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56e1c5f1cd28a01900c67b60 | What was the numbe rof Somali internet users in the year 2000? | 200 | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAccording to the Somali Economic Forum, the number of internet users in Somalia rose from only 200 in the year 2000 to 106,000 users in 2011, with the percentage continuing to rise. The number of mobile subscribers is similarly expected to rise from 512,682 in 2008 to around 6.1 millio... |
56e1c5f1cd28a01900c67b61 | What was the number of internet users in the year 2011? | 106,000 | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAccording to the Somali Economic Forum, the number of internet users in Somalia rose from only 200 in the year 2000 to 106,000 users in 2011, with the percentage continuing to rise. The number of mobile subscribers is similarly expected to rise from 512,682 in 2008 to around 6.1 millio... |
56e1c5f1cd28a01900c67b62 | Goes the number of internet users in Somalia continue to rise or fall? | rise | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAccording to the Somali Economic Forum, the number of internet users in Somalia rose from only 200 in the year 2000 to 106,000 users in 2011, with the percentage continuing to rise. The number of mobile subscribers is similarly expected to rise from 512,682 in 2008 to around 6.1 millio... |
56e1c5f1cd28a01900c67b63 | What was the number of mobile subscribers in Somalia in 2008? | 512,682 | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAccording to the Somali Economic Forum, the number of internet users in Somalia rose from only 200 in the year 2000 to 106,000 users in 2011, with the percentage continuing to rise. The number of mobile subscribers is similarly expected to rise from 512,682 in 2008 to around 6.1 millio... |
56e1c5f1cd28a01900c67b64 | What is the estimated number of mobile subscribers in Somalia in 2015? | 6.1 million | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAccording to the Somali Economic Forum, the number of internet users in Somalia rose from only 200 in the year 2000 to 106,000 users in 2011, with the percentage continuing to rise. The number of mobile subscribers is similarly expected to rise from 512,682 in 2008 to around 6.1 millio... |
56e1c6d5cd28a01900c67b6a | What is the STA? | Somali Telecommunication Association | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nThe Somali Telecommunication Association (STA), a watchdog organization that oversees the policy development and regulatory framework of Somalia's ICT sector, reported in 2006 that there were over half a million users of internet services within the territory. There were also 22 establ... |
56e1c6d5cd28a01900c67b6b | What sector does the STC oversee? | ICT sector | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nThe Somali Telecommunication Association (STA), a watchdog organization that oversees the policy development and regulatory framework of Somalia's ICT sector, reported in 2006 that there were over half a million users of internet services within the territory. There were also 22 establ... |
56e1c6d5cd28a01900c67b6c | In 2006, who reported that there were over half a million internet users within the territory? | STA | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nThe Somali Telecommunication Association (STA), a watchdog organization that oversees the policy development and regulatory framework of Somalia's ICT sector, reported in 2006 that there were over half a million users of internet services within the territory. There were also 22 establ... |
56e1c6d5cd28a01900c67b6d | How many established ISP were within the territory in 2006? | 22 | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nThe Somali Telecommunication Association (STA), a watchdog organization that oversees the policy development and regulatory framework of Somalia's ICT sector, reported in 2006 that there were over half a million users of internet services within the territory. There were also 22 establ... |
56e1c6d5cd28a01900c67b6e | How many cyber cafes were withing the territory in 2006? | 234 | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nThe Somali Telecommunication Association (STA), a watchdog organization that oversees the policy development and regulatory framework of Somalia's ICT sector, reported in 2006 that there were over half a million users of internet services within the territory. There were also 22 establ... |
56e1c861cd28a01900c67b7a | As of what year were dial up, wireless , and satellite services available? | 2009 | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, dial up, wireless and satellite services were available. Dial up internet services in Somalia were among the fastest growing on the continent, with an annual landline growth rate of over 12.5%. The increase in usage was largely due to innovative policy initiatives adopted b... |
56e1c861cd28a01900c67b7b | What was the landline growth rate of Somalia in 2009? | 12.5% | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, dial up, wireless and satellite services were available. Dial up internet services in Somalia were among the fastest growing on the continent, with an annual landline growth rate of over 12.5%. The increase in usage was largely due to innovative policy initiatives adopted b... |
56e1c861cd28a01900c67b7c | What was the flat rate per month for unlimited landline calls in Somalia in the year 2009? | $10 per month | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, dial up, wireless and satellite services were available. Dial up internet services in Somalia were among the fastest growing on the continent, with an annual landline growth rate of over 12.5%. The increase in usage was largely due to innovative policy initiatives adopted b... |
