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56f9668e9e9bad19000a08d0 | In what month and year did the Marshall Islands declare the largest shark sanctuary in the world? | October 2011 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,60... |
56f9668e9e9bad19000a08d1 | In how many square miles of ocean around the world are sharks protected? | 1,776,000 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,60... |
56f9668e9e9bad19000a08d2 | What is forbidden in shark sanctuaries? | shark fishing | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,60... |
56f966c39b226e1400dd1402 | What island do the Marshall Islands claim? | Wake Island | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio."
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56f966c39b226e1400dd1403 | Who controls Wake Island? | the United States | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio."
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56f966c39b226e1400dd1404 | In what year did the US take control of Wake Island? | 1899 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio."
] |
56f966c39b226e1400dd1405 | What does the Marshall Islands government call Wake Island? | Enen-kio | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio."
] |
56f968419b226e1400dd140a | When does the wet season in the Marshalls begin? | May | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines."
] |
56f968419b226e1400dd140b | In what month does the Marshall Islands wet season end? | November | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines."
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56f968419b226e1400dd140c | Typhoons sometimes begin as what whether event in the Marshalls? | tropical storms | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines."
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56f968419b226e1400dd140d | Along with the Marianas, where do typhoons that begin in the Marshalls sometimes terminate? | the Philippines | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines."
] |
56f968f09e9bad19000a08e1 | What feature makes the Marshalls susceptible to harm due to rising sea levels? | its very low elevation | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nDue to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change."
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56f968f09e9bad19000a08e2 | Who said that the Marshalls are the most endangered nation in the world? | the president of Nauru | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nDue to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change."
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56f968f09e9bad19000a08e3 | Why are the Marshall Islands the most endangered nation on Earth? | flooding from climate change | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nDue to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change."
] |
56f969499b226e1400dd1412 | How many millimeters of rain do the northern atolls of the Marshall Islands receive? | 1,300 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nPopulation has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains."
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56f969499b226e1400dd1413 | What is the main source of fresh water for the Marshall Islands? | rainfall | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nPopulation has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains."
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56f969499b226e1400dd1414 | What is the Marshall Islands often threatened with? | drought | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nPopulation has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains."
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56f969499b226e1400dd1415 | How much more rain do the southern atolls get compared to the northern? | twice | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nPopulation has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains."
] |
56f969b89e9bad19000a08e7 | What body did the Marshall Islands join in 2007? | the International Labour Organization | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands."
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56f969b89e9bad19000a08e8 | What is the significance of the Marshall Islands joining the International Labour Organization? | its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands."
] |
56f969b89e9bad19000a08e9 | What may see benefits from the Marshalls joining the International Labour Organization? | business conditions | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands."
] |
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08ed | How much money did the Marshall Islands receive yearly from the United States until 2013? | US$57.7 million | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nUnited States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a ... |
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08ee | How much money will the United States give the Marshal Islands every year until 2023? | US$62.7 million | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nUnited States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a ... |
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08ef | What document defines how much money is transferred from the United States to the Marshall Islands? | the Amended Compact of Free Association | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nUnited States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a ... |
56f96a3c9e9bad19000a08f0 | What will be established in 2023? | a trust fund | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nUnited States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a ... |
56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1424 | On what atoll is a missile test facility based? | Kwajalein Atoll | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base."
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56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1425 | Who is the missile test facility named after? | Ronald Reagan | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base."
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56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1426 | What is the official name of the missile test facility? | Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base."
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56f96a9d9b226e1400dd1427 | What organization operates the missile test site? | United States Army | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base."
