" ], "answer_start": [ 65 ] }
57338497d058e614000b5c4d
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
United States President Barack Obama and key advisers introduced a series of regulatory proposals in June 2009. The proposals address consumer protection, executive pay, bank financial cushions or capital requirements, expanded regulation of the shadow banking system and derivatives, and enhanced authority for the Fede...
What was one of the items important to consumers that was addressed by the new regulatory proposals introduced in June 2009?
{ "text": [ "consumer protection" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
57338497d058e614000b5c4e
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
United States President Barack Obama and key advisers introduced a series of regulatory proposals in June 2009. The proposals address consumer protection, executive pay, bank financial cushions or capital requirements, expanded regulation of the shadow banking system and derivatives, and enhanced authority for the Fede...
Regulations were proposed by Obama in January 2010 to limit the ability of banks to engage in which type trading?
{ "text": [ "proprietary" ], "answer_start": [ 501 ] }
57338497d058e614000b5c4f
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
United States President Barack Obama and key advisers introduced a series of regulatory proposals in June 2009. The proposals address consumer protection, executive pay, bank financial cushions or capital requirements, expanded regulation of the shadow banking system and derivatives, and enhanced authority for the Fede...
Who were proposed new regulations called "The Volcker Rule" named after?
{ "text": [ "Paul Volcker" ], "answer_start": [ 586 ] }
57338497d058e614000b5c50
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
United States President Barack Obama and key advisers introduced a series of regulatory proposals in June 2009. The proposals address consumer protection, executive pay, bank financial cushions or capital requirements, expanded regulation of the shadow banking system and derivatives, and enhanced authority for the Fede...
Who publicly argued for changes limiting the ability of banks to engage in proprietary trading?
{ "text": [ "Paul Volcker" ], "answer_start": [ 586 ] }
5733857b4776f41900660c89
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. Senate passed a reform bill in May 2010, following the House which passed a bill in December 2009. These bills must now be reconciled. The New York Times provided a comparative summary of the features of the two bills, which address to varying extent the principles enumerated by the Obama administration. For i...
When did the U.S. Senate first pass a financial reform bill?
{ "text": [ "May 2010" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
5733857b4776f41900660c8a
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. Senate passed a reform bill in May 2010, following the House which passed a bill in December 2009. These bills must now be reconciled. The New York Times provided a comparative summary of the features of the two bills, which address to varying extent the principles enumerated by the Obama administration. For i...
When did the U.S. House first pass a financial reform bill?
{ "text": [ "December 2009" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
5733857b4776f41900660c8b
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. Senate passed a reform bill in May 2010, following the House which passed a bill in December 2009. These bills must now be reconciled. The New York Times provided a comparative summary of the features of the two bills, which address to varying extent the principles enumerated by the Obama administration. For i...
What rule against proprietary trading was not part of legislation passed by either the Senate or House?
{ "text": [ "Volcker Rule" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
5733857b4776f41900660c8c
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. Senate passed a reform bill in May 2010, following the House which passed a bill in December 2009. These bills must now be reconciled. The New York Times provided a comparative summary of the features of the two bills, which address to varying extent the principles enumerated by the Obama administration. For i...
Which bill gave regulators the discretion to prohibit proprietary trades?
{ "text": [ "Senate" ], "answer_start": [ 420 ] }
573386814776f41900660ca0
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
European regulators introduced Basel III regulations for banks. It increased capital ratios, limits on leverage, narrow definition of capital (to exclude subordinated debt), limit counter-party risk, and new liquidity requirements. Critics argue that Basel III doesn’t address the problem of faulty risk-weightings. Majo...
What did European regulators introduce to increase the oversight of banks?
{ "text": [ "Basel III regulations" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
573386814776f41900660ca1
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
European regulators introduced Basel III regulations for banks. It increased capital ratios, limits on leverage, narrow definition of capital (to exclude subordinated debt), limit counter-party risk, and new liquidity requirements. Critics argue that Basel III doesn’t address the problem of faulty risk-weightings. Majo...
Critics argue that Basel III doesn't address which problem?
{ "text": [ "faulty risk-weightings" ], "answer_start": [ 292 ] }
573386814776f41900660ca2
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
European regulators introduced Basel III regulations for banks. It increased capital ratios, limits on leverage, narrow definition of capital (to exclude subordinated debt), limit counter-party risk, and new liquidity requirements. Critics argue that Basel III doesn’t address the problem of faulty risk-weightings. Majo...
Who argued that regulations led to excessive lending to risky governments?
{ "text": [ "Johan Norberg" ], "answer_start": [ 643 ] }
573386814776f41900660ca3
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
European regulators introduced Basel III regulations for banks. It increased capital ratios, limits on leverage, narrow definition of capital (to exclude subordinated debt), limit counter-party risk, and new liquidity requirements. Critics argue that Basel III doesn’t address the problem of faulty risk-weightings. Majo...
What was increased by Basel III regulations?