56e1c861cd28a01900c67b7d | What was Somalias largest ISP in 2009? | Global Internet Company | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, dial up, wireless and satellite services were available. Dial up internet services in Somalia were among the fastest growing on the continent, with an annual landline growth rate of over 12.5%. The increase in usage was largely due to innovative policy initiatives adopted b... |
56e1c861cd28a01900c67b7e | Who was the only provider of dial up service in Somalias SouthCentral regions in 2009? | Global Internet Company | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, dial up, wireless and satellite services were available. Dial up internet services in Somalia were among the fastest growing on the continent, with an annual landline growth rate of over 12.5%. The increase in usage was largely due to innovative policy initiatives adopted b... |
56e1c9a9cd28a01900c67b84 | Mogadishu and Bosaso are what in Somalia? | major cities | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nBroadband wireless services were offered by both dial up and non-dial up ISPs in major cities, such as Mogadishu, Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo and Kismayo. Pricing ranged from $150 to $300 a month for unlimited internet access, with bandwidth rates of 64 kbit/s up and down. The main patro... |
56e1c9a9cd28a01900c67b86 | What city in Soalia has the largest nuber of subscribers? | Mogadishu | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nBroadband wireless services were offered by both dial up and non-dial up ISPs in major cities, such as Mogadishu, Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo and Kismayo. Pricing ranged from $150 to $300 a month for unlimited internet access, with bandwidth rates of 64 kbit/s up and down. The main patro... |
56e1c9a9cd28a01900c67b87 | Where was the headquarters of the largest wireless internet services? | Mogadishu | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nBroadband wireless services were offered by both dial up and non-dial up ISPs in major cities, such as Mogadishu, Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo and Kismayo. Pricing ranged from $150 to $300 a month for unlimited internet access, with bandwidth rates of 64 kbit/s up and down. The main patro... |
56e1c9a9cd28a01900c67b88 | What is another name for Dalcom? | Wanaag HK | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nBroadband wireless services were offered by both dial up and non-dial up ISPs in major cities, such as Mogadishu, Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo and Kismayo. Pricing ranged from $150 to $300 a month for unlimited internet access, with bandwidth rates of 64 kbit/s up and down. The main patro... |
56e1cb2fcd28a01900c67ba2 | What wsas the satellite internet growth rate as of 2009? | 10% to 15% per year | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, Internet via satellite had a steady growth rate of 10% to 15% per year. It was particularly in demand in remote areas that did not have either dialup or wireless online services. The local telecommunications company Dalkom Somalia provided internet over satellite, as well a... |
56e1cb2fcd28a01900c67ba3 | Dalkom Somalia provided internet over what? | satellite | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, Internet via satellite had a steady growth rate of 10% to 15% per year. It was particularly in demand in remote areas that did not have either dialup or wireless online services. The local telecommunications company Dalkom Somalia provided internet over satellite, as well a... |
56e1cb2fcd28a01900c67ba5 | Who were one of the main clients of the local satellite service providers? | internet cafes | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, Internet via satellite had a steady growth rate of 10% to 15% per year. It was particularly in demand in remote areas that did not have either dialup or wireless online services. The local telecommunications company Dalkom Somalia provided internet over satellite, as well a... |
56e1cb2fcd28a01900c67ba6 | As broadband access rose, what happened to the demand for satellite services? | gradually began to fall | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nAs of 2009, Internet via satellite had a steady growth rate of 10% to 15% per year. It was particularly in demand in remote areas that did not have either dialup or wireless online services. The local telecommunications company Dalkom Somalia provided internet over satellite, as well a... |
56e1cc2fcd28a01900c67bb6 | Hormuud Telecom launched what service in 2012? | Tri-Band 3G | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn December 2012, Hormuud Telecom launched its Tri-Band 3G service for internet and mobile clients. The first of its kind in the country, this third generation mobile telecommunications technology offers users a faster and more secure connection."
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56e1cc2fcd28a01900c67bb7 | Who was the 3G service for? | internet and mobile clients | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn December 2012, Hormuud Telecom launched its Tri-Band 3G service for internet and mobile clients. The first of its kind in the country, this third generation mobile telecommunications technology offers users a faster and more secure connection."
