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56fae5418f12f3190063025e | Along with Arabia and Ethiopia, what land has songs that sound similar to those of Somalia? | Sudan | [
"Somalis\n\nSomalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale, such as the major scale. At first listen, Somali music might be mistaken for the sounds of nearby... |
56fae5418f12f3190063025f | What does midho mean in English? | lyricists | [
"Somalis\n\nSomalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale, such as the major scale. At first listen, Somali music might be mistaken for the sounds of nearby... |
56fae59a8f12f31900630265 | In what decade were the first Somali feature films made? | 1960s | [
"Somalis\n\nGrowing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SFA) regulatory body in 1975, the local film scene began to expa... |
56fae59a8f12f31900630266 | In what year was the SFA founded? | 1975 | [
"Somalis\n\nGrowing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SFA) regulatory body in 1975, the local film scene began to expa... |
56fae59a8f12f31900630267 | Who was the representative of the Somali Film Agency in Rome? | Ali Said Hassan | [
"Somalis\n\nGrowing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SFA) regulatory body in 1975, the local film scene began to expa... |
56fae59a8f12f31900630268 | What are riwaaydo? | popular musicals | [
"Somalis\n\nGrowing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SFA) regulatory body in 1975, the local film scene began to expa... |
56fae59a8f12f31900630269 | What was the name of Said Salah Ahmed's first feature? | The Somali Darwish | [
"Somalis\n\nGrowing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films and cinematic festivals emerged in the early 1960s, immediately after independence. Following the creation of the Somali Film Agency (SFA) regulatory body in 1975, the local film scene began to expa... |
56fae60d8f12f3190063026f | What is a notable characteristic of Somali art? | aniconism | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its aniconism, partly as a result of the vestigial influence of the pre-Islamic mythol... |
56fae60d8f12f31900630270 | Along with wood carving, architecture and pottery, what is a notable Somali artistic tradition? | music | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its aniconism, partly as a result of the vestigial influence of the pre-Islamic mythol... |
56fae60d8f12f31900630271 | In what geographic region of Somalia are ancient rock paintings located? | northern | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its aniconism, partly as a result of the vestigial influence of the pre-Islamic mythol... |
56fae60d8f12f31900630272 | What animals are depicted on the Mogadishan canopies? | birds | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its aniconism, partly as a result of the vestigial influence of the pre-Islamic mythol... |
56fae60d8f12f31900630273 | In what area of Somalia can one find the tombs decorated with plants? | southern | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres. Somali art is characterized by its aniconism, partly as a result of the vestigial influence of the pre-Islamic mythol... |
56fae6888f12f31900630279 | What do Somali women wear on their feet during Eid? | henna | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian peninsula, often featuring flower motifs and triangular shapes. ... |
56fae6888f12f3190063027a | Along with triangular shapes, what are common henna designs in Somalia? | flower motifs | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian peninsula, often featuring flower motifs and triangular shapes. ... |
56fae6888f12f3190063027b | What do Somali women traditionally put around their eyes? | kohl | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian peninsula, often featuring flower motifs and triangular shapes. ... |
56fae6888f12f3190063027c | From what ancient region did kuul application come? | Land of Punt | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian peninsula, often featuring flower motifs and triangular shapes. ... |
56fae6888f12f3190063027d | What activity is often held before Somali weddings? | Henna parties | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, henna is an important part of Somali culture. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions. Somali henna designs are similar to those in the Arabian peninsula, often featuring flower motifs and triangular shapes. ... |
56fae6fe8f12f31900630283 | What sport do Somalis most enjoy? | Football | [
"Somalis\n\nFootball is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The equally ... |
56fae6fe8f12f31900630284 | What is the name of the Somali national football team? | Ocean Stars | [
"Somalis\n\nFootball is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The equally ... |