{ "text": [ "capital ratios" ], "answer_start": [ 77 ] }
573386814776f41900660ca4
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
European regulators introduced Basel III regulations for banks. It increased capital ratios, limits on leverage, narrow definition of capital (to exclude subordinated debt), limit counter-party risk, and new liquidity requirements. Critics argue that Basel III doesn’t address the problem of faulty risk-weightings. Majo...
What term describes creating risk-free assets out of high risk collateral?
{ "text": [ "financial engineering" ], "answer_start": [ 370 ] }
573387494776f41900660caf
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 ended in June 2009, according to the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the financial crisis appears to have ended about the same time. In April 2009 TIME magazine declared "More Quickly Than It Began, The Banking Crisis Is Over." The United States Financ...
When did the U.S. recession that began in December 2007 end?
{ "text": [ "June 2009" ], "answer_start": [ 56 ] }
573387494776f41900660cb0
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 ended in June 2009, according to the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the financial crisis appears to have ended about the same time. In April 2009 TIME magazine declared "More Quickly Than It Began, The Banking Crisis Is Over." The United States Financ...
When did the financial crisis appear to have ended?
{ "text": [ "June 2009" ], "answer_start": [ 56 ] }
573387494776f41900660cb1
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 ended in June 2009, according to the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the financial crisis appears to have ended about the same time. In April 2009 TIME magazine declared "More Quickly Than It Began, The Banking Crisis Is Over." The United States Financ...
What was the name of the article that appeared in TIME magazine in April 2009 declaring the crisis over?
{ "text": [ "More Quickly Than It Began, The Banking Crisis Is Over.\"" ], "answer_start": [ 239 ] }
573387494776f41900660cb2
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 ended in June 2009, according to the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the financial crisis appears to have ended about the same time. In April 2009 TIME magazine declared "More Quickly Than It Began, The Banking Crisis Is Over." The United States Financ...
On what date did President Barack Obama declare that the markets are stabilized?
{ "text": [ "January 27, 2010" ], "answer_start": [ 411 ] }
573387494776f41900660cb3
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
The U.S. recession that began in December 2007 ended in June 2009, according to the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the financial crisis appears to have ended about the same time. In April 2009 TIME magazine declared "More Quickly Than It Began, The Banking Crisis Is Over." The United States Financ...
When does the United States Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission date the crisis to?
{ "text": [ "2008" ], "answer_start": [ 370 ] }
573388854776f41900660cb9
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
Advanced economies led global economic growth prior to the financial crisis with "emerging" and "developing" economies lagging behind. The crisis completely overturned this relationship. The International Monetary Fund found that "advanced" economies accounted for only 31% of global GDP while emerging and developing ec...
Who led global economic growth after the financial crisis?
{ "text": [ "\"emerging\" and \"developing\" economies" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
573388854776f41900660cba
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
Advanced economies led global economic growth prior to the financial crisis with "emerging" and "developing" economies lagging behind. The crisis completely overturned this relationship. The International Monetary Fund found that "advanced" economies accounted for only 31% of global GDP while emerging and developing ec...
How much global GDP did emerging and developing economies account for from 2007 to 2014?
{ "text": [ "69%" ], "answer_start": [ 342 ] }
573388854776f41900660cbb
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
Advanced economies led global economic growth prior to the financial crisis with "emerging" and "developing" economies lagging behind. The crisis completely overturned this relationship. The International Monetary Fund found that "advanced" economies accounted for only 31% of global GDP while emerging and developing ec...
How much global GDP did "advanced" economies account for from 2007 to 2014?
{ "text": [ "31%" ], "answer_start": [ 270 ] }
573388854776f41900660cbc
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
Advanced economies led global economic growth prior to the financial crisis with "emerging" and "developing" economies lagging behind. The crisis completely overturned this relationship. The International Monetary Fund found that "advanced" economies accounted for only 31% of global GDP while emerging and developing ec...
What economies led global economic growth prior to the financial crisis?
{ "text": [ "Advanced economies" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
573388854776f41900660cbd
Financial_crisis_of_2007%E2%80%9308
Advanced economies led global economic growth prior to the financial crisis with "emerging" and "developing" economies lagging behind. The crisis completely overturned this relationship. The International Monetary Fund found that "advanced" economies accounted for only 31% of global GDP while emerging and developing ec...
What relationship between advanced and emerging/developing was completely overturned by the financial crisis of 2007?
{ "text": [ "global economic growth" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
57326292e17f3d140042292b
Portugal
Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The P...
What ocean does Portugal border?
{ "text": [ "Atlantic Ocean" ], "answer_start": [ 242 ] }
57326292e17f3d140042292c
Portugal
Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The P...
What other country does Portugal border?
{ "text": [ "Spain" ], "answer_start": [ 286 ] }
57326292e17f3d140042292d
Portugal
Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The P...
What is the longest uninterrupted border within the European Union?
{ "text": [ "Portugal–Spain" ], "answer_start": [ 319 ] }
573323754776f419006606ff
Portugal
Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The P...
Where is Portugal located?