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56e1cc2fcd28a01900c67bb8 | what type of connection was the first of its kind in Somalia? | Tri-Band 3G | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn December 2012, Hormuud Telecom launched its Tri-Band 3G service for internet and mobile clients. The first of its kind in the country, this third generation mobile telecommunications technology offers users a faster and more secure connection."
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56e1cc2fcd28a01900c67bb9 | What type of connection does Tri-Band 3G offer its customers? | faster and more secure | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn December 2012, Hormuud Telecom launched its Tri-Band 3G service for internet and mobile clients. The first of its kind in the country, this third generation mobile telecommunications technology offers users a faster and more secure connection."
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56e1cc2fcd28a01900c67bba | what does 3G stand for? | third generation | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn December 2012, Hormuud Telecom launched its Tri-Band 3G service for internet and mobile clients. The first of its kind in the country, this third generation mobile telecommunications technology offers users a faster and more secure connection."
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56e1ce38e3433e14004231ae | What year did Somalia receive its first fiber optic connection? | 2013 | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn November 2013, Somalia received its first fiber optic connection. The country previously had to rely on expensive satellite links due to the civil conflict, which limited internet usage. However, residents now have access to broadband internet cable for the first time after an agree... |
56e1ce38e3433e14004231af | in 2013, an agreement between Hormuud Telecom and Liquid Telecom provided residents access to what type of cable provider? | broadband | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn November 2013, Somalia received its first fiber optic connection. The country previously had to rely on expensive satellite links due to the civil conflict, which limited internet usage. However, residents now have access to broadband internet cable for the first time after an agree... |
56e1ce38e3433e14004231b0 | How many miles long is Liquid Telecoms Network? | 10,500 mile | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn November 2013, Somalia received its first fiber optic connection. The country previously had to rely on expensive satellite links due to the civil conflict, which limited internet usage. However, residents now have access to broadband internet cable for the first time after an agree... |
56e1ce38e3433e14004231b1 | How will the fiber optic connection impact the price for online access for the average user? | more affordable | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn November 2013, Somalia received its first fiber optic connection. The country previously had to rely on expensive satellite links due to the civil conflict, which limited internet usage. However, residents now have access to broadband internet cable for the first time after an agree... |
56e1ce38e3433e14004231b2 | Where is Dalcom Somalia currently building a 1000 square mile data center? | Mogadishu | [
"Communications_in_Somalia\n\nIn November 2013, Somalia received its first fiber optic connection. The country previously had to rely on expensive satellite links due to the civil conflict, which limited internet usage. However, residents now have access to broadband internet cable for the first time after an agree... |
56e10842cd28a01900c6747d | What place is Catalan named for? | Catalonia | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan (/ˈkætəlæn/; autonym: català [kətəˈla] or [kataˈla]) is a Romance language named for its origins in Catalonia, in what is northeastern Spain and adjoining parts of France. It is the national and only official language of Andorra, and a co-official language of the Spanish autonomous comm... |
56e10842cd28a01900c6747e | What type of language is Catalan? | Romance language | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan (/ˈkætəlæn/; autonym: català [kətəˈla] or [kataˈla]) is a Romance language named for its origins in Catalonia, in what is northeastern Spain and adjoining parts of France. It is the national and only official language of Andorra, and a co-official language of the Spanish autonomous comm... |
56e10842cd28a01900c6747f | What is Catalan called in Valencia? | Valencian | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan (/ˈkætəlæn/; autonym: català [kətəˈla] or [kataˈla]) is a Romance language named for its origins in Catalonia, in what is northeastern Spain and adjoining parts of France. It is the national and only official language of Andorra, and a co-official language of the Spanish autonomous comm... |
56e10842cd28a01900c67481 | Where is Catalan the only official language? | Andorra | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan (/ˈkætəlæn/; autonym: català [kətəˈla] or [kataˈla]) is a Romance language named for its origins in Catalonia, in what is northeastern Spain and adjoining parts of France. It is the national and only official language of Andorra, and a co-official language of the Spanish autonomous comm... |