56fae6fe8f12f31900630285 | In what year did the Ocean Stars first compete in the Olympics? | 1972 | [
"Somalis\n\nFootball is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The equally ... |
56fae6fe8f12f31900630286 | Along with Liban Abdi, Ayub Daud and Abdisalam Ibrahim, who is a notable Somali football player? | Mohammed Ahamed Jama | [
"Somalis\n\nFootball is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The equally ... |
56fae6fe8f12f31900630287 | Along with the Somalia Cup, what is an important Somali football competition? | the Somalia League | [
"Somalis\n\nFootball is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The equally ... |
56fae79e8f12f3190063028d | When did the 1981 FIBA African Championship take place? | 15–23 December 1981 | [
"Somalis\n\nThe FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, running the fastest final 800 m of any 1,500 meter race in hist... |
56fae79e8f12f3190063028e | Who hosted the 1981 FIBA African Championship? | Somalia | [
"Somalis\n\nThe FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, running the fastest final 800 m of any 1,500 meter race in hist... |
56fae79e8f12f3190063028f | In what city did the 1981 FIBA African Championship take place? | Mogadishu | [
"Somalis\n\nThe FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, running the fastest final 800 m of any 1,500 meter race in hist... |
56fae79e8f12f31900630290 | For what nation did Hussein Ahmed Salah compete? | Djibouti | [
"Somalis\n\nThe FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, running the fastest final 800 m of any 1,500 meter race in hist... |
56fae79e8f12f31900630291 | Who did Mohammed Ahmed compete for in the Olympics? | Canada | [
"Somalis\n\nThe FIBA Africa Championship 1981 was hosted by Somalia from 15–23 December 1981. The games were played in Mogadishu, and the Somali national team received the bronze prize. Abdi Bile won the 1500 m event at the World Championships in 1987, running the fastest final 800 m of any 1,500 meter race in hist... |
56fae8008f12f31900630297 | Who came in fourth in the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup? | Mohamed Deq Abdulle | [
"Somalis\n\nIn the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National Olympic committee has devised a special support program to ensure continued success in future to... |
56fae8008f12f31900630298 | What medal did Faisal Jeylani Aweys win in the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup? | silver | [
"Somalis\n\nIn the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National Olympic committee has devised a special support program to ensure continued success in future to... |
56fae8008f12f31900630299 | Where did the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup take place? | Tongeren | [
"Somalis\n\nIn the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National Olympic committee has devised a special support program to ensure continued success in future to... |
56fae8008f12f3190063029a | Along with Thai Boxing, in what has Mohamed Jama won a European title? | K1 | [
"Somalis\n\nIn the martial arts, Faisal Jeylani Aweys and Mohamed Deq Abdulle also took home a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, at the 2013 Open World Taekwondo Challenge Cup in Tongeren. The Somali National Olympic committee has devised a special support program to ensure continued success in future to... |
56fae8528f12f3190063029f | What is a koofiyad? | an embroidered fez | [
"Somalis\n\nWhen not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidered fez."
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56fae8528f12f319006302a0 | What do Somali men wear when they aren't wearing Western clothing? | the macawis | [
"Somalis\n\nWhen not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidered fez."
] |
56fae8528f12f319006302a1 | Where is the macawis worn? | around the waist | [
"Somalis\n\nWhen not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidered fez."
] |
56fae8528f12f319006302a2 | What piece of clothing is the macawis similar to? | sarong | [
"Somalis\n\nWhen not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidered fez."
] |
56fae8528f12f319006302a3 | Aside from the koofiyad, what do Somali men wear on their head? | turban | [
"Somalis\n\nWhen not dressed in Westernized clothing such as jeans and t-shirts, Somali men typically wear the macawis, which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban or wear the koofiyad, an embroidered fez."
] |
56fae8b88f12f319006302a9 | What is the jellabiya? | a long white garment | [
"Somalis\n\nDue to Somalia's proximity to and close ties with the Arabian Peninsula, many Somali men also wear the jellabiya (jellabiyad or qamiis in Somali), a long white garment common in the Arab world."