{ "text": [ "Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe" ], "answer_start": [ 127 ] }
573323754776f41900660701
Portugal
Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The P...
How long is the Portugal-Spain border?
{ "text": [ "1,214 km (754 mi)" ], "answer_start": [ 344 ] }
573323754776f41900660702
Portugal
Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The P...
What two autonomous regions have their own governments in Portugal?
{ "text": [ "Azores and Madeira" ], "answer_start": [ 502 ] }
573324834776f41900660708
Portugal
The land within the borders of current Portugal has been continuously settled and fought over since prehistoric times. The Celts and the Romans were followed by the Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples, who were themselves later invaded by the Moors. These Muslim peoples were eventually expelled during the Christi...
Who were the first inhabitants of Portugal?
{ "text": [ "The Celts and the Romans" ], "answer_start": [ 119 ] }
573324834776f41900660709
Portugal
The land within the borders of current Portugal has been continuously settled and fought over since prehistoric times. The Celts and the Romans were followed by the Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples, who were themselves later invaded by the Moors. These Muslim peoples were eventually expelled during the Christi...
Which two groups followed the first inhabitants?
{ "text": [ "Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples" ], "answer_start": [ 165 ] }
573324834776f4190066070a
Portugal
The land within the borders of current Portugal has been continuously settled and fought over since prehistoric times. The Celts and the Romans were followed by the Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples, who were themselves later invaded by the Moors. These Muslim peoples were eventually expelled during the Christi...
By what year had Portugal established itself as an independent kingdom?
{ "text": [ "1139" ], "answer_start": [ 356 ] }
573324834776f4190066070b
Portugal
The land within the borders of current Portugal has been continuously settled and fought over since prehistoric times. The Celts and the Romans were followed by the Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples, who were themselves later invaded by the Moors. These Muslim peoples were eventually expelled during the Christi...
What age did Portugal pioneer?
{ "text": [ "Age of Discovery" ], "answer_start": [ 494 ] }
573324834776f4190066070c
Portugal
The land within the borders of current Portugal has been continuously settled and fought over since prehistoric times. The Celts and the Romans were followed by the Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples, who were themselves later invaded by the Moors. These Muslim peoples were eventually expelled during the Christi...
In which centuries did Portugal establish the first global empire?
{ "text": [ "15th and 16th centuries" ], "answer_start": [ 437 ] }
573325c6d058e614000b573a
Portugal
Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence of Brazil, its wealthiest colony, in 1822. After the 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy, the democratic but unstable Portuguese First Republic was established, l...
In Portugal, which city was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake?
{ "text": [ "Lisbon" ], "answer_start": [ 68 ] }
573325c6d058e614000b573b
Portugal
Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence of Brazil, its wealthiest colony, in 1822. After the 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy, the democratic but unstable Portuguese First Republic was established, l...
In which year did Brazel become independent?
{ "text": [ "1822" ], "answer_start": [ 194 ] }
573325c6d058e614000b573c
Portugal
Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence of Brazil, its wealthiest colony, in 1822. After the 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy, the democratic but unstable Portuguese First Republic was established, l...
In which year was the Portugal monarchy deposed?
{ "text": [ "1910" ], "answer_start": [ 210 ] }
573325c6d058e614000b573d
Portugal
Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence of Brazil, its wealthiest colony, in 1822. After the 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy, the democratic but unstable Portuguese First Republic was established, l...
Which Portugese colony was lost to China in 1999?
{ "text": [ "Macau" ], "answer_start": [ 574 ] }
573325c6d058e614000b573e
Portugal
Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence of Brazil, its wealthiest colony, in 1822. After the 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy, the democratic but unstable Portuguese First Republic was established, l...
How many Portugese speakers are there today?
{ "text": [ "250 million" ], "answer_start": [ 782 ] }
57333879d058e614000b578a
Portugal
Portugal maintains a unitary semi-presidential republican form of government and is a developed country with an advanced economy, and a high living standard, having the 18th highest Social Progress in the world, putting it ahead of other Western European countries like France, Spain and Italy. It is a member of numerou...
What form of government does Portugal maintain?
{ "text": [ "unitary semi-presidential republican" ], "answer_start": [ 21 ] }
57333879d058e614000b578b
Portugal
Portugal maintains a unitary semi-presidential republican form of government and is a developed country with an advanced economy, and a high living standard, having the 18th highest Social Progress in the world, putting it ahead of other Western European countries like France, Spain and Italy. It is a member of numerou...
What is Portugal's Social Progress ranking?
{ "text": [ "18th highest" ], "answer_start": [ 169 ] }
57333879d058e614000b578c
Portugal
Portugal maintains a unitary semi-presidential republican form of government and is a developed country with an advanced economy, and a high living standard, having the 18th highest Social Progress in the world, putting it ahead of other Western European countries like France, Spain and Italy. It is a member of numerou...
Which three Western European countries have a lower Social Progress ranking than Portugal?