56e109ffe3433e1400422b18 | What is the second most often spoken language is Catalonia? | Catalan | [
"Catalan_language\n\nAccording to the Statistical Institute of Catalonia in 2008 the Catalan language is the second most commonly used in Catalonia, after Spanish, as a native or self-defining language. The Generalitat of Catalunya spends part of its annual budget on the promotion of the use of Catalan in Catalonia... |
56e109ffe3433e1400422b19 | What is the most used language in Catalonia? | Spanish | [
"Catalan_language\n\nAccording to the Statistical Institute of Catalonia in 2008 the Catalan language is the second most commonly used in Catalonia, after Spanish, as a native or self-defining language. The Generalitat of Catalunya spends part of its annual budget on the promotion of the use of Catalan in Catalonia... |
56e109ffe3433e1400422b1a | What is the type designation of Catalan in Catalonia? | native | [
"Catalan_language\n\nAccording to the Statistical Institute of Catalonia in 2008 the Catalan language is the second most commonly used in Catalonia, after Spanish, as a native or self-defining language. The Generalitat of Catalunya spends part of its annual budget on the promotion of the use of Catalan in Catalonia... |
56e109ffe3433e1400422b1b | What group spends money to promote the language? | The Generalitat of Catalunya | [
"Catalan_language\n\nAccording to the Statistical Institute of Catalonia in 2008 the Catalan language is the second most commonly used in Catalonia, after Spanish, as a native or self-defining language. The Generalitat of Catalunya spends part of its annual budget on the promotion of the use of Catalan in Catalonia... |
56e109ffe3433e1400422b1c | What language is promoted in Catalonia? | Catalan | [
"Catalan_language\n\nAccording to the Statistical Institute of Catalonia in 2008 the Catalan language is the second most commonly used in Catalonia, after Spanish, as a native or self-defining language. The Generalitat of Catalunya spends part of its annual budget on the promotion of the use of Catalan in Catalonia... |
56e10bc0e3433e1400422b2c | From what language did Catalan come? | Vulgar Latin | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan evolved from Vulgar Latin around the eastern Pyrenees in the 9th century. During the Low Middle Ages it saw a golden age as the literary and dominant language of the Crown of Aragon, and was widely used all over the Mediterranean. The union of Aragon with the other territories of Spain ... |
56e10bc0e3433e1400422b2d | In what area did Catalan develop? | eastern Pyrenees | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan evolved from Vulgar Latin around the eastern Pyrenees in the 9th century. During the Low Middle Ages it saw a golden age as the literary and dominant language of the Crown of Aragon, and was widely used all over the Mediterranean. The union of Aragon with the other territories of Spain ... |
56e10bc0e3433e1400422b2e | When did Catalan develop in the Eastern Pyrenees? | 9th century | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan evolved from Vulgar Latin around the eastern Pyrenees in the 9th century. During the Low Middle Ages it saw a golden age as the literary and dominant language of the Crown of Aragon, and was widely used all over the Mediterranean. The union of Aragon with the other territories of Spain ... |
56e10bc0e3433e1400422b2f | When was Catalan's Golden Age as a dominant language? | Low Middle Ages | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan evolved from Vulgar Latin around the eastern Pyrenees in the 9th century. During the Low Middle Ages it saw a golden age as the literary and dominant language of the Crown of Aragon, and was widely used all over the Mediterranean. The union of Aragon with the other territories of Spain ... |
56e10bc0e3433e1400422b30 | What year started the decline of Catalan as a main language? | 1479 | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan evolved from Vulgar Latin around the eastern Pyrenees in the 9th century. During the Low Middle Ages it saw a golden age as the literary and dominant language of the Crown of Aragon, and was widely used all over the Mediterranean. The union of Aragon with the other territories of Spain ... |
56e10e25e3433e1400422b53 | What happened in 1975-1982? | Spanish transition to democracy | [
"Catalan_language\n\nSince the Spanish transition to democracy (1975–1982), Catalan has been recognized as an official language, language of education, and language of mass media, all of which have contributed to its increased prestige. There is no parallel in Europe of such a large, bilingual, non-state speech com... |
56e10e25e3433e1400422b54 | What has this official language state done for Catalan? | increased prestige | [
"Catalan_language\n\nSince the Spanish transition to democracy (1975–1982), Catalan has been recognized as an official language, language of education, and language of mass media, all of which have contributed to its increased prestige. There is no parallel in Europe of such a large, bilingual, non-state speech com... |
56e10e25e3433e1400422b55 | Where is there nothing like this non-state speech community? | Europe | [
"Catalan_language\n\nSince the Spanish transition to democracy (1975–1982), Catalan has been recognized as an official language, language of education, and language of mass media, all of which have contributed to its increased prestige. There is no parallel in Europe of such a large, bilingual, non-state speech com... |