] |
56fae8b88f12f319006302aa | Along with jellabiyad, what is the jellabiya called in Somali? | qamiis | [
"Somalis\n\nDue to Somalia's proximity to and close ties with the Arabian Peninsula, many Somali men also wear the jellabiya (jellabiyad or qamiis in Somali), a long white garment common in the Arab world."
] |
56fae8b88f12f319006302ab | In what region do men commonly wear the jellabiya? | the Arab world | [
"Somalis\n\nDue to Somalia's proximity to and close ties with the Arabian Peninsula, many Somali men also wear the jellabiya (jellabiyad or qamiis in Somali), a long white garment common in the Arab world."
] |
56fae9108f12f319006302af | What is the regular garment of Somali women? | the guntiino | [
"Somalis\n\nDuring regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of North Africa. The garment can be worn in different s... |
56fae9108f12f319006302b0 | What is the guntiino normally made from? | alandi | [
"Somalis\n\nDuring regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of North Africa. The garment can be worn in different s... |
56fae9108f12f319006302b1 | What is the usual formal attire for Somali women? | the dirac | [
"Somalis\n\nDuring regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of North Africa. The garment can be worn in different s... |
56fae9108f12f319006302b2 | Along with silk, saree fabric or chiffon, what might the dirac be made out of? | taffeta | [
"Somalis\n\nDuring regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of North Africa. The garment can be worn in different s... |
56fae9108f12f319006302b3 | What is the underskirt of the dirac called? | the gorgorad | [
"Somalis\n\nDuring regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of North Africa. The garment can be worn in different s... |
56fae9bd8f12f319006302b9 | What is the name of the headscarf worn by married women? | shaash | [
"Somalis\n\nMarried women tend to sport headscarves referred to as shaash. They also often cover their upper body with a shawl, which is known as garbasaar. Unmarried or young women, however, do not always cover their heads. Traditional Arabian garb, such as the jilbab and abaya, is also commonly worn."
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56fae9bd8f12f319006302ba | What is the name of the shawl that married women wear on their upper bodies? | garbasaar | [
"Somalis\n\nMarried women tend to sport headscarves referred to as shaash. They also often cover their upper body with a shawl, which is known as garbasaar. Unmarried or young women, however, do not always cover their heads. Traditional Arabian garb, such as the jilbab and abaya, is also commonly worn."
] |
56fae9bd8f12f319006302bb | Along with abaya, what is a traditional Arab garment sometimes worn by Somali women? | the jilbab | [
"Somalis\n\nMarried women tend to sport headscarves referred to as shaash. They also often cover their upper body with a shawl, which is known as garbasaar. Unmarried or young women, however, do not always cover their heads. Traditional Arabian garb, such as the jilbab and abaya, is also commonly worn."
] |
56faea268f12f319006302bf | What is the jewelry worn by Somali women commonly made from? | gold | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, Somali women have a long tradition of wearing gold jewelry, particularly bangles. During weddings, the bride is frequently adorned in gold. Many Somali women by tradition also wear gold necklaces and anklets."
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56faea268f12f319006302c0 | Along with anklets, what pieces of jewelry are traditionally worn by Somali women? | necklaces | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, Somali women have a long tradition of wearing gold jewelry, particularly bangles. During weddings, the bride is frequently adorned in gold. Many Somali women by tradition also wear gold necklaces and anklets."
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56faea268f12f319006302c1 | What type of jewelry do Somali women wear at their weddings? | gold | [
"Somalis\n\nAdditionally, Somali women have a long tradition of wearing gold jewelry, particularly bangles. During weddings, the bride is frequently adorned in gold. Many Somali women by tradition also wear gold necklaces and anklets."