{ "text": [ "France, Spain and Italy" ], "answer_start": [ 270 ] }
57333879d058e614000b578d
Portugal
Portugal maintains a unitary semi-presidential republican form of government and is a developed country with an advanced economy, and a high living standard, having the 18th highest Social Progress in the world, putting it ahead of other Western European countries like France, Spain and Italy. It is a member of numerou...
What are three international organizations that Portugal belongs to?
{ "text": [ "United Nations, the European Union, the Eurozone, OECD, NATO and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
57333879d058e614000b578e
Portugal
Portugal maintains a unitary semi-presidential republican form of government and is a developed country with an advanced economy, and a high living standard, having the 18th highest Social Progress in the world, putting it ahead of other Western European countries like France, Spain and Italy. It is a member of numerou...
In 2001, Portugal was the first country in the world to do what?
{ "text": [ "decriminalized the usage of all common drugs" ], "answer_start": [ 512 ] }
57333d75d058e614000b57a4
Portugal
The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian Peninsula located in South Western Europe. The name of Portugal derives from the joined Romano-Celtic name Portus Cale. The region was settled by Pre-Celts and Celts, giving origin to peoples like the Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici and Cynetes, visite...
From what name is Portugal derived?
{ "text": [ "Portus Cale" ], "answer_start": [ 176 ] }
57333d75d058e614000b57a5
Portugal
The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian Peninsula located in South Western Europe. The name of Portugal derives from the joined Romano-Celtic name Portus Cale. The region was settled by Pre-Celts and Celts, giving origin to peoples like the Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici and Cynetes, visite...
By what group was the Portugal region settled?
{ "text": [ "Pre-Celts and Celts" ], "answer_start": [ 215 ] }
57333d75d058e614000b57a6
Portugal
The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian Peninsula located in South Western Europe. The name of Portugal derives from the joined Romano-Celtic name Portus Cale. The region was settled by Pre-Celts and Celts, giving origin to peoples like the Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici and Cynetes, visite...
To what four peoples did the settlement of Portugal give rise?
{ "text": [ "Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici and Cynetes" ], "answer_start": [ 270 ] }
57333d75d058e614000b57a7
Portugal
The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian Peninsula located in South Western Europe. The name of Portugal derives from the joined Romano-Celtic name Portus Cale. The region was settled by Pre-Celts and Celts, giving origin to peoples like the Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici and Cynetes, visite...
During what years was the Portugal region incorporated in the Roman Republic?
{ "text": [ "45 BC until 298 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 443 ] }
57333d75d058e614000b57a8
Portugal
The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian Peninsula located in South Western Europe. The name of Portugal derives from the joined Romano-Celtic name Portus Cale. The region was settled by Pre-Celts and Celts, giving origin to peoples like the Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici and Cynetes, visite...
From what old Germanic word is Alenquer originate?
{ "text": [ "Alankerk" ], "answer_start": [ 646 ] }
57333e3fd058e614000b57b4
Portugal
In 27 BC, Lusitania gained the status of Roman province. Later, a northern province of Lusitania was formed, known as Gallaecia, with capital in Bracara Augusta, today's Braga. There are still many ruins of castros (hill forts) all over modern Portugal and remains of Castro culture. Numerous Roman sites are scattered a...
In what year did Lusitania become a Roman province?
{ "text": [ "27 BC" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
57333e3fd058e614000b57b5
Portugal
In 27 BC, Lusitania gained the status of Roman province. Later, a northern province of Lusitania was formed, known as Gallaecia, with capital in Bracara Augusta, today's Braga. There are still many ruins of castros (hill forts) all over modern Portugal and remains of Castro culture. Numerous Roman sites are scattered a...
What was the Northern province of Lusitania known as?
{ "text": [ "Gallaecia" ], "answer_start": [ 118 ] }
57333e3fd058e614000b57b6
Portugal
In 27 BC, Lusitania gained the status of Roman province. Later, a northern province of Lusitania was formed, known as Gallaecia, with capital in Bracara Augusta, today's Braga. There are still many ruins of castros (hill forts) all over modern Portugal and remains of Castro culture. Numerous Roman sites are scattered a...
What are castros?
{ "text": [ "hill forts" ], "answer_start": [ 216 ] }
57333e3fd058e614000b57b7
Portugal
In 27 BC, Lusitania gained the status of Roman province. Later, a northern province of Lusitania was formed, known as Gallaecia, with capital in Bracara Augusta, today's Braga. There are still many ruins of castros (hill forts) all over modern Portugal and remains of Castro culture. Numerous Roman sites are scattered a...
What are two large Roman sites that still exist today in Portugal?
{ "text": [ "Conímbriga and Mirobriga" ], "answer_start": [ 389 ] }
57333e3fd058e614000b57b8
Portugal
In 27 BC, Lusitania gained the status of Roman province. Later, a northern province of Lusitania was formed, known as Gallaecia, with capital in Bracara Augusta, today's Braga. There are still many ruins of castros (hill forts) all over modern Portugal and remains of Castro culture. Numerous Roman sites are scattered a...