56e10e25e3433e1400422b56 | Besides being the official language and language of education, what other group uses Catalan? | mass media | [
"Catalan_language\n\nSince the Spanish transition to democracy (1975–1982), Catalan has been recognized as an official language, language of education, and language of mass media, all of which have contributed to its increased prestige. There is no parallel in Europe of such a large, bilingual, non-state speech com... |
56e1108acd28a01900c67527 | What is the division of Catalan dialects? | Eastern and Western | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan dialects are relatively uniform, and are mutually intelligible. They are divided into two blocks, Eastern and Western, differing mostly in pronunciation. The terms \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" (respectively used in Catalonia and the Valencian Community) are two different varieties of t... |
56e1108acd28a01900c67528 | What is the basic difference between the dialects? | pronunciation | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan dialects are relatively uniform, and are mutually intelligible. They are divided into two blocks, Eastern and Western, differing mostly in pronunciation. The terms \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" (respectively used in Catalonia and the Valencian Community) are two different varieties of t... |
56e1108acd28a01900c67529 | What is the differenctiation between Catalan and Valencian? | different varieties | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan dialects are relatively uniform, and are mutually intelligible. They are divided into two blocks, Eastern and Western, differing mostly in pronunciation. The terms \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" (respectively used in Catalonia and the Valencian Community) are two different varieties of t... |
56e1108acd28a01900c6752a | What are Catalan and Valencian assumed to be? | the same language | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan dialects are relatively uniform, and are mutually intelligible. They are divided into two blocks, Eastern and Western, differing mostly in pronunciation. The terms \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" (respectively used in Catalonia and the Valencian Community) are two different varieties of t... |
56e1108acd28a01900c6752b | What are Catalan and Valencian considered to be in the language? | two standard varieties | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan dialects are relatively uniform, and are mutually intelligible. They are divided into two blocks, Eastern and Western, differing mostly in pronunciation. The terms \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" (respectively used in Catalonia and the Valencian Community) are two different varieties of t... |
56e11322cd28a01900c6755f | What does Catalan have in common with other Romance languages in the same area? | many traits | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan shares many traits with its neighboring Romance languages. However, despite being mostly situated in the Iberian Peninsula, Catalan differs more from Iberian Romance (such as Spanish and Portuguese) in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar than from Gallo-Romance (Occitan, Fre... |
56e11322cd28a01900c67560 | Where is Catalonia located? | Iberian Peninsula | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan shares many traits with its neighboring Romance languages. However, despite being mostly situated in the Iberian Peninsula, Catalan differs more from Iberian Romance (such as Spanish and Portuguese) in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar than from Gallo-Romance (Occitan, Fre... |
56e11322cd28a01900c67561 | What other Iberian Romance languages are found in this area? | Spanish and Portuguese | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan shares many traits with its neighboring Romance languages. However, despite being mostly situated in the Iberian Peninsula, Catalan differs more from Iberian Romance (such as Spanish and Portuguese) in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar than from Gallo-Romance (Occitan, Fre... |
56e11322cd28a01900c67562 | Besides vocabulary and grammar, what other diffinence is there from other similar area languages? | pronunciation | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan shares many traits with its neighboring Romance languages. However, despite being mostly situated in the Iberian Peninsula, Catalan differs more from Iberian Romance (such as Spanish and Portuguese) in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar than from Gallo-Romance (Occitan, Fre... |
56e11322cd28a01900c67563 | What are these similar Latin derived languages called? | Gallo-Romance | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan shares many traits with its neighboring Romance languages. However, despite being mostly situated in the Iberian Peninsula, Catalan differs more from Iberian Romance (such as Spanish and Portuguese) in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar than from Gallo-Romance (Occitan, Fre... |