] |
56faea72f34c681400b0c18d | In what year was the Somali flag invented? | 1954 | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design. Upon independence in 1960, the flag was adopted as ... |
56faea72f34c681400b0c18e | Who devised the Somali flag? | Mohammed Awale Liban | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design. Upon independence in 1960, the flag was adopted as ... |
56faea72f34c681400b0c18f | What was Mohammed Awale Liban by profession? | scholar | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design. Upon independence in 1960, the flag was adopted as ... |
56faea72f34c681400b0c190 | What is the star at the center of the Somali flag called? | Star of Unity | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design. Upon independence in 1960, the flag was adopted as ... |
56faea72f34c681400b0c191 | How many points does the Star of Unity have? | five | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis. It was created in 1954 by the Somali scholar Mohammed Awale Liban, after he had been selected by the labour trade union of the Trust Territory of Somalia to come up with a design. Upon independence in 1960, the flag was adopted as ... |
56faeae4f34c681400b0c197 | What is the one culinary tradition that is present among all Somali regional cuisines? | all food is served halal | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one thing that unites the various regional cuisines: all food is served halal. There are therefore ... |
56faeae4f34c681400b0c198 | What type of meat is never present in halal dishes? | pork | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one thing that unites the various regional cuisines: all food is served halal. There are therefore ... |
56faeae4f34c681400b0c199 | What beverage is not halal? | alcohol | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one thing that unites the various regional cuisines: all food is served halal. There are therefore ... |
56faeae4f34c681400b0c19a | Along with alcohol, what liquid is never present in halal food? | blood | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali cuisine varies from region to region and consists of a fusion of diverse culinary influences. It is the product of Somalia's rich tradition of trade and commerce. Despite the variety, there remains one thing that unites the various regional cuisines: all food is served halal. There are therefore ... |
56faeb28f34c681400b0c19f | What is the English word for qado? | lunch | [
"Somalis\n\nQado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. Somalis eat dinner as late as 9 pm. During Ramadan,... |
56faeb28f34c681400b0c1a0 | What is bariis in English? | rice | [
"Somalis\n\nQado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. Somalis eat dinner as late as 9 pm. During Ramadan,... |
56faeb28f34c681400b0c1a1 | What is the most popular variety of bariis? | basmati | [
"Somalis\n\nQado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. Somalis eat dinner as late as 9 pm. During Ramadan,... |
56faeb28f34c681400b0c1a2 | When is the latest a Somali might eat dinner during Ramadan? | 11 pm | [
"Somalis\n\nQado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. Somalis eat dinner as late as 9 pm. During Ramadan,... |
56faeb28f34c681400b0c1a3 | After what event during Ramadan is dinner served? | Tarawih prayers | [
"Somalis\n\nQado or lunch is often elaborate. Varieties of bariis (rice), the most popular probably being basmati, usually serve as the main dish. Spices like cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and garden sage are used to aromatize these different rice delicacies. Somalis eat dinner as late as 9 pm. During Ramadan,... |
56faeb678f12f319006302c5 | What is another term for xalwo? | halva | [
"Somalis\n\nXalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. After meals, homes are traditionally perfumed... |
56faeb678f12f319006302c6 | Along with wedding receptions, when is xalwo often consumed? | Eid celebrations | [
"Somalis\n\nXalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. After meals, homes are traditionally perfumed... |
56faeb678f12f319006302c7 | What do the Somalis call frankincense? | lubaan | [
"Somalis\n\nXalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. After meals, homes are traditionally perfumed... |
56faeb678f12f319006302c8 | What is the English word for cunnsi? | incense | [
"Somalis\n\nXalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. After meals, homes are traditionally perfumed... |
56faeb678f12f319006302c9 | What do the Somalis call incense burners? | dabqaad | [
"Somalis\n\nXalwo (halva) is a popular confection eaten during festive occasions, such as Eid celebrations or wedding receptions. It is made from sugar, corn starch, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ghee. Peanuts are also sometimes added to enhance texture and flavor. After meals, homes are traditionally perfumed... |
56faebc18f12f319006302cf | When did Somalis begin to render their language using the Latin alphabet? | 1972 | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released novels, some of which have gone on to receive ... |
56faebc18f12f319006302d0 | Who is the most well-known modern Somali writer? | Nuruddin Farah | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released novels, some of which have gone on to receive ... |
56faebc18f12f319006302d1 | In what year did Nuruddin Farah win the Neustadt International Prize for Literature? | 1998 | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released novels, some of which have gone on to receive ... |
56faebc18f12f319006302d2 | Who wrote Ignorance is the enemy of love? | Farah Mohamed Jama Awl | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released novels, some of which have gone on to receive ... |
56faebc18f12f319006302d3 | Who won the 2010 Betty Trask Prize? | Nadifa Mohamed | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released novels, some of which have gone on to receive ... |
56faec218f12f319006302d9 | What is the Somali system of customary law? | Xeer | [
"Somalis\n\nSomalis for centuries have practiced a form of customary law, which they call Xeer. Xeer is a polycentric legal system where there is no monopolistic agent that determines what the law should be or how it should be interpreted."