How far apart are Conimbriga and Coimbra?
{ "text": [ "16 km" ], "answer_start": [ 549 ] }
57333f25d058e614000b57be
Portugal
After defeating the Visigoths in only a few months, the Umayyad Caliphate started expanding rapidly in the peninsula. Beginning in 711, the land that is now Portugal became part of the vast Umayyad Caliphate's empire of Damascus, which stretched from the Indus river in the Indian sub-continent (now Pakistan) up to the ...
How long did it take the Umayyad Caliphate to defeat the Visigoths?
{ "text": [ "a few months" ], "answer_start": [ 38 ] }
57333f25d058e614000b57bf
Portugal
After defeating the Visigoths in only a few months, the Umayyad Caliphate started expanding rapidly in the peninsula. Beginning in 711, the land that is now Portugal became part of the vast Umayyad Caliphate's empire of Damascus, which stretched from the Indus river in the Indian sub-continent (now Pakistan) up to the ...
In what year did Portugal become a part of Umayyad Caliphate's empire?
{ "text": [ "711" ], "answer_start": [ 131 ] }
57333f25d058e614000b57c0
Portugal
After defeating the Visigoths in only a few months, the Umayyad Caliphate started expanding rapidly in the peninsula. Beginning in 711, the land that is now Portugal became part of the vast Umayyad Caliphate's empire of Damascus, which stretched from the Indus river in the Indian sub-continent (now Pakistan) up to the ...
In which year did Umayyad Caliphate's empire collapse?
{ "text": [ "750" ], "answer_start": [ 359 ] }
57333f25d058e614000b57c1
Portugal
After defeating the Visigoths in only a few months, the Umayyad Caliphate started expanding rapidly in the peninsula. Beginning in 711, the land that is now Portugal became part of the vast Umayyad Caliphate's empire of Damascus, which stretched from the Indus river in the Indian sub-continent (now Pakistan) up to the ...
Under whom did the Western part of Umayyad Caliphate's empire gain its independence?
{ "text": [ "Abd-ar-Rahman" ], "answer_start": [ 427 ] }
57333f25d058e614000b57c2
Portugal
After defeating the Visigoths in only a few months, the Umayyad Caliphate started expanding rapidly in the peninsula. Beginning in 711, the land that is now Portugal became part of the vast Umayyad Caliphate's empire of Damascus, which stretched from the Indus river in the Indian sub-continent (now Pakistan) up to the ...
How long did it take the Emirate to become the Caliphate of Codoba?
{ "text": [ "almost two centuries" ], "answer_start": [ 499 ] }
57334124d058e614000b57dc
Portugal
The governors of the taifas each proclaimed themselves Emir of their provinces and established diplomatic relations with the Christian kingdoms of the north. Most of Portugal fell into the hands of the Taifa of Badajoz of the Aftasid Dynasty, and after a short spell of an ephemeral Taifa of Lisbon in 1022, fell under t...
What were the governors of the taifas called?
{ "text": [ "Emir" ], "answer_start": [ 55 ] }
57334124d058e614000b57dd
Portugal
The governors of the taifas each proclaimed themselves Emir of their provinces and established diplomatic relations with the Christian kingdoms of the north. Most of Portugal fell into the hands of the Taifa of Badajoz of the Aftasid Dynasty, and after a short spell of an ephemeral Taifa of Lisbon in 1022, fell under t...
Which which kingdoms did the taifas establish diplomatic relations?
{ "text": [ "the Christian kingdoms of the north" ], "answer_start": [ 121 ] }
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Portugal
The governors of the taifas each proclaimed themselves Emir of their provinces and established diplomatic relations with the Christian kingdoms of the north. Most of Portugal fell into the hands of the Taifa of Badajoz of the Aftasid Dynasty, and after a short spell of an ephemeral Taifa of Lisbon in 1022, fell under t...
To which taifa did most of Portugal fall into?
{ "text": [ "Taifa of Badajoz" ], "answer_start": [ 202 ] }
57334124d058e614000b57df
Portugal
The governors of the taifas each proclaimed themselves Emir of their provinces and established diplomatic relations with the Christian kingdoms of the north. Most of Portugal fell into the hands of the Taifa of Badajoz of the Aftasid Dynasty, and after a short spell of an ephemeral Taifa of Lisbon in 1022, fell under t...
In which year did the taifa period end?
{ "text": [ "1086" ], "answer_start": [ 463 ] }
57334124d058e614000b57e0
Portugal
The governors of the taifas each proclaimed themselves Emir of their provinces and established diplomatic relations with the Christian kingdoms of the north. Most of Portugal fell into the hands of the Taifa of Badajoz of the Aftasid Dynasty, and after a short spell of an ephemeral Taifa of Lisbon in 1022, fell under t...
Which battle took place in 1147?