56e114eccd28a01900c6756f | How many genders does Catalan have? | two | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan has an inflectional grammar, with two genders (masculine, feminine), and two numbers (singular, plural). Pronouns are also inflected for case, animacy[citation needed] and politeness, and can be combined in very complex ways. Verbs are split in several paradigms and are inflected for pe... |
56e114eccd28a01900c67570 | What numbers does Catalan have? | singular, plural | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan has an inflectional grammar, with two genders (masculine, feminine), and two numbers (singular, plural). Pronouns are also inflected for case, animacy[citation needed] and politeness, and can be combined in very complex ways. Verbs are split in several paradigms and are inflected for pe... |
56e114eccd28a01900c67571 | What style of grammar does Catalan have? | inflectional | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan has an inflectional grammar, with two genders (masculine, feminine), and two numbers (singular, plural). Pronouns are also inflected for case, animacy[citation needed] and politeness, and can be combined in very complex ways. Verbs are split in several paradigms and are inflected for pe... |
56e114eccd28a01900c67573 | What is used in Catalan as word endings that is different from other similar Romance languages? | consonants | [
"Catalan_language\n\nCatalan has an inflectional grammar, with two genders (masculine, feminine), and two numbers (singular, plural). Pronouns are also inflected for case, animacy[citation needed] and politeness, and can be combined in very complex ways. Verbs are split in several paradigms and are inflected for pe... |
56e11684cd28a01900c67583 | What is Catalan the derivitive of? | Catalonia | [
"Catalan_language\n\nThe word Catalan derives from the territory of Catalonia, itself of disputed etymology. The main theory suggests that Catalunya (Latin Gathia Launia) derives from the name Gothia or Gauthia (\"Land of the Goths\"), since the origins of the Catalan counts, lords and people were found in the Marc... |
56e11684cd28a01900c67584 | What is the Latin for Calalunya? | Gathia Launia | [
"Catalan_language\n\nThe word Catalan derives from the territory of Catalonia, itself of disputed etymology. The main theory suggests that Catalunya (Latin Gathia Launia) derives from the name Gothia or Gauthia (\"Land of the Goths\"), since the origins of the Catalan counts, lords and people were found in the Marc... |
56e11684cd28a01900c67586 | Where did the Catalan people originate? | March of Gothia | [
"Catalan_language\n\nThe word Catalan derives from the territory of Catalonia, itself of disputed etymology. The main theory suggests that Catalunya (Latin Gathia Launia) derives from the name Gothia or Gauthia (\"Land of the Goths\"), since the origins of the Catalan counts, lords and people were found in the Marc... |
56e11684cd28a01900c67587 | What is the root word from which Catalonia comes? | Gothia | [
"Catalan_language\n\nThe word Catalan derives from the territory of Catalonia, itself of disputed etymology. The main theory suggests that Catalunya (Latin Gathia Launia) derives from the name Gothia or Gauthia (\"Land of the Goths\"), since the origins of the Catalan counts, lords and people were found in the Marc... |
56e11807cd28a01900c6758d | When did the reference Catelaner first appear? | mid 14th century | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn English, the term referring to a person first appears in the mid 14th century as Catelaner, followed in the 15th century as Catellain (from French). It is attested a language name since at least 1652. Catalan can be pronounced as /ˈkætəlæn/, /kætəˈlæn/ or /ˈkætələn/."
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56e11807cd28a01900c6758e | What is a Catalan person called in the 15th century? | Catellain | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn English, the term referring to a person first appears in the mid 14th century as Catelaner, followed in the 15th century as Catellain (from French). It is attested a language name since at least 1652. Catalan can be pronounced as /ˈkætəlæn/, /kætəˈlæn/ or /ˈkætələn/."
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56e11807cd28a01900c6758f | What language is the source of the term Catellain? | French | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn English, the term referring to a person first appears in the mid 14th century as Catelaner, followed in the 15th century as Catellain (from French). It is attested a language name since at least 1652. Catalan can be pronounced as /ˈkætəlæn/, /kætəˈlæn/ or /ˈkætələn/."
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56e11807cd28a01900c67590 | What is the language source of the term Catelaner? | English | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn English, the term referring to a person first appears in the mid 14th century as Catelaner, followed in the 15th century as Catellain (from French). It is attested a language name since at least 1652. Catalan can be pronounced as /ˈkætəlæn/, /kætəˈlæn/ or /ˈkætələn/."
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56e11807cd28a01900c67591 | Since what year has this term been used? | 1652 | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn English, the term referring to a person first appears in the mid 14th century as Catelaner, followed in the 15th century as Catellain (from French). It is attested a language name since at least 1652. Catalan can be pronounced as /ˈkætəlæn/, /kætəˈlæn/ or /ˈkætələn/."