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56faec8b8f12f319006302db | In what century did the Xeer system begin? | 7th | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system is assumed to have developed exclusively in the Horn of Africa since approximately the 7th century. There is no evidence that it developed elsewhere or was greatly influenced by any foreign legal system. The fact that Somali legal terminology is practically devoid of loan words fro... |
56faec8b8f12f319006302dc | In what region did the Xeer system develop? | the Horn of Africa | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system is assumed to have developed exclusively in the Horn of Africa since approximately the 7th century. There is no evidence that it developed elsewhere or was greatly influenced by any foreign legal system. The fact that Somali legal terminology is practically devoid of loan words fro... |
56faec8b8f12f319006302dd | What fact about Somali legal terms implies that Xeer developed locally? | devoid of loan words | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system is assumed to have developed exclusively in the Horn of Africa since approximately the 7th century. There is no evidence that it developed elsewhere or was greatly influenced by any foreign legal system. The fact that Somali legal terminology is practically devoid of loan words fro... |
56faeccbf34c681400b0c1a9 | In the Xeer system, what are judges called? | odayal | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witnesses) and waranle (police officers) to enforce the ... |
56faeccbf34c681400b0c1aa | What does xeer boggeyaal mean in English? | jurists | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witnesses) and waranle (police officers) to enforce the ... |
56faeccbf34c681400b0c1ab | What does the Xeer system call attorneys? | garxajiyaal | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witnesses) and waranle (police officers) to enforce the ... |
56faeccbf34c681400b0c1ac | By what term are witnesses known in the Xeer system? | murkhaatiyal | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witnesses) and waranle (police officers) to enforce the ... |
56faeccbf34c681400b0c1ad | What does the Xeer system call cops? | waranle | [
"Somalis\n\nThe Xeer legal system also requires a certain amount of specialization of different functions within the legal framework. Thus, one can find odayal (judges), xeer boggeyaal (jurists), guurtiyaal (detectives), garxajiyaal (attorneys), murkhaatiyal (witnesses) and waranle (police officers) to enforce the ... |
56faed40f34c681400b0c1b3 | Along with Somalo-Islamic architecture, what influences modern Somali architecture? | Western designs | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali architecture is a rich and diverse tradition of engineering and designing. It involves multiple different construction types, such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, mausoleums, towers, tombs, tumuli, cairns, megaliths, menhirs, stelae, dolmens, stone circles, monuments, tem... |
56faed40f34c681400b0c1b4 | Along with the early modern and ancient, during what period did Somali architecture exist? | medieval | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali architecture is a rich and diverse tradition of engineering and designing. It involves multiple different construction types, such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, mausoleums, towers, tombs, tumuli, cairns, megaliths, menhirs, stelae, dolmens, stone circles, monuments, tem... |
56faed40f34c681400b0c1b5 | What material was used to make Somali cities? | stone | [
"Somalis\n\nSomali architecture is a rich and diverse tradition of engineering and designing. It involves multiple different construction types, such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, mausoleums, towers, tombs, tumuli, cairns, megaliths, menhirs, stelae, dolmens, stone circles, monuments, tem... |
56faed86f34c681400b0c1b9 | What do Somalis call their ancient pyramids? | taalo | [
"Somalis\n\nIn ancient Somalia, pyramidical structures known in Somali as taalo were a popular burial style, with hundreds of these dry stone monuments scattered around the country today. Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. There are also examples of courtyards and large stone w... |
56faed86f34c681400b0c1ba | What were taalo used for? | burial | [