{ "text": [ "Battle of Sagrajas" ], "answer_start": [ 502 ] }
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Portugal
The Muslim population of the region consisted mainly of native Iberian converts to Islam (the so-called Muwallad or Muladi) and to a lesser extent Berbers and Arabs. The Arabs were principally noblemen from Oman; and though few in numbers, they constituted the elite of the population. The Berbers were originally from t...
What are converts to Islam called?
{ "text": [ "Muwallad or Muladi" ], "answer_start": [ 104 ] }
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Portugal
The Muslim population of the region consisted mainly of native Iberian converts to Islam (the so-called Muwallad or Muladi) and to a lesser extent Berbers and Arabs. The Arabs were principally noblemen from Oman; and though few in numbers, they constituted the elite of the population. The Berbers were originally from t...
Who did the Arabs principally consist of?
{ "text": [ "noblemen from Oman" ], "answer_start": [ 193 ] }
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Portugal
The Muslim population of the region consisted mainly of native Iberian converts to Islam (the so-called Muwallad or Muladi) and to a lesser extent Berbers and Arabs. The Arabs were principally noblemen from Oman; and though few in numbers, they constituted the elite of the population. The Berbers were originally from t...
Where were the Berbers originally from?
{ "text": [ "Atlas mountains and Rif mountains of North Africa" ], "answer_start": [ 323 ] }
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Portugal
The Muslim population of the region consisted mainly of native Iberian converts to Islam (the so-called Muwallad or Muladi) and to a lesser extent Berbers and Arabs. The Arabs were principally noblemen from Oman; and though few in numbers, they constituted the elite of the population. The Berbers were originally from t...
In which region of Portugal did the Muslim population stay?
{ "text": [ "Algarve region, and south of the Tagus" ], "answer_start": [ 494 ] }
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Portugal
The Muslim population of the region consisted mainly of native Iberian converts to Islam (the so-called Muwallad or Muladi) and to a lesser extent Berbers and Arabs. The Arabs were principally noblemen from Oman; and though few in numbers, they constituted the elite of the population. The Berbers were originally from t...
How many modern Portugese words have Arabic origins?
{ "text": [ "800" ], "answer_start": [ 565 ] }
5733429d4776f419006607c8
Portugal
Pelayos' plan was to use the Cantabrian mountains as a place of refuge and protection from the invading Moors. He then aimed to regroup the Iberian Peninsula's Christian armies and use the Cantabrian mountains as a springboard from which to regain their lands from the Moors. In the process, after defeating the Moors in...
What was Pelayos' plan?
{ "text": [ "to use the Cantabrian mountains as a place of refuge and protection from the invading Moors" ], "answer_start": [ 18 ] }
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Portugal
Pelayos' plan was to use the Cantabrian mountains as a place of refuge and protection from the invading Moors. He then aimed to regroup the Iberian Peninsula's Christian armies and use the Cantabrian mountains as a springboard from which to regain their lands from the Moors. In the process, after defeating the Moors in...
Against which group of people was Pelayos fighting?
{ "text": [ "Moors" ], "answer_start": [ 269 ] }
5733429d4776f419006607ca
Portugal
Pelayos' plan was to use the Cantabrian mountains as a place of refuge and protection from the invading Moors. He then aimed to regroup the Iberian Peninsula's Christian armies and use the Cantabrian mountains as a springboard from which to regain their lands from the Moors. In the process, after defeating the Moors in...
In which battle did Pelayos defeat the Moors?
{ "text": [ "Battle of Covadonga" ], "answer_start": [ 325 ] }
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Portugal
Pelayos' plan was to use the Cantabrian mountains as a place of refuge and protection from the invading Moors. He then aimed to regroup the Iberian Peninsula's Christian armies and use the Cantabrian mountains as a springboard from which to regain their lands from the Moors. In the process, after defeating the Moors in...
In which year was Pelayos proclaimed king?
{ "text": [ "722 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 348 ] }
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Portugal
Pelayos' plan was to use the Cantabrian mountains as a place of refuge and protection from the invading Moors. He then aimed to regroup the Iberian Peninsula's Christian armies and use the Cantabrian mountains as a springboard from which to regain their lands from the Moors. In the process, after defeating the Moors in...
What was the war of Christian reconquest, started by Pelayos, known as in Portugese?
{ "text": [ "Reconquista Cristã" ], "answer_start": [ 505 ] }
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Portugal
After annexing the County of Portugal into one of the several counties that made up the Kingdom of Asturias, King Alfonso III of Asturias knighted Vimara Peres, in 868 AD, as the First Count of Portus Cale (Portugal). The region became known as Portucale, Portugale, and simultaneously Portugália — the County of Portuga...
Who annexed the County of Portugal into the Kingdom of Asturias?
{ "text": [ "King Alfonso III" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
5733445dd058e614000b5805
Portugal
After annexing the County of Portugal into one of the several counties that made up the Kingdom of Asturias, King Alfonso III of Asturias knighted Vimara Peres, in 868 AD, as the First Count of Portus Cale (Portugal). The region became known as Portucale, Portugale, and simultaneously Portugália — the County of Portuga...
In which year was Vimara Peres knighted?