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56e11a70cd28a01900c675bd | Where is Valencia used instead of Catalan? | Valencian Community | [
"Catalan_language\n\nThe endonym is pronounced /kə.təˈɫa/ in the Eastern Catalan dialects, and /ka.taˈɫa/ in the Western dialects. In the Valencian Community, the term valencià (/va.len.siˈa/) is frequently used instead. The names \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" are two names for the same language. See also status of... |
56e11a70cd28a01900c675be | What are Catalan and Valencian the names for? | the same language | [
"Catalan_language\n\nThe endonym is pronounced /kə.təˈɫa/ in the Eastern Catalan dialects, and /ka.taˈɫa/ in the Western dialects. In the Valencian Community, the term valencià (/va.len.siˈa/) is frequently used instead. The names \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" are two names for the same language. See also status of... |
56e11a70cd28a01900c675c1 | What affect does different pronunciations in the two areas of Catalan speakers produce? | dialects | [
"Catalan_language\n\nThe endonym is pronounced /kə.təˈɫa/ in the Eastern Catalan dialects, and /ka.taˈɫa/ in the Western dialects. In the Valencian Community, the term valencià (/va.len.siˈa/) is frequently used instead. The names \"Catalan\" and \"Valencian\" are two names for the same language. See also status of... |
56e129a7cd28a01900c6766f | What language did Catalan descend from? | Vulgar Latin | [
"Catalan_language\n\nBy the 9th century, Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees, as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south. From the 8th century onwards the Catalan counts extended their territory southwards and westwards ... |
56e129a7cd28a01900c67670 | When had Catalan covered the eastern end of the Pyrenees? | 9th century | [
"Catalan_language\n\nBy the 9th century, Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees, as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south. From the 8th century onwards the Catalan counts extended their territory southwards and westwards ... |
56e129a7cd28a01900c67671 | Besides the Pyrenees, what area had Catalan covered by the 9th century? | Hispania Tarraconensis | [
"Catalan_language\n\nBy the 9th century, Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees, as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south. From the 8th century onwards the Catalan counts extended their territory southwards and westwards ... |
56e129a7cd28a01900c67672 | Who broadened their territory and the use of Catalan in the 8th century? | Catalan counts | [
"Catalan_language\n\nBy the 9th century, Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees, as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south. From the 8th century onwards the Catalan counts extended their territory southwards and westwards ... |
56e129a7cd28a01900c67673 | When did the County of Barcelona separate from the Carolengian Empire? | 988 | [
"Catalan_language\n\nBy the 9th century, Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees, as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south. From the 8th century onwards the Catalan counts extended their territory southwards and westwards ... |
56e12f03e3433e1400422c96 | When did macaronic Latin start showing signs of Catalan? | 11th century | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the 11th century, documents written in macaronic Latin begin to show Catalan elements, with texts written almost completely in Romance appearing by 1080. Old Catalan shared many features with Gallo-Romance, diverging from Old Occitan between the 11th and 14th centuries."
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56e12f03e3433e1400422c97 | When did texts begin to appear solely in Romance? | by 1080 | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the 11th century, documents written in macaronic Latin begin to show Catalan elements, with texts written almost completely in Romance appearing by 1080. Old Catalan shared many features with Gallo-Romance, diverging from Old Occitan between the 11th and 14th centuries."
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56e12f03e3433e1400422c98 | To what language did Catalan display similarities? | Gallo-Romance | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the 11th century, documents written in macaronic Latin begin to show Catalan elements, with texts written almost completely in Romance appearing by 1080. Old Catalan shared many features with Gallo-Romance, diverging from Old Occitan between the 11th and 14th centuries."
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56e12f03e3433e1400422c9a | What Gallo-Romance language did Old Catalan separate from? | Old Occitan | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the 11th century, documents written in macaronic Latin begin to show Catalan elements, with texts written almost completely in Romance appearing by 1080. Old Catalan shared many features with Gallo-Romance, diverging from Old Occitan between the 11th and 14th centuries."