] |
56f96aca9e9bad19000a08f5 | Along with coconuts, tomatoes and melons, what crops are notably grown in the Marshalls? | breadfruit | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nAgricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]"
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56f96aca9e9bad19000a08f6 | Where does most agricultural production take place? | small farms | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nAgricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]"
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56f96f929b226e1400dd144a | In what year was a tuna loining plant constructed? | 1999 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tr... |
56f96f929b226e1400dd144b | How many people worked at the tuna loining plant? | 400 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tr... |
56f96f929b226e1400dd144c | In what year did the tuna loining plant shut down? | 2005 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tr... |
56f96f929b226e1400dd144d | Before it shut down, what was the tuna loining plant attempting to produce? | tuna steaks | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tr... |
56f96f929b226e1400dd144e | What was the amount of the loan to the tuna loining plant that the Marshall Islands government was responsible for? | $2 million | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nIn 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tr... |
56f970019b226e1400dd145c | Who did Witon Barry work for? | the Tobolar Copra processing plant | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nOn September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coco... |
56f970019b226e1400dd145d | Where was the Tobolar Copra plant located? | Majuro | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nOn September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coco... |
56f970019b226e1400dd145e | What is copra? | the meat of the coconut | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nOn September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coco... |
56f970019b226e1400dd145f | How many coconuts are required to produce 1 liter of coconut oil? | 6 to 10 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nOn September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coco... |
56f970019b226e1400dd1460 | How many kilowatts of power are produced by the solar plant built in 2009? | 57 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nOn September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coco... |
56f975da9e9bad19000a0949 | About how many people lived in the Marshall Islands in 1862? | 10,000 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nHistorical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and... |
56f975da9e9bad19000a094a | How many people lived in the Marshall Islands in 1960? | 15,000 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nHistorical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and... |
56f975da9e9bad19000a094b | As of July 2011, how many people resided on the Marshall Islands? | 72,191 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nHistorical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and... |
56f975da9e9bad19000a094c | On what atoll is Ebeye located? | Kwajalein Atoll | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nHistorical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and... |
56f975da9e9bad19000a094d | What town hosts the largest number of Marshall Islanders outside the Marshall Islands? | Springdale, Arkansas | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nHistorical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and... |
56f976e69e9bad19000a095b | What is the ethnicity of most Marshall Islands residents? | Marshallese | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMost of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely popula... |
56f976e69e9bad19000a095c | From what continent did the Marshallese originate? | Asia | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMost of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely popula... |
56f976e69e9bad19000a095d | What fraction of the population lives on Majuro or Ebeye? | one-half | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMost of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely popula... |
56f976e69e9bad19000a095e | What recent Asian ancestry do some Marshall Island residents have? | Japanese | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMost of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely popula... |
56f976e69e9bad19000a095f | From when did the Marshallese migrate from the Asian continent? | several thousand years ago | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMost of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely popula... |
56f977339e9bad19000a0965 | What was the previous name of the United Church of Christ? | Congregational | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMajor religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also re... |
56f977339e9bad19000a0966 | What percentage of Marshall Islanders belong to the Assemblies of God? | 24.2% | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMajor religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also re... |
56f977339e9bad19000a0967 | What percentage of Marshall Islands residents are Mormons? | 8.3% | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMajor religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also re... |
56f977339e9bad19000a0968 | What percentage of Marshall Islanders worship at the Assembly of God Part Two? | 2.2% | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMajor religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also re... |
56f977339e9bad19000a0969 | When did the first mosque in Majuro open? | September 2012 | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nMajor religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also re... |
56f9776f9e9bad19000a096f | What body operates the state schools in the Marshall Islands? | Ministry of Education (Marshall Islands) | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Ministry of Education (Marshall Islands) operates the state schools in the Marshall Islands. There are two tertiary institutions operating in the Marshall Islands, the College of the Marshall Islands and the University of the South Pacific."
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56f9776f9e9bad19000a0970 | Along with the University of the South Pacific, what tertiary education institution exists in the Marshall Islands? | College of the Marshall Islands | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Ministry of Education (Marshall Islands) operates the state schools in the Marshall Islands. There are two tertiary institutions operating in the Marshall Islands, the College of the Marshall Islands and the University of the South Pacific."
] |
56f977939b226e1400dd1480 | Where is the Marshall Islands International Airport located? | Majuro | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Marshall Islands are served by the Marshall Islands International Airport in Majuro, the Bucholz Army Airfield in Kwajalein, and other small airports and airstrips."
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56f977939b226e1400dd1481 | What airfield operates in Kwajalein? | Bucholz Army Airfield | [
"Marshall_Islands\n\nThe Marshall Islands are served by the Marshall Islands International Airport in Majuro, the Bucholz Army Airfield in Kwajalein, and other small airports and airstrips."
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56f7c172a6d7ea1400e17268 | What class was slackta in Poland? | noble class | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal un... |
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e17269 | Under whos' reign did the szlachta gain institutional privileges? | King Casimir III the Great | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal un... |
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e1726a | WHich two kingdoms shared tentative personal unions? | Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Crown Kingdom of Poland | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal un... |
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e1726b | When did the polish-lithuanian commonwealth thrive? | 1569–1795 | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal un... |
56f7c172a6d7ea1400e1726c | What is one leader from the polish-lithuanian common weaith. | Ducal Prussia | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe szlachta ([ˈʂlaxta] ( listen), exonym: Nobility) was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges between 1333 and 1370 during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.:211 In 1413, following a series of tentative personal un... |
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17272 | What is another name for folwarks? | manor farms | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of \"manor farms\" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political a... |
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17273 | Were the szlachta obscure and mysterious or obvious and proud. | obscurity and mystery | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of \"manor farms\" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political a... |
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17274 | Around what time was the decline of the polish common wealth. | late 18th century | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of \"manor farms\" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political a... |
56f7c32ba6d7ea1400e17275 | WHat did the commonwealth increase before it declined. | political and legal privileges | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe origins of the szlachta are shrouded in obscurity and mystery and have been the subject of a variety of theories.:207 Traditionally, its members were owners of landed property, often in the form of \"manor farms\" or so-called folwarks. The nobility negotiated substantial and increasing political a... |
56f7c49eaef2371900625bdb | When, during the partitions of Poland, did the szlachta lose legal and social status. | 1772 to 1795 | [
"Szlachta\n\nDuring the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, a... |
56f7c49eaef2371900625bdc | What was one name of a power that the szlachta was dependent on. | Russian Empire | [
"Szlachta\n\nDuring the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, a... |
56f7c49eaef2371900625bdd | When was the March constitution implemented. | 1921 | [
"Szlachta\n\nDuring the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, a... |
56f7c49eaef2371900625bde | What did the Mach constitution do? | legal privileges of the szlachta were legally abolished | [
"Szlachta\n\nDuring the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, a... |
56f7c49eaef2371900625bdf | In what republic did the szlachta lose their legal privileges. | Second Polish Republic | [
"Szlachta\n\nDuring the Partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, its members began to lose these legal privileges and social status. From that point until 1918, the legal status of the nobility was essentially dependent upon the policies of the three partitioning powers: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, a... |
56f7c511aef2371900625be5 | What was the notion for all polish nobles? | social equals | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe notion that all Polish nobles were social equals, regardless of their financial status or offices held, is enshrined in a traditional Polish saying:"
] |
56f7c511aef2371900625be6 | What ethnic saying is this traditional from? | Polish saying | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe notion that all Polish nobles were social equals, regardless of their financial status or offices held, is enshrined in a traditional Polish saying:"
] |
56f7c511aef2371900625be7 | Did it matter how much money a person had to polish nobles? | regardless of their financial status | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe notion that all Polish nobles were social equals, regardless of their financial status or offices held, is enshrined in a traditional Polish saying:"
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56f7c5b0aef2371900625beb | What german word does the term szlachta come from? | slahta | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means \"(noble) family\", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish \"rycerz\" (\"knight\", cognate of the German \"Ritter\") and the Polish \"h... |
56f7c5b0aef2371900625bec | What does slahta mean? | "(noble) family" | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means \"(noble) family\", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish \"rycerz\" (\"knight\", cognate of the German \"Ritter\") and the Polish \"h... |
56f7c5b0aef2371900625bed | What is the polish name for knight? | rycerz | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means \"(noble) family\", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish \"rycerz\" (\"knight\", cognate of the German \"Ritter\") and the Polish \"h... |
56f7c5b0aef2371900625bee | German name for knight? | Ritter | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means \"(noble) family\", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish \"rycerz\" (\"knight\", cognate of the German \"Ritter\") and the Polish \"h... |
56f7c5b0aef2371900625bef | Where does the word her derive from in german? | Erbe | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe term szlachta is derived from the Old High German word slahta (modern German Geschlecht), which means \"(noble) family\", much as many other Polish words pertaining to the nobility derive from German words—e.g., the Polish \"rycerz\" (\"knight\", cognate of the German \"Ritter\") and the Polish \"h... |
56f7c6e1aef2371900625bff | What did the poles of the 17th century think the term szlachta came from? | German "schlachten" | [
"Szlachta\n\nPoles of the 17th century assumed that \"szlachta\" came from the German \"schlachten\" (\"to slaughter\" or \"to butcher\"); also suggestive is the German \"Schlacht\" (\"battle\"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, menti... |
56f7c6e1aef2371900625c00 | What does schlachtan mean in german? | ("to slaughter" or "to butcher") | [
"Szlachta\n\nPoles of the 17th century assumed that \"szlachta\" came from the German \"schlachten\" (\"to slaughter\" or \"to butcher\"); also suggestive is the German \"Schlacht\" (\"battle\"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, menti... |
56f7c6e1aef2371900625c01 | What German word is also suggestive deriving from szlachta? | Schlacht | [
"Szlachta\n\nPoles of the 17th century assumed that \"szlachta\" came from the German \"schlachten\" (\"to slaughter\" or \"to butcher\"); also suggestive is the German \"Schlacht\" (\"battle\"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, menti... |
56f7c6e1aef2371900625c02 | What does schlacht mean? | battle | [
"Szlachta\n\nPoles of the 17th century assumed that \"szlachta\" came from the German \"schlachten\" (\"to slaughter\" or \"to butcher\"); also suggestive is the German \"Schlacht\" (\"battle\"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, menti... |
56f7c6e1aef2371900625c03 | The polish believed szlachta derived from the name of who? | legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech | [
"Szlachta\n\nPoles of the 17th century assumed that \"szlachta\" came from the German \"schlachten\" (\"to slaughter\" or \"to butcher\"); also suggestive is the German \"Schlacht\" (\"battle\"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, menti... |
56f7c779aef2371900625c09 | What were some powerful Polish nobles referred too? | magnates | [
"Szlachta\n\nSome powerful Polish nobles were referred to as \"magnates\" (Polish singular: \"magnat\", plural: \"magnaci\") and \"możny\" (\"magnate\", \"oligarch\"; plural: \"możni\"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania."
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56f7c779aef2371900625c0a | What is the singular version of magnates? | magnat | [
"Szlachta\n\nSome powerful Polish nobles were referred to as \"magnates\" (Polish singular: \"magnat\", plural: \"magnaci\") and \"możny\" (\"magnate\", \"oligarch\"; plural: \"możni\"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania."
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56f7c779aef2371900625c0b | What is another name referring polish nobles? | możny | [
"Szlachta\n\nSome powerful Polish nobles were referred to as \"magnates\" (Polish singular: \"magnat\", plural: \"magnaci\") and \"możny\" (\"magnate\", \"oligarch\"; plural: \"możni\"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania."
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56f7c779aef2371900625c0c | What is the plural version of mozny? | możni | [
"Szlachta\n\nSome powerful Polish nobles were referred to as \"magnates\" (Polish singular: \"magnat\", plural: \"magnaci\") and \"możny\" (\"magnate\", \"oligarch\"; plural: \"możni\"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania."
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56f7c779aef2371900625c0d | What other country besides Poland were polish nobles most likely found? | Lithuania | [
"Szlachta\n\nSome powerful Polish nobles were referred to as \"magnates\" (Polish singular: \"magnat\", plural: \"magnaci\") and \"możny\" (\"magnate\", \"oligarch\"; plural: \"możni\"); see Magnates of Poland and Lithuania."
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56f7cc5faef2371900625c13 | What term designated the noble class of polish Lithuania common wealth? | szlachta | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe Polish term \"szlachta\" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as \"nobilitas\" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility."
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56f7cc5faef2371900625c14 | What are two adjectives that best describe the szlachta? | formalized, hereditary | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe Polish term \"szlachta\" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as \"nobilitas\" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility."
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56f7cc5faef2371900625c15 | Who is referred to as nobilitas? | hereditary szlachta | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe Polish term \"szlachta\" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as \"nobilitas\" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility."
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56f7cc5faef2371900625c16 | What is the legal status of nobilitas? | equivalent in legal status of the English nobility | [
"Szlachta\n\nThe Polish term \"szlachta\" designated the formalized, hereditary noble class of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In official Latin documents of the old Commonwealth, hereditary szlachta are referred to as \"nobilitas\" and are indeed the equivalent in legal status of the English nobility."
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56f7ccffaef2371900625c1b | What simple word does the term szlachta translate too? | nobility | [
"Szlachta\n\nToday the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to \"nobility\". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or err... |
56f7ccffaef2371900625c1c | What were the non noble land owners referred too as? | szlachta | [
"Szlachta\n\nToday the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to \"nobility\". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or err... |
56f7ccffaef2371900625c1d | Why were the non nobles and nobles referred as the same term? | by courtesy or error | [
"Szlachta\n\nToday the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to \"nobility\". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or err... |
56f7ccffaef2371900625c1e | What does szlachta mainly denote? | old-Commonwealth nobility | [
"Szlachta\n\nToday the word szlachta in the Polish language simply translates to \"nobility\". In its broadest meaning, it can also denote some non-hereditary honorary knighthoods granted today by some European monarchs. Occasionally, 19th-century non-noble landowners were referred to as szlachta by courtesy or err... |
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