{ "text": [ "868 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 164 ] }
5733445dd058e614000b5806
Portugal
After annexing the County of Portugal into one of the several counties that made up the Kingdom of Asturias, King Alfonso III of Asturias knighted Vimara Peres, in 868 AD, as the First Count of Portus Cale (Portugal). The region became known as Portucale, Portugale, and simultaneously Portugália — the County of Portuga...
What was Vimara knighted as?
{ "text": [ "First Count of Portus Cale" ], "answer_start": [ 179 ] }
5733445dd058e614000b5807
Portugal
After annexing the County of Portugal into one of the several counties that made up the Kingdom of Asturias, King Alfonso III of Asturias knighted Vimara Peres, in 868 AD, as the First Count of Portus Cale (Portugal). The region became known as Portucale, Portugale, and simultaneously Portugália — the County of Portuga...
What three names did Portugal become known as after Vimara Peres was knighted?
{ "text": [ "Portucale, Portugale, and simultaneously Portugália" ], "answer_start": [ 245 ] }
5733445dd058e614000b5808
Portugal
After annexing the County of Portugal into one of the several counties that made up the Kingdom of Asturias, King Alfonso III of Asturias knighted Vimara Peres, in 868 AD, as the First Count of Portus Cale (Portugal). The region became known as Portucale, Portugale, and simultaneously Portugália — the County of Portuga...
Why was the Kingdom of Asturias divided?
{ "text": [ "dynastic divisions of inheritance among the kings offspring" ], "answer_start": [ 426 ] }
57334596d058e614000b5818
Portugal
A year before Alfonso III "the Great" of Asturias death, three of Alfonso's sons rose in rebellion and forced him to abdicate, partitioning the kingdom among them. The eldest son, García, became king of León. The second son, Ordoño, reigned in Galicia, while the third, Fruela, received Asturias with Oviedo as his capit...
Who was the eldest son of Alfonso III and what did he become king of?
{ "text": [ "García, became king of León" ], "answer_start": [ 180 ] }
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Portugal
A year before Alfonso III "the Great" of Asturias death, three of Alfonso's sons rose in rebellion and forced him to abdicate, partitioning the kingdom among them. The eldest son, García, became king of León. The second son, Ordoño, reigned in Galicia, while the third, Fruela, received Asturias with Oviedo as his capit...
Who was the second son of Alfonso III and what did he become king of?
{ "text": [ "Ordoño, reigned in Galicia" ], "answer_start": [ 225 ] }
57334596d058e614000b581a
Portugal
A year before Alfonso III "the Great" of Asturias death, three of Alfonso's sons rose in rebellion and forced him to abdicate, partitioning the kingdom among them. The eldest son, García, became king of León. The second son, Ordoño, reigned in Galicia, while the third, Fruela, received Asturias with Oviedo as his capit...
Who was Alfonso III's third son and what area did he receive?
{ "text": [ "Fruela, received Asturias with Oviedo as his capital" ], "answer_start": [ 270 ] }
57334596d058e614000b581b
Portugal
A year before Alfonso III "the Great" of Asturias death, three of Alfonso's sons rose in rebellion and forced him to abdicate, partitioning the kingdom among them. The eldest son, García, became king of León. The second son, Ordoño, reigned in Galicia, while the third, Fruela, received Asturias with Oviedo as his capit...
In which year did Alfonso III likely die?
{ "text": [ "910" ], "answer_start": [ 360 ] }
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Portugal
A year before Alfonso III "the Great" of Asturias death, three of Alfonso's sons rose in rebellion and forced him to abdicate, partitioning the kingdom among them. The eldest son, García, became king of León. The second son, Ordoño, reigned in Galicia, while the third, Fruela, received Asturias with Oviedo as his capit...
In which year was the Kingdom of Castile formed?
{ "text": [ "1230" ], "answer_start": [ 781 ] }
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Portugal
During the century of internecine struggles for dominance among the Northern Christians kingdoms, the County of Portugal, formed the southern portion of the Kingdom of Galicia. At times the Kingdom of Galicia existed independently for short periods, but usually formed an important part of the Kingdom of Leon. Throughou...
During the internecine struggles, what did the the people of Country of Portugal struggle with?
{ "text": [ "maintain the autonomy of Galicia with its distinct language and culture (Galician-Portuguese) from the Leonese culture" ], "answer_start": [ 412 ] }
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Portugal
During the century of internecine struggles for dominance among the Northern Christians kingdoms, the County of Portugal, formed the southern portion of the Kingdom of Galicia. At times the Kingdom of Galicia existed independently for short periods, but usually formed an important part of the Kingdom of Leon. Throughou...
The County of Portugal separated from the Kingdom of Galicia to establish what?
{ "text": [ "the Kingdom of Portugal" ], "answer_start": [ 801 ] }
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Portugal
During the century of internecine struggles for dominance among the Northern Christians kingdoms, the County of Portugal, formed the southern portion of the Kingdom of Galicia. At times the Kingdom of Galicia existed independently for short periods, but usually formed an important part of the Kingdom of Leon. Throughou...