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56e132ebcd28a01900c67697 | When did Catalan rulers broaden their territory to north of the Ebro River? | 11th and 12th centuries | [
"Catalan_language\n\nDuring the 11th and 12th centuries the Catalan rulers expanded up to north of the Ebro river, and in the 13th century they conquered the Land of Valencia and the Balearic Islands. The city of Alghero in Sardinia was repopulated with Catalan speakers in the 14th century. The language also reache... |
56e132ebcd28a01900c67698 | When did the Catalan rulers take over Valencia and the Balearic Islands? | 13th century | [
"Catalan_language\n\nDuring the 11th and 12th centuries the Catalan rulers expanded up to north of the Ebro river, and in the 13th century they conquered the Land of Valencia and the Balearic Islands. The city of Alghero in Sardinia was repopulated with Catalan speakers in the 14th century. The language also reache... |
56e132ebcd28a01900c67699 | When Catalan reach Sardinia? | 14th century | [
"Catalan_language\n\nDuring the 11th and 12th centuries the Catalan rulers expanded up to north of the Ebro river, and in the 13th century they conquered the Land of Valencia and the Balearic Islands. The city of Alghero in Sardinia was repopulated with Catalan speakers in the 14th century. The language also reache... |
56e132ebcd28a01900c6769a | Where did the Catalan language reach in the 15th century? | Murcia | [
"Catalan_language\n\nDuring the 11th and 12th centuries the Catalan rulers expanded up to north of the Ebro river, and in the 13th century they conquered the Land of Valencia and the Balearic Islands. The city of Alghero in Sardinia was repopulated with Catalan speakers in the 14th century. The language also reache... |
56e132ebcd28a01900c6769b | When did Murcia become Spanish speaking? | 15th century | [
"Catalan_language\n\nDuring the 11th and 12th centuries the Catalan rulers expanded up to north of the Ebro river, and in the 13th century they conquered the Land of Valencia and the Balearic Islands. The city of Alghero in Sardinia was repopulated with Catalan speakers in the 14th century. The language also reache... |
56e134e9cd28a01900c676ab | When was the golden age of Catalan? | Low Middle Ages | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the Low Middle Ages, Catalan went through a golden age, reaching a peak of maturity and cultural richness. Examples include the work of Majorcan polymath Ramon Llull (1232–1315), the Four Great Chronicles (13th–14th centuries), and the Valencian school of poetry culminating in Ausiàs March (... |
56e134e9cd28a01900c676ac | Where was the center of the Crown of Aragon? | city of Valencia | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the Low Middle Ages, Catalan went through a golden age, reaching a peak of maturity and cultural richness. Examples include the work of Majorcan polymath Ramon Llull (1232–1315), the Four Great Chronicles (13th–14th centuries), and the Valencian school of poetry culminating in Ausiàs March (... |
56e134e9cd28a01900c676ad | What was the official language of Sicily until the 15th century? | Catalan | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the Low Middle Ages, Catalan went through a golden age, reaching a peak of maturity and cultural richness. Examples include the work of Majorcan polymath Ramon Llull (1232–1315), the Four Great Chronicles (13th–14th centuries), and the Valencian school of poetry culminating in Ausiàs March (... |
56e134e9cd28a01900c676ae | Until what century was Catalan used as the official language in Sardinia? | 17th | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the Low Middle Ages, Catalan went through a golden age, reaching a peak of maturity and cultural richness. Examples include the work of Majorcan polymath Ramon Llull (1232–1315), the Four Great Chronicles (13th–14th centuries), and the Valencian school of poetry culminating in Ausiàs March (... |
56e134e9cd28a01900c676af | Who called Catalan one of the great languages? | Costa Carreras | [
"Catalan_language\n\nIn the Low Middle Ages, Catalan went through a golden age, reaching a peak of maturity and cultural richness. Examples include the work of Majorcan polymath Ramon Llull (1232–1315), the Four Great Chronicles (13th–14th centuries), and the Valencian school of poetry culminating in Ausiàs March (... |
56e1373de3433e1400422cbe | Who wrote Tirant lo Blanc? | Martorell | [
"Catalan_language\n\nMartorell's outstanding novel of chivalry Tirant lo Blanc (1490) shows a transition from Medieval to Renaissance values, something that can also be seen in Metge's work. The first book produced with movable type in the Iberian Peninsula was printed in Catalan."
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56e1373de3433e1400422cbf | What kind of tale was Tirant lo Blanc? | chivalry | [
"Catalan_language\n\nMartorell's outstanding novel of chivalry Tirant lo Blanc (1490) shows a transition from Medieval to Renaissance values, something that can also be seen in Metge's work. The first book produced with movable type in the Iberian Peninsula was printed in Catalan."
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56e1373de3433e1400422cc0 | To what does Matorell's work show a transition? | Renaissance values | [
"Catalan_language\n\nMartorell's outstanding novel of chivalry Tirant lo Blanc (1490) shows a transition from Medieval to Renaissance values, something that can also be seen in Metge's work. The first book produced with movable type in the Iberian Peninsula was printed in Catalan."
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56e1373de3433e1400422cc1 | What other writer showed a transition to the Renaissance? | Metge | [
"Catalan_language\n\nMartorell's outstanding novel of chivalry Tirant lo Blanc (1490) shows a transition from Medieval to Renaissance values, something that can also be seen in Metge's work. The first book produced with movable type in the Iberian Peninsula was printed in Catalan."
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