"Somalis\n\nIn ancient Somalia, pyramidical structures known in Somali as taalo were a popular burial style, with hundreds of these dry stone monuments scattered around the country today. Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. There are also examples of courtyards and large stone w... |
56faed86f34c681400b0c1bb | What were ancient Somali houses made out of? | dressed stone | [
"Somalis\n\nIn ancient Somalia, pyramidical structures known in Somali as taalo were a popular burial style, with hundreds of these dry stone monuments scattered around the country today. Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. There are also examples of courtyards and large stone w... |
56faed86f34c681400b0c1bc | Ancient Somali houses were similar to houses in what country? | Egypt | [
"Somalis\n\nIn ancient Somalia, pyramidical structures known in Somali as taalo were a popular burial style, with hundreds of these dry stone monuments scattered around the country today. Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. There are also examples of courtyards and large stone w... |
56faed86f34c681400b0c1bd | What is a notable stone wall built in ancient Somalia? | the Wargaade Wall | [
"Somalis\n\nIn ancient Somalia, pyramidical structures known in Somali as taalo were a popular burial style, with hundreds of these dry stone monuments scattered around the country today. Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. There are also examples of courtyards and large stone w... |
56faedf8f34c681400b0c1c3 | During what period was the Muslim faith introduced to Somalia? | early medieval | [
"Somalis\n\nThe peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone and other related materials to coral stone, sundried bricks, and the widespread use ... |
56faedf8f34c681400b0c1c4 | Along with Arabian influences, where did architectural influences come from in the medieval period? | Persia | [
"Somalis\n\nThe peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone and other related materials to coral stone, sundried bricks, and the widespread use ... |
56faedf8f34c681400b0c1c5 | In the medieval period, what buildings were notably built atop older ruins? | mosques | [
"Somalis\n\nThe peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone and other related materials to coral stone, sundried bricks, and the widespread use ... |
56faedf8f34c681400b0c1c6 | Along with sundried bricks and coral stone, what construction material was widely used after the introduction of Islam? | limestone | [
"Somalis\n\nThe peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone and other related materials to coral stone, sundried bricks, and the widespread use ... |
56faedf8f34c681400b0c1c7 | Before Islam was introduced, what was a common building material in Somalia? | drystone | [
"Somalis\n\nThe peaceful introduction of Islam in the early medieval era of Somalia's history brought Islamic architectural influences from Arabia and Persia. This had the effect of stimulating a shift in construction from drystone and other related materials to coral stone, sundried bricks, and the widespread use ... |
56faee55f34c681400b0c1cd | What is the academic study of the Somali people called? | Somali Studies | [
"Somalis\n\nThe scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws from old Somali chronicles, records and oral literature, in addition to writ... |
56faee55f34c681400b0c1ce | Along with sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology, what field is part of Somali Studies? | anthropology | [
"Somalis\n\nThe scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws from old Somali chronicles, records and oral literature, in addition to writ... |
56faee55f34c681400b0c1cf | Along with chronicles and records, what indigenous sources are used in Somali Studies? | oral literature | [
"Somalis\n\nThe scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws from old Somali chronicles, records and oral literature, in addition to writ... |
56faee55f34c681400b0c1d0 | What is the name of the annual gathering of Somali Studies scholars? | the International Congress of Somali Studies | [
"Somalis\n\nThe scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws from old Somali chronicles, records and oral literature, in addition to writ... |
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