Portugese diverged from which language?
{ "text": [ "Galician" ], "answer_start": [ 830 ] }
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Portugal
During the century of internecine struggles for dominance among the Northern Christians kingdoms, the County of Portugal, formed the southern portion of the Kingdom of Galicia. At times the Kingdom of Galicia existed independently for short periods, but usually formed an important part of the Kingdom of Leon. Throughou...
What is the Castilian Lanugage known as?
{ "text": [ "Spanish" ], "answer_start": [ 1069 ] }
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Portugal
During the century of internecine struggles for dominance among the Northern Christians kingdoms, the County of Portugal, formed the southern portion of the Kingdom of Galicia. At times the Kingdom of Galicia existed independently for short periods, but usually formed an important part of the Kingdom of Leon. Throughou...
By which language was the Astur-Leonese replaced?
{ "text": [ "Castilian (Spanish Language)" ], "answer_start": [ 1296 ] }
5733496fd058e614000b582c
Portugal
In 1348 and 1349 Portugal, like the rest of Europe, was devastated by the Black Death. In 1373, Portugal made an alliance with England, which is the longest-standing alliance in the world. This alliance served both nations' interests throughout history and is regarded by many as the predecessor to NATO. Over time this ...
Which years were plagued by the Black Death?
{ "text": [ "1348 and 1349" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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Portugal
In 1348 and 1349 Portugal, like the rest of Europe, was devastated by the Black Death. In 1373, Portugal made an alliance with England, which is the longest-standing alliance in the world. This alliance served both nations' interests throughout history and is regarded by many as the predecessor to NATO. Over time this ...
In 1373, Portugal made an alliance with which country?
{ "text": [ "England" ], "answer_start": [ 127 ] }
5733496fd058e614000b582e
Portugal
In 1348 and 1349 Portugal, like the rest of Europe, was devastated by the Black Death. In 1373, Portugal made an alliance with England, which is the longest-standing alliance in the world. This alliance served both nations' interests throughout history and is regarded by many as the predecessor to NATO. Over time this ...
What is the longest standing alliance in the world?
{ "text": [ "Portugal made an alliance with England" ], "answer_start": [ 96 ] }
5733496fd058e614000b582f
Portugal
In 1348 and 1349 Portugal, like the rest of Europe, was devastated by the Black Death. In 1373, Portugal made an alliance with England, which is the longest-standing alliance in the world. This alliance served both nations' interests throughout history and is regarded by many as the predecessor to NATO. Over time this ...
The Portugal-English alliance served as the predecessor to what?
{ "text": [ "NATO" ], "answer_start": [ 299 ] }
5733496fd058e614000b5830
Portugal
In 1348 and 1349 Portugal, like the rest of Europe, was devastated by the Black Death. In 1373, Portugal made an alliance with England, which is the longest-standing alliance in the world. This alliance served both nations' interests throughout history and is regarded by many as the predecessor to NATO. Over time this ...
In which Portugese region is there still visible English influence?
{ "text": [ "Oporto region" ], "answer_start": [ 589 ] }
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Portugal
Portugal spearheaded European exploration of the world and the Age of Discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator, son of King João I, became the main sponsor and patron of this endeavour. During this period, Portugal explored the Atlantic Ocean, discovering several Atlantic archipelagos like the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Ve...
What European age did Portugal spearhead?
{ "text": [ "the Age of Discovery" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
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Portugal
Portugal spearheaded European exploration of the world and the Age of Discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator, son of King João I, became the main sponsor and patron of this endeavour. During this period, Portugal explored the Atlantic Ocean, discovering several Atlantic archipelagos like the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Ve...
Who was the Father of Prince Henry the Navigator?
{ "text": [ "King João I" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
57334d274776f41900660820
Portugal
Portugal spearheaded European exploration of the world and the Age of Discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator, son of King João I, became the main sponsor and patron of this endeavour. During this period, Portugal explored the Atlantic Ocean, discovering several Atlantic archipelagos like the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Ve...
Which three Atlantic archipelagos did Portugal discover?
{ "text": [ "Azores, Madeira, and Cape Verde" ], "answer_start": [ 292 ] }
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Portugal
Portugal spearheaded European exploration of the world and the Age of Discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator, son of King João I, became the main sponsor and patron of this endeavour. During this period, Portugal explored the Atlantic Ocean, discovering several Atlantic archipelagos like the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Ve...
By which path did Portugal discover a route to India?
{ "text": [ "Cape of Good Hope" ], "answer_start": [ 434 ] }
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Portugal
Portugal spearheaded European exploration of the world and the Age of Discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator, son of King João I, became the main sponsor and patron of this endeavour. During this period, Portugal explored the Atlantic Ocean, discovering several Atlantic archipelagos like the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Ve...
What South American country did Portugal discover?
{ "text": [ "Brazil" ], "answer_start": [ 464 